| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-09 | - |
Program Overview
Audencia's three-year Bachelor in Management prepares students for diverse business careers through a combination of academic excellence, international exposure, digital expertise, and professional experience. The program offers a wide range of electives and specializations, emphasizes responsible commitment, and boasts a strong alumni network. With a 98% student satisfaction rate and 100% employment rate within six months of graduation, this program provides a solid foundation for further studies or a successful career in the business world.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Audencia's Bachelor in Management is a three-year, full-time program offered on the Nantes, Paris, or Vendée campuses. It aims to prepare future managers for various business and management professions by providing key academic skills, international exposure, digital expertise, global responsibility awareness, and professional experience. The program combines academic excellence, professional experience (12-16 months), study-abroad opportunities (minimum 6 months), and curriculum customization. It offers a wide range of electives and specializations in English or French, and serves as preparation for Master's level studies. It emphasizes responsible commitment through action and experimentation within the pedagogy. The program benefits from a rich and stimulating learning environment and a strong alumni network of over 34,000 members. The program has a 98% student satisfaction rate and a 100% employment rate within 6 months of graduation (average). 85% of graduates continue their studies, with 60% pursuing Grande Ecole programs.
Outline:
The program is structured across three years:
- Year One: Learning the Basics: This year focuses on fundamental knowledge in marketing, management, business, economics, law, and modern and digital languages. Students choose electives from a wide range of options. Core subjects include marketing, negotiation and sales techniques, financial analysis, economics, organizational structure of companies, fundamentals of law, geopolitics, and climate issues. Language classes (LV) include English (for French track students), and a choice of French as a foreign language, Spanish, German, or Chinese. Digital pedagogy is integrated, using tools like MOOCs, serious games, and blended learning.
- Year Two: Define Your Project and Get Started: This year allows students to acquire business culture in an international context, strengthen commercial, marketing, and management skills, consolidate modern languages, and reinforce teamwork abilities. Students choose between two tracks:
- Track 1: A semester of advanced courses at Audencia (with electives in design thinking, commercial prospecting, international relations, coding, energy transition, diversity and inclusion, etc.) followed by a semester of operational internship in France or abroad OR academic expatriation at a partner university.
- Track 2: A semester of operational internship in France or abroad OR academic expatriation at a partner university, followed by a semester of advanced courses at Audencia (with the same elective options as Track 1). Students entering in the second year only have Track 1 available.
- Year Three: Professionalization and Consolidation of Skills: This year emphasizes professionalization through specialization courses designed to master key company functions. Specializations are open to all students, regardless of campus, but may require campus changes depending on the specialization chosen. Options include: Each specialization has a detailed curriculum outline with specific courses and career targets.
- Management for Tomorrow: An English-language course deepening knowledge acquired in years 1 and 2, preparing students for ecological and social transition challenges.
- Study Abroad for a Double Degree: A double degree program at partner universities in Sweden, Japan, Ireland, Colombia, Senegal, or Spain.
Assessment:
The text mentions continuous monitoring, written evaluations, exams, oral presentations, and group work as assessment methods.
Teaching:
The program uses a mix of theoretical and practical sequences (face-to-face or distance learning), including business simulations, case studies, and interactive lessons. Digital tools are integrated into the pedagogy.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue further studies (Master's degrees) or enter the workforce. Examples of positions held by alumni include marketing manager, sales manager, business analyst, financial analyst, and account manager.
Other:
The program includes a 2-month internship in France or abroad during the first year. The second and third-year internships can also be completed abroad. A gap year option is available between the second and third years, allowing for internships, personal projects, or further study abroad. The program leads to a Bachelor's degree (Grade Licence, Visé BAC+3), recognized by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (RNCP: 37975). The program has 180 ECTS credits. Audencia is committed to accessibility for students with disabilities.
Audencia Business School, located in Nantes, France, is a prestigious institution with over 120 years of history. It holds the esteemed "triple crown" accreditation—AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB—placing it among the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
Academic Excellence
Audencia offers a diverse range of programs, including:
- Master in Management (Grande École): Ranked 27th globally and 7th in France by the Financial Times Masters in Management 2023.
- Master in Management-Engineering Program: Combines engineering and management studies for a multidisciplinary approach.
- Master of Science (MSc) Degrees: 19 specialized programs in fields such as Supply Chain and Sustainability, Digital Marketing, Finance, and International Business.
- MBA Programs: Including a Full-time MBA and an Executive MBA.
International Exposure
With a student body of 7,200 representing over 130 nationalities and campuses in France, China, and Brazil, Audencia provides a truly global educational experience. The school maintains partnerships with over 300 universities and organizations worldwide, fostering cross-cultural competence and global networking opportunities.
Commitment to Sustainability
Audencia integrates corporate social responsibility and sustainable development into its curriculum and research activities. This commitment is reflected in partnerships with leading sustainability organizations and the emphasis on ethical leadership within its programs.
Campus Life
Students at Audencia benefit from a vibrant campus life, including:
- Student Clubs and Organizations: Over 50 groups covering interests such as sports, culture, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
- Cultural and Social Events: Festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and networking events throughout the year.
- Sports and Fitness Facilities: A modern sports center with a gym, fitness studio, and various sports facilities.
- International Diversity: A multicultural environment with students from over 100 nationalities.
- Student Services: Comprehensive support including career services, academic advising, counseling, and health services.
Entry Requirements:
To apply, you must have a diploma equivalent to the French baccalaureate (high school diploma) or be finishing your final year of secondary studies. The diploma must be issued by a recognized school in any country other than France, or, if from a French high school, be one of the following: Abibac, Bachibac, Esabac, or IB (International Baccalaureate).
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For English-taught programs, you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 84, TOEIC 650, or Duolingo 100. High school studies completed in English or being a native English speaker also fulfills this requirement. For the French track, you need to demonstrate French proficiency with a DALF C1, DELF B2, or TCG score of 500. High school studies completed in French or being a native French speaker also satisfies this requirement.
