Discover the remarkable journey of Constantin Pierrot, an International BBA student at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM). Thanks to his internship in Hong Kong and the school's powerful alumni network, he has made a mark on the international stage. Be inspired by his adventure and explore the opportunities offered by GEM.
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The International BBA: a springboard to the world
Constantin Pierrot's journey, a second-year International BBA student at Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM), perfectly illustrates the initiative and determination that the business school cultivates in its students from post-baccalaureate onward. In his first year of the Bachelor’s program, Constantin had the opportunity to complete an internship in Geneva, a major financial center. His goal for his second-year project was even more ambitious: to secure a position in Singapore or Hong Kong, leveraging the skills acquired at GEM, particularly the art of networking, taught from the beginning of the program.
This objective was accomplished thanks to GEM's alumni network. The GEM alumni database, with 46,700 graduates representing multiple international strategic exchange opportunities, proved to be an indispensable resource for his professional project. By presenting his application in an original way, in the form of a video resume, Constantin stood out. At only 19 years old, he secured an internship in Hong Kong at Expando, a startup led by Xavier Roso, a GEM alumnus himself.
As a result, at just 19, he landed an internship in Hong Kong with Expando, a startup run by GEM alumnus Xavier Roso.
Simplifying the language of innovation: the excellence of GEM students
Xavier Roso, co-founder and CEO of Expando, a company specializing in AI-based recommendation management, testifies to the exceptional qualities of GEM students:
This professional experience offered Constantin the unique opportunity to represent Hong Kong at Viva Tech 2024 in Paris, the international innovation technology fair. There, he mingled with the Secretary-General of Finance and Innovation of Hong Kong and attended conferences led by influential figures such as Bernard Arnault, the Williams Sisters, and Elon Musk (virtually). These encounters allowed him to connect concretely with global leaders.
A powerful network for a promising career
GEM’s Bachelor program, as an international business program, enabled Constantin to secure three highly professional internships. His next destination: Norway in August. He attributes these successes to GEM’s international positioning, its alumni network, and his enriching student experience on the Grenoble campus.
"I was able to make key connections during events organized on the Grenoble campus: a four-star army general, who came as a speaker at a geopolitical symposium, and Jean-Charles Decaux, invited to a conference organized by GEM en Débat, GEM's student forum. After following his call to all students to contact him during his visit, he gave me his business card, and we have been in regular contact since. A real plus for my career!" Constantin Pierrot rejoices.
Constantin’s journey demonstrates the added value of GEM’s International BBA program, which trains students to successfully navigate a globalized and innovative professional environment.
Why choose the International BBA?
- Experience an international journey: academic exchange, internship, cosmopolitan environment all year round
- Gain practical experience: 12 to 18 months in a company: internships and work-study possible in the 4th year
- Test your skills through immersive pedagogy and project management
- Specialize in the final year: management, marketing, business development, entrepreneurship, finance, luxury, ecological transition...
- Develop your network: 46,700 alumni, 7,000 students, 600 corporate partners...
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