
Tech Executive MBA
- Program formatPart-time
- Duration2 years
- CampusGrenoble, Online
- LanguagesEnglish
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMBA
- Program formatPart-time
- Duration2 years
- CampusGrenoble, Online
- Admission level3-years Degree to Master's degree or more
- DiplomaMBA
The GEM Tech Executive MBA (Tech EMBA) is a transformative program designed to equip tech professionals, scientists, and engineers with the leadership, management, and specialized expertise needed to drive innovation and tackle global challenges in advanced technology sectors.
Tech Executive MBA
Designed for professionals ready to lead at the intersection of technology and business, the Tech EMBA combines deep sector expertise with advanced management training. Participants gain the skills to drive innovation, address global challenges, and shape the future of industries such as microelectronics or energy.
A unique program in France and internationally, the Tech EMBA is developed in collaboration with Grenoble’s dynamic ecosystem, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and research institutes. It offers exceptional opportunities to integrate technological leadership with business strategy.
Program Highlights
- Deepen your expertise in Microelectronics or Energy with a specialized track that combines technical insight and strategic leadership.
- Focus 30% of your curriculum on your chosen sector to master market dynamics, technology trends, and innovation strategies.
- Engage in hands-on industry projects, consulting missions, and site visits with leading companies, researchers, and deep‑tech startups.
- Learn to Drive business growth by turning new technologies into profitable market offerings.
- Complete an Executive Capstone Project adapted to your goals in your organization or sector.
Why choose the Tech EMBA?
Lead at the intersection of technology, R&D, innovation, and growth in cutting-edge industries where technical expertise meets strategic vision.
Balance your career with a format combining online courses and intensive in-person residencies designed specifically for busy technology leaders.
Strengthen your strategic leadership and decision-making while implementing new frameworks immediately in your role for real-time impact.
Build lasting relationships with expert faculty, industry leaders, and peers through interactive classes within Grenoble’s world-class innovation ecosystem.
Expand your international outlook through collaboration and shared courses with the Executive MBA cohort.
Tech Specialization: Microelectronics or Energy
For the 2025 intake, the Grenoble Tech Executive MBA offers two specialized tracks: Microelectronics, developed in collaboration with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), and Energy, taught by leading research faculty at GEM. These tracks prepare professionals to lead in cutting-edge technology sectors.

Who Should Apply?
- Professionals with technical or scientific backgrounds seeking to enhance business and leadership skills.
- Tech executives and innovators aiming to drive innovation and create sustainable impact.
- Scientists, researchers, and technical experts transitioning into industry leadership or competitive sectors like microelectronics and energy transition.
- Requested experienceOver 5 years
- VPL accessibilityAccessible
- PRM accessibilityAccessible
The Tech EMBA is structured as a blended program that combines in-person immersive sessions and online learning over 21 months, followed by a 6-month Executive Capstone Project. This flexible format allows participants to balance work, studies, and personal commitments.
Program Overview
What You’ll Learn
- Industry Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of the global microelectronics or alternative energy landscape, including emerging technologies and market strategies.
- Leadership in R&D: Develop the skills to lead cohesive and high-performing R&D teams while managing resources and driving innovation.
- Business Development: Learn to identify opportunities, secure funding, and build strategies for success in a competitive industry.
Specialization Highlights
- Collaboration with CEA and other key sector players: Benefit from access to leading experts, cutting-edge research, and immersive experiences within CEA and other facilities.
- Strategic Focus: Take a vertical sector-specific deep to become a leader in your field.
- Hands-On Application: Tackle sector-specific challenges in microelectronics or energy with the Executive Capstone Project, applying knowledge to develop innovative and strategic business solutions.
Core Subjects
Develop high-level strategic insight to anticipate technological disruptions and navigate complex global markets. Gain the expertise to craft innovative strategies that drive long-term growth and resilience.
- Managerial Economics & Business Environment
- Strategic Decision Making for Sustainable Futures
- Geopolitics for Corporate Foresight
- Corporate Finance
Harness your experience to transform emerging technologies and market opportunities into actionable solutions. Focus on driving real-world innovation and delivering measurable value within your industry.
- Sustainable Innovation
- Market Opportunity Identification Based on Technology
- Marketing of Innovation
- Value Creation through Transformative Technologies
Advance your leadership capabilities to inspire and mobilize diverse teams, spearhead organizational change, and influence key decision-makers in a dynamic technology-driven environment.
- Communication (PCM)
- Leading Teams and Transformations
- Negotiating Strategic Partnerships
- Developing and leading international teams and collaboration
- Inspiring actions & Leadership
Master advanced management and financial techniques to optimize operations, enhance agility, and achieve excellence in challenging, fast-evolving business landscapes.
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Managerial accounting
- Risk Management
- Contracting for intangibles & complex contracts
Tech Specialization: Microelectronics or Energy
For the 2026 intake, the Grenoble Tech Executive MBA offers two specialized tracks: Microelectronics, developed in collaboration with the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), and Energy, taught by leading research faculty at GEM. These tracks prepare professionals to lead in cutting-edge technology sectors.
Microelectronics Track
Develop a strategic understanding of microelectronics with a global outlook on the semiconductor industry. Build the insight needed to anticipate shifts and lead confidently as new technologies and global competition reshape the sector.
Explore the pulse of microelectronics markets through integrated circuits, AI, and advanced design tools, while expanding your understanding of core technologies from RF to power electronics. Delve into cybersecurity, MEMS, and imaging advances. Learn how chiplet packaging, silicon photonics, and cross-sector integration set the pace for innovation and establish strategic advantages.
Gain insight into market forces and global dynamics influencing microelectronics by exploring industry trends, geopolitical factors, and emerging opportunities. Develop practical decision-making skills and craft growth strategies to manage risk, foster innovation, and capture new market potential. Strengthen your ability to evaluate business models and put plans into action through intensive group work projects to address technology change and disruption in this fast-paced sector.
Explore the regulatory and legal challenges unique to microelectronics, including sustainability standards, intellectual property, and international trade controls. Prepare to lead confidently in a sector where compliance shapes innovation, partnerships, and market success.
Energy Track
Build a broad perspective on the global energy industry. Deepen your understanding of sector trends, market drivers, and the impact of energy innovation on sustainable economic development.
Examine the fundamentals of energy economics and market dynamics to understand what drives the sector. Learn how to manage energy demand and improve flexibility to ensure reliable and sustainable supply. Develop strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and building social acceptance to successfully implement new energy initiatives.
Explore the evolving role and advancements in nuclear energy, clean room technology, and sustainable practices. Dive into renewable and alternative energy sources, and examine emerging solutions for energy storage and new vectors. Understand how smart grids and digitalization are transforming energy systems, and investigate the impact of sustainable mobility, electrification, and breakthrough innovations shaping the future of the industry.
Navigate the complex legal and regulatory environment shaping energy transformation. Develop the expertise to address compliance challenges, adapt to evolving policy and regulatory standards, and ensure safe, sustainable progress in the transition to new energy technologies.
Executive Capstone Project
The Executive Capstone Project is a defining feature of the Tech EMBA. Participants embark on a 6-month project focused on solving complex, industry-specific challenges in their field. Guided by expert faculty and supported by Grenoble’s world-renowned technology ecosystem, students apply advanced management and technical skills to develop actionable solutions with real impact. The project allows Tech EMBA participants to:
- Address pressing issues within their sector or organization.
- Collaborate with leading industry specialists and R&D teams.
- Deliver an in-depth, strategic proposal that drives transformation and growth.
- Demonstrate leadership at the intersection of technology and business.
Career Impact
Rooted in Grenoble’s dynamic ecosystem of innovation, this specialization provides cutting-edge knowledge and practical leadership skills essential for success in a globally competitive sector.
The Tech Executive MBA equips professionals to lead at the intersection of technology and business, driving innovation and growth. Graduates gain:
- Enhanced Leadership Opportunities: Advance to senior management or executive roles in industries like microelectronics or energy transition.
- Global Network: Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and innovators through Grenoble’s ecosystem and alumni network.
- Strategic Impact: Lead transformative projects, implement innovative strategies, and achieve measurable results.
- Prestigious Recognition: Earn a globally respected degree highlighting expertise in both technical and business domains.
The Tech EMBA accelerates your career and positions you to shape the future of technology-driven industries.
The Tech EMBA Candidate Profile
The Tech Executive MBA is designed for professionals with technical or scientific backgrounds seeking to enhance their business and leadership skills. Ideal for tech executives, innovators, scientists, and researchers transitioning into industry leadership or working in competitive sectors like microelectronics and energy transition, this program equips you to drive innovation and create sustainable impact.
Tuition & Financing
Tuition Fees for full program, 2026 intake*
€44,000 if sponsored by a company
€41,000 if tuition is individually funded
Tuition fees
- Tuition, project supervision, and access to GEM facilities
- Accommodation and some meals for the two International Study Trips. Please note that students are responsible for the payment of a visa if necessary.
- Program fees do not cover travel, accommodation during the on-campus seminars, meals, insurance, visa, and personal expenses.
This program can be partly financed with CPF (requires work experience in France). Titre RNCP 38648
*Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees each year before commencement. Please consult the policy concerning the refund of tuition fees.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
GEM offers multiple financing solutions for Executive MBA candidates, including scholarships, grants, and access to student loan facilities. Many participants fund their studies through a mix of government grants, scholarships, company sponsorship, and loans. Company sponsorship is available—contact us to learn more about our sliding scale options. For professionals working in France, the program is partly eligible for CPF funding (Titre RNCP 38648)
Application
Application Process
To apply for this program, candidates must complete the online application form and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents.
International Students
Please note that the Executive MBA is a part-time program and is ineligible for any type of student visa. If you require a travel visa to attend the in-person sessions, we encourage you to review the situation with your local consulate.
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