1-Year MSc in International Management & Business

Program Overview

This 1-year MSc in International Management & Business develops adaptability and global understanding for success in international business. It offers customizable specialization options and a real-world internship to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience for careers in international management worldwide.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The 1-Year MSc in International Management & Business at Audencia is designed for students with a strong management background and a desire to tackle international business challenges. It achieves this through cutting-edge management teaching from an international faculty. Given the increasing globalization of business, the program focuses on equipping students with both business knowledge and soft skills to secure positions in international companies. The program emphasizes managing an international business or internationalizing a local business, with a special focus on establishing and operating businesses in Europe. It cultivates multicultural management and leadership skills, teamwork, and interaction in multicultural environments. The program offers a 360° approach to intercultural management with customizable course options. The program has a satisfaction rate of 89% and an average promotion age of 27.

Outline:

The 1-year MSc program comprises 408 hours of training. The curriculum is structured around a core set of modules and allows for specialization in a chosen area. While a full list of modules isn't provided, the text mentions the following areas of specialization in the second year: Corporate Finance, Global Marketing, International Strategy, International Trade and Business, Responsible purchasing and supply chain management, International business Law, Managing across cultures, Global leadership, International Business Negotiations, International Business Consulting Project, Doing business in France, Import and Export, International Business Development, and Complex and B2B Sales. The program includes a 4-6 month internship or work experience in France or abroad, designed to provide real-world professional experience and application of learned skills. A master's thesis is also required, allowing for in-depth study of a chosen topic related to the MSc.

Assessment:

The program utilizes continuous monitoring, written exams, and a final dissertation as assessment methods.

Teaching:

The program employs a mix of theoretical and practical teaching methods, including face-to-face and remote learning. These methods involve scenarios, case studies, practical exercises, and group projects. The faculty is international.

Careers:

Graduates are prepared for careers in international business worldwide, encompassing roles such as: International Management, Management Consulting, International Marketing, International business development and sales, Import and export, and setting up international trading companies. The Career & Corporate Relations Center provides support with internships, CVs, cover letters, and other career development aspects.

Other:

The program is taught in English and is a full-time program lasting 14 months maximum. It is offered at the Audencia Atlantic Campus in Nantes. The program leads to a Master of Science degree (Grade Master, Visé BAC+5). The program is not accessible via Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). Audencia boasts a large alumni network of 37,000 graduates and 7,200 students from various nationalities, offering networking opportunities and events. The program has a limited number of places (30). After several years of professional experience, alumni may choose to pursue further studies, such as a DBA program or additional modules/programs within Audencia's executive training offer. The school is committed to accessibility for students with disabilities.

School fees: 19 400€