Grenoble

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Grenoble Ecole de Management

Location:

Grenoble, France

Introduction:

Grenoble Ecole de Management welcomes around 300 exchange students per year coming from 34 different countries from all over the world. Grenoble Ecole de Management has 125 partner institutions.
Grenoble Ecole de Management is more than just a school. It is a laboratory, It is a testing ground, a place for experimentation, analysis and unique combinations to solve complex problems.
Founded in Grenoble, a city of science and technology, the school has developed solid expertise in the management of technology and innovation. This foundation has enabled GEM to expand its research, teaching and expertise to meet challenges in the digital world, healthcare, energy, entrepreneurship, sharing economy and geopolitics.

Academic Areas of Expertise/Focus:

Technology Management, Entrepreneurship, Innovation

Level:

BCom or MBA

Available Spots:

6 semester spots/academic year

Special Admission Requirements:

n/a

Approximate Term Dates:

Semester 1: September - December
Semester 2: January - May

Summer Program Option:

Grenoble International Summer School

Academics

Full-time Course Load: 30 ECTS/semester (equivalent to 15 UofA credits)

Language(s) of Instruction: English / French
*students are not permitted to take a mix of English & French taught courses

Course Restrictions: Grenoble is a specialized business and management institution. No courses are offered in other areas

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General Information for Exchange Students

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Special Funding:

n/a

Student Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

Destination Overview (averages based on 4 reviews by past participants from both Lille & Nice campuses):

Academic Quality compared to ASB | |
Lower Higher
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Difficult Easy
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Essential Unnecessary
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Nonexistent Excellent
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No Yes

Comments:

"The education level at Grenoble Ecole de Management was not very high compared to that of the UofA. That being said, I had a very great exchange and I'm thankful I got to participate in this incredible opportunity."

"Despite being in a small city, I instantly fell in love with the city of Grenoble upon arrival."

"I found that the expectations required from me in France were considerably less than in Canada. Class, homework, projects and testing did not require a lot of effort however the lectures were strong and informative. Almost all work was completed during class, this allowed for a lot of extra free time outside of school."


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