Grande École Program
The voice of excellence
The Istec Grande Ecole Program is a flagship program that guarantees excellence in all fields and can be completed 100% through work-study starting in the third year of studies. State-accredited and lasting five years, this program leads to a Master’s degree and prepares young professionals for taking on responsibilities by enabling them to acquire the skills necessary for their personal and professional projects.
You will benefit from innovative training, an international perspective, exceptional research and faculty quality, a dynamic student life, and strong ties with businesses.
The essentials of the Grande École Program
5 years
September | February
Except for M2: September only
PGE1 : 11 000€
PGE2 : 11 000€
PGE3 : 11 000€
M1 : 12 500€
M2 : 12 500€
• Post-baccalaureate via Parcoursup
• Bac+1 to Bac+5: via the Istec entrance exam
Initial or work-study option available from
the 3rd year of studies
• PGE1 & PGE2: Initial
• PGE3, PGE4 & PGE5: 1 week / 2 weeks
• One semester of mandatory study in the third year
• One semester of optional study in both the third and fourth years
Master’s Degree (Bac+5 level) – RNCP38092 Fact Sheet
81.31% (year 2024/2025)
Accessible to people with disabilities
Choose a top-quality training program and obtain a state-recognized Master's degree.
Initial training
Initial training
Initial training (minimum 2.5-month internship)
or work-study program (1 week at school / 2 weeks at the company)
Mandatory semester of study at one of our European partner universities
Opportunity to complete a semester of study at one of our 59 partner universities.
4th year: full-time (minimum 2-month internship) or work-study (1 week at school / 2 weeks at a company).
The choice of a specialization department is made in the final semester of the fourth year and continues into the fifth year (either full-time or part-time, alternating one week at school with two weeks at a company).
Specialization departments will only be offered if a minimum of 15 students enroll.
Double degree in Engineering and Management (Major in Supply Chain Management only) in partnership with ENIM, National Engineering School of Metz, University of Lorraine
Why choose a Grande École program?
The Grande École Program is a prestigious program that awards a state-recognized Master’s degree. It is designed for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of management and access leadership positions within French and international companies.
Designed to meet the current challenges of the professional world, the program allows you to specialize in promising fields such as entrepreneurship, digital technology, luxury, event management, supply chain, and healthcare. You can thus build a career path perfectly aligned with your ambitions and professional goals.
Thanks to the program’s flexible structure, you can personalize your education by choosing your majors and electives. The Grande École Program also offers a strong international focus, with courses taught in English and the opportunity to spend several semesters studying abroad.
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalized support to define, refine, and realize your career goals. In close collaboration with businesses, the school facilitates access to internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities, while also providing you with access to an active and supportive alumni network in France and internationally.
Choosing the Grande École Program means choosing a demanding, recognized, and forward-looking education to build an ambitious and progressive career.
FRANCE COMPETENCES
Skills Blocks
of the program
Skills:
- Independently use advanced digital tools
- Prepare for and obtain digital certifications
- Utilize digital tools in projects (market research, marketing plan, prospecting, etc.)
- Use micro-management tools (compensation, recruitment, performance reviews, etc.)
Assessment Methods :
- Continuous assessment of knowledge
- Individual and group work
- Case studies
- Practical exercises and validation of digital certifications
Skills:
- Develop and structure a marketing and sales strategy
- Conduct market research and marketing studies
- Deploy omnichannel and e-commerce distribution strategies
- Design a customer relationship policy
- Manage and control the budget of a marketing and sales plan
- Manage a team or sales force
Assessment methods:
- Continuous assessment
- Marketing projects (sector studies, sales action plans)
- Case studies
- Multiple-choice questions, exercises, midterms
- Management simulation
Skills:
- Formalize a comprehensive corporate communication policy
- Design and implement a Media and Social Network plan
- Develop a brand strategy
- Organize events
- Manage online reputation and crisis communication
- Designing High-Performing Websites
Assessment Methods:
- Continuous Assessment
- Communication Projects (campaign, event, website)
- Group Projects
- Multiple Choice Questions, Exercises, and Midterms
Skills:
- Develop a complete recruitment process
- Implement skills assessment tools (GEPP)
- Understand employee representative bodies
- Develop and manage the employer brand
Assessment methods :
- Continuous Assessment
- Group Projects (HR Processes, Compensation Tools)
- Multiple Choice Questions, Exercises, Midterms
- Case Studies
Skills:
- Understand and utilize financial statements and ratios
- Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis
- Integrate the principles of ethical finance
- Develop and present a complete business plan
Assessment Methods :
- Continuous Assessment
- Professional Simulations
- Multiple Choice Questions, Exercises, Midterms
- Business Plan Presentation to a Jury
Skills:
- Monitor climate adaptation strategies
- Identify social and environmental impacts
- Implement CSR tools
- Develop indicators related to the SDGs
- Promote circularity
- Deploy a Ethical and inclusive management
- Communicating responsible practices
Assessment methods:
- Multiple-choice questions, exercises, midterms
- Critical and systemic analysis
- Case study incorporating regulatory and environmental constraints
Skills:
- Identify and analyze specialized data sources
- Synthesize complex information
- Construct a professional argument
- Propose appropriate and innovative solutions
- Final Research Project
- Oral Defense before an Academic and Professional Jury
- Evaluation of Analytical, Synthesis, and Recommendation Skills
Assessment Methods :
Access conditions
Admissions
• Via Parcoursup for high school graduates
• Intakes: September & January
Apply
• CV
• Cover letter
• Diplomas
• Transcripts from the last 2 years
• Individual interview (including a creativity exercise)
• Group interview (1st to 3rd year)
📍 On campus or via videoconference
Performance indicators - 2024/2025
Pass rate
(Source: internal data / jury - 2025)
Continuation Rate
of studies (Source: Graduate Employment Survey - CGE 2025)
Dropout rate
during training (Source: school data - 2025)
Professional integration rate
(Source: Integration Survey - CGE 2025)