Master / International Business Administration

Full-time study

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.

French version

Master / International Business Administration
Study in France

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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

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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

Huiyi GAO

Head of International Business Administration Program

Huiyi GAO grew up in China. Prior to her PhD from the University of Lyon, she worked as a CFO for the Chinese branch of a Japanese firm. Her academic areas are international strategic management, focusing on the practices of French multinationals and on the penetration of Chinese firms in Europe. Her publications bridge Western and Eastern strategic thinking, identifying the characteristics of a new generation of Chinese business leaders.