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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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  • Information and ...
    Service Management
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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
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Paris
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Aya
    Up to par in my opinion

    EM Grenoble are you a great school in my opinion even if unfortunately it is in a fairly old boring city, what is offered within the campus, it has to compensate
    When I study subjects like finance or microeconomics and macroeconomics, I have the impression that I am at the bottom of the abyss, because it is not really what I like and it is very technical, but then there are subjects like geopolitics or subjects for the study of individuals and organization within a company which are quite concretely interesting and captivating
    But even the subjects that are difficult. Indeed, very positive on me because it trains me and accustoms me to work which is a value advocated by this School.
    Next semester I will start an internship with Natixis after having completed an internship at Crédit Agricole, heisei grasse at the university career center that I was able to apply for.
    I am very excited to start this internship, even if I will miss the classes
    We are also in classes that are not very crowded, so it is much more manageable

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Neyla
    PGE grenoble em

    Doing two years or more of prep school and then joining a major business school like this was an exciting adventure. I chose to spend a semester in China, and the experience was incredible. The classes are very interactive and the teachers are experts in their field. On the other hand, the cost of living abroad can be quite high, which is something to consider. Despite this small downside, I think this international experience is definitely worth it.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Paris
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Yasmine
    Interesting opportunities

    But unfortunately due to lack of information, I did not know that there were English courses and as a result I chose subjects in French as electives which I regret.
    I would recommend English subjects more as they open more international doors for those who are interested in a career outside countries, such as France, Belgium or Canada.
    Other than that, the training is great but several of my classmates agree that it’s fun here compared to other business schools.
    but at the same time it is a good way to concentrate on studies and succeed and validate
    The Grand École program is quite simple when the student comes from the prep years.
    And also the bridge that I would like to clarify is that the campus is very well equipped

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Neyla
    Positive feedback

    Very good program offering rich training in different sectors of the commerce sector.
    The establishment has good infrastructure. She offers us good working materials for our projects.
    The Grenoble campus is not the best in France, but still very good
    There is a gym, classes, well equipped, amphitheatres, quite large and a beautiful cafeteria, it’s not great luxury, but it has everything you need
    In our program, especially my year, we are lucky to have very good teachers who listen and who train us in an excellent way.
    This school nevertheless lacks international students compared to the top 5 of École de France, a business

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2025
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Grenoble
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    12 Jul, 2024
    Naouel
    Naouel
    مرحبا أنا نوال من الجزائر هل يمكن أن تخبريني شروط التسجيل في جامعة قرونوبل
  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Niels
    Comfortable course

    The PGE program is really at the top, and the feeling of the level is perfect after having spent so many years in prep class to suffer, once arrived here we notice that the program is quite complete and without being excessively difficult.
    Which means we have time to have fun and work, but also to carry out certain personal projects for those who have them.
    The balance is felt more in this program. When you spend two to three years in prep class, it’s like comfort but with added value.
    And then, given that it is a PGE program, the opportunities are also good regarding work.
    It is in fact easier to find a good internship or well-paid job after this training.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2026
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    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Information and ...
    Service Management
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    Master in information systems management

    I liked the quality of the courses. The fact that I can apply it in the professional environment.
    The courses contents were very rich.
    The overall master was good and I recommend it.
    The administration managed very well.

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    Programme: Information and Service Management
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2022
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Paris
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Luka
    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
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    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
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    A bit superficial

    It is a good school in terms of diversity of courses, teachers and students (culture). However, this remains a business, which wishes at all costs to make a profit. There is a little lack of social spirit in this school where the needs of the students are not given priority.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2020
    Campus: Grenoble
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  • Programme Grande ...
    Ecole (PGE)
    Guillaume
    A great business school with amazing student associations and good classes !

    This business school is great! The location in the very centre of Grenoble is really practical and the city is cool, especially if you like skiing.
    The classes are good overall, except some that are a bit of a joke, in particular before the Master’s degree.
    The important thing is to find out about the teachers of the classes you’re interested in.
    Last, but not least, the life around classes is just wonderful, whether it be parties or student associations, that are numerous and for all points of interest!
    One drawback is the lack of facilities, especially sporting ones.

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    Programme: Programme Grande Ecole (PGE)
    Degree: Master's
    Graduation: 2021
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    13 Jan, 2021
    Imad
    Imad
    Hello Guilliaume, how are you? My name is Imad Farah, a Lebanese student, I\'m going to GEM in September 2021 in order to get my MSc in business development. If you can tell me more about Grenoble and if it worth it to come, if is it easy to get a job when I finish my studies. Thank you in advance
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