THE DOUBLE MASTER DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT FOR MANAGERS AND EXECUTIVES

 

The Executive MBA – Master ACM program, is designed for managers and executives who want to develop a comprehensive vision of businesses and to reveal one’s leadership trough, courses, group projects, case studies and workshops within a unique and challenging learning experience.

 

Because a varied background is a true asset when implementing management and leadership skills, notably in the context of a fast-changing environment, the MBA-Master ACM program is open for students with educational background other than management or business (engineering, art, law, philosophy, history, technology and computer sciences, etc…). The programme aims to help them leverage their past education and professional experience by combining the knowledge they gained with management expertise, which will make them more competitive in the job market. In this sense the MBA-Master ACM program is a true career accelerator and a leverage of professional and personal transformation.

 

Participants who successfully complete the program are awarded the CEFCO Executive MBA degree and the Grenoble IAE-INP, Université Grenoble Alpes Master in Applied Corporate Management national state degree. The double degree allows access to the doctoral program (DBA).

 

AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

 

The Executive MBA – Master ACM is a resolutely international double degree program operated by two excellent partner institutions: CEFCO Business Education in Switzerland and Grenoble IAE-INP, Université Grenoble Alpes in France.

 

  • CEFCO BUSINESS EDUCATION

    With more than 1100 students per year, CEFCO -, has been a leader in the field of executive business education in Switzerland (Romandy) for 30 years. For the Executive MBA degree, CEFCO has obtained the Swiss “EduQua” label, which certifies the quality of its teaching. Among other recognitions, CEFCO is also a member of the “FEDE”, European Federation of Schools and of the “FSEA”, Swiss federation for Executive education.

     

  • GRENOBLE IAE-INP, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

    With over 60 years of experience and more than 25 000 alumni, Grenoble IAE-INP, UGA is the Graduate School of Management of the Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA). Its mission is to train and develop both specialized managers and dual-compete.3nce managers. To fulfil its mission, Grenoble IAE draws from hands-on practical expertise and world-class management researchers. Université Grenoble Alpes is a world-class research University recognized for its scientific and technological excellence as well as its innovation potential. UGA ranks each year in the Top 100-250 group of the best world universities in all major international rankings. Université Grenoble Alpes has maintained its position in the top 150 of the Shanghai 2022 ranking of the world's best universities and in the top 50 in the QS World Ranking for three disciplines. In France, it ranks in the top 5. The Master in Applied Corporate Management is a national state degree accredited by the High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education. It delivers 120 ECTS (300 ECTS in total with the bachelor) under European standards and is registered on RNCP (Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles).

PROGRAM STRUCTURE (PART TIME)

 

The double degree program is structured around six independent modules: three « core courses » modules which each lead to a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) (CAS in Strategy & Management, CAS in Marketing & Production, CAS in Finance & Law), one synthesis module and the Master’s dissertation module.

A CHALLENGING AND DIFFERENTIATING LEARNING EXPERIENCE

 

The Executive MBA – Master ACM program is a 30-month part-time program designed to deliver to participants an outstanding learning experience and to facilitate the work and organization of our students.

 

  • Flexible learning modalities for an « à la carte» learning experience

    The learning methods of the program are very flexible and allow students to organize themselves according to their constraints:

    - Full face-to-face (campus based): CEFCO Business Education Campus in Lausanne,

    - Full Online or "Flex online”: the "Flex online" system allows the student to connect to a platform to access pre-recorded courses allowing him to follow up to 60% of the content of a course. This system offers greater freedom of personal organization according to one’s availability. The remaining 40% can be taken online or face to face.

     

  • Modular and innovative pedagogical organization

    The program is organized over 30 months in six independent modules with two intakes per year. The « core courses » modules each deliver a certificate of advanced studies. This offers a great deal of flexibility and choice for participants who can decide which « core course » module they want to start with and when they want to begin their training.

     

  • Highly recognized faculty

    The members of our faculty are all highly qualified with 90% of our permanent professors holding a doctoral degree. In the last five years our faculty have publish nearly 400 research articles. By participating to our program you will have privileged access to this knowledge and expertise.

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  • Leverage for personal and professional transformation

    Our Executive MBA-Master ACM is a true leverage for personal and professional transformation. Most of our graduates succeed in changing their career paths, whether it is by sector, function or location. In addition, most of our students are promoted and/or recruited while taking part in the Executive MBA program. During the program, students have access to coaching and workshops devoted to career transformation.

     


 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE (FULL TIME)


 

 
  • The three « core courses » modules allow students to master the fundamental knowledge in management through 18 specialized courses (download a brochure for the detailed list of the core courses). Each module leads to the delivering of a « Certificate of advanced studies ». During each CAS module, students must prepare and defend a Capstone project (case study).
  • At the end of the three « core courses » modules (CAS), a group summary work (synthesis module) consolidates all the topics covered; it includes the approach of a Business model and its Business plan, work on innovation and creativity as well as a Business game. These various works make it possible to acquire a Diploma of Higher Studies (D.E.S.).
  • To access the double degree an in-depth work (Master's dissertation and its oral defence) on a problem related to management sciences must be carried out (the choice of subject is defined by the learner and validated by a scientific committee). The defence of the Master dissertation takes place before a committee of experts from both faculties and is supported at the University of Grenoble Alpes.

 

Participants who successfully complete the 3 CAS, the synthesis module and the master’s thesis are awarded the CEFCO Executive MBA degree and the Grenoble IAE-INP, Université Grenoble Alpes Master in Applied Corporate Management national state degree. The double degree allows access to the doctoral program (DBA).

KEY BENEFITS

  • Realign your professional direction and boost your career
  • Get a double executive degree
  • Benefit from the modular structure of the programme
  • Benefit from flexible teaching and learning modalities
  • Access to the knowledge of highly academically recognized faculty
  • Access to helpful online resources (e-learning platform)
  • Study in English

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor or Master degree (other than management or business)
  • Minimum of five years of professional experience
  • English language qualification (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS …) certifying a B2 (CECRL) level minimum if English is not your first language.
  • Interview with a qualified academic expert where you should demonstrate your motivation and capacity to complete the program.

 

KEY INFORMATION

  • Residential (face to face) or online program
  • Duration : 30 months (Part time) / 24 months (Full Time)
  • Program fees: €32 000
  • Program start: 2 intakes per year, September and February
  • Average number of students per group: 12
  • Location : 1st year Lausanne Campus / 2d year Grenoble campus.

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For all of its training courses, CEFCO has obtained the Swiss “EduQua” label, which certifies the quality of its teaching. Among other recognitions, CEFCO is also a member of the “FEDE”, European Federation of Schools and of the “FSEA”, Fédération suisse pour la formation continue.

 

 

As a guarantee of professionalism and quality, CEFCO training will allow you to optimize your competitiveness and your employability on the labour market.

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ORIENTATION AND ADVICE APPOINTMENTS

Make an appointment with one of our study advisors. It will allow you to clarify your educational project, enhance your skills and clearly identify the possibilities available to you. (Free and non-binding orientation interview).

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