19 Sep 2023
Grandes Écoles are privately run, higher education institutions in France, these ‘Schools’ are considered a more prestigious option than a publicly run university. The Grande École Program is a well respected qualification offered in these education institutions, with places offered to the very top candidates. Taking students through a bachelor and master’s level degree, for 3-5 years of study, which grants a diploma at the Bac +5 level.
IPAG’s English-taught PGE course specialises in business management, with a focus on international business and practical learning. The first 3 years cycle is committed to learning the fundamentals, followed by the second 2 years cycle which is dedicated to your chosen specialisation. All teaching in the American Track program is given in English, so a very good level of English is required for the course.
This course offers many international study opportunities, for example, at the end of the first year, all students have the option to attend a 6 weeks summer session at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, the Grande École Programme also allows students to obtain a dual degree with one of our partner universities in the UK, America, or Russia.
Grandes Écoles are privately run, higher education institutions in France, these ‘Schools’ are considered a more prestigious option than a publicly run university. The Grande École Program is a well respected qualification offered in these education institutions, with places offered to the very top candidates. Taking students through a bachelor and master’s level degree, for 3-5 years of study, which grants a diploma at the Bac +5 level.
IPAG’s English-taught PGE course specialises in business management, with a focus on international business and practical learning. The first 3 years cycle is committed to learning the fundamentals, followed by the second 2 years cycle which is dedicated to your chosen specialisation. All teaching in the American Track program is given in English, so a very good level of English is required for the course.
This course offers many international study opportunities, for example, at the end of the first year, all students have the option to attend a 6 weeks summer session at the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, the Grande École Programme also allows students to obtain a dual degree with one of our partner universities in the UK, America, or Russia.
Admission Requirements
Holder of a French baccalaureate
Holder of a foreign diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate (e.g. GED or A-Levels)
Subject to obtaining 60 ECTS credits or international equivalent
Mail : c.pivaut@ipag.fr
Mail : m.facello@ipag.fr
Mail : t.montuso@ipag.fr
Course Description
The first part of the course is devoted to the basics of the subjects you will be taught throughout your studies at IPAG. You will also learn how to develop your communication skills and self-confidence.
The following year of the Grande École Programme is to reinforce and broaden the initial lessons of the course as you begin work on your first practical projects. Finally, students strengthen their sense of listening and dialogue as well as your organisational skills.
The third year takes place partly or entirely abroad, depending on your choice of study. The aim of this unique year is to discover other cultures, to adapt to other professional uses and to immerse yourself in a new cultural and linguistic context. In the Grande École Programme, students can choose to stay with a partner university, complete an international internship, partake in a volunteer mission abroad, there are many possibilities available, so you can structure your year to suit you.
The last year is the year of your actual specialisation in one of the 10 specialisation options. There is also the option to obtain a dual international degree by spending a semester with one of our Grande École Programme partners in the United Kingdom, Corea, Canada, or the United States of America etc.
DEGREE
5-year Master's degree
ADMISSIONS
In the first year:
Holder of a French baccalaureate
Holders of a foreign diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate
In 2nd year:
Subject to obtaining 60 ECTS credits or international equivalent
TEACHING LANGUAGE
English
DURATION
5 years
CAMPUSES
WORK EXPERIENCE
Up to 34 months of accumulated experience over the 5-year Grande École Programme
INTERNATIONAL
TUITION FEES
1st year entry:
2nd and 3rd year entry:
The American Track
Curriculum
Case studies submitted by IPAG partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively.
New adventures and experiences to develop your personal skills and work within a team, activities include; survival missions, military training, humanitarian commitment and more!
The Grande École Programme also allows students to develop their cultural experiences with an open-mind. This is to improve your analytical skills and broaden your knowledge in art history, geography, fashion, music, gastronomy and beyond.
Fundamental courses
Courses, 8 to 12-week of internship, and 6-week in Summer at Berkeley, California for a sales course
As in the 1st year, the business game uses real business case studies submitted by IPAG’s partner companies, so that students can work in teams to respond to the presented scenario.
This was designed, so students can develop their cultural awareness with an open-minded and analytical approach. The 2nd year is an opportunity to discover a new universe, completely different from the one explored during the 1st year.
Grande École Programme courses
Course modules plus 8 to 12-week of internship at a start-up business
During the third year of the American Track Grande École Programme, there is a mandatory semester of study abroad at one of our 130 partner universities on all five continents. You can also choose one of our two associate campuses; Kunming and Riverside, where you can follow IPAG courses.
The second half of the third year of the American Track takes place abroad as well, either as an internship or in the form of a volunteering mission in line with IPAG's values and commitments.
Study abroad or internship abroad
6-month internship, study abroad or humanitarian mission abroad
Possibility of certificate or bachelor degree
SEMESTER 1
Core modules and specialisation courses
SEMESTER 2
Specialisation internship for 4 to 6-month
Work and study possible
5TH YEAR
The 5th year Business Game (#Negoc'IPAG meaning #NegotiationIPAG) consists of a commercial negotiation on the basis of 4 to 6 case studies submitted by our partner companies. Students have 2h30 to prepare their arguments, which they then present before a jury of seasoned professionals. The last editions have brought together companies such as CBRE, Altran and IZI by EDF, which have had the opportunity to get a fresh look at their problems and to identify future high-potential graduates.
The Grande École Programme’s final dissertation is the link between the academic and professional world, since it deals with a theme related to the students' future professional life. Students choose their subject in the first semester, from a list drawn up by their thesis supervisor, who then guides them through each stage of the writing process including; constitution of the corpus, definition of the plan, conduct of the empirical study, and so on. A pre-presentation in May allows students to adjust the final work to be submitted (between 60 and 80 pages), before the presentation in front of a jury, which takes place in June or September. So you’re fully supported throughout the whole process.
Course modules
End-of-study internship of 4 to 6-month as well as
Work study is possible
INTERNATIONAL
The American Track of the Grande École Programme is by essence an international programme. Apart from a specialisation in the beginning of the course, it offers all the opportunities of the Grande École Programme in terms of studying abroad, language learning or dual degrees.
The third year of your course is entirely, or mostly, spent abroad. You can choose to stay on the campus of one of our 130 partner universities, do an internship abroad, or volunteer work internationally. So, you choose the travel experiences that best suit your interests and needs.
To work in a multicultural and international environment, an advanced level of language skills is essential. The Grande École Programme allows you to study up to three languages from: English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, and Japanese. Although particular emphasis is placed on English, since nearly 30% of our management courses are taught by native English speakers.
In the 5th year, you have the opportunity to obtain a dual degree with the Grande École Programme. Whatever your major, you will spend one semester on the campus of one of our partner universities during your final year. You can choose from :
CAREER
The Grande École Programme is a professional programme that allows students to acquire up to 34 months of work experience.
8 to 12-week of internship in a sales role
8 to 12-week internship in a start-up company
Up to 12-month of an internship abroad
4 to 6-month of a specialisation internship
4 to 6-month of an internship at the end of your studies
No matter whether you are looking for an internship, a work-study program, a job, or simply for advice, our Career Center is there to help you. Throughout your studies, you can benefit from its many services including; interview preparation, resume proofreading, recruitment forums, speaking workshops, image coaching, management of professional social networks, and more.
A compensated work contract, tuition fees paid by the host company, or more professional experience to graduate with, indicates that work based study programmes have many advantages. It is a choice you can make for the Grande École Programme master's cycle, regardless of your chosen major and your campus.
By major specialisation, these are some of the career paths you can expect to take via the American Track of the Grande École Programme.
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