Grande École Programme: an international outlook for the start of the academic year

Over the past few months, IPAG has considerably bolstered its international offering with the signature of many partnerships with universities and business schools in the United States, Australia, Canada, Argentina, South Korea, Brazil, Spain, China and other countries.

23 new partners

The growth policy adopted by IPAG meets a clear ambition: to further strengthen the international dimension of the Grande École Programme (a Master’s level degree) and maintain its status as a pioneer in this area.

Right from the start of the upcoming academic year, the new partnerships signed will:

• Increase exchange options in the third year;
• Offer opportunities to earn a diploma or undergraduate certificate;
• Expand the double degree offering available in the fifth year;
• Strengthen the programme’s international tracks.

For Valérie Pasturel, Director of International Relations at IPAG, “the aim was not to sign with as many partners as possible, but to focus on accredited universities with a global reputation, the most popular destinations with students, and the most sought-after diplomas among recruiters.” In view of the overseas study periods planned for the start of the academic year, this goal has been achieved.

Grande École Programme

Looking ahead to the start of the 2022 academic year

Third year abroad

At IPAG, the third year of the Grande École Programme is entirely devoted to overseas studies. Students spend the whole year abroad, first for a study period and then for an internship or volunteering assignment. Today, more than 130 students have positioned themselves to earn one of the 16 Bachelor’s degrees or certificates on offer with our new partners. McGill University School of Continuing Studies (Canada), SolBridge School of Business South Korea (South Korea) and Boston University Met College (United States) are the top-three most popular destinations among students.

Double degrees in the fifth year

In terms of fifth-year double-degree exchanges, there are four times as many options open. At present, nearly 40 MSc, MBA and Postgraduate Diplomas are available in seven countries, and more than forty students have already enrolled for the start of the academic year at Greenwich University (England), McGill University School of Continuing Studies (Canada), Edinburg Napier University (Scotland), SolBridge University of Business South Korea (South Korea), University of California Riverside and Boston University Met College (United States).

International tracks

Lastly, students leaving secondary school, who will be starting their first year in September, will be able to benefit from totally redesigned international tracks. Summer sessions, overseas study periods and “targeted” double degrees will form part of the course for students on the American Track (English-speaking version of the Grande École Programme) or the Asian, Brazilian and Hispanic tracks.

Student testimonials

Following two years of the pandemic and uncertainty about their overseas studies, students at IPAG are delighted to be able to make the most of the new partnerships and pursue their education abroad. Here’s what they had to say:

• Titouan is going to Griffith University (AACSB) “I can’t wait to discover the activities on offer at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, go surfing after classes and meet other students from all over the world!”
• Camille is going to  McGill University School of Continuing Studies (EQUIS) “When I saw the opportunity to earn a qualification from this world-renowned university, I didn’t hesitate for a moment!”
• Séverin is going to Boston University Met College (EFMD, AACSB) “It’s an honour to be joining this prestigious college, which is considered to be one of the best in the United States. Just the thought of studying there and getting immersed in American culture makes me happy!”
• Anaïs is going to Australian Catholic University(EFMD) “I chose Australia because I discovered the country five years ago and loved it! When I found out I could take a double degree in Australia, I jumped at the chance! I chose ACU because it’s a university on a human scale, with an interesting programme and the option of choosing the campus where I will take my classes.”

American Track