
Master in Digital Management and Information System
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year to 2 years
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- LanguagesFrench
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition feesfrom €12,900 / year
- Program formatWork-study
- Duration1 year to 2 years
- CampusGrenoble, Paris
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMaster's Degree
- Tuition feesfrom €12,900 / year
The Master in Digital and Information Systems (MNSI) program trains experts capable of designing, leading, and securing the digital transformation of organizations. Combining management, technology, and innovation, this professionalizing program, open to candidates with a Bac+3, prepares you to master the strategic and operational challenges of digital environments while developing a global and responsible vision of information systems.
Why Choose the Master in Digital and Information Systems?
In a context where digital transformation affects all sectors, organizations are seeking professionals who can understand both technical challenges and strategic imperatives. Companies need managers who can translate technological innovations into levers for performance, security, and value creation.
By joining the Master in Digital Management and Information Systems (MNSI) program, you will learn to lead complex digital projects, ensure the coherence and security of information systems, and support organizational change.
Open to students from diverse backgrounds, GEM’s MNSI program allows you to acquire solid skills in project management, information systems architecture, and digital governance. Over one or two years, depending on your entry level, you will build sought-after expertise that combines technological performance, responsibility, and leadership.
Highlights of the program
Accessible after a Bac+3 (entry into the 1st year) or a Bac+4 (direct entry into the 2nd year if you have the required foundational knowledge), the program adapts to your profile and career goals, leading to a Bac+5–level diploma.
Train in both core management principles and the technical aspects of digital technologies and information systems. You will learn to connect business challenges with technological performance and data security.
The program is offered in a work-study format, allowing you to combine academic learning with professional experience. By collaborating with companies in digital, tech, or consulting, you gain hands-on credibility and prepare for a fast-track entry into the job market.
GEM stands out for its close ties with the scientific and technological ecosystems of Grenoble and Paris, two major innovation hubs in Europe. You will thrive in a unique environment at the intersection of management, digital technologies, and engineering sciences, fostering collaboration with companies in the sector.
Case studies, corporate projects, simulations, and sessions led by industry professionals allow you to apply your knowledge immediately and strengthen your practical skills.
- Requested experienceNone
- VPL accessibilityAccessible
- PRM accessibilityAccessible
- Level 7 qualification registered with the RNCP
- Certifying body: Grenoble Ecole de Management
- Exact title of the certification: Manager du numérique et du système d’information
- Date of certification registration: 29/09/2022
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GEM Grenoble – Alpine Campus
Located between scientific hubs, startups, and the Alpine mountains, GEM’s main campus embodies Grenoble’s DNA: pioneering, committed, and international.
Just steps from the city center, it welcomes a multicultural community representing 120 nationalities in a vibrant building that hosts a rich student life, numerous events, and frequent interactions with local companies. A campus where ideas flow and projects come to life, in an environment that is both stimulating and welcoming.
GEM Grenoble – GEMLabs Innovation Campus
This second Grenoble campus is dedicated to educational innovation, bringing students and companies together. A true experiential learning laboratory, it brings together several cutting-edge immersive platforms (Biz Lab, TIM Lab, Playground, VisionLab) where participants experiment, test, and learn by doing.
GEM Paris
This modern campus is located in Newport Pantin, at the heart of a creative and well-connected district, close to major players in fashion, finance, and tech. Infinitely reconfigurable and certified zero waste, it offers a hybrid and modular learning environment with studios, project rooms, and a rooftop. A space for urban experimentation, designed to foster new ways of learning and to prepare students for evolving professional landscapes.
Answers to all your questions
To apply for an Advanced Master’s program at Grenoble Ecole de Management, candidates must hold a five-year higher education degree (Bac+5) or a four-year degree (Bac+4) with at least three years of professional experience. The application process is conducted online via our dedicated platform and includes submission of academic records, a motivation letter, a CV, and a selection interview (depending on the profile). Proper preparation and clear motivation are essential.
GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs boast an excellent employment rate, with over 90% of graduates securing a position within six months of completing the program. Thanks to a targeted, professionally oriented education that is recognized by companies, our graduates quickly access positions of responsibility in high-demand sectors.
Yes, all of our Advanced Master’s programs are offered through a work-study format, with an adapted schedule (such as one week in class and three weeks in a company). Work-study programs allow students to gain solid professional experience while financing their studies, making them a real asset for employability.
A Master’s degree is a national diploma recognized by the French State (equivalent to five years of higher education), and is often generalist in nature. An Advanced Master’s program®, on the other hand, is a label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and is accessible after a five-year higher education degree or equivalent. It provides in-depth specialization in a specific field (cybersecurity, finance, procurement, etc.), directly aligned with market needs.
Pursuing an Advanced Master’s program means choosing a high-level, professionally oriented and highly specialized education. It is ideal for developing new skills, changing career paths, or specializing in a strategic field. GEM’s Advanced Master’s programs rely on a strong network of experts, corporate partners, and alumni to accelerate your career.
Yes, the Advanced Master’s program is an official label awarded by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE). It is recognized by companies and recruiters in France and internationally. It certifies an advanced level of specialization, high academic standards, and strong professional rigor.
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Your academic background
The first year is a preparatory year designed to provide the foundational knowledge and information systems skills required for the second year.
Here are some examples of modules:
Supporting companies in their digital transformation
Project management
Internet and the challenges of globalization
Network and digital economy
Information systems and the role of the CIO
Accounting and management control
Data protection
Sustainable development and creative design
Business process management
*List provided for indicative purposes and non-contractual.
The second year is a certifying year, designed to validate the skills required for the target careers and to confirm your professional project.
Here are some examples of modules:
Responsible digital transformation
Digital constraints and opportunities for organizational strategy
Information system security compliance
Performance and quality management of information systems
Responsible IT procurement
Crisis communication
Value creation through technologies
Project methodologies and management
Operational implementation of an information system project
*This list is indicative and not contractual.
The “integrative company project” is a real-life case proposed by a company, on which you will work in teams to apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme. This work leads to a concrete deliverable as part of an information systems or digital project. Each team works in direct collaboration with a partner company throughout the project.
Learning objectives:
Successfully deliver the project and meet the client’s expectations
Achieve a shared objective through teamwork
Develop the ability to interact with all project stakeholders
Demonstrate innovation in project organization and approach
Showcase and promote the work carried out through effective communication
The program is offered as a work-study format in both the first and second years, giving you the opportunity to join a company and take on a mission with a high level of responsibility. You will alternate between time at school and time in the company, allowing you to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the year in a professional setting.
Rhythm: 3 weeks in the company / 1 week in class (subject to variation depending on the months).
The skills targeted by the degree
Our objective: to train you to lead the digital transformation of organizations and ensure alignment between business strategy and information systems. You will learn how to design, secure and deploy innovative digital solutions, while guaranteeing their performance and alignment with business needs.
The program places strong emphasis on mastering technological fundamentals, IS governance and the management of multidisciplinary teams. You will develop a strategic vision of digital transformation, capable of linking innovation, operational efficiency and value creation for the organization.
At the end of the program, you will be able to:
Design a secure, responsible IS strategy aligned with the organization’s business challenges
Manage the operational continuity and evolution of the organization’s information systems
Design innovative, value-creating digital solutions for the organization
Lead the production and deployment of IS transformation and evolution projects
Manage multidisciplinary teams through the evolution of roles and skills
You can find a detailed description of the skills targeted by this program on France Compétences, RNCP Card 36999
This program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the technological, organizational and human challenges related to digital transformation. You will develop hybrid skills combining management, strategy and information systems expertise. As a graduate of the MNSI program, you will be ready to lead complex projects, support the evolution of professions and actively contribute to the digital performance of organizations.
Evaluation and Validation
Teaching Methods at GEM are highly practical, based on real business cases and enriched by contributions from industry professionals. These learning experiences help you develop your innovation and creativity skills through simulations, real case studies, and hands-on exercises.
- Assessment: Case studies based on real or hypothetical business situations, completed individually and/or in groups.
In the case of partial validation of the targeted professional certification, the validated skill blocks are acquired and documented through a certificate (certification of skill block(s)). Correspondences of skill blocks are available on the RNCP records of professional certifications.
Graduation rate: 100% (Source: Jury report, 2022)
Career paths after the Master in Digital Management and Information System
Source: 2025 survey based on the class of 2024
Access to overall integration rates in employment and in the targeted profession : RNCP Card 36999
Managers of Information Systems and Digital Transformation define and implement the company’s information systems policy in close collaboration with top management and business units. You may work within the IT department of a company or a public organization as a project manager, or operate in consulting roles for a Digital Services Company (ESN).
Potential positions:
Functional Information Systems or Digital Consultant
IS Project Manager (Business/Owner Side – MOA)
Digital Project Manager
Chief Information Officer (CIO) for more experienced professionals
Our alumni have gone on to become:
BI Consultant at DELOITTE
Change Management Consultant at DATISS
Web Manager at MICHELIN
Organization and Security Consultant at COS2i
Business Intelligence Consultant at BUSINESS & DECISION
CIO at EASYTEAM
Launch your career
At GEM, the transition to the professional world begins on day one to ensure successful career integration for all students.
- Professional Experiences: At the core of your education, internships and work-study programs provide concrete opportunities to test your skills, boost your employability, and enrich your career path.
- The Career Center: It supports you at every stage of your journey to better understand yourself, refine your career project, succeed in applications, meet companies, and secure your first job. With a team of coaches and consultants, you benefit from personalized guidance, practical workshops, and numerous events to build a professional future that suits you.
- The Jobteaser Platform – 24/7: Access all internship, work-study, and job opportunities, key resources, and upcoming recruitment events anytime, anywhere.
- Access to a Wide Professional Network: With 49,000 alumni and over 600 corporate partners, you enjoy privileged access to a vast network of professionals worldwide and across sectors to expand your contacts, learn about careers, and seize opportunities.
How can you enroll in the Master in Digital Management and Information System
To join the first year, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in Information Systems or in a business function (HR, logistics, marketing, finance, law, etc.).
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
To enter directly into the second year, you must hold at least a 4-year degree and demonstrate the required Information Systems knowledge base. Otherwise, admission to the first year is recommended.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
If you hold a foreign degree equivalent to the required French degrees (Bachelor’s degree or 4 or 5-year degree).
A good level of French is required to successfully follow this program and secure a work-study placement.
Admission Process
To apply, you need to complete your online application, including a copy of each supporting document, in English or French (or a certified translation if in another language).
Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Certificate of completion of your most recent degree in French or English
Proof of enrollment (if the program is still in progress)
University transcripts: front and back, including grading scale
1 academic or professional reference. Family members or friends are not accepted as referees.
Passport or national ID scan
Internationally recognized ID photo
Applications are primarily evaluated by an admissions committee based on the submitted documents. However, an interview may be arranged depending on the applicant’s profile and the quality of the application.
Calendar
Applications open in October and are accepted until July (subject to availability). Admission is based on the number of places available, and applications are reviewed as they are received.
We recommend that applicants apply early in the admission period to maximize their chances of being accepted into the program. This is particularly beneficial for those wishing to pursue a work-study program, as it gives them more time to find a host company and a position that aligns with their long-term career goals.
Visa requirements may apply to international students wishing to study or work in the country. They are advised to check the requirements with their consulate in advance and plan accordingly. GEM has no influence over this process.
Tuition Fees
- Year 1: €12 900 net of tax
- Year 2: €15 600 net of tax
Can be financed under the terms of your work-study contract.
The qualification “Manager du numérique et du système d’information” and its skill blocks are also accessible via accreditation of prior experiential learning (VAE in French) and can be financed under French training account (CPF) conditions.
You will be definitively enrolled in the program once your academic prerequisites are validated, and you sign either a work-study contract with a company or an initial training contract if ineligible for work-study. For those under an initial training contract, a 14-day withdrawal period must be observed before final confirmation of enrollment. Contact our training consultants with any inquiries.
Funding your education
Financial Support, Scholarships, Banking Offers, Student Jobs…
Several solutions are available to support you in your study plans and make our programs more accessible.
GEM Financial Advisor is a platform designed to help you navigate financing options and find the solution best suited to your situation. It allows you to:
- Explore all available funding options (loans, scholarships, etc.)
- Identify the financing solution that fits your situation
- Quickly access the relevant contacts for each option
We recommend that students begin their search for financial aid as early as possible.
Please note that you must apply and be accepted into a program before you can apply for a scholarship or visa.
Pursue the program in a work-study format
As one of the first business schools to offer work-study programs, GEM, a committed school, has made this a priority.
Objective: to provide you with long-term immersion in a company and further enhance your employability.
The Master in Digital Management and Information System is offered entirely in a work-study format. You will alternate between on-campus classes and weeks in the company (typically 1 week on campus and 3 weeks in the company, though this schedule may vary depending on the month).
A detailed yearly schedule will be provided to you and your company upon enrollment.
Examples of work-study assignments carried out by our students:
Information Systems Project Manager (EASYTEAM)
Assistant Project Manager – IT Development (Renault Group IS Department)
Project Officer within a Regional IS Department (VEOLIA PROPRETÉ)
Support to Project Managers in the Performance, Support and Methods Department (EDF)
Information Systems Project Manager and Functional Analyst (RIO TINTO ALCAN)
AMOA (Business Project Management) Manager for Information Systems Projects (SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC)
Through its Coach & Career Center and its Apprenticeship Training Center (CFA), the school supports you from finding a host company to signing your apprenticeship contract.
Bringing Your Entrepreneurial Project to fruition
Specific Arrangements
Have an idea? Want to start your own business? At any point during your studies, the Talent Office reviews your project and, following approval by a committee, a tailored curriculum adjustment can be proposed to allow you to pursue both your studies and your entrepreneurial project. In this context, your work-study placement can be aligned with your business creation project.
A 100% GEM Incubator
Created in 2011, IncubaGEM, GEM’s start-up incubator, is the school’s main engine for entrepreneurship. Reserved for GEM students and alumni, it offers support for up to 18 months. Nearly 350 start-ups have benefited from it since 2011, including Wizbii, ISKN, Homunity, Andyamo, and Lokki.
Dedicated Programs
Each year, specific tracks and specializations allow you to sharpen your entrepreneurial mindset.
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