Learn how to analyze complex business environments, anticipate global shifts, and design strategies that drive sustainable growth. Courses include:

• Managerial Economics & Business Environment
• Strategic Decision Making for Sustainable Futures
• Global Risk Management
• Corporate Finance

Build strong innovation and entrepreneurial skills through hands-on projects, learning how to design and launch products and solutions for long-term growth. Courses include:

• Creativity & Innovation Management
• Strategic Marketing in the Digital Era
• Value Creation through Transformative Technologies
• Business Analysis and Processes

Develop essential leadership and management skills to excel in dynamic, multicultural business environments. Courses include:

• Empowering Managers & Teams: HRM and Collaborative Practices
• Leading Teams and Transformations
• Negotiating Strategic Partnerships

Acquire foundational knowledge in operations, project management, and finance to prepare for advanced managerial roles across industries. Courses include:

• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Financial Accounting and Analysis
• Managerial Accounting
• Legal & Regulatory Frameworks

Build the strategic, operational, and leadership capabilities to launch, develop, and grow a venture.

• Entrepreneurial Leadership for Innovation and Change
• Business Modelling for Sustainable Value Creation
• Resources and Processes for Growing Ventures

Explore how luxury organizations can create distinctive experiences, respond to changing consumer expectations, and lead digital and sustainability transformation.

• Designing New Luxury Experiences
• Managing Transformation of Luxury Brands
• Changing Marketing & Communication Trends for Luxury Brands

Learn to create business value with artificial intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making while addressing the strategic and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

• AI, Analytics, and Visualization​
• Data-Driven Value Creation​
• Responsible Governance of Data and AI​

Develop the financial, analytical, and advisory capabilities needed to support value creation, international decision-making, and financial-technology transformation.

• Valuation & Financial Advisory
• International Financial Management
• Financial Technology & Analytics

• Carry out internal and external analyses to propose strategic direction
• Set objectives and clear action plans
• Structure a transformation project by defining objectives, means, budget, and duration
• Pilot a project using tools and clear processes
• Communicate clearly and effectively to motivate teams and obtain managerial support

• Understand and account for global, local, and intra-organizational impacts
• Map key stakeholder interests, risks, and opportunities
• Build, motivate, and sustain resilient teams
• Apply innovation methodologies and become a collaborative leader

• Career coaching and individual guidance.
• CV and résumé workshops.
• LinkedIn and professional-branding workshops.
• Interview preparation.
• Soft-skills and leadership development.
• Employer events and networking opportunities.
• Access to GEM’s international alumni network.

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• Management and leadership
• Consulting
• Finance
• Technology and innovation
• Business development
• Organizational transformation
• Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability

These pathways represent examples of professional directions pursued by graduates; individual outcomes depend on each participant’s experience, objectives, mobility, and the employment market.

• Accenture
• Allianz
• Amazon
• Bancolombia
• Capgemini
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Estée Lauder
• General Electric
• HelloFresh
• HP
• HSBC
• KPMG
• L’Oréal Paris
• Microsoft
• Renault
• Rossignol
• Schneider Electric
• STMicroelectronics
• The Boston Consulting Group
• Zalando

This is a selection of organizations employing Global MBA graduates. It is not an exhaustive list and does not represent a formal employer-partner list or a recruitment guarantee.

• Next intake: September 2027
• Application deadlines: Rolling admissions, subject to available places
• Professional experience: Minimum three years of full-time professional experience
• Academic qualification: Undergraduate degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS, or equivalent qualification
• Admissions tests: GMAT and GRE not required; scores may be submitted to support your application
• English proficiency: Required unless your previous degree was taught entirely in English
• Tuition: €39,000
• Scholarships: Up to 40% of tuition

• Tuition and academic supervision
• Access to GEM facilities and services
• Travel and accommodation for the international study trip to Berlin

• Visa fees
• Accommodation and meals
• Insurance
• Personal expenses

• Minimum three years of full-time professional experience.
• Undergraduate degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS, or equivalent qualification.
• An enrollment certificate may be accepted if your degree is still in progress, subject to GEM approval.
• GMAT and GRE scores are not required, but applicants may submit them to strengthen their application.
• Sufficient English proficiency, unless your previous degree was taught entirely in English.

• Completed online application.
• Official academic transcripts.
• CV or résumé.
• Motivation essay of up to 400 words.
• One professional reference.
• Passport copy and photograph.
• English-language test score, if required.

Documents should be submitted in English or French. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified translations.

English proficiency is required unless your previous degree was taught entirely in English and you qualify for a waiver.

Accepted tests and minimum scores include:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 80.
• IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score of 6.0.
• Cambridge English C1: Grade A, B, or C.
• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 100.
• TOEIC: Minimum score of 850.

Institutional and ITP TOEFL are not accepted.

Please confirm the accepted tests and current score requirements with GEM Admissions before applying.

Selection process

1. Submit the online application and supporting documents.
2. GEM reviews your application.
3. You may be invited to an admissions interview.
4. GEM communicates the admissions decision.
5. If admitted, confirm your place and submit any outstanding documents by the specified deadline.

Applicants may be able to submit their application while certain test scores, transcripts, or other documents are outstanding. Any conditional offer remains subject to the submission and approval of the missing documents by the deadline specified by GEM Admissions.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to available places.

Degree recognition depends on the country and institution. Applicants planning further study abroad should verify whether the qualification meets the requirements of the relevant institution or authority.

International applicants should check visa requirements with their local French consulate and apply early.

Applications for the September 2027 intake are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to available places.

Applying early is recommended, particularly if you need:

• Scholarship consideration.
• Company sponsorship.
• Financing approval.
• Time to arrange a visa.
• Additional time to submit outstanding documents.

Fast-tracking may be available for candidates facing time-sensitive constraints, such as visa deadlines or company sponsorship. Contact the Admissions team when submitting your application to explain your situation and request an accelerated review.

Apply early to secure an automatic minimum scholarship. You receive only one scholarship: if you qualify for a higher award, it replaces your early-application minimum. 

For candidates whose background, experiences, and perspective will enrich classroom discussions and strengthen our global network.

For exceptional candidates with outstanding profiles and demonstrated financial need.

For candidates who demonstrate an outstanding academic record, a strong GMAT score or equivalent evidence of academic aptitude, and substantial professional achievement. 

For candidates with significant, impactful professional experience and a track record of leadership, growth, and achievement.

For excellent candidates with a higher‑education degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics who want to expand their strategic and leadership capabilities.

For innovative candidates who demonstrate leadership in science, sustainability, or societal transitions—and who are ready to drive meaningful change.

Alumni Scholarship — 20%
For graduates of a GEM degree-granting program. 

Immediate Family — 20%
For candidates with a parent, sibling, or child enrolled in or graduated from a degree‑awarding program at GEM—continuing a legacy of excellence within the GEM community.

Your early-application minimum scholarship is awarded automatically when you submit a completed application by the relevant deadline. 

If you wish to be considered for an additional or alternative scholarship, you must: 

• Select the desired scholarship(s) in your application form 
• Submit a short essay, in the application platform, explaining your motivation and fit for the scholarship 
• The scholarship board will evaluate your essay and profile during the admissions review. The final scholarship amount will be decided by the board based on the strength of your overall profile. Only one scholarship will apply to your tuition fees; if you qualify for a higher award, it will replace your early-application minimum. 

Global MBA candidates typically fund their studies through: 

• Government grants and scholarships — see Campus France for options in your country 
• Company sponsorship 
• Bank loans, in France or in your home country 
• CPF financing, available to candidates with professional experience in France — Titre  (RNCP42734) 
• Please consult our GEM Financial Advisor to discover more funding opportunities.

Tuition for the GEM Global MBA is €39,000 for the September 2027 intake on the Grenoble campus. This includes tuition, academic supervision, access to GEM facilities and services, and the international study trip to Berlin.

Fees are subject to change, so confirm the applicable amount for your intake before enrolling.

No. GMAT and GRE scores are not required for admission to the GEM Global MBA. You may submit a score if you wish to provide additional evidence of your academic readiness.

You need at least three years of full-time professional experience to apply to the GEM Global MBA.

Applications for the September 2027 intake are reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to available places. Applying early is recommended, particularly if you are seeking a scholarship, company sponsorship, financing, or a visa.

Early-application scholarship deadlines are listed in the Scholarships & Funding section.

If your previous degree was not taught entirely in English, you must demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 80.

• IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score of 6.0.

• Cambridge English C1: Grade A, B, or C.

• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 100.

• TOEIC: Minimum score of 850.

Institutional or ITP TOEFL is not accepted.

You may be able to submit your application while certain documents or test scores are outstanding. Any conditional offer remains subject to the submission and approval of the missing documents by the deadline specified by GEM Admissions.

GEM offers Global MBA scholarships covering up to 40% of tuition. Awards are assessed according to the applicant’s academic and professional background, the quality of the application, scholarship fit, and available funding.

Apply early to be considered for early-application scholarships and other awards with specific deadlines. Applicants receive only one scholarship; if they qualify for a higher award, it replaces the early-application minimum.

Fast-tracking may be available for candidates facing time-sensitive constraints, such as visa deadlines or company sponsorship. Contact the Admissions team when submitting your application to explain your situation and request an accelerated review.

After completing their degree in France, international students may apply for a “Recherche d’emploi ou Création d’entreprise” residence permit, which allows graduates to work or start a business in France for one year . For more details, consult the Campus France or Ministry of Interior websites .

Depending on your circumstances and 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. Many graduates then choose to begin their careers in France.

For information on post-study residence permits and working in France, consult the Careers tab and official guidance from French authorities and Campus France.

No. The GEM Global MBA is taught entirely in English, so French is not required to complete the degree. French classes are available to support daily life and future career plans in France.

GEM’s International Student Integration team supports you before your arrival in France. Once you confirm your place, you receive guidance on visa procedures, accommodation, insurance, cost of living, administrative formalities, and daily life in Grenoble.

You will also receive pre-arrival guides and be invited to a “Welcome to France” session before the program begins.

Global MBA students live in Grenoble, an international city in the French Alps. Student life combines a multicultural cohort, GEM associations and events, a strong innovation ecosystem, and year-round access to activities such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and climbing.

Yes. Grenoble is an international and walkable student city in the French Alps, with a large university community and students from around the world. Its technology and innovation ecosystem, lively student life, and access to the mountains make it an attractive destination for international students.

GEM’s international-student team provides support with visas, housing, and settling in.

Yes. The Global MBA includes a one-week international study trip to Berlin, a major European hub for technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Tuition fees include travel and accommodation for the study trip. You should nevertheless budget for personal expenses during your stay.

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