Project Management in Digital Business (GEM) Data Visualization and Business Analytics (GEM) Digital and Social Media Marketing (GEM) Managerial Economics (GEM) Strategic Management (GEM) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Research Methods (UESTC) Fundamentals of AI Programming Project Management (UESTC) Machine Learning (UESTC) Big Data Analytics and Mining (UESTC)

Digital Organizations and Information Systems (GEM) Responsible AI – Ethics, Legal and Societal Risks (GEM) Integrating AI, Data, and Business Strategy (GEM) Managing Organizations with AI (GEM) Large Language Models and Industry Applications (UESTC) AI and Data Security (UESTC) Software Engineering (UESTC) Robotic Technology and Application (UESTC)

MSc Managing with Data and AI – UESTC Partnership

At a glance

Program format
Full-time, Part-time
Duration
2 years
Campus
UESTC in Chengdu, China
Languages
Chinese or English
Admission level
3-years Degree to 4-years Degree
Degree
Master's Degree

Program format
Full-time, Part-time
Duration
2 years
Campus
UESTC in Chengdu, China
Languages
Chinese or English
Admission level
3-years Degree to 4-years Degree
Degree
Master's Degree

Co-developed by GEM Ecole de Management (GEM) and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in China,  renowned as China’s cradle for the national electronic industry, the MSc Managing with Data and AI is designed to cultivate high-level, aims to develop agile digital leaders equipped with solid AI and data capabilities, strategic business insight, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures in a global environment.

Aligned with the rapid evolution of the global digital economy and AI-driven industries, the program responds to both national strategic priorities and international market demands. Drawing on the complementary strengths of GEM and UESTC, it delivers a distinctive “Technology + Management + Internationalization” learning model.

A Strategic Sino-French Partnership to Advance AI and Digital Education

Officially approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education in May 2026 (Program Approval No.: MOE51FR1A20262800N), the Joint Msc Managing with Data and AI program follows a “2+0” format, with all coursework delivered at UESTC’s Qingshuihe Campus in Chengdu, China, and no requirement to study in France. It is administered by School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) at UESTC.

Program Highlights

This program brings together UESTC’s strong engineering expertise in AI and big data with GEM’s triple-crown accredited business education. Students benefit from access to high-quality faculty, cutting-edge curricula, and joint industry–academia platforms, gaining exposure to top-tier European business school resources while studying in China.

The curriculum combines GEM’s management courses with UESTC’s core AI and technology modules. Academic learning is enriched through real-world enterprise projects, creating a fully integrated ecosystem that connects education, industry, and research.

The program recruits high-potential recent graduates and working professionals, particularly those with technical backgrounds. It welcomes candidates from computer science, engineering, economics, management, and related fields, fostering a diverse, multidisciplinary, and international learning environment.

Students benefit from joint teaching by Chinese and French faculty, along with dual academic supervision. The program leverages UESTC’s national-level laboratories and GEM’s strong corporate network in Europe to offer valuable opportunities for research internships and applied projects.

The program is taught in Chinese and English, with an internationally aligned curriculum. The degree is nationally accredited and recognized both in China and internationally.

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a key national university directly under the Ministry of Education, included in the “Project 985” and “Project The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) is a leading national university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is part of China’s prestigious Project 985 and Project 211 initiatives and is designated as a Category A institution under the national Double First-Class university development plan.

The School of Computer Science and Engineering (School of Cybersecurity) comprises three departments: Computer Engineering and Applications, Computer Software and Theory, and Information Security. It hosts national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers in computer science and in information and network security virtual simulation.

The School offers doctoral and master’s programs, as well as postdoctoral research positions, in two primary disciplines: Computer Science and Technology, and Cybersecurity. The Computer Science and Technology

discipline was awarded an “A” rating in China’s fourth round of national discipline evaluations (2017).

UESTC’s Computer Science discipline is ranked among the top 0.044‰ globally according to ESI, placing 3rd worldwide (as of May 2026). The university is also ranked 3rd globally in Artificial Intelligence in the 2026 U.S. News rankings, 15th globally in Computer Science (2025 U.S. News), and 16th worldwide in the 2025 Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects for Computer Science.

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Program Structure

Study Mode:On-campus intensive face-to-face teaching
Teaching Language:Core courses taught bilingually in Chinese and English.
Location:UESTC Qingshuihe Campus (No. 2006, Xiyuan Avenue, West High-tech Zone, Chengdu, Sichuan Province).
Study Format:Full-time / Part-time

Curriculum: 17 core professional courses, incorporating GEM’s original course system, international classic teaching cases, and faculty including foreign experts.
Training Process: Coursework in semesters 1 and 2; corporate internships and graduation project/thesis work with co-supervision from both UESTC and GEM faculty in semesters 3 and 4, culminating in a joint defense.
Thesis Requirements: The master’s thesis must be written in English, co-supervised, jointly reviewed, and defended with faculty advisors from both UESTC and GEM.

Project Management in Digital Business (GEM)
Data Visualization and Business Analytics (GEM)
Digital and Social Media Marketing (GEM)
Managerial Economics (GEM)
Strategic Management (GEM)
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence Research Methods (UESTC)
Fundamentals of AI Programming Project Management (UESTC)
Machine Learning (UESTC)
Big Data Analytics and Mining (UESTC)

Digital Organizations and Information Systems (GEM)
Responsible AI – Ethics, Legal and Societal Risks (GEM)
Integrating AI, Data, and Business Strategy (GEM)
Managing Organizations with AI (GEM)
Large Language Models and Industry Applications (UESTC)
AI and Data Security (UESTC)
Software Engineering (UESTC)
Robotic Technology and Application (UESTC)

Degree and Accreditation

Upon completing all required coursework within the specified duration, meeting academic assessment standards, and successfully defending their master’s thesis, students will be awarded “ Msc Managing with Data and Artificial Intelligence” by Grenoble Ecole de Management (France), as well as the “Diplôme d’Études Supérieures en Management Stratégique des Activités Internationales” issued by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l’Espace (identical to the diploma awarded in France) :

Degree equivalent to a 5-year post-secondary program (Level 7) leading to a Master’s degree (Diplôme visé, Grade de Master).
Exact title of the degree: Diplôme d’études supérieures de management stratégique d’activités internationales.
Date of certification registration: 01/09/2022. Renewal for a period of 5 years effective September 1, 2026

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After obtaining the master’s degree, graduates may apply to the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE under Ministry of Education (MOE) of the People’s Republic of China ) for official recognition of the foreign degree awarded through this Sino-foreign cooperative program. Once certified, the degree is granted the corresponding academic recognition in China. Graduates may also pursue further studies, including PhD programs, in China or abroad.

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