Bianca Hidalgo
Undergraduate programs advisor
International Undergraduate Summer School
The program At a glance
- Program formatFull-time
- DurationShort program
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level1-year Degree
- DiplomaCertification
- Program formatFull-time
- DurationShort program
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- Admission level1-year Degree
- DiplomaCertification
Enhance your business education and experience life in a new and challenging multicultural environment. Study in two fascinating French cities : Grenoble – the Capital of the Alps, and Paris – the City of Lights.
Attend 2 business modules plus 1 Language and Culture module worth a total of 12 ECTS (6 US credits):
- Small and Family Business (5 ECTS / 2,5 US credits)
- International Perspectives in Marketing (5 ECTS / 2,5 US credits)
- French Language and Culture (2 ECTS / 1 US credit)
Strengths:
- Study at a triple-accredited business school
- Be challenged by international faculty with extensive industry experience
- Build your international network with fellow students from various nationalities
- Discover what it is like to work in an international context
Skills Acquired:
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Understand the competitive positioning and strategies of international companies
- Determine a marketing and sales action plan
- Define major differences between marketing as usual and international marketing
- Create a new venture and a family business
- Understand different entrepreneurial models
Verification of skills and competences acquired through continuous assessment
6 good reasons to choose GEM
A World-Class School GEM is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide to hold the triple accreditation EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. Renowned for its academic excellence, the school ranks in the top 8 in France and the top 25 in Europe. Several of its programs are recognized among the best in the world in international rankings (Financial Times, QS).
A Unique Immersive Teaching Approach Thanks to the innovative 60/20/20 teaching model, students discover new ways of learning by combining in-person classes, distance learning, and off-campus experiences (fieldwork in real-world environments, in companies, internationally, etc.). This approach enables them to benefit from a 360° learning experience focused on action and experimentation.
An Open Door to the World Firmly international in outlook, GEM relies on a network of more than 230 partner universities worldwide to offer students unique experiences abroad: academic exchanges, double degrees, impact-driven missions, and more. These opportunities enable students to broaden their horizons and build a distinctive international profile.
Guaranteed Employability A pioneer of work-study programs among leading management schools, GEM offers this learning format across 25 programs, from post–high school to Master’s level (Bachelor’s +5). A true springboard to employment, work-study programs combine academic courses with professional immersion, enabling students to learn differently while benefiting from partial funding of their studies. In 2024–2025, 1,700 students chose the work-study option at GEM.
An Inspiring Learning Environment Across its three campuses, every learning space at GEM is designed as a true place for living and experimentation. Students thrive within an inspiring and stimulating ecosystem that offers unique experiences—between the Alps, Paris, and international hubs—allowing them to learn, push their limits, and grow.
An Innovation Ecosystem Rooted at the heart of the “European Silicon Valley,” GEM operates in an environment where innovation is created, tested, and scaled. As a committed player in the tech and scientific ecosystem, the School is a member of GIANT, a center of excellence bringing together leading research laboratories, higher education institutions, strategic competitiveness clusters, and global companies. This unique ecosystem enables students to engage closely with the innovations that are transforming organizations and society.
GEM campus in Grenoble, Paris
GEM Grenoble: At the heart of a unique high-tech ecosystem, our historic campus offers a dynamic environment, a rich community life, and numerous project opportunities. The GEM Labs campus offers immersive and experimental teaching methods.
Do you have any questions?
Feel free to contact our admissions advisors for any questions about our programs, the application process, or to discuss your professional goals. Our teams are available to help you choose the path that best aligns with your ambitions.