Bachelor in International Management
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Join our professionally oriented, international programme designed to prepare you for careers in management. This programme offers an internationally accredited undergraduate degree qualification, recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Duration: 1 to 3 years
Degree: Bac+3 qualification, equivalent to a bachelor's degree
Full time
French and English
ESSCA’s Bachelor in International Management is designed for you!
This Bachelor’s programme emphasises the key elements crucial for your professional success. It offers international exposure and professional immersion in the business world. Additionally, it nurtures a broad cultural understanding and human-centric training.
A personalised international journey
Every student benefits from at least one international experience during the first two years of the programme. Additional mobility opportunities throughout the degree allow students to study, work and live in at least three different countries.
- Start your studies on an international ESSCA campus from Year 1 in Budapest, Luxembourg, Málaga or Shanghai.
- Spend a semester abroad at one of the programme's partner universities.
- Study on another ESSCA campus in Budapest, Luxembourg, Málaga or Shanghai. A full academic year in Budapest, Málaga or Luxembourg is also possible in Year 2.
- Gain professional experience through internships in Years 1, 2 and 3.
Your journey, your choice. Your international experience starts from day one.
Launched in 1992, ESSCA’s Bachelor’s programme has continually adapted and evolved to align with the changing demands of the job market and stay at the forefront of educational innovation. This commitment to progress ensures that our curriculum remains relevant and prepares students effectively for their future careers.
One of the innovative teaching methods we employ is management simulations. These simulations provide you with a practical understanding of business scenarios, bringing you closer to the real-world issues of reflection and decision-making encountered in the business world. This hands-on approach enhances learning and prepares our students for the challenges they will face in their professional lives.
Programme Structure
- First year available at all 10 ESSCA Campuses.
- All-english track available at the Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Lyon, Paris, Budapest, Luxembourg, Malaga and Shanghai campuses.
| 1st year | 2nd year | 3rd year |
Semester 1
| Semester 3
| Semester 5
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Semester 2
| Semester 4
| Semester 6
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Year 1 : Master the principles of management and begin your specialisation track
The first year is designed to provide a solid foundation in general culture, fundamental knowledge of management science, personal development, writing, and languages. It also introduces you to the digital culture and project management, setting the stage for your specialisation pathway.
A work placement in France or abroad, lasting 6 to 8 weeks, will offer you your first hands-on experience in a professional setting.
Possibility to study in one of the 6 campuses in France or in Budapest (Hungary), Malaga (Spain), Luxembourg ou Shanghai (China).
Year 2: Build your international profile while continuing your specialisation track
The second year of the programme focuses on deepening your understanding of the fundamentals of management, including management finance, international business, and strategic and operational practices.
You can spend a full academic year at an ESSCA campus in Budapest, Luxembourg, Malaga or Shanghai.
In the second semester, 100% of students have an international experience:
- A semester at an ESSCA campus in Budapest, Luxembourg, Malaga or Shanghai
- An academic semester at a partner university
- A long-term internship abroad (4 to 6 months)
Year 3: Give your studies a professional edge
The third year is a key stage of the programme. You will have the opportunity to choose from five specialisation pathways, depending on your campus of study.
All specialisations offered within the Bachelor in International Management are also open to students applying through direct entry admissions (admissions in advanced standing).
International Business Developer
This specialisation prepares students for careers in strategic and operational management at an international level. Students acquire the skills needed to work in international business environments and develop their prospecting and negotiation skills.
🌐 Campuses : Angers, Bordeaux, Budapest, Lyon, Paris and Strasbourg
🎓 Teaching language: English
🚀Career opportunities: Export Marketing Manager, Export Sales Manager, International Sales Manager, International Buyer
International Business Developer - AI, Data & Cybersecurity Option
This specialisation provides a progressive, comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence, data analytics and cybersecurity, with a consistent focus on management challenges.
🌐 Campus: Málaga
🎓 Teaching language: English
🚀 Career opportunities: Junior Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst, Customer Success Analyst, CRM Coordinator, Assistant AI Project Manager, Junior Digital Strategy Consultant, Junior Product Owner (data or digital projects)
International Finance & Accounting
This specialisation prepares students for careers in regulated finance in Luxembourg and across Europe, at the intersection of asset management, banking, regulation and financial oversight. Students develop practical expertise in investment funds, risk management, prudential requirements, European institutions, and the IFRS, US GAAP and Luxembourg accounting frameworks.
🌐 Campus: Luxembourg (opening September 2028)
🎓 Teaching language: English
🚀 Career opportunities: Risk Analyst (market, liquidity or operational risk), Compliance Analyst, AML/KYC Analyst, Financial Auditor (banking, investment funds and asset management firms), Regulatory Reporting Analyst
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
This specialisation covers the key stages of setting up a business and the strategic choices needed to make an entrepreneurial venture succeed.
🌐 Campus: Paris
🎓 Teaching languages: English and French
🚀 Career opportunities: Company Founder or Business Buyer, Social Entrepreneur, Start-up Consultant
Students may also join the Entrepreneurship Engagement Track from the first year of the programme.
Marketing & Commercialisation
This specialisation focuses on careers in marketing and online business as well as on sales and negotiation techniques. This programme is offered on a work-study basis, with cycles of one week of classes followed by two weeks in a company
🌐 Campuses: Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris
🎓 Teaching languages: English and French
🚀 Career opportunities: Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Regional Manager, Product Manager, Community Manager
