Our Part-Time Advanced Master’s Programs in Grenoble or Paris

Grenoble Ecole de Management offers seven Advanced Masters on a full-time or part-time basis. They are aimed at both recent graduates seeking to specialize and acquire a dual skill set (engineer, pharmacist, lawyer, architect) and professionals with three or more years' experience wishing to acquire a specific skill to advance their career.

Recognized in France, the Advanced Master (level 7 title) is ideal for students wishing to offer their expertise on the job market. Our 7 Advanced Masters offer cutting-edge skills (Bac+5 and Bac+6) in fields such as digital and data management, innovation and tech, energy, purchasing and health. Through work-study placements with high levels of responsibility, these programs immerse you in fast-expanding sectors and professions of the future.

What Advanced Master programs does GEM offer?

Innovation & Technology

Advanced Master in Energy Transition Marketing and Management

This work/study program co-accredited with renowned university Grenoble INP - Ense3 aims to train managers (both suppliers and clients) in the energy market industry. You will develop key skills in such areas as sales and marketing development, strategic analysis, or energy transition project management.

Advanced Master in Technology Management and Responsible Innovation

Today, it's an established fact that technological innovation, which must also be responsible, is a highly complex phenomenon that's tricky to handle, and therefore difficult to manage. Technological innovation is complex because it is both a product and a process. It encompasses design and development, sitting at the intersection of industrial and innovation processes and involving a multiplicity of knowledge and transformations.

Digital, Data Science & AI

Advanced Master in Big Data

Sensors, connected devices, social media, and cell phones—these are just a few of the countless sources of data continuously feeding the massive amounts of data central to many of our society's activities. The need to make sense of this vast amount of data has become crucial for all organizations.

Mastère Spécialisé Manager des Stratégies Digitales

Advanced Master in Digital Strategy Management

Based in our Paris campus, this Advanced Master course is 100% digital-focused. It combines topics including agile project management, digital marketing, online advertising, e-commerce, digital content creation and other web-focused disciplines which, when combined, go together to create a renowned international program which meets the needs of those who are passionate about doing business in the digital world.

Master in Digital Management and Information System

The program prepares individuals to manage strategic projects by providing a comprehensive understanding of information technology issues. The skills acquired combine management and information systems expertise, enabling graduates to assume key positions in IT project management as IT consultants or IT project managers.

Purchasing

Advanced Master in Purchasing Performance and Strategy Management

Whether you have prior experience or not, if you aspire to assume a position of significant responsibility within the Purchasing function of a private or public company, this training program is tailored for you. It prepares purchasing managers specializing in technology and innovation to carry out their missions ethically and responsibly in international settings.

Health Management

Advanced Master in Biomedical Management

Grenoble Ecole de Management has built its reputation through the education of the world’s most creative, talented and ambitious individuals for the nano / biotechnology and high technology industries. This program accommodates individuals who are seeking graduate education to advance into managerial and leadership roles in the life science-based economy. It is also designed for entrepreneurs willing to develop and manage technological and business opportunities.

What is an Advanced Master (MS)?

Created by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE), the Advanced Master (MS) is a high-level qualification designed for graduates with a five-year higher education degree (Bac+5) or equivalent. It offers advanced specialization or dual expertise in a specific field to meet market needs. Only member schools of the CGE, such as Grenoble Ecole de Management (see Grenoble Ecole de Management's list of accreditations), can award this label, guaranteeing the quality and recognition of the program. This program leads to a diploma accredited by the CGE at the Bac+6 level and is highly valued by employers for its professional focus.

The Advanced Master program is aimed at both recent graduates and professionals in career transition who wish to acquire in-depth expertise in a specific sector. The program lasts between 12 and 24 months, combining academic courses with professional immersion. It is equivalent to 75 ECTS credits and includes at least four months of in-company experience, along with the writing and defense of a professional thesis. At GEM, all Advanced Masters are offered as part of a work-study program.

To complete the program, students must successfully complete all courses, complete their professional experience, and defend their final thesis before a jury.

Why choose an Advanced Master programs at GEM?

Get a state-recognized title of 5 or 6 years of higher education, recognized and accredited by the Conférences des Grandes Ecoles (CGE)
Acquire dual skills and study in the field in which you wish to pursue a career
Professionalize your career through work-study programs
Go on a business trip and immerse yourself in the world of business in a European capital for a week and access to a wide network of professionals and companies
Live an immersive experience and benefit from active learning on the GEM Labs campus dedicated to innovation and experimentation
Study with your peers from over 20 different nationalities
Join a cohort with a limited number of students to encourage close connections with professors
Benefit from academic and professional faculty

Our Advanced Master Programs Available in Work-Study Format

All our Advanced Master programs are available on a work-study basis, to help you finance your studies and guarantee your employability after graduation.

Through its Coach & Career Center and its CFA (Apprenticeship Training Center), the school supports students from finding a host company to signing the apprenticeship contract.

How to enroll in an Advanced Master?

Each school has its own admission requirements for an Advanced Master program, with a high level of selectivity. Unlike some other degrees, an entrance exam is not required. To enroll in an Advanced Master at GEM, applicants must:

Submit an application file, including various documents and supporting materials (CV, cover letter, academic transcripts, etc.).
Attend an oral interview with the admissions team to assess their motivation for joining the program and their ability to achieve their international career goals.

Updated 3/13/2025