The INSEEC Grande Ecole Programme
The programme
What is an INSEEC Grande Ecole Programme?
INSEEC’s Grande École programme (PGE) is accessible after a 2-year diploma and takes 3 years to complete or after a 3-year diploma and takes 2 years in the master cycle to complete. It awards a state-recognised Master’s degree (bac+5), combining academic excellence, an international outlook and a high level of professionalism.
- Earn a Master’s degree recognised in France and internationally.
- Build an academic career of excellence with progressive specialisation.
- Take advantage of doing internships to successfully enter the job market.
- Open up to international opportunities through exchanges and double degrees.
Our training courses
The Grande École programmes at INSEEC
Discover our range of training courses and find the one that suits you best.
Specializations
Campus
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
CGE accredited MSc – Sustainable Tourism Management
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- 1st year postgraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
CGE accredited MSc – International Business Management
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- 2nd year postgraduate
Executive DBA Business Economics and Transitions
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Master Cycle in Corporate Finance & Financial Analysis
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Master Cycle in Digitalisation, AI and Big Data
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Master Cycle in Entrepreneurship, Management and Leadership
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Master Cycle in Corporate Finance and Risks
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- 2nd year undergraduate
- 3rd year undergraduate
Master Cycle in Finance, Audit and Control
The most comprehensive range of training courses
Areas of expertise
Explore the specialisations that are shaping the experts of tomorrow, from creativity to strategy and innovation.
Master Cycle Sport
On the Lyon campus, INSEEC Grande École Sports master cycle trains you to become an expert in sports management, ready to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.
Master Cycle CSR
INSEEC Grande École master cycle in CSR trains sought-after experts in social responsibility, capable of steering the sustainable transformation of companies.
Master Cycle Human Resources
INSEEC Grande Ecole Master cycle in Human Resources prepares you for strategic careers in recruitment, training and organisational transformation, with a variety of positions and a direct impact on business performance.
Master Cycle Luxury
INSEEC Grande École master cycle in Luxury will turn you into experts in the sector, ready to join prestigious houses and international markets.
Master Cycle International
With INSEEC Grande Ecole International master cycle, become an operational bilingual manager. This prestigious programme is offered on the Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon campuses.
Master Cycle Data
The Master Cycle Marketing specialisation programme prepares students for careers in the management, exploitation and enhancement of data using artificial intelligence.
Master Cycle Business
The Master Cycle Business specialisation programme prepares you to manage corporate strategy and performance in a changing world. Campuses in Paris, Bordeaux or Lyon.
Master Cycle Marketing
The Master Cycle Marketing specialisation programme confers a Grade de Master degree. It trains versatile experts ready to enter a dynamic sector at the heart of creative and economic ecosystems. Campuses in Paris, Bordeaux or Lyon.
Master Cycle Finance
With INSEEC Grande École master cycle specialising in Finance (conferring a Grade de Master), become an operational financial expert, ready to enter international markets. Studies from Paris, Bordeaux or Lyon.
Our 3 city-center campuses
Campus de Lyon
Take advantage of a historic campus in the heart of Lyon, one of France's most dynamic cultural and student cities.
Campus de Paris
Discover three modern, easily accessible campuses in iconic Paris locations.
Campus de Bordeaux
Join a modern, friendly campus on the banks of the Garonne, in the heart of a lively, friendly city.
Our teaching methods
What is the pedagogical approach of the INSEEC Grande Ecole Programme?
Joining INSEEC’s Grande Ecole programme means choosing a three-year course that combines academic excellence, professionalism and international openness. Each year enables you to build your skills, specialise and prepare for ambitious careers in demanding environments.
1ʳᵉ year
Acquire the fundamentals and discover the key disciplines
The first year consolidates your foundations in management, finance, marketing, communication and data. The courses, taught by academic and professional experts, are complemented by practical projects. Your first placement will enable you to apply what you have learnt and launch your career plan.
2ᵉ year
Extending your skills and opening up your career to the international arena
The second year is devoted to in-depth study and multicultural awareness. You can go on an academic exchange to a partner school or do a work placement abroad. The courses become more specialised and you gradually prepare your orientation for the third year.
3ᵉ year
Specialising and becoming more professional
The final year is dedicated to specialising in a chosen field: business, finance, marketing, luxury, CSR, sport, data, HR or international. Work placements, consultancy assignments and long internships punctuate the course. This year also marks active preparation for employment, thanks to individual support and the alumni network.
Study Abroad
International with INSEEC Grande Ecole
All students at INSEEC Grande Ecole spend 2 months in the 1st year of the initial or 1 week in the 1st year of work-study (level L3) on the London campus of OMNES Education and complete an academic semester at one of the 158 foreign partner universities in the 2nd year of the initial (M1 level) or at one of our OMNES Education outsourced sites: Barcelona, London or Munich campuses. They can also opt for one of the 6 international double diplomas in the 3rd year (M2 level).
Find on our page the list of our double degrees as well as our partner universities for academic exchanges.
The research
The impotance of Research
Research Center of INSEEC
INSEEC Grande École does research in line with companies’ needs so as to better develop areas of interest in which they are ready to invest.
The INSEEC research centre is made up of more than 70 professors and 8 HDRs spread over three campuses (Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon), and includes 2 corporate chairs who unite the world of teaching and research with that of business.
To go further
Diploma recognised and approuved by the State
This Programme Grande École, assure a higher education quality with its multiple accreditations and recognition in France and Abroad.
L’INSEEC Grande École is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles.
Testimonials
The careers of our former students
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In my final year of a Master’s degree at INSEEC, I am working as an advertising manager on a work-study program at JCDecaux in the Basque Country and southern Landes region. The work-study program allows me to apply what I learn in class while gradually entering the workforce.
Simon Faure
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Originally from Reunion Island and having completed an ECT preparatory course, I chose INSEEC Grande École for its excellence in work-study programs and its stay in London. The merit-based scholarship allowed me to attend my first year in Paris free of charge, on a modern campus in the heart of the city.
Rachel Adolphe
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As a Master 2 student at INSEEC Grande École, I had the opportunity to study in Bordeaux, London, and Casablanca, as well as in New Caledonia. These international experiences and the school’s network enabled me to easily secure my work-study position as a recruitment officer.
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Internships
Professionalize yourself during your studies
Financing
How can I finance my Grande École programme at INSEEC?
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
- Alternating work placements, work experience contracts or apprenticeship contracts
- The right to training via the CPF
- Banking partnerships
- Prices for initial training (self-financing) and continuing training (external financing such as sandwich courses, CPF, etc.) can be found on the presentation sheets for all our courses.
Application
How do I apply for the INSEEC Grande École programme?
Admission to 1st year
The Grande École programme is accessible via a competitive entrance examination (Évolution 1) after a validated Bac+2 (BTS, DUT, Licence 2, certified level III qualification). Applications are made on the basis of a portfolio and a selection interview at the end of competitive examination 1. The course lasts 3 years.
Admission to year 2ᵉ
Reserved for students with a valid bac+3. Entry to the Master 1 programme is by application and interview, following the Évolution 2 competitive entrance exam.
Are you in a preparatory class?
You can enter the first year of the Grande École programme by taking the BCE competitive entrance examination.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Come and meet us
Come and see us at our events
Come and discover INSEEC during our events dedicated to future students. It’s a chance to talk to our teams, ask your questions about our courses and explore the campus.
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FAQ
All about the Grande École programme
What opportunities are there after a Grande Ecole programme?
Graduates have access to a wide range of careers in the professional world:
- supply chain or financial management manager ;
- strategy or international trade consultant ;
- project manager in communications, marketing or sustainable development ;
- etc.
What level of study does the Grande École programme cater for?
INSEEC’s Grande Ecole programme awards a Master’s degree, recognised as Bac+5. This top-quality degree is RNCP level 7 certified and gives access to a wide range of professions in management, finance, supply chain and management.
How long does the Grande École programme last?
The programme lasts three years for a Bac+2 and 2 years for a Bac+3. It includes courses, work placements and international experience. Each year combines projects, academic immersion and community life to prepare students for the best jobs in the professional world.
Does INSEEC welcome people with disabilities?
Yes, INSEEC offers adapted services and facilities: personalised support, adapted tests, campus accessibility. This means that every student can make a success of his or her studies and take full advantage of community and academic life.
What is the difference between the Grande École Programme and a university degree?
The INSEEC Grande Ecole Programme combines academic excellence and professional immersion: work-study programmes, a network of companies, and specialisations in specific fields. Unlike university, you benefit from tailor-made support, a diploma with a bac+5 qualification, and accelerated employability. What’s more, our PGE graduates have access to positions of great responsibility (consultant, manager, entrepreneur) thanks to our network of 10,000 partner companies and our integrated work-study programme.
What should I choose between a Grande École programme and a university Masters?
It all depends on your plans. The Grande École programme (at a business school such as INSEEC) focuses on sandwich courses, international exposure and gradual specialisation for rapid integration into the professional world. The more theoretical University Masters is more suited to those aiming for research or an academic career.
What is the RNCP title?
INSEEC’s Grande École programme is recognised by the French government as a Master’s degree, a guarantee of academic excellence. If you opt for the sandwich course, you will also obtain an RNCP qualification, certified by the State and companies. This dual advantage enhances your professional expertise and makes it easier for you to find a job.
What opportunities are there after a Grande Ecole programme?
Graduates have access to a wide range of careers in the professional world:
- supply chain or financial management manager ;
- strategy or international trade consultant ;
- project manager in communications, marketing or sustainable development ;
- etc.
What studies are possible after a Grande Ecole programme?
After 5 years of higher education, you can continue your studies with a PhD, MBA or additional specialisations. Partnerships with partner universities and engineering schools facilitate double degrees, particularly abroad.
What does “Grande École Programme” mean?
This is a selective business school programme offered by leading French institutions. This programme focuses on academic rigour, management and international outlook, while offering the opportunity to join a solid network of alumni and partner universities.
News from the Grande École Programme
Immerse yourself in the news from the Grande École Programme and discover the projects, events and successes that punctuate the lives of our students. Take inspiration from their experiences to build your own career path.
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Opening of the sports management and innovation strategies major
Combining academic excellence and professionalism is the aim of this new sandwich course offered by the INSEEC BBA.
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Opening of the 3rd year of the INSEEC BBA work-study programme
Combining academic excellence and professionalism is the aim of this new sandwich course offered by the INSEEC BBA.
