Certificate in Business Studies (CBS): Fall or Spring Semester of year 2
CBS only available on Grenoble Campus
The Certificate in Business Studies is completed during the fall OR spring semester of the second year of the Bachelor in International Business (BIB) program. Students who validate 30 ECTS credits incl the language class in semester 1 or 32,5 ECTS credits incl the language class in semester 2 will receive the Certificate in Business Studies CBS.
Students must have validated 60 ECTS credits to be able to begin this semester program.
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Fall semester
• Managerial and Financial Accounting
• Organizational Behaviour
• International Macro Economics
• Introduction to Technology Management
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Sales Techniques
• Project Management 1
• Foreign Language
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Spring semester
• Human Resources and Team Management
• Consumer Behaviour for Market Research
• Corporate Finance
• Introduction to Negotiation
• Entrepreneurship
• Leadership and Followership
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign Language
Certificate in International Business (CIB): Fall Semester of year 3
CIB available both on Grenoble and Paris Campuses
The CIB is available during the first semester of the third year of the Bachelor in International Business (BIB) program. Students who validate 30 ECTS credits incl the language class will receive the Certificate in International Business CIB.
Students must have validated 120 ECTS credits to be able to begin this semester program.
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Fall semester
• International Perspectives in Marketing
• Global Strategy
• Social Responsibility in International Business
• Innovation Management
• Geopolitics
• Foreign Language
Specialisation Certificate: Spring Semester of year 3
The Specialisation Certificates are available during the second semester of the third year of the Bachelor in International Business (BIB) program. Students who validate 30 ECTS credits incl the language course will receive a Certificate according to the Specialisation chosen.
Students must have validated 120 ECTS credits to be able to begin this semester program.
Specialization available both on Grenoble and Paris campuses :
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Certificate in Global Management
Prerequisites:
Corporate Finance or Finance Fundamentals
Skills acquired:
Fundamentals of business whilst developing language and intercultural skills to gain a full skillset in global management.
Modules:
• International Finance
• European Business Environment
• Contemporary International Issues
• Business Development in Emerging Economies
• International Business Law
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign Language
Specializations only available on Grenoble campus:
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Certificate in Marketing & Advertising
Prerequisites:
Principles of Marketing and International Marketing
Skills acquired:
Develop the marketing and advertising operational skills and knowledge needed to contribute to a sustainable performance in the global marketplace.
Modules:
• International Advertising and Public Relations
• Brand Management
• Digital Marketing
• Sport Marketing and Events Management
• Sustainable Marketing
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign Language
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Certificate in Finance & Accounting
Prerequisites:
Corporate Finance or Finance Fundamentals and Financial Accounting
Skills acquired:
The technical and analytical skills in finance and accounting required by international companies.
Modules:
• International Finance
• Financial Markets & Instruments
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Budgeting and Reporting
• International Business Law
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign Language
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Certificate in Management of Fashion and Design Industry
Prerequisites:
Principles of Marketing and International Marketing
Skills acquired:
Gain the managerial and business skills needed to understand and evolve in the fashion and design industry from an international and sustainable perspective.
Modules:
• Fashion Management
• Brand Management
• Sustainable Development
• Design Management
• Legal Context of Fashion and Design Industry
• Retail Management
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign Language
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Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites:
Corporate Finance or Finance Fundamentals and Entrepreneurship basic module
Skills acquired:
Gain an entrepreneurial skillset required to respond to business opportunities and international marketplace challenges in the field of high-tech and sustainable development.
Modules:
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Business Planning
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Entrepreneurship in Hi-Tech Sector
• Sustainable and Social Entrepreneurship
• French Business and Culture
• Foreign LanguageTotal number of hours: 180 hours
Upon completion of the program, you will be able to:
• Understand the competitive positioning’s and strategies of international companies
• Determine a marketing and sales action plan.
• Master data analysis.
• Be capable of analysing the financial situation of a company.
• Be able to work and communicate in a multi-cultural work group.
Evaluation
Typically, students are assigned 15-18 hours of interactive face to face teaching per week and are expected to work 30 hours outside the classroom. This includes pre-reading and preparation for class, homework and group/individual assessments. In groups of 3-5, students work on presentations, essays and projects in order to learn about the current challenges and decisions facing managers and business leaders today. International student work groups meet on a frequent basis.
Pedagogy
Verification of skills and competences acquired through continuous assessment and exams.
Admissions Criteria
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To apply for this program
Candidates must complete the online application and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents. All documents must be in English or French or be submitted with a certified translation into English if written in another language.
- High school diploma, Baccalaureat, minimum of three "A" levels or equivalent.
- CBS - 60 ECTS credits (of which 30 ECTS are business-related subjects)
- CIB - 120 ECTS credits (of which 60 ECTS are business-related subjects)
- Certificates: Spring semester - 120 ECTS credits (of which 60 ECTS are business-related subjects) and prerequisites (please check Certificates: Spring Semester section)
- University transcripts (front / back with 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
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all areas (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
- Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE): A,B,C
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A): 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 GEM 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 GEM 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 2022 intake
| Certificate programs | 6,925 Euros per Certificate* Euros per Certificate* |
*Fees are subject to change. Please verify program fees at the start of each year.
Fees cover tuition, administrative fees, and access to all facilities. They do not cover accommodation, meals, or personal expenses.
Please read the policy concerning the refund of tuition fees.
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.