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MSc 2 Management, specializing in International Business (100% in English)

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This MSc program provides students with the cross-disciplinary skills to assume strategic responsibilities and develop responsible business in an international context. It prepares students to be agile and constantly able to adapt to a changing international environment. Students will be able to meet international managerial challenges by devising international strategy, managing international projects, controlling operational activities and providing humanistic leadership as a responsible stakeholder.

This MSc is based on three pillars:

Internationalization

100% of courses taught in English by expert academic lecturers and corporate managers with international experience.

30% foreign students in cohorts of various nationalities (16 different in 2017-2018).

Professionalization

Partnership with French Foreign Trade Advisors leading to certification.

Multidisciplinary workshops with real-life companies.

A dedicated apprenticeship program

Unique pedagogical experience

Small cohort size (30 participants)

Interactive teaching through workshops, case studies, lectures and business games.

Unique global approach to international business, covering geo-economics, strategy, negotiation and intercultural management.

This program is certified as an Academy of Excellence by AMidex.

  • Fundamentals

    Designing an international strategy

    • International strategy for multinational companies (MNCs)
    • International entrepreneurship for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
    • International project management
    • Business projects in the field
    • Business development

    International management principles

    • International finance
    • International marketing
    • International business law
    • International management control

    Meeting geopolitical challenges

    • Country risk analysis
    • Doing business in emerging countries

    Managing people in an international context

    • Responsible leadership in an international context
    • Intercultural management
    • Interpersonal communication and leadership

    International purchasing and supply chain management

    • International negotiation
    • International supply chain management
    • Ethical issues related to purchasing in multinational contexts

  • Customize your route

    Students can organize their studies in a unique, personalized pathway, with a choice of 4 or 5 options out of 120, in French or English.

  • Networking and personal development

    • Online learning platform
    • Professional conferences
    • Meetings with graduates
    • Employment platform
    • Student societies
    • Clubs
    • International events
    • Foreign languages

  • Real-life experience

    • 6-month (minimum) work placement (apprenticeship or internship)
    • Apprenticeship fairs, job fairs and internships
    • Training and certification of French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF)
    • In-company field project
    • Study Tour : A week with one of our partners abroad
    • Business Game
    • Semester abroad (Kelley School of Business, USA)
    • Empowering humanistic leadership project

  • Work-study calendar

    International Business

Our graduates have a 100% placement rate. The average starting salary is around €41k (with bonus). 98% of employed students found a job within 3 months.

Students are trained for a wide variety of international positions in multinational companies and SMEs looking to expand abroad.

Graduate positions

  • Country Manager
  • Business development manager
  • Global sales and marketing manager
  • Area manager
  • International project coordinator
  • Project Management Consultant
  • Purchasing Manager
  • EMEA Packaging Buyer
  • Country logistics manager

Examples of graduate employers

Amazon, CMA-CGM, Renault-Nissan, Orange, Airbus Helicopters, Huawei, Meetic Group, Schneider, Rolls-Royce, Wiko, Moët-Hennessy, Michelin, Canon, SAP, Volvo Group, Racer, Dassault Systèmes, St Michel...

Our training is ranked among the best Masters, MS & MBA International Commerce, International Business in France:

ADMISSION

  • Admission requirements

    Direct entry into 2nd year of MSc if MSc 1 has not been completed at IAE:

    • Open to holders of a 1st year Master's degree or a 4-year university degree (240 ECTS) or higher
    • ... or equivalent diplomas (foreign diplomas, certificate of validation of professional experience)
    • Proof of significant professional experience, international outlook and excellent command of French and English. Recruitment is based on an online application on our website.

    The application includes :

    • English test: TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading, IELTS
    • Non-mandatory but highly recommended items to enhance your application: results of management tests (or, failing that, your invitation to attend): GMAT, or GRE, or TAGE MAGE, Score IAE Message (validity of test results: 3 years)
    • information on your career plans, previous experience, internships and positions held.

  • Training costs

    Student fees

    • MSc in 2 years: €8,400
    • Entry to 2nd year MSc (1 year): €4,800

    Executive fee

    • MSc in 2 years: €20,000
    • Entry fee for 2nd year MSc (1 year): €12,000

THEY TALK ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Aurélie Hemonnet, former Director of MSc Business International
Clémence Carosso-Ducros, MSc International Business student
Xiaoxu Chen, MSc International Business student
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CONTACTS

Program managers

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Diana
KWOK
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Assistant Professor
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KUNJIKA
PRASAI
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Maître de conférence

Program manager

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Eva
GRAU
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gestionnaire de programme

Services

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Service Formation Continue
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Service Admission