Master of Science Management in International Business

Programme Overview

Academic Level

Postgraduate/Masters, Single Major

Awarded by

Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

Programme type

Full-time, 2 years

Campus location

SIM Campus

Application Dates

This programme is not open for application

Estimated Fees
(incl. GST)*

S$43,804.80 to S$46,008.00

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* Exclude application fee and other fees. Refer to the Fees & Financial Aid section for details.

Programme Outline

Awarded and developed by: Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

The MSc Management in International Business is a high-quality comprehensive programme of business administration subjects, studied from an international perspective. The programme focuses on the knowledge required by managers in different sectors to work in international companies and environments. It is a strong generalist programme that integrates all the core management courses and uses cross-functional approaches to apply these key fields while providing students with an international specialisation.

It provides a truly international and multicultural learning environment for our graduates to gain language and intercultural skills to excel in the career they pursue.

MSc Management in International Business graduates are also awarded a degree certificate “Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures de Management Stratégique d’Activitiés Internationales”. This provides international recognition through the VISA I’Etat from the French Ministry of Higher Education. For students planning to work in France following their studies, this recognition presents a competitive advantage.

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Learning Outcomes

You will:

Gain key skills and competencies on international aspects of business management in multicultural learning environment
Acquire comprehensive knowledge on core management and cross-functional business administration subjects
Enhance your graduate employability with Professional Development Workshops
Learn foreign language skills that are essential in today’s workplace

Further Studies & Career Prospects

Graduates from this programme hold many different positions in a variety of sectors all over the world: human relations, marketing, banking, public relations, general management and consulting.

Graduates are currently employed in companies such as:

AC Nielsen
Accenture
Amadeus
Bloomberg
BNP Paribas
Carrefour
Coca-Cola
Deloitte
Deutsche Bank
Ernst & Young
Eurosport
Google
Hewlett-Packard
HSBC
IBM
J.P. Morgan
KPMG
McKinsey
Microsoft
Nike
Pfizer
Porsche
PwC
Procter & Gamble
Schneider Electric
Shanghai Bank
Unilever

Graduates may further their doctoral studies with universities around the world upon completion of this programme.

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Why study at SIM x Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)

Access to career opportunities and services from both GEM and SIM Career Centres

GEM ranked 37th worldwide for Masters in Management (Financial Times 2022)

French Ministry of Higher Education recognition

Gain insights to business practices through International Study Trip (contingent on global conditions and travel restrictions)

Learn more about Grenoble Ecole de Management

Intake Dates

Oct 2024 Intake

PROGRAMME DURATION

This programme is not open for application.

APPLICATION PERIOD

Date & period is subject to change by the school.

Duration of programme: Two years

Candidature period: Four years

Year 1:
Semester 1: Oct to Dec: Study Period
Semester 2: Jan to Mar: Study Period
Apr - Aug: Work Experience or Professional Certificate
Year 2:
Semester 1: Oct to Dec: Study Period
Semester 2: Jan to Mar: Study Period
Apr - Aug: Work Experience or Professional Certificate

Students who do not complete the programme within the candidature period will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.

Curriculum

Structure

The programme comprises lectures, discussions, simulation game and presentations.
Lecturers: GEM faculty and SIM local lecturers
View a list of lecturers’ teaching modules (PDF 114KB)
Average teacher-student ratio: 1:40
Exemptions: Nil
Minimum 4 to 8 months of Work Experience
One week Field Project (Overseas Study Trip)

Weekly schedule: Between Monday and Friday at three or six hours per session. Saturday classes may occasionally be scheduled if required
Class timing: 8.30am / 12.00pm / 3.30pm, held on SIM campus unless otherwise stated
Minimum class size to commence: 15 students
If the class fails to commence due to low take-up rate, applicants will be informed within one month before programme commencement with the refund of application fee.

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Assessment & Attendance

Attendance requirement:
- Local students – 75%
- International students – 90%
Assessments: Presentations, coursework and written examinations.

Final Dissertation: Approximately 15,000 words in length, under the guidance of a tutor
- Students are required to address a particular research question or knowledge gap in their chosen field of their study. This will be business oriented and coherent with the program’s objectives.
- A student may choose to write their project on a topic grounded in their internship experience.

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Requirements to Graduate

Students must successfully complete the taught modules, FMP and meet the conferral requirements of the programme.
The degree awarded and the degree certificate will be the same as that awarded in France.

Year 1

Oct - Dec
Core Courses

Strategic Management
Project Management
Accounting
Managing Global Teams
Language (French, Korean or Chinese)

Specialization

Global Marketing Management
Managerial Economics
Advanced Financial Accounting
Research Methods
Field Project

Jan - Mar
Core Courses

Corporate Finance
Sustainability in International Business
Risk Management
Language (French, Korean or Chinese)

Specialization

Information Systems for Digital Business
Business Analytics Management
International Operations & Supply Chain Management
Field Project

Apr - Aug

Work Experience or Professional Certificate

Year 2

Oct - Dec
Core courses

International Negotiations
Responsible Leadership
Language (French, Korean or Chinese)

Specialization

Strategic Entrepreneurship Project
International Financial Risk Management
Managing Individual & Organisational Change
Budgeting and Controlling
Managing Technology and Innovation
Advanced Research Methods

Jan - Mar
Specialization

Corporate Geopolitics
Legal Environment in International Business
Global Business Operations - Serious Game
People, Ethics & Digitalization of Society

Apr - Aug

Work Experience or Professional Certificate

The final dissertation is one of the core components of the second year of the program. The academic dissertation asks students to understand and analyze a key business or managerial issue. Students first undertake an extensive review of our current knowledge of the issue through an in-depth literature review. Working with their tutor, students then identify an area that requires further exploration (Research Gap) and a methodology for filling that knowledge gap (Research Design). Students will undertake original research (Data Collection) to fill the pre-defined gap before writing up their findings and considering their personal contribution to the chosen research domain. This includes an analysis of the academic and practical / managerial implications of their research.

In addition to the core course, students can attend personal and professional development workshops, including psychometric testing.

These workshops cover current topics of interest, recent trends in management, research and career development. They serve as a complement to the core modules and strengthen employability profiles of graduates.

Learning a foreign language is required.

It is an integral part of the MSc in order to graduate.
Students have the option of studying French, Korean or Chinese in this programme.

The �� Intake will take part in an International Study Trip.
Students participate in lectures and company visits to gain valuable insights into the culture and business practices of the host country.

Note: The study trip is contingent on global conditions and travel restrictions.

View list of modules and descriptions

Note: Students are required to own a laptop equipped with at least Microsoft Windows 10 or Apple MacOS Catalina (10.15) and 8GB RAM (recommended).

Admission Criteria

Accepted Entry Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in any subject with good grade average.

An interview may be required at the discretion of the Final Admissions Board.

Admissions are based on individual merit and are subject to the final approval of GEM.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic / IELTS 6.5
• TOEFLS iBT: 90; or
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): a minimum of 63; or
• Cambridge Proficiency Exam A, B, C; or
• English Native speaker; or
• Bachelor’s degree was fully taught in the English Medium (official proof required); or
• Successful completion of a SIM Pre-Sessional English course; or
• Duolingo English Test: 110; or
• Equivalent

Application Procedure

To apply for this programme, applicants must complete GEM’s online application via Fullfabric (https://ggsb.fullfabric.com/login) and include scanned copies of all original supporting documents.

All documents must be in English or be submitted with a certified translation into English if written in another language. Application fee of €98 is payable directly to GEM.

• Official latest degree or diploma or certificate of enrolment with an approximate graduation date
• University transcripts with grading scale
• CV/ Resume
• Three short essays on your academic/ professional experience, reasons for choosing the programme and your intercultural awareness. Describe your career aspirations and how you expect the MSc MIB to help you achieve them.
• Two academic references. Family members or friends are not acceptable as referees.
• Passport
• Passport-sized colour photo
• English proficiency documents and test scores

Fees & Financial Aid 

Payment to SIM can be made through SIMConnect using Credit Card (Visa or Master), PayNow, eNETS, OCBC Interest-free Instalment Plan (min. S$500) and cheques.

Programme Fees

Programme fees are payable in four instalments.

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST and exclude textbook, course materials, repeat fees (if any) and expenses related to study trip.

Valid for 2023 intake.

Local Students

Total: S$43,804.80

1st instalment – S$10,951.20
2nd instalment – S$10,951.20
3rd instalment – S$14,236.56
4th instalment – S$7,665.84

International Students

Total: S$46,008.00

1st instalment – S$11,502.00
2nd instalment – S$11,502.00
3rd instalment – S$14,952.60
4th instalment – S$8,051.40

* Fees are inclusive of 8% GST and are payable in full before course commencement.
Fees will be subject to revised GST of 9% effective on 1 Jan 2024.Fees do not include textbook

Scholarship

Grenoble Ecole de Management Early Admission Scholarships of S$1,500 and SIM Alumni Scholarship of S$2,500 are currently available for new masters' applicants. Applicants will be eligible for one GEM scholarship at any one time.

Please click here to view the administrative details and terms and conditions for the Grenoble Ecole de Management scholarships.

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Mandatory One-time Fees

All fees inclusive of prevailing GST.

SIM Application Fee

Payable for each application form that is submitted. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The fee will be refunded fully only if the intake does not commence. Unpaid applications will not be processed.

Local applicants: S$98.10

International applicants: S$490.50 (This does not include all fees related to Student’s Pass application)

GEM Application Fee

Payable directly to Grenoble Ecole de Management.

€98 Euros

International Student Induction Fee

A one-time fee payable by new full-time international students. This fee covers pre-arrival and arrival support, including activities to enhance the international student learning experience.

As applicable, this is payable with the programme fee’s first instalment.

S$436.00

Scholarships & Bursaries

SIM GE Bursary

The SIM GE Bursary aims to provide financial assistance to needy students studying at SIM GE. This award is given based on our eligibility criteria, as well as the assessed level of neediness of the applicants.

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MSc Management in International Business

Programme Overview

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Estimated Fees
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