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The MGIM: a dual degree
This one-year programme awards two master degrees:
- Master in Business Administration specialized in Innovation
awarded by the IAE Aix Graduate School of Management - Université Paul Cezanne, France. - Master of Global Innovation Management
awarded by Poole College of Management - North Carolina State University (NCSU), Raleigh, NC, United-States.
This Dual Degree has obtained a grant from the FACE Fondation.
Links, Videos & Posts
- MGIM course in Forbes’ Top 10
- Facebook Group
- MGIM Program Receives Honorable Mention in Annual Heiskell Awards
Programme Goals
The Master of Global Innovation Management responds to a growing need identified by European, U.S. and international companies, who report that they are seeking “technically trained graduates who have a global perspective, who can think outside the box, and who can efficiently transfer Technology to Market.”
This programme taught in English is designed to give engineering, science and other technology-oriented students a strong exposure to core business management skills while providing in-depth exposure to a host of global innovation management issues.
It exposes the students to varied cultural and economic environments, in an international context.
Download the registration form (Word File).
Applicants profile
- Previous degrees from an engineering school or a Master's 1 or 2, or the equivalent in a scientific field
- Management Aptitude Tests: TAGEMAGE or GMAT
- English profeciency (mother tongue or English level tests: TOEFL or IELTS)
- Great interest in innovation and open minded!
Requirements and admission process : please refer to the Application Form.
Organisation of Studies
The Master of Global Innovation Management is awarded after one year:
- From August to December (IAE Aix - France): participants are exposed to European innovation practices (courses, workshops, visits to firms, projects...).
- From January to the end of April (NCSU - United States): participants complete their training in the practices of innovation.
- Then, students finish the programme with an internship from May to September worldwide.
Full Curriculum
Job opportunities
Given the great diversity of academic backgrounds, job opportunities are extremely varied both in terms of level and activity sector:
- R&D departments: conception and development of technical solutions for new products...
- Marketing departments: Definition of Commercial applications for new technologies...
Current positions for MGIM 2008/2009: Novartis (Germany), Redhats (US), Biomerieux (US)...
Programme Director
Anne-Marie GUERIN
anne-marie.guerin(at)iae-aix.com
Programme Coordinator
Monique RICARD
monique.ricard(at)iae-aix.com
Contacts
MSc Information:
+33 (0)4 42 28 09 20
masters(at)iae-aix.com
Continuing Education Information:
Sylvie PENNES
+33 (0)4 42 28 08 56
fcontinue(at)iae-aix.com
Chinese New Year 2012 in Raleigh
MGIM Chinese students offer traditional dishes and presents to their classmates.
"Creativity in Contemporary Dance", a very special course
This workshop, realized in partnership with Ballet Preljocaj, the French leading contemporary ballet, combines both convergent and divergent thinking processes. MGIM Students practice improvisation and composition.