Overview
Practical information
PROGRAM DURATION
• Short Track: (1 year): 6 months on campus + 4-6 months internship
KEY DATES
Start of program: September 2023
Online Application Deadlines
CAMPUS & LANGUAGE
Short Track : Grenoble
Courses are taught entirely in English
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree in any subject. Fluency in English
DEGREE LEVEL
Master's degree. Diplôme visé Bac +5 conférant le Grade de Master : "Diplôme d'études supérieures de management stratégique d'activités internationales". RNCP 37252.
FULL PROGRAM FEES
• Short Track (full program): 16 750 € / Sept 2023 intake
Objectives
Become an International HR Manager
This program provides students with a deep understanding of global HR management and an insight into the impact and challenges of digital transformation on HR today.
Our mission: To equip managers with the tools and knowledge to work in HR anywhere in the world, in any company. These managers will have the skills to boost corporate performance through the effective management of the company’s workforce and the ability to adapt their organization for the future, both on a human and on a digital level.
Skills Acquired:
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Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
• Design and manage diverse teams within a global environment.
• Demonstrate a high-level of critical analysis of organizational, economic and geopolitical challenges with an ability express your ideas in a clear and coherent manner.
• Fully assess the ethical, environmental impact of decisions and actions of your organization.
• Understand the key challenges and functions of different departments and services within your organization and interact with them in an efficient and constructive manner.
• Generate innovative and adaptable ideas and solutions to overcome the changing environment of your organization.
• Work efficiency in a technology focused environment thus demonstrating robust digital proficiency.
• Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the key present and future challenges within the context of your chosen specialization.
Our Strengths
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Learn how to navigate within an international and digital field• Follow a pioneering program:
Our program covers the fundamentals of IHRM with a unique focus on the developments and challenges of new ways of working linked to digital transformation
• Prepare to work internationally:
Become a global leader by learning how to handle HR operations in a dynamic international environment.
• Develop both hard and soft skills needed for your career:
Progress on both a professional and a personal level within an intensive and stimulating program in a multicultural environment.
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Take part in innovative teaching methods• Serious Games:
You will be encouraged to develop your professional skills through a series of innovative learning activities. By taking part in real-life professional experimentations and in GEM’s renowned “serious games”, you will be encouraged to develop your soft skills. Students have the additional option of obtaining the serious game designer certificate. This certificate program is designed to boost your ability to solve managerial challenges and develop creativity.
• Real-life experience:
Participate in a Live Business Case with a real company, putting learning into practice.
• Study Trip:
Participate in a 2-day HR study trip, to visit differents kinds of organizations. Previously students met with ILO (International Labour Organization), MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières), CICR (Comité international de la Croix-Rouge) and WTO (World Trade Organization).
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A Word from the Program Director
“The MSc IHRM combines theoretical knowledge with a strong technical and practical orientation to enable students to master key operational concepts while developing their soft skills. The program has an international focus, as the ever-increasing globalization of business impacts HRM and provides an insight into the impact and challenges of digital transformation on HR today. Students are encouraged to interact with local and international companies in the form of seminars, conferences, on-campus recruitment events and of course through the Live Business Cases. “ - Sabine Lauria
Program
Program
Program Content*
*The program is subject to change.
Short Track
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Fall Semester
• Research Methods
• International Negotiations
• Responsible Leadership
• Languages
• Strategic Talent Management
• Compensation practices & policies
• HR Reporting & Budgeting
• Coaching Techniques for HR Managers
• Advanced Research Methods
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Spring Semester
• Strategic Transformations through HRBP
• Digital Innovation & Transformations in HRM
• New organizations & Well being at Work
• Employee & Labour RelationsProfessional Tracks:
• Work Experience: Four to six months internship or full-time employment, anywhere in the world.
MSc Final Dissertation
The final dissertation asks students to understand and analyze a key business or managerial issue. Working with their tutor, students then identify an area that requires further exploration and a methodology for filling that knowledge gap. Students will undertake original research to fill the pre-defined gap before writing up their findings and considering their personal contribution to the chosen research domain.
With 100 active permanent researchers, eight research teams, more than 200 doctoral students, Grenoble EM is one of the leaders in management research in Europe. Students will thus be assigned a specialised academic tutor with considerable experience of this type of research as well as knowledge of the field or domain to be studied. Students may also adopt a wide range of different research methodologies to reinforce the intellectual skills that will be required by their future employer. Certain research by previous students has been published.
Foreign Languages
Operating in an international environment requires foreign language fluency and therefore a foreign language module is an option on the program for all students.
Non-French speakers will study French (beginner to advanced level). French speakers may choose from a number of other languages at beginner level.
Personal and Professional Development Workshops
In addition to the core courses, students have the opportunity to attend personal and professional development workshops led by professionals, industry and subject matter experts. These will strengthen the employability profiles of graduates to help them achieve their career goals. Students will also have access to individual counselling sessions, interaction with corporate partners and online resources with jobs and internship opportunities as well as access to specific in house sectorial career focused communities.
Faculty
Classes are taught by GEM faculty, visiting professors from top universities worldwide, and top business professionals. Most of the permanent faculty is engaged in applied research. Their teaching links theory to practice through authentic business cases. Their diverse cultural and international background gives a strong international dimension to the program.
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Pedagogy & Evaluation
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Pedagogy / Evaluation / Validation
Pedagogy
Classes are taught by GEM faculty, visiting professors from top universities worldwide, and inspiring business professionals. GEM permanent faculty are engaged in applied research; their teaching links theory to practice through business cases. Their diverse cultural and international background adds to the strong international dimension of the program.
Evaluation
Acquisition of skills and competencies is assessed through continuous assessment, exams, professional experiences and Final Dissertation. In order to validate the degree, students must have at least 4 months of international experience (academic or professional). Studying in France validates this condition for non-French students.
Validation
In the event of a partial validation of a professional certification, the blocks of competencies that have been validated are considered acquired and a certificate of validation is provided.
Gamification Week
How to Use AI to Gamify Complex Topics in Human Resource Management: The Holacracy Challenge. GEM MSc IHRM students have developed four games aimed at raising awareness about Holacracy, using AI to explore, test, amplify, and present their results.
Recognition
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More Information
All GEM MSc programs are internationally recognized by the prestigious higher education quality assurance bodies, AACSB and EQUIS, and are equivalent to a level 7 degree on the European Qualifications Framework, in compliance with the Bologna Agreement for a master’s degree, comprised of 120 ECTS credits.
This academic qualification is recognized at the discretion of each country or university. Students seeking admission to a further course of study or who wish to work in specific country after their GEM program may need to have their GEM degree certified through a process specified by the receiving authority.International Students planning to seek a work or residence permit in France following their studies should be aware that conditions of eligibility will apply.
These include the level and recognition of your qualification, your nationality, income etc.
Please allow plenty of time to complete these formalities, as they can take several months to process.
You can find more details on the French government official website “Service Public”.Please note that visa and permit applications are entirely managed by French immigration authorities and local prefectures.
Grenoble Ecole de Management has no influence over these procedures or their outcomes.
Testimonials
Laura Rantanen, graduate student of the MSc IHRM at GEM.
“I chose GEM because it is a top business school not just in France but in Europe as well. The International HR Management program helped me find the path to take in my career, and most importantly, the program equipped me with the knowledge and experience necessary for having insightful and confident conversations with HR professionals and leaders alike. This confidence played a critical role in getting a job in the HR Strategy & Planning team of a large corporation and later in Management Consulting.” - Denes Gyorog, IHRM, 2019 Graduate, Management Consultant in Talent & Organization at Accenture
Employability
Careers
Employment Statistics*
Employment within 4 months: 86%
Rate of graduates working internationally: 68%
Annual salary after graduation: <35k€: 37% / >35k€ - <50k€: 38% / >50k€: 25%
*Based on 2021 graduates
The satisfaction and graduation rates are available via the application platform and also from Recruitment officer upon request.
Further study is possible for the MSc graduates, for example, in one of the Advanced Masters or a Doctoral Program.
This MSc program is especially designed for those who wish to work in organizations employing an international and diversified workforce, with the responsibility of developing local and global HR systems. Graduates will be qualified for positions in both multinational corporations and local companies experiencing rapid expansion in international markets. Graduates will also be qualified to enter the consulting field in the areas of HR and organizational development. This program fits also to students who want to be expert in managing people.
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Top Employers of our MSc IHRM Graduates
- • Accenture
- • Amadeus
• Auchan - • Axa
- • Back market
• Boston Consulting Group
• Danone - • Forvia
• Hager Group
• Hays
• Jellysmack - • L'Oreal
• Pernod Ricard
• Philip Morris
• Randstad - • Renault
• Roche
• Schneider Electric
• Spartoo - • Ubisoft
• Unilever - • Voltalia
- • Volvo
Admission & application
Admission
This program is suitable for graduates from a wide range of disciplines. Prospective students should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the motivation to pursue an international career. Work experience is not compulsory.
The GMAT is not required for this program.
Please note that it is possible to submit your application prior to providing us with your test results and/or your final transcripts/ degree certificate.
If the rest of your application meets our standards we can then make you a conditional offer of a place on the program. These conditions will be lifted once you have obtained and sent us the required documentation.
Application
To apply for this program, candidates must complete the online application form and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents. All documents must be in English or be submitted with a certified translation into English if written in another language.
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Application Submission Requirements
- • Official copy of undergraduate degree equivalent to minimum 180 ECTS or certificate of enrollment with an approximate graduation date
- • University transcripts: front/back with grading scale
- • CV/Resume
- • 3 short essays (relating to your academic/professional experience, your reasons for choosing this program and your intercultural awareness)
- • 2 academic references. Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees
- • Scan of passport
- • Internationally recognized passport picture
- • Fluency in English (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS or CPE):
- • TOEFL IBT: 90 (minimum of 21 in all bands). TOEFL Institution code: 8973
- • IELTS Academic/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all bands)
- • Cambridge English (Proficiency/Advanced/Business Higher) level C1: Grade A,B or C
- • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Online/Offline: 63 (minimum of 59 in all bands)
- • Duolingo English Test: 110 (minimum of 90 in all bands)
- • Not accepted: TOEIC, Institutional/ITP TOEFL
- • English test waiver may be granted if Bachelor’s degree was fully taught through the medium of English (official proof required)
Please note: English test scores must be communicated to GEM by the beginning of July for September programs.
Specific to Regular Track:
- Official copy of undergraduate degree equivalent to minimum 180 ECTS or certificate of enrollment with an approximate graduation date
Specific to Short Track:
- Official copy of undergraduate degree equivalent to minimum 240 ECTS/4-years Bachelor's degree/3-years Bachelor's degree + 1 year of Master Studies or certificate of enrolment with an approximate graduation date
- Minor (60 ECTS) in Business Studies
• Please note that for your initial application we ask only for copies of documents. If you are accepted, we will then request to send digital certified copies that you will be asked to present during the induction week. More details about certified copies per nationality are explained on the application form.
• To ensure Grenoble Ecole de Management is the right fit for you, you may be asked to participate in an interview. You will be notified if an interview is necessary after the Admission Board meets.
• Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please consult rolling admissions deadlines.
Student Program Fees 2023 intake
MSc International Human Resource Management in the Digital Age (Grenoble campus)
Regular track (per year): €12,950*
Short track (full program): €16,750*
*Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees each year before commencement.
Program fees include:
- Tuition, project supervision, and access to GEM facilities
- Travel and accommodation for the Study Trip**. Please note that students are responsible for the payment and arrangement of a visa if necessary.
Program fees do not cover accommodation, meals, insurance, visa, and personal expenses.
Please read the policy concerning the refund of tuition fees.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
GEM offers a dedicated online platform - The Funding Place - to help you find financing solutions, simulate a student loan and understand everything about student loans.
We advise students to research financial aid opportunities as early as possible. Please note that it is necessary to submit your application and secure a place on a program first, before applying for scholarships and visas.
Scholarship descriptions and application guidelines.
Note
All academic qualifications, including those earned at GEM, are recognized at the discretion of each country or university. Students seeking admission to a further course of study or who wish to work in specific country after their GEM program may need to have their GEM degree certified through a process specified by the receiving authority.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Visa requirements may apply to International Students in order to study or work in France. All international students are expected to verify requirements with their local French consulate and plan accordingly. Grenoble Ecole de Management has no influence over this process.