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MSc Management in International Business (MIB)

Program duration
One academic year (on campus) + Final Management Project (can be completed remotely while working)
Degree level
Master (120 ECTS credits). (French: Titre de niveau I Manager d’Affaires internationales – Fiche 24999)
Entry requirements
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree in any subject. Fluency in English
Full program fees
€ 20,350 (Grenoble and Paris campuses). See overseas campus pages for local fees.
Teaching location
12 rue Pierre Sémard 38000 Grenoble
Grenoble Campus
Teaching location
98, rue Didot 75014 Paris
Paris Campus

Campus locations: Grenoble - Paris - Berlin - Singapore

Master's in International Business: Grenoble | Paris

GEM MIB program at partner campuses: Berlin | Singapore

Kindly note that in 2020 the MIB program will have one intake per year starting in September.

The mission of the Master in International Business program is to provide employers worldwide with intercultural aware graduates who have developed key skills and competencies in international business and management.

Join a postgraduate program with a truly international perspective, dealing with the opportunities and challenges of the global organizational environment. 
The Master's in International Business:

  • is internationally recognized through the most prestigious higher education Quality Assurance bodies, AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.
  • is highly ranked by the Financial Times, The Economist and the QS Global University Rankings within their Masters in Management categories.
  • provides global employers with graduates who have gained high levels of knowledge and skills that make them highly attractive to potential employers.

Why Choose the MIB Program?

  • Receive a high-quality education in an internationally-renowned program
  • Focus on international aspects of business and management
  • Study in a truly multicultural environment with students from over 50 nationalities.
  • Enhance business and employment opportunities by choosing to study on one of strategically-located campuses around the world.
  • Earn your globally-recognized degree from a triple-accredited institution.

A Word from the Program Director

  • Nick Sanders

    "The Masters of International Business (MIB) program is a convergent degree program welcoming students from over 50 nationalities. The curriculum for the MIB program is very intensive and students are trained by a pool of internationally acclaimed academics and professional experts who help them develop skills and knowledge required for successful global careers. The MIB program is a solid launching pad for your global careers in every sector of business. We hope to welcome you as part of this unique, dynamic and enriching experience.” - Nick Sanders

The MIB is a high-quality comprehensive program of business administration subjects, studied from an international perspective.

The program focuses on the knowledge required by managers in different sectors to work in international companies and environments. It is a strong generalist program that integrates all the core management courses and uses cross-functional approaches to apply these key fields while providing students with an international specialization. Foreign language skills are essential in business today. The program is taught in English. No prior knowledge of French is required to attend the program. Students are required to study a second language during the first year of the program.

Program Content*

  • Year 1 - Campus Year

    Introduction and Integration Session:

    • Academic Writing and Presentation Skills
    • Case-Based Group Learning
    • Introduction to IT and Online Library and Learning Platforms
    • Excel Skills Training
    • Social and Icebreaking Event

    International Business

    • International Negotiation
    • The Legal Environment of International Business
    • Global Business Operations – The Serious Game
    • Geopolitics

    Strategy and Operations

    • Strategic Management
    • Project Management
    • International Operations and Supply Chain Management

    Marketing

    • Global Marketing Management
    • Approaches to Organizational Consulting

    International Management

    • Managing People in a Global Context
    • Integrative Entrepreneurship Project 

    Managing Technology and Innovation

    • Managing Technology and Innovation
    • Information Systems for Digital Business

    Finance and Economics

    • Managerial Economics
    • Corporate Finance
    • International Financial Risk Management

    Accounting

    • Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis
    • Budgeting and Controlling

    Business Research and Analysis

    • Research Methods for Managers
    • Quantitative Methods for Business Research

    *The content of the program may be adapted from year to year to take into account the needs of industry. Class attendance is compulsory.

  • Year 2 – Final Management Project

    At the end of the one-academic-year full-time part of the program, each student will be required to complete a Final Management Project of approximately 15,000 words in length, under the guidance of a tutor. This is an applied or theoretical research project that can be completed at a distance and in parallel with full-time employment or an approved internship. To successfully complete the Final Management Project, students are required to address a particular research question or knowledge gap in their chosen field of their study. This will be business oriented and coherent with the program's objectives. A student may choose to write their project on a topic grounded in their internship experience.

International Study Trip

The 2019 Singapore Intake will take part in an International Study Trip to Hong Kong. Students participate in lectures and company visits to gain insights into the culture and business practices of the host country.

Foreign Languages

Learning a foreign language is required for all students. Non-French speakers have the option of studying French (beginner to advanced level), a recommended option for students looking to work in France following their studies. French speakers may choose from a number of other languages at the beginner level.

Personal and Professional Development Workshops

In addition to the core courses, students have the opportunity to attend personal and professional development workshops. These workshops cover current topics of interest, recent trends in management, and career development. They serve as a complement to the core modules and strengthen the employability profiles of graduates.

Faculty

Classes are taught by GEM faculty, visiting professors from top universities worldwide, and top business professionals. Most of the permanent faculty are engaged in applied research, with teaching linking theory to practice through business cases. Their diverse cultural and international background lends a strong international dimension to the program.
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Recognition

  • Information regarding diploma recognition

    Higher education in France is divided between Grandes Ecoles and public universities. GEM is a Grande Ecole which is recognised and accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles (CGE) and as such has degree awarding powers. The CGE is an official association which encompasses the Grandes Ecoles, engineering schools, architecture, design and public administration institutions which are recognized by the French state. 

    The Grande Ecoles are widely recognized by industry in France and GEM is amongst the top 10 business schools in the leading French rankings (le Point, le Figaro Etudiant, …), holding 6th place in 2019.

    GEM also holds triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. These three accreditations are international recognitions of the quality of the organization, its programs and the degrees it delivers.

    Our Masters programs are equivalent to a level 7 degree on the European Qualifications Framework and are in compliance with the Bologna Agreement for a master’s degree, comprised of 120 ECTS credits.

    MIB graduates are also awarded the degree certificate “Manager d’Affaires Internationales”. This provides international recognition through the Visa de l’Etat from the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. For students planning to work in France following their studies, this recognition presents a competitive advantage.

       
       French Ministry of National Education Recognition

Testimonials

  • Lorenzo Conti

    When I decided to pursue an MIB program, I was looking for a top ranked Business School that would give me the possibility to acquire the necessary tools in order to better face and manage today’s international business challenges.

    The first academic year on campus proved to be of critical importance in enhancing my business acumen and managerial skills. Through an interactive teaching style that reproduces real life business scenarios we were given the opportunity to gain management experience and put to use the skills and knowledge we had acquired on the program.

    Through the MIB job-portal I found a great Internship at Vodafone in Luxembourg, within the Procurement department. This enriching experience allowed me to see how an International Supply Chain works in the real life. After this six months’ work experience, I was offered a contract from Ferrero Trading Luxembourg, where I am currently working as a Business Analyst.

    In light of the immense personal and professional benefits that I gained from the program, I can say that MIB Master Degree at GEM was definitely an investment worth making.

More testimonials from MIB graduates

Employment Statistics*

Employment within 2 months: 83%
Job with international projects: 88% 
Annual salary with bonus after graduation: <45k€ 61% | >45k€ 39%

* Based on 2018 graduates

Graduates from the MIB program hold many different positions in a variety of sectors all over the world: human relations, marketing, banking, public relations, general management and consulting.

  • Top Employers of our MIB Graduates
    • AC Nielsen
      Accenture
      Allianz
      Amadeus
      BCQ
      Bloomberg
      BNP Paribas
      Britannic Assurance
      Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
      Carrefour
      Coca Cola
      Delloite
      Deutsche Bank
      Ernst & Young
      Eurosport
      First Direct
      Glaxo Wellcome
      Google
      Hewlett-Packard
      HSBC
      IBM      		 J.P. Morgan
      KPMG
      Lucent
      McKinsey
      Microsoft
      N26
      Nike
      Nissan
      Oracle
      Pfizer
      Philips
      Porsche
      Price Waterhouse Coopers
      Procter & Gamble
      Saint Laurent (YSL)
      Salesforce
      Schneider Electric
      Shanghai Bank
      Total
      Unilever
      Vodafone

Work in France

  • Regarding finding work in France
    After passing their Master’s degree in France, students may apply for a residence permit which allows graduates to work for a year in France. The permit is called a “Recherche d’emploi ou Création d’entreprise” residence permit.  For more details, you may consult the relevant Campus France or the Ministry of Interior webpages.

This postgraduate Master's program is designed for young graduates from any field with no or limited prior work experience. Candidates should not have more than 3 years post-graduation work experience.

Recruitment for this program is on a worldwide basis. Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds: science, humanities, languages, technical and engineering.

The average age of the participants is around 23 years old. There are at least 40 different nationalities every year on the MIB program and there are usually over 79 countries represented in total on the different programs at Grenoble Ecole de Management.

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor-level, undergraduate degree in any subject with good grade average.
  • Work experience is not compulsory.
  • Fluency in English (see test requirements below).
  • GMAT is not required for this program.

Apply here

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.

  • Application Submission Requirements
    • Official copy of latest degree or diploma 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: Computer-based: 240 / Internet-based (IBT): 94 (minimum score of 22 in Reading and Speaking; minimum score of 21 in Listening and Writing). TOEFL Institution code: 8973
      • OR IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
      • OR Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE): A,B,C
      • OR Pearson Test of English (PTE): 63 (minimum score of 59 in each section)
      • Not accepted: TOEIC, Institutional/ITP TOEFL, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Cambridge English: First (FCE)

    Please note English test scores must be communicated to admissions by the beginning of July for September programs and by the beginning of November for January programs.

    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

Master's in International Business (MIB)
Grenoble and Paris campuses: 20,350 Euros for 2 years*

Please refer to our partner campus websites for off-site tuition fees and scholarships: 
Berlin    Singapore
*Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees each year before commencement.

  • Fees cover tuition, project supervision, and access to GEM facilities.
  • Program fees do not cover accommodation, meals, insurance, visa, and personal expenses.
  • Students are required to pay an additional 250€ in student services and administrative fees in Year 1 and a further 250€ for student card renewal in Year 2.

Please read the policy concerning the refund of tuition fees.

Financial Aid / Scholarships

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.

For more information, please download the relevant student guide.