Grande Ecole Programme
5-year Master's degree
The Grande École Programme is a comprehensive 5-year course with an international focus, offering :
- A choice of 11 specialisations and 40 double degrees.
New specialisation for the start of the new academic year in September 2025: a double degree in Management and Cultural Engineering in partnership with the Institut Catholique de Paris.
- the opportunity to follow the Master's programme in a work-study course
- the opportunity to go abroad each year on an internship, a study trip or a volunteer mission
- a wide range of experiences: community life, the ‘Culture and Discovery’ programme, IPAG X'trem, etc.
IPAG's GRANDE ÉCOLE PROGRAMME
- Grande Ecole Programme
- Grande Ecole Programme - American Track
- PGE - Engineering & Management
Grande Ecole Programme
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- Work-Study
The Grande École Programme (PGE) is a 5-year, state-approved programme with a Master's degree and EFMD accreditation.
The Grande École Programme offers 3 different courses:
- the Main Track (the ‘classic’ version of the Grande Ecole Programme)
- the American Track, the Main Track 100% in English
- the Master of Management & Engineering in partnership with the Polytechnic of Turin, for those who wish to acquire dual skills. This course leads to 3 diplomas.
All courses are divided into two cycles: the first, lasting 3 years, is devoted to learning the fundamentals of management, economics and administration; the second, lasting 2 years, is devoted to specialising in one of the 11 areas on offer.
The Grande École Programme also offers the opportunity to obtain double degrees:
- a double Master's degree in Management and Cultural Engineering, in partnership with the Institut Catholique de Paris
- international double degrees with one of IPAG Business School's partner universities (British, Hispanic, South Korean, Emirati, Canadian, Australian or American).
Key facts and figures:
- A multicultural environment with over 80 nationalities and the opportunity to go abroad every year
- 130 partner universities worldwide in 37 countries
- Over 40 double degrees to choose from
- 100% English language programmes, 2 international courses and a choice of up to 6 languages
- More than 60 student associations
- An Entrepreneurship Centre and more than 418 companies incubated since 2016
- 15 800 alumni worldwide
In short
Degree
Bac+5 with a Master's degree
Teaching Languages
French
Campuses
- Paris
- Nice
Work experience
Up to 34 months of cumulative experience over 5 years
Grande Ecole Programme - American Track
The American Track is the English-language version of the Programme Grande École (PGE).
All courses in this programme are taught in English. A very good level of English is therefore required.
3 Options :
- Summer Session in 1st year (2 weeks at McGill School of Continuing Studies I Montréal, Canada)
- A double Master's degree (at Boston University, UC RIVERSIDE Extention, UCLA Extension, Sherbrooke University)
- An intermediate degree in 3rd year (You have the opportunity to join a North American university and possibly obtain an intermediate certificate or diploma diploma (only for students who joined IPAG in 1st year)
In Short
Degree
Bac+5 aimed at a Master degree
Teaching Languages
English
Campuses
- Paris
- Nice
Work experience
Up to 34 months of cumulative experience over 5 years
PGE - Dual Degree Management & Engineering
This specific programme of the Grande École programme on the Nice campus, in partnership with the Politecnico di Torino, trains professionals with dual skills: engineering and management.
It leads to three diplomas:
- An international Bachelor's degree in engineering at the end of the third year
- A Master of Science (Laurea magistrale) in production engineering and industrial innovation from the Politecnico di Torino
- The Grande École Programme diploma (Master's degree)
In Short
Degree
- 5-year Master's degree
- International Master of Science (Laurea Magistrale M2) in Engineering of Technological Innovation and Industrial Production of the Politecnico di Torino (5-year degree)
- International Bachelor in Engineering (3-year degree)
Teaching Languages
- French
- English
- Italian
Campuses
- Nice
- Turin
Work experience
12 to 16 months of cumulative work experience over 5 years