Grande Ecole Programme (Master)
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Diploma
Grande Ecole Programme
Acces
From Bac+2 to Bac+3
Rythm
Full-time or work-study
Level
Bac +5 university degree
Intake
September
Language
English or bilingual French/English
The Grande Ecole Programme
Directly accessible after a Bac +2 or Bac +3 diploma, the MBS Grande Ecole Programme is a two- or three-year programme of excellence.
The tailor-made curriculum is taught in French and English. It offers a minimum of 12 months’ professional experience, international immersion and a final year with a double degree, as well as the possibility of a sandwich course from the first year.
Its recognition and close links with the business world guarantee a high level of employability in a wide range of managerial positions in all business sectors in France and abroad.
MBS’s Grande Ecole programme leads to a Master’s degree (Bac +5), recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research after evaluation by the Commission d’Evaluation des Formations et Diplômes de Gestion (CEFDG). It is registered in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP n°36551) by France Compétences.
State approval and the Master’s degree, a guarantee of the quality of the training:
The state visa and Master’s degree are awarded to programmes that meet the highest standards in terms of academic quality, teaching innovation, quality of teaching staff and research activities, professional integration, social inclusion and international outreach. They guarantee access to Crous grants and accommodation for eligible students.
Accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA, MBS’s Grande Ecole programme is regularly ranked in the world’s top 50 and France’s top 15.
Choosing the MBS Grande Ecole Programme means choosing to develop your talents and expertise to become an active agent of change in a rapidly evolving world.
A human-scale institution made up of professors and students from all four corners of the world, MBS and its Grande Ecole Programme stand out for their ability to uphold strong, humanistic values combined with a teaching system grounded in academic excellence. Our ambition rests on the conviction that innovative methods and alternative approaches to learning and education are essential to the progress of our society.
Three key dimensions shape the student journey throughout the Grande Ecole Programme, regardless of the chosen pathway — combining academic, international and professional experience.
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Academic dimension
- Active learning methods
- "Flipped classroom" approach and experiential learning
- Engagement, autonomy and initiative
Professional dimension
- Internships
- Work-study programmes
- Entrepreneurship
- Challenges and business games
International dimension
- 100% English-taught pathway available
- Up to 2 years of international experience
- Master's double degrees with prestigious foreign universities
- More than 1,200 international students on campus
Studying at MBS:
Study in Montpellier
Host to numerous sporting events that have become benchmarks in their disciplines, Montpellier also boasts multiple museums and cultural venues where you can discover works and artists from France and around the world.
MBS in Numbers
Students
Permanent faculty (65%+ international)
International students on campus
employment rate of young graduates within 3 months*
Alumni in 100+ countries
International destinations
Source: CGE Survey 2024 – Million Roads
I'm a student in PGE2 from China. I graduated from Dalian University of Foreign Languages and University Lille 3 for my double bachelor's degree. I worked 3 years (1 year in China and 2 in Africa).
For me, Montpellier is a quiet city in the south of France. It is not as noisy as Paris and very suitable for studying and living, and its cultural life is also very rich. I have always been touched by the spirit of MBS: making a difference; to develop our talents and expertise in order to become an actor in a changing world. The atmosphere of MBS is very tolerant and inclusive. This gives me more opportunities to communicate with classmates from all over the world.
PGE's course arrangement allows me to learn business knowledge more systematically. It also gave me a deeper understanding of the future direction of work.
The academic dimension is reflected in a research-based approach to teaching that aims to develop critical thinking and prepare students to become informed actors in future economic, social, societal and environmental changes.
It is also driven by a pedagogical method which, combined with the use of online content and activities, enables a "flipped classroom" approach and experiential learning. These teaching methods foster engagement, autonomy and a spirit of initiative.
In the final year, a broad range of specialisations allows students to sharpen their analytical skills and develop in-depth expertise in a chosen field, either on the Montpellier campus or at a prestigious international partner university, with the possibility of earning a double degree.
From the very first year, students benefit from a fully international environment: courses taught in English, a multicultural campus, and access to a network of more than 150 partner universities worldwide. Each student can accumulate up to 2 years of international experience.
MBS maintains close and lasting ties with companies and organisations. A minimum of 12 months of professional experience is integrated into the programme through internships, work-study contracts or entrepreneurial projects, ensuring strong employability for all graduates.
Entrepreneurship is at the heart of MBS culture. Through challenges, business games, collaborative projects and the MBS 1.618 incubator, students develop their creativity, capacity to innovate and interpersonal skills, to become responsible and adaptable leaders in a changing world.
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RAMAUGERInternational Promotion Officer
Europe, Middle East & Africa
SISONInternational Promotion Officer
Asia, Oceania & Americas
Q&A
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Language of instruction: French and English
Duration: Approximately 1,500 hours of coursework spread over 2 to 3 years of study
Mode: Full-time. Work-study available from the 2nd year (3 weeks in company / 1 week on campus per month)
Intake: September
Pedagogy: An active learning method, combining the use of online content and activities, a “flipped classroom” approach and experiential learning. This teaching method fosters engagement, autonomy and a spirit of initiative.
Teaching format: In-person
Faculty: Courses delivered by MBS researcher-lecturers, consultant-trainers and working professionals
Qualification level: State-accredited Bac+5, Master’s grade, Level 7
To validate your year, you will be assessed in each subject through a combination of continuous assessment, group work and a written exam. Your future does not rest on a single grade
A second foreign language can be studied in PGE Year 1. Other options are available to strengthen your language skills throughout the rest of the programme, such as seminars, exchanges at partner universities, internships and interactions with international students on campus.
You will choose from more than 60 destinations on offer. The academic teams and students from previous cohorts are available to guide you in making this decision.
Yes, because university intakes and administrative procedures vary from one institution to another — and even more so from one country to another — which requires specific preparation. A dedicated team within the school will support you throughout all these steps and also provides personalised follow-up during your stay abroad.
Yes. For this purpose, you can contact the MBS Career Center. Career coaches will help you build your professional project (ambitions, professional positioning, interview preparation) and will regularly offer workshops and meetings with the school’s partner companies. The Career Centre also organises on-campus recruitment sessions to support you in your search.
MBS offers more than ten financial assistance schemes. For further information, please visit the Financing page of the Grande Ecole Programme.
You can view the full list of available financial aid by clicking here
