Since its creation in 1984, Grenoble Ecole de Management has always had the ambition to shine internationally and to be a world-class school, recognized in the world of Grandes Ecoles of business and management. Discover in this article from Planète Grandes Ecoles why GEM is a world-class school.
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GEM is located in the heart of a French Silicon Valley
Located in Grenoble, GEM is present in a vast entrepreneurial and industrial ecosystem oriented towards the technologies of the future, particularly in microelectronics. Indeed, there are no less than 14 research centers, but above all 300 high-tech companies, with world leaders in their field of activity, such as HP, ST Micro or Soitec which are present there.
Recruitment needs are very significant, with several thousand jobs at stake in the years to come within the Grenoble metropolis. Indeed, the Grenoble basin is at the heart of the European plan aiming for 20% of the world’s production of electronic components in 2030 to be produced in Europe, instead of the current 10%.
Many profiles are sought by world leaders in various fields: finance, marketing, purchasing, HR. The “Gemiens” are very popular in this sense.
GEM is among the precursors at the level of the triple crown and the “Bienvenue en France” label
Grenoble Ecole de Management is one of the first French Business Schools to obtain the Triple Crown in the early 2000s. With the following international accreditations, which are independent assessments on organizational processesn and the quality of the programs delivered by GEM:
- AMBA (Association of MBAs)
- AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
- EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)
The three accreditations mean that GEM is recognized internationally for the academic quality of its training and diplomas awarded. Concretely, this proves that the school is at the forefront of what is being done in the academic environment, particularly in research, with many teacher-researchers excellent in their field of expertise. These accreditations also allow GEM to have international recognition of the diplomas issued. which are in line with the best international management diplomas.
Finally, let us point out that GEM received the “Welcome to France” label awarded by Campus France and which is certified by the State. This label shows to what extentthe Grenoble school is involved in welcoming and personalized support for international students on the school’s French campuses.
GEM excels in prestigious international rankings (FT, QS, Shanghai, etc.)
GEM is one of the handful of schools ranked each year in French and international reference rankings, which shows the quality of its training and research. In the Shanghai ranking of Business Administration researchGEM is the 8th French GE and she is in the 101-150 world ranking category. This shows the quality of research at GEM embodied by a team of nearly 200 French and international professors. It is also ranked in the Top 15 French schools in management research according to the Shanghai 2023 ranking.
Furthermore, Grenoble Ecole de Management is in the Top 30 worldwide in FT 2023 ranking and 33rd place in the world QS ranking 2024 pour son Master in Management and 25th for his Master in Marketing.
Finally, GEM has an excellent MSc in Finance, recognized by the Financial Times Global Masters in Finance ranking, which ranks him in the Top 20 in the world. Note that Grenoble EM is one of the schools very popular with M&A boutiques and companies in the high financial sphere.
Additional information: Grenoble EM is in the Top 10 of the main French business school rankings: 9th at SIGEM 2023, 9th in the “overview” list according to Planète Grandes Ecoles etc.
International is at the heart of the GEM Grande Ecole Program
In order to obtain their diploma, all students must have completed at least one semester abroad. They have the opportunity to have their international experience in different ways:
- Academic exchange of one semester or one year, from L3
- Double degree at a partner university
- Transcontinental Journey
- MSc Finance & Investment Banking in Singapore
- Internship abroad
- Humanitarian mission with the student association “Savoir Dare la Solidarité”
Among these courses which make it possible to validate the international experience obligatory at GEM, we can dwell on several types of possibilities.
The Transcontinental course: a factor of international influence for students and GEM
The Transcontinental Pathway is a semester of specialization with a partner university selected for its expertise. Three routes are offered:
- Cambridge (Master 1, semester 1) – General Management specialization
- New York (Master 1, semester 2) – Finance specialization
- Montreal (Master 2, semester 1) – International Management Specialization
It is entirely possible to combine them, or to combine a semester in the Transcontinental Program and a semester in exchange.
The difference of the Transcontinental Journey with an exchange? Students leave in groups of 20-30 people (compared to 2-3 people per exchange destination) and will meet GEM teachers on site who will provide part of the lessons, alongside teachers from the partner establishment.
GEM’s transcontinental journey (video link)
GEM: double degrees are in partnership with prestigious institutions
The Grenoble school allows students the possibility of pursuing a double degree with many great international institutions such as:
- Aston Business School, Birmingham, Royaume-Uni
- University of Exeter Business School, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
- McGill University, Montréal, Canada
- Tongji University, Shanghai, China
- ESIC University, Madrid, Espagne
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Etats-Unis
- Nagoya University of Commerce & Business, Nagoya, Japon
- Catolica Lisbon, School of Business & Economics, Lisbonne, Portugal
- Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan
To know : 90% of partner universities that offer double degrees with GEM hold, at least, one of the three accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA or AACSB.
The English Track course: facilitating your expatriation abroad
Each year, it is possible to follow the course 100% in English, to prepare for different international experiences but also and above all with the aim of working abroad or in English-speaking sectors such as finance. GEM’s rich network of alumni (45,000 in total) across the globe, will provide advice and entry keys for those aiming for an international career.
Although the course takes place on the GEM campuses, in Grenoble or Paris, it allows students to be in total immersion with international university exchange students, but also teachers from all over the world. These numerous exchanges allow you to learn to work in a multicultural environment, which will be a real way to differentiate yourself in the job market.
So you will have understood, GEM is a world-class school thanks to its numerous accreditations, its location in the French Silicon Valley, but also its many exceptional courses which contribute to the international influence of the school.
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2023-12-21 10:16:31
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