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Classic Track
- Programme Content
- Experiences
- Careers
- Cost of studies
- Admission
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Director of the MSc in International Business Management Florence WinklerThis Master of Science in International Business Management has been designed to train students to support companies in their projects and in the development of their international business operations such as Import-Export, Marketing, and International Logistics.
The objectives of the MSc in International Business Management
In a rapidly changing world, companies are looking for employees who understand these changes and are able to ‘reinvent’ business models in order to build and strengthen international strategies and operations.
Internationalisation is both a key driver of growth and a factor of resilience. Our MSc in International Business Management provides you with expertise in management, marketing and international strategy, so that you are equipped to support and strengthen the development of international projects by factoring in multicultural considerations and the risks associated with international trade.
You will develop a range of essential skills, including analysis of foreign markets in terms of risks and opportunities, the building, financing and management of international projects, sales development, and positioning and performance through negotiation and international trade operations.Why choose the MSc in International Business Management?
- Opportunity to develop a strong aptitude in international strategy and negotiation, geopolitical risk management, and sales operations management
- Focus on customs operations
- Data Mining, Digital Marketing, Project Management, and Entrepreneurship
- Multicultural year groups and teaching team
Our study locations: La Rochelle or Paris
You have the possibiltiy of carrying out all of your studies in either La Rochelle or Paris.
Choosing the best Master of Science in international business
When it comes to finding the best Master of Science in international business management, there are a number of factors to consider, including a school’s ranking, the quality of its teaching, and the best student experience.
Speak & Act Ranking 2023In the 2023 Speak & Act Ranking, Excelia Business School’s Masters of Science in international business achieved 4th place. Through its ‘Best School Experience - Happiness Barometer’, Speak & Act showcases establishments offering the best student experience, based on feedback from students themselves.
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Classic Track
Classic Track
Programme Structure (12 or 24 months)
Year 1
September - March: Lessons April - May: Climacité© project June - August: Internship Year 2
September - February: Lessons March - August: Internship and Professional Thesis -
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Courses
- Year 1
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Courses/Activities
- 360° Marketing
- Business Models & Strategy
- Management & Leadership
- Project Management
- Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- Information Systems Management
- Budget Planning & Management
- Finance for Managers
- Methodology
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Biodiversity and Companies: managing risks and impacts
- IT Management using Excel
- English or French as a Foreign Language (FLE)
- Prerequisites for specialisations:
- Business Game & Companies; Labour & Legal Framework
- Prerequisites: Business, Strategy, and Management Professions*
-Negotiation in Purchasing & International Management
-Purchasing & Supply Chain: Business Orientation
-Innovation Management and Sustainability Challenges
*Specificities to be anticipated according to the campuses
- Year 2
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Core courses modules:
- Research Methodology
- Advanced Excel
- Data Driven Management
- Professional Thesis Monitoring
- Preparation for vocational integration
- Environmental & Social Transition
Specialisations lessons:
- Internationalisation Strategy in a complex world
- International Marketing Strategy & Digital Marketing
- International Transportation & Logistics
- Global Supply Chain, Purchasing & Supplier Management
- International Accounting & Financing
- Customs & Duties
- Compliance, Competition Law & Regulatory Issues
- International Sales Contracts & Negotiation
- International Project Management
- New Business Models, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
Programme format and language:
- The Classic Track is a full-time programme in 12 or 24 months, depending on the year you join in
-24 months for students with a minimum of 3 years post-High School education or international equivalent (180 ECTS)
-12 months for students with a minimum of 4 years post-High School education or international equivalent (240 ECTS)
- English Track only
Assessment:
Three types of evaluation- Continuous assessment: 40% of the final mark. Throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects which will be marked by your teachers
- End-of-semester exams: 60% of the final mark. These take the form of written exams
- Professional Thesis
Your teachers:
The teaching team for this MSc is made up of French and international research-active Faculty members and industry professionals who are known for their strong expertise in the field of management and their international experiences and expertise.
The research-active Faculty work with our laboratory, Excelia Lab, offering innovative pedagogy, whilst the industry professional lecturers focus on real-life business issues.Types of lessons:
Your core course modules are taught as amphitheatre lessons, with your entire Year Group. In addition, depending on your chosen specialisations, language ability, etc., you will attend tutorials in small groups.
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Your experiences
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Business Game
Carried out as a company game, you will work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues.
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Series of Lectures
Throughout the year, industry professionals and experts present a variety of lectures, helping you to understand the different issues and problems facing their industry sector.
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Climacité© Project : 2 months
Through Climacité©, our students have the opportunity to make a personal contribution to the planet. By focussing on one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the aim of the project is to raise awareness and educate students on the issues of environmental protection and how to effectively address climate change.
Students spend 2 months in an NGO or association, in France or abroad, undertaking a socially responsible, voluntary assignment to benefit the planet and other living beings.
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Internships: 6 months of experience
This Classic Track offers you the opportunity to carry out a minimum of 6 months of internship, in France or abroad. The theoretical expertise acquired during MSc lessons is therefore complemented and validated by significant company-based experience.
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Experiential and Personal Development (EPD)
This unique initiative stimulates the development of Soft Skills. In teams or individually, EPD aims to enable all students to reveal their full potential in a multicultural context.
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A choice of professions with a Master of Science in International Business Management
Careers
Our graduates quickly take up positions of responsibility in all sectors of activity across all 5 continents. Thanks to the MSc, they rapidly rise to management positions.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions in which you are likely to work.
Types of jobs:
- International Marketing Manager
- Internationalisation Project Manager
- Export Zone Manager
- International Business Manager
- Consultant
Companies:
- Décathlon
- Airbus
- Léa Nature
- Bloomberg LP
Facts & Figures:
- 67% of our graduates secure a job contract before graduating
- €39K average starting salary
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Tuition fees 2024-2025
Students from within the European Union*
- Classic Track MSc 24 months(Year 1 and 2): €24,900
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (Year 2): €14,500
*27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Students from outside the European Union
- Classic Track MSc 24 months (Year 1 and 2): €25,800
- Classic Track MSc 12 months (Year 2): €15,000
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
In addition to tuition fees, you need to take into account the following costs:
- Multiservice charge (see details below)
- Annual administration costs relating to a double qualification (if applicable)
- Enrolment fees at a partner university in the case of a double degree (to be paid directly to the partner institution)
Multiservice charge
Fee: €250
This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services: Multimedia and Internet network, Cyberlibris (online library), Student Identity Card, Reprographics credit, Intranet, e-learning modules, Wi-Fi, Career Centre activities and services, International Insurance-Assistance (for any periods spent abroad during the period covered by this contract), University library, University Medical Service etc.
Financing your studies
International Students
For more information about the cost of studying
Calculate the cost of studying in France
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Registrations are now closed
Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
Registrations are now closed
Applications for Classic Track - 12 or 24 months
The Classic Track is open to students with a minimum of 3 years of post-High School education or international equivalent.
The Classic Track is a 12 or 24 months full-time programme.
Motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).Application fees: €50
