Program Overview
The Bachelor in International Management at Clermont School of Business is a three-year program taught entirely in English that provides a solid foundation in business and management with an emphasis on international business practices and intercultural awareness. The program includes internships, study abroad experiences, and the opportunity to obtain a double degree from a partner university. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in multinational corporations and other international business settings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor in International Management at Clermont School of Business is a 3-year program taught entirely in English and accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It provides a solid foundation in business and management, incorporating hands-on practical training and a highly international curriculum. The program prepares students for successful entry into the business world through experiences such as obtaining a double degree abroad and completing internships each year. It's accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education as a Bac+3 degree and benefits from Clermont School of Business's international accreditations: EFMD Bachelor (EFMD Programme Accreditation System), AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and AMBA (Association of Masters of Business Administration). It's also registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP – Fiche RNCP37474). The program's objectives are to prepare students for jobs in the management and development of the international sector, integrating CSR and ethical issues in a globalized context. Specific objectives include implementing marketing methods and tools, deploying sales strategies, managing teams, managing budgets and financial objectives, implementing collaborative work methods, and mastering digital media. In three years, students will acquire fundamental management knowledge, achieve an excellent level of English, live abroad for 12 to 19 months, and validate an international double degree with a partner university in addition to the Bachelor of International Management (BIM). The program distinguishes itself through an innovative teaching method focused on experience, professional situations, and real-life business cases. The curriculum includes group work sessions, seminars, business games, challenges, and classes with a maximum of 35 students (15 for languages). The intercultural environment involves working with students from over 60 nationalities. The program offers customizable content with coaching to help students make choices regarding courses (fully or partially in English), specializations, internships, international destinations, apprenticeships, and further studies.
Outline:
The Bachelor in International Management is a three-year program (Bac+3/Bachelor, 180 ECTS credits). The program includes compulsory internships and the possibility of a double degree abroad.
Year 1:
Focuses on discovering the basics of management (42 ECTS Credits), including economic and legal environments, marketing/communication, management accounting, digital culture & statistics, and languages (14 ECTS Credits). It also includes Make Sense Workshops (2 ECTS Credits), self-awareness and personal development modules (2 ECTS Credits), and a 3-week intensive course at a partner university (summer school). A 2-month introductory internship in France or abroad/humanitarian project (3 ECTS Credits) is also included.
Year 2:
Builds upon the first year with more specialized basics of management (32 ECTS Credits), including finance/budgeting, marketing, management, CSR, and languages (15 ECTS Credits). Students choose a minor (12 ECTS Credits) from options like International Marketing, International Business, International Finance, or Sport Business. The year also includes tutored modules (10 ECTS Credits) such as a business creation project and business games, student association involvement (2 ECTS Credits), and a 5-month internship in France or abroad (6 ECTS Credits).
Year 3:
Offers an international double degree (60 ECTS Credits) at one of Clermont School of Business's partner universities or an International Business track (60 ECTS Credits) with modules such as multicultural teambuilding, strategy and international development, business ethics, business negotiation, cultural development and foreign language, international economy & finance, export & import trading, cross-cultural management, sales organization, and personal branding. A semester abroad or a full year abroad in a double degree program is an option. Optional courses include digital marketing, business intelligence, international internships, e-business strategies, economics & globalization, and an entrepreneurial export/import project.
Teaching:
The program uses an innovative teaching method focused on experience, professional situations, and real-life business cases. Teaching involves group work sessions, seminars, business games, challenges, and classes with a maximum of 35 students (15 for languages). The program emphasizes language learning with English-speaking professors and groups of varying levels. The curriculum includes numerous projects and simulations supervised by professors and professionals. Examples include a Challenge Business Game, Challenge Compet’ Agences, a Corporate Social Responsibility Project, Les Négociales, and a Business Development Project. The third year includes learning-by-doing projects in each specialization.
(Teaching: While specific assessment methods are not detailed, the teaching methodology is described as innovative and experience-based, utilizing group work, simulations, and real-world projects.)
Careers:
The program prepares students for international business leadership roles in various sectors. Graduates are qualified for key positions in multinational corporations' management areas. Career services provide support for professional skills development, job market understanding, job searching, internship placement, CV/cover letter writing, and interview preparation. Data for the class of 2022 shows a 93% success rate in further studies, with 73% continuing their education in Grandes Écoles de commerce et de management, Master Grande Ecole, Master of Sciences, Specialized Masters programs, or universities. In terms of professional integration, the average time to find a job was 1.16 months, with 86.7% of graduates finding jobs within two months. The average gross annual salary was €35,720, and 31% of graduates held internationally-focused positions. The work-study program often leads to permanent contracts with the host company. Examples of jobs held by graduates include business developer, assistant to a company director, small business management assistant, human resources management assistant, and various other roles in diverse sectors. International experience is a key component, with opportunities for summer schools, internships abroad, dual-degree qualifications, and exchange semesters. The program aims to graduate students who are bilingual or trilingual. Students can spend up to 19 months abroad during the three-year program. A webseries, "Va voir ailleurs si j’étudie," showcases the experiences of students who have participated in double-degree programs abroad. The campus is located in the city center of Clermont-Ferrand, with 95% of students walking or taking the tram to class. 70% of students live within 10 minutes of the campus. The school has a strong alumni network and offers access to online courses, e-learning platforms, CareerLab and SquareLab services, and the Alumni Association.
Tuition Fees for the Bachelor Programme: € 7900 per year (the fee for a double-degree abroad in Year 3 is € 8900) They include: Access to online courses and e-learning platforms CareerLab and SquareLab services Study abroad opportunities with international partner universities 2 English language exam certifications Voltaire certification The BDE membership fee Access to the Alumni Association – Clermont School of Business Alumni The tuition fees for the Bachelor in International Management do not include living expenses in France or abroad related to educational activities, internships or expatriation. There will also be a charge for the integration weekend.
