Virginia Harvey
Postgraduate Programs Advisor
Global MBA
Infos & applications At a glance
- Program formatFull-time
- Duration1 year
- CampusGrenoble
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DegreeMBA
- Tuition fees39,000€
- Program formatFull-time
- Duration1 year
- CampusGrenoble
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DegreeMBA
- Tuition fees39,000€
GEM Global MBA – International, Full-Time MBA in Grenoble, France
Develop your strategic leadership with GEM’s Global MBA, an intensive program in management and international strategy. Based in Grenoble, at the heart of a dynamic technology and scientific ecosystem, you will combine innovation, responsible management, and hands‑on learning to accelerate your career.
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GEM Global MBA Rankings
GEM’s Global MBA is recognized in leading national and international MBA rankings.
Top
66
Worldwide
QS Global MBA Rankings 2026
Top
26
in Europe
QS Global MBA Rankings 2026
Program Highlights
Join an International MBA Community
Join a multicultural cohort and expand your network within GEM’s global community of 50,000 alumni, including more than 2,400 MBA graduates. Connect with experienced professionals, alumni and faculty, and build meaningful relationships that support your career development.Learn by Doing
Develop your leadership, business acumen and decision-making skills through consulting projects, live business cases, company visits and professional development workshops. Complete your journey with an Applied Research Project aligned with your career goals.Develop Responsible Leadership
Integrate sustainability, ethics and impact into your management decisions. The Global MBA equips you with the strategic tools to lead responsible transformation within organisations.Study at the Heart of a Technology and Innovation Hub
Based in Grenoble, you will learn in an environment shaped by strong links between research, technology, industry and entrepreneurship. This ecosystem provides a practical setting to understand innovation and support business transformation.Build a Meaningful International Experience
Study entirely in English within an international cohort and strengthen your ability to work across cultures. International study trips, engagement with companies and the diversity of participant backgrounds deepen your understanding of global business challenges.
Why Choose GEM’s Global MBA?
Choose a specialization that aligns with your professional goals. Each pathway combines targeted expertise with a broad, strategic understanding of management.
Choose from:
- Entrepreneurial Leadership for Starting and Growing Ventures
- Transforming Luxury for the Digital and Sustainable Age
- AI and Data Strategy
- Financial Management and Advisory
Explore a management, strategy, or organizational transformation challenge linked to your career objectives. Guided by faculty and industry experts, you will analyze a real business issue and develop evidence-based recommendations.
Take part in a one-week study trip to Berlin, included in the tuition fees. Through company visits, meetings, and exchanges, discover a leading European ecosystem for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Immerse yourself in a full-time, 10-month MBA on GEM’s Grenoble campus, from September to June. The program continues with an Applied Research Project, which may be completed remotely or alongside professional activity, followed by a three- to six-month professional experience where applicable.
Benefit from career support, personal-branding workshops, soft-skills development and connections with GEM’s alumni network. The program helps you clarify your professional goals and prepare to advance, change industry or pursue an international career.
6 Reasons to Choose GEM
Global recognition
Ranked Top 8 in France and Top 30 in Europe, GEM is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide holding triple accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).
Targeted expertise
Specialized programs designed to deepen knowledge in key management fields and develop distinctive expertise.
Real-world experience
Applied projects, company-based assignments, case studies and, depending on the program, work-study options — ensuring learning is firmly grounded in real business practice.
International outlook
Programs taught in English and multicultural learning experiences that prepare students to perform effectively in global professional environments.
Career acceleration
Programs designed to strengthen professional impact, increase market value and support ambitious career trajectories.
Trailblazing leadership with purpose
Campuses embedded in leading scientific, technological and industrial ecosystems, fostering innovation, engagement and the development of strong professional networks, in France and internationally.
GEM Grenoble – Alpine Campus
Located in the heart of the Alps, GEM’s Grenoble campus combines innovation, nature, and an outstanding quality of life. Students enjoy close proximity to mountains perfect for skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, while studying in a city known as a scientific and technological hub. Grenoble hosts numerous start-ups, research centers, and international companies, offering students ample opportunities for collaboration, internships, and projects. The city’s compact size allows for a lively and accessible student life.
FAQ: Answers to your questions
Find the most frequently asked questions and get quick, comprehensive answers about our programs
and much more.
GEM’s Global MBA (Master of Business Administration) is a full-time, 10-month MBA program taught entirely in English in Grenoble, France. It is designed for experienced professionals who want to accelerate their careers, move into management or leadership roles, change industries, or build an international career.
The program combines core management education, hands-on business projects, an Applied Research Project, career development support, and international learning experiences.
Graduates are awarded a Master of Business Administration. The qualification is recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is registered in the French National Directory of Professional Certifications under RNCP 38648.
The qualification is classified at RNCP Level 7, corresponding to a master’s-level qualification in the French and European qualifications framework.
GEM’s Global MBA is for professionals with at least three years of full-time work experience. It is suitable for candidates seeking career advancement, a transition into management, an industry change, international mobility, stronger strategic-management skills, or support for an entrepreneurial project.
The MBA class brings together participants from diverse professional, sector, and cultural backgrounds, creating an international peer-learning environment.
Yes. GEM’s Global MBA is taught entirely in English. Students learn within an international MBA cohort and develop the ability to collaborate, make decisions, and lead across cultures and global business environments.
GEM’s Global MBA is a full-time, 10-month MBA program delivered on the Grenoble campus in France, from September to June. The academic phase is followed by an Applied Research Project, which may be completed remotely or alongside professional activity.
Students also complete a three- to six-month professional experience when applicable. Exemptions may be possible based on previous work experience and the program’s requirements.
Yes. The Global MBA includes a one-week international study trip to Berlin, Germany. Through company visits, meetings, and exchanges, students explore a major European ecosystem for technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and business transformation.
GEM’s Global MBA supports professionals preparing for opportunities in consulting, finance, technology, entrepreneurship, management, and international companies. It can help participants pursue a promotion, change industries, relocate internationally, or develop an entrepreneurial venture.
Career support includes resume and LinkedIn workshops, interview preparation, employer events, and access to GEM’s international alumni network. Career outcomes depend on each participant’s experience, goals, job-market conditions, and mobility preferences.
Tuition for GEM’s Global MBA is €39,000 for the 2026 intake. GEM offers scholarships for high-potential MBA candidates, assessed according to the applicant’s academic and professional background, the quality of the application, and available funding.
Scholarships may reduce tuition costs and are reviewed as part of the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to maximize access to available scholarship opportunities.
Tuition fees, scholarship amounts, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and financing options may vary by intake. Contact the GEM Admissions team for the options applicable to your circumstances.
Applications for GEM’s Global MBA are submitted online through GEM’s admissions platform. Applicants provide a resume, official transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a 400-word essay, one professional reference, and a passport copy and photo.
GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to GEM’s Global MBA. However, candidates may submit a GMAT or GRE score to strengthen their application and provide additional evidence of academic readiness.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to an admissions interview. International candidates are encouraged to apply early to allow sufficient time for admissions decisions, scholarship and financing arrangements, and, where required, visa formalities.
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Global MBA Experience in Grenoble
Studying the GEM Global MBA means living in Grenoble, a compact, international student city in the heart of the French Alps and one of Europe’s leading hubs for technology and innovation. You will join a small, fully international cohort, study 100% in English, and step straight from the classroom into mountains, tech companies, and a walkable, well-connected city. This page covers what life is really like on the program; for the practical side of moving to France (visas, housing, and pre‑arrival support), you will find GEM’s dedicated international-student resources linked below.
Why Grenoble?
Grenoble is one of France’s foremost cities for science, technology, and entrepreneurship, with dense links between research institutes, industry, and startups, which is why it is often called “the Silicon Valley of France.” For a Global MBA student, that means real proximity to the companies and sectors you are training to lead. It is also a genuine student city: young, international, walkable, and surrounded on three sides by mountains. The GEM campus sits close to the city center, giving you daily access to an environment shaped by innovation, scientific expertise, and business transformation.
Learn in a Collaborative MBA Cohort
The Global MBA brings together experienced professionals from different industries, countries, and cultural backgrounds. Small‑class learning encourages active participation, peer exchange, and direct interaction with faculty, alumni, and business professionals, creating a close‑knit cohort where you learn as much from your peers as from the curriculum.
Life in the French Alps
One of the things that sets a Grenoble MBA apart is where you spend your weekends. With the mountains on the city’s doorstep, students hike, ski, cycle, and climb throughout the year, then return to a lively city of cafés, restaurants, and cultural events. It is a rare combination—a leading business school in a major tech ecosystem, wrapped in one of Europe’s best settings for the outdoors—and it is central to how cohorts decompress, bond, and build friendships that outlast the program.
An International Community
Beyond your class, you will have access to GEM’s student associations, cultural activities, and events, plus a worldwide alumni community of more than 2,400 MBA alumni and 50,000 GEM alumni. This network opens opportunities to connect through events, masterclasses, career conversations, and lifelong learning long after you graduate.
A European Study Trip to Berlin
The Global MBA includes a one‑week study trip to Berlin, giving you first‑hand exposure to a major European ecosystem for technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Through company visits, meetings, and exchanges, you will explore how Berlin’s startup and business environment complements your experience in Grenoble. (See the Courses tab for full details on the study trip and how it fits the curriculum.)
Practical Support for International Students
Most of the Global MBA cohort is international, and GEM’s dedicated International Student Integration team supports you well before you arrive. Once you confirm your place, you receive guidance on visas, housing, cost of living, and settling into France, including pre‑arrival guide series and a “Welcome to France” session before the intake.
For detailed information, consult GEM’s international‑student resources:
International student support at GEM
Finding student housing in Grenoble
Before‑you‑arrive guides on visas and pre‑departure
The Global MBA is taught 100% in English, so you do not need French to complete the degree. French classes are included as part of the program, helping you build the language skills useful for daily life in France and for future career opportunities in French‑speaking environments.
Student Life FAQ
Depending on your circumstances and the applicable immigration rules, you may be able to remain in France after the taught phase to complete your Applied Research Project or a related professional experience, and many graduates then choose to launch their careers in France. For detailed information on the post‑study residence permit and working in France after the program, see the Careers tab and official guidance from French authorities and Campus France.
No. The GEM Global MBA is taught entirely in English, so you do not need French to complete the degree. Grenoble is also one of France’s more English‑friendly cities, and optional French classes are available for daily life and future career plans in France.
Global MBA students live in Grenoble, a compact, international city in the French Alps. Student life combines a small, multicultural cohort, GEM’s associations and events, a strong technology and innovation ecosystem, and year‑round access to the outdoors—from hiking and cycling to skiing and climbing.
Yes. Grenoble is a walkable, international, and affordable student city in the French Alps, with a large university community and tens of thousands of students from many different countries. The strong technology and innovation ecosystem combines with a vibrant student life and easy access to the mountains, making it a popular destination for both French and international students. GEM’s international‑student team provides dedicated support with visas, housing, and settling in.
Have questions about our Global MBA?
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