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Master / International Business Administration
Basic training
ESDES Lyon Business School
Business developer training program
Faculty of Economic Sciences and Management
Gain a solid perspective on the nature of business competitiveness and acquire skills to evaluate the complexity of the international business arena by mastering analytical tools for key decision-making processes.
It is taught 100% in English.
Master / International Business Administration
Study in France
Studying at Master’s level allows you to choose your specialization and become an expert in your chosen field. The MasterClasses chosen each semester offer advanced teaching to strengthen this expertise and clarify your professional objectives.
The International Business Administration specialization is full-time and 100% in English.
OBJECTIVES
- To prepare being international business leader
- To offer a project-based learning process which combines theory and simulation
- To provide analytical tools for decision-making
- To acquire the ability to evaluate the complexities of international business
- To develop communication, leadership and teamwork skills
HIGHLIGHTS
- Generalist program focused on international business
- Experiment management in an international context
- Class is gathering more than 10 nationalities worldwide.
- Manage intercultural relation on a daily basis
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Careers open to international, within foreign companies in France or companies abroad
- Business Developer
- Market leader
- Marketing officer
- Management controller
Degree: Master in Management
Duration: 2 years
Professional experience during the program: Consultancy project and 6-month internship
Good to know: It is possible to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one of our partner universities
EFMD accredited
The Grande Ecole Program has been EFMD accredited since March 2020.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To master and apply the knowledge and skills required for functioning effectively in a specialized field of business.
- To adopt ethical, social and responsible behavior by engaging in activities that impact society
- To manage operations in companies or organizations within an international context
- To contribute to the collective performance of the group by being an effective team member.
- To work efficiently with people from different cultures and operate successfully in various environments.
- To develop professional hindsight to solve problems and make subsequent decisions.
- To acquire communication skills in order to engage with a wide range of audiences in at least two different languages.
- To contribute to the digital transformation of organizations through the development of a digital mindset and expertise.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ideal for students who want to study business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English.
- A balanced mix of academic and professional learning
- Acquire a solid and lasting foundation for an evolutionary career
- 2 years to become an expert in one of our 5 specializations
- Develop your managerial skills and reveal your leadership potential
- Benefit from an individualized path: MasterClasses, professionalization, internationalization
- It is possible to obtain a double Master’s Degree during the final year at one of our partner universities
Specialization Courses – Semester 1
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| Fair Trade and Sustainable Development | 24 | 3 |
| Corporate Governance | 24 | 3 |
| Business Ethics | 24 | 3 |
| International Business Strategy | 24 | 3 |
| International Marketing | 24 | 3 |
| Leadership in international Management | 24 | 3 |
| Data Management | – | – |
| Financial Management | – | – |
Specialization Courses – Semester 2
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| International Taxation and Social Responsibility | 24 | 3 |
| Innovation, Creativity and Project Management | 24 | 3 |
| Global Supply Chain Management | 24 | 3 |
| Global Challenge BG | 24 | 3 |
| International Business Law | 24 | 3 |
| Managing cultural diversity | – | – |
| Strategy: Choices and Implementation- | – | – |
Specialization Courses – Semester 3
| Course Title | Hours | ECTS |
| International Financial Management | 24 | 3 |
| Business Trends & Communications | 24 | 3 |
| Big Data Management & Techniques | 24 | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship & Business Modelling | 24 | 3 |
| International Human Resources Management | 24 | 3 |
| Digital marketing | 24 | 3 |
| Business Strategy Game | – | – |
| Research Methodology | – | – |
Semester 4
Internship
REQUIREMENTS
The candidate must currently be finishing or have already completed their third year of a bachelor degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
After receiving the application, including supporting documents, the admissions board will review the complete file. Candidates will then be invited for a personal interview by Skype.
After the interview, the final admission results will be communicated by email.
Applications are evaluated as follows:
| Admission for master’s degree | Weighting |
| Application form | 10 |
| English test | 4 |
| Interview | 6 |
| TOTAL | 20 |
Native English speakers or candidates who have been studying in English for at least two years will be exempt from the English test requirement. In this case, applications are evaluated as follows:
| Admission for master’s degree | Weighting |
| Application form | 10 |
| Personal interview | 10 |
| TOTAL | 20 |
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Documents required for your application:
- Completed application form
- Transcripts of your Higher Education studies
- Transcripts of baccalaureate or equivalent high school diploma
- Two academic and / or professional recommendation letters
- Official English test results (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE EasySPEAKing,…), native English speaking students are exempt.
- Cover letter
- Résumé / CV
- Copy of passport (photograph page)
- ID photo
- Application fees: €180 (non-refundable).
Fees per year
€10.690 E.U. / €11.990 non E.U.
* 2021-2022 rates
Do you have a question about ESDES? Contact us!
The international recruitment team will answer you as soon as possible
Benefits of this course
100% in English
100% of graduates are employed less than 6 months after graduation
Double degree options in only 1 semester
Head of program
Huiyi GAO
Head of International Business Administration Program
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