Goals

The MSc Energy Business & Climate Strategy prepares future leaders to tackle the urgent challenges of decarbonization and the global energy transition.

Its main objectives are to:

• Accelerate the decarbonization of economies and organizations: Equip professionals to drive the transformation of energy systems — electricity, heating, and transport — in line with international, national, and corporate net-zero goals.
• Develop integrated energy transition strategies: Enable companies to design and implement concrete action plans to decarbonize their entire value chain by combining technological innovation, sustainable business models, and effective climate risk management.
• Strengthen regulatory and compliance expertise: Prepare students to navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
• Foster a systemic and strategic mindset: Cultivate the ability to connect energy challenges, public policy, technological innovation, and economic realities to lead coherent, responsible, and competitive transitions.

The MSc Energy Business & Climate Strategy stands out for its unique focus on climate change and energy technology management, rather than on sustainability in general.
While many programs address the broader sustainability agenda, this one places climate action, decarbonization, and energy strategy at its core.

• A program dedicated to decarbonization and technology: Explore the full energy landscape — electricity, heating, and mobility — and learn to design technological and strategic solutions that support the Paris Agreement objectives.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative expertise: Gain the tools to model, measure, and guide corporate energy transitions using cutting-edge qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Deep understanding of regulation and business implications: Master the evolving European frameworks (CSRD, EU ETS, SFDR) and their impact on finance, competitiveness, and corporate reputation.
• Renowned faculty expertise: Learn from internationally recognized professors who publish in top energy journals, advise leading companies and policymakers, and develop innovative carbon assessment tools.
• Academic excellence meets professional relevance: Combining rigorous coursework, real-world case studies, and applied projects, the program prepares future leaders to drive the energy transition across industries and governance levels.

Teaching & Assessment

Skill development is assessed throughout the program via continuous evaluation, individual and group examinations, applied projects, and the Master’s thesis.

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of four months of international experience, either academic or professional. For international students, studying in France fulfills this requirement.

In the case of a partial validation of the degree, the validated skill blocks are permanently recognized, and an official certificate of validation is issued.

All GEM MSc programs are internationally recognized by the prestigious higher education accreditation bodies, AACSB and EQUIS, and are equivalent to a level 7 degree on the European Qualifications Framework, in compliance with the Bologna Agreement for a master’s degree, comprised of 120 ECTS credits.

Graduates of the Master of Science program may continue their studies with an Advanced Master .

To help you access the careers that inspire you, you can count on:

• support from the Career Center: training workshops, individual interviews, events where you can meet experts and recruiters, and more.
• the JobTeaser platform, accessible as soon as you are admitted, where you will find more than 220,000 internship, work-study, and job offers per year.
• professional experiences that you can enjoy each year (internships starting in the third year of undergraduate studies, work-study programs starting in the first year of graduate studies).
• a network of 50,000 graduates worldwide, with services for graduates that continue long after they leave school.

Grenoble Campus

2-year program:

• 1st year: €13,250
• 2nd year: €13,950

1-year program (direct entry into the 2nd year):

• 2nd year: €17,950

*Fees cover tuition, project supervision, and access to GEM facilities. They do not cover accommodation, meals, insurance, visas, or personal expenses.

Financial Aid / Scholarships

GEM provides a dedicated online platform – the GEM Financial Advisor – designed to help you explore financing options, simulate student loans, and better understand available funding opportunities.

We encourage students to start researching financial aid options as early as possible.
Please note that you must submit your application and secure a place in a program before applying for scholarships or visas.

Work-Study: Excellence in Action

At GEM, the work-study format combines academic rigor with real-world experience — a true accelerator for both career development and personal growth.

Professional Experience

• Gain significant work experience while studying — a strong advantage on your CV and a powerful boost at the start of your career.
• Apply classroom knowledge directly in a professional context, developing your skills, confidence, and network.

Financial Support

The work-study model also allows students to finance their tuition fees, while receiving a monthly salary from their host company.

It’s a smart way to invest in your future — gaining professional experience and financial independence at the same time.

•  1,500 apprenticeship contracts signed in 2023–2024, reflecting the strength and dynamism of our programs
• A network of more than 600 partner companies in France and abroad

Internships: your professional springboard

Internships are an integral part of all GEM programs, from the Bachelor to the Master level, with placements lasting 2 to 6 months each year, either in France or abroad. These hands-on experiences serve as a bridge between academic learning and the professional world, allowing students to explore different roles, industries, and career paths while developing valuable skills and professional networks.

Internships are a key asset for employability, helping students refine their career goals and often leading to full-time job offers even before graduation.

Special arrangements

Got an idea? Want to start a business? At any point during your studies, the Talent Office will review your project and, after examination by a committee, may propose a curriculum adjustment that allows you to pursue your studies and start a business at the same time. In this case, your work-study program can be tailored to your business project.

A 100% GEM incubator

Created in 2011, IncubaGEM, GEM’s start-up incubator, is THE driving force behind entrepreneurship at the school. Reserved for GEM students and graduates, it offers support for a maximum period of 18 months. Nearly 350 start-ups have benefited from it since 2011, including Wizbii, ISKN, Homunity, Andyamo, Lokki, and more.

Dedicated courses

Each year, courses and specializations allow you to sharpen your entrepreneurial spirit.

Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to contact our training advisors if you have any questions about our programs or admission processes, or if you would like to discuss your professional goals. Our teams are available to help you choose the path that best suits your ambitions.