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GEM Alpine Business School
speciality: Management

4.5

What is a Management degree?

A Management degree builds a strong foundation in a wide variety of fields including business, finance, economics and marketing. It develops students’ understanding of business practices, structures, business theory, business strategy and research as well as global economies and financial markets. Doing a Management Degree also allows students to gain skills that enable them to work with financial and numerical data effectively.

Management degrees cover different managerial roles, such as Human Resource (HR) management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. They can be specialized into one of the areas mentioned above or follow a more general approach that covers most of these areas.

The range of management degrees is huge and includes Business Management, Management, Marketing Management, etc. They are predominantly offered in the business departments/business schools/management schools of different universities.

Benefits of a Management degree

One of the main benefits of this degree is that Management is a broad discipline, which keeps students’ career options open.

Management degrees could have a very practical focus, which is an opportunity for students to gain experience in the process of completing their degree before having started their professional careers. Management courses usually offer work placements and practical modules, which include business simulations and business creation in a simulated environment. Acquiring practical experience through these opportunities could make students stand out from the crowd in the job market once they graduate. Research-oriented Management degrees also exist for those who prefer the theoretical aspects of such a degree. Most courses, however, have established a good balance between theory and practice in order to meet the needs of all students.

Management degrees also prepare students to serve the managerial role across a wide range of areas, including HR management, hospitality management, innovation management, operations management, etc. Students can specialize in one particular area or focus on gaining knowledge across all of these areas thanks to the high availability of different management courses.

Additionally, there is a high demand for management professionals in the contemporary business world. Therefore, taking a management course is an opportunity for students to kick-start their careers and occupy a higher position in the organizational hierarchy.

management degree Structure

Management courses usually begin by introducing students to different areas covered by the managerial role, such as organizational management, business environment, statistics, accounting and finance, business growth, etc. After the first year, institutions allow students to explore the management discipline into more depth by delivering specialized modules and offering optional modules, which enable students to choose subjects that interest them the most and are most relevant to their career aspirations.

Management degrees take 3 years to complete in the UK. However, their duration could extend to 4 years if students choose to spend a year in industry between their second and third year, which is a popular option among the student community. Setting placement opportunities apart, the duration of a Management degree depends on three main factors – country, mode of study (part-time or full-time) and degree level. Below are listed the approximate durations of Management degrees in the most popular countries for Higher Education in Europe:

  • Management degrees’ duration in the UK:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time and 6 years part-time
    • Master’s in Management: 12 months full-time and 36 months part-time
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in the Netherlands:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: about 4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in Spain:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1 year
    • PhD in Management: 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time
  • Management degrees’ duration in Germany:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3-4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-4 years
  • Management degrees’ duration in France:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 3 years full-time
    • Master’s in Management: 1-2 years
    • PhD in Management: 3-6 years.
  • Management degrees’ duration in the US:
    • Bachelor’s in Management: 4 years
    • Master’s in Management: 2 years
    • PhD in Management: 4-6 years.

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  • Programme Grande ...
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    A school full of opportunities

    Grenoble Ecole de Management is a top French business school that offers its students all sort of opportunities, both academic and professional, thanks to amazing partnerships with other schools and universities, but also big corporate groups.
    The range of electives and specializations is very important, and students can choose them from the very first year of studies. Thus, it allows students to have all sorts of double qualifications (philosophy, law, engineering etc.), that are really appreciated in the job market.
    Students are very supported in their professional orientation by professors and the direction and have many choices of possible paths, thanks to workshops, for instance, organized by the school.
    Students have also access to numerous academic exchanges with top universities all around the world and come also from a wide variety of backgrounds.
    A diploma from this school is much appreciated in the job market, thanks to the quality of education delivered. Thus, I do not hesitate to recommend this school.

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    Degree: Master's
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    Very good business school!

    I highly recommend integrating GEM. The courses are very interesting. We can choose our courses from the 2nd year. This allows you to specialize in the function and the sector in which we work.
    The associative life of GEM is very rich. Associations are mini-companies in which we work and we learn a lot.
    Finally, the festive end of GEM is great and allows you to unwind outside of class.
    The downside of GEM is that there is no real campus: the building is very good, but there is no outside place to sit or sports complexes specific to the school.

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    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2021
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    Innovation

    The directors are close to their students. Good infrastructure, teachers from various fields and qualified. The school thinks of its students with pro project, wellness etc. monitoring programs.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2020
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    A very good known and recognized school

    Grenoble School of Management has a quality education. The courses are interesting and the faculty very competent. I did my work-study program and I must say that school at this level is very serious since it allows you to do your work-study program and study in Paris thanks to this “delocalized” campus. The associative framework is very dynamic and allows you to professionalize yourself throughout your career in a more informal context than the courses. Despite a certain apprehension at the start, I also particularly liked the city which is very young and student.
    On the other hand, I was able to observe that the administration was sometimes a little slow or even inflexible in the various requests (for work / work experience contracts for example).

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    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2021
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    A very diverse degree

    I really enjoyed studying at GEM. I find that the means of learning are very varied: we have a lot of group work, courses, and we learn a lot through our associations. It is a school which cares about its students and which gives them the keys to start their professional life well.

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    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Campus: Grenoble
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    Associative life

    Grenoble École de Management is on a human scale, generally simple in its organization and its state of mind. It offers us many opportunities to build the path that really suits us. The big plus is the very active and professional association life, fully integrated into school life and into professional training. This allows us to reconcile our centers of interest and our learning.
    The school also makes significant efforts in sustainable development and CSR.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    Associations at GEM

    GEM associations represent a great strength because they allow students to face real challenges that enrich their professional experience. There is the possibility of being on an associative journey in the second year to have the time to start and follow real projects to develop the association. It really feels like running a mini business with other students. Or

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    Degree: Master's
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    Very good school

    I think it’s a good school with great accommodation. This school is really recognize by all company big or small.
    I think, as a student, we have a good follow by the adminitration and professor.
    I recommend this school.

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    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2021
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  • Programme Grande ...
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    An amazing business school offering a lot of opportunities

    I’ve had the opportunity to study in GEM. Great programme, excellent teachers, an amazing student life, and impressive work opportunities (I signed my first long-term work contract one year before finishing my masters).
    Grenoble was also such a nice city to be in!

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2017
    Delivery Type: On Campus
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  • Information and ...
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    My GEM experience

    My experience with GEM has been seamless and supportive. The diverse faculty shares valuable insights from their global experiences, creating a rich learning environment. I’ve connected with students, gaining not only knowledge but also lifelong friendships and professional networks

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    Programme: Information and Service Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2026
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