The MSc International Management & Business Development in detail
The Master of Science in International Management & Business Development is a diploma designed for young graduates seeking a specialization or professionals wanting to increase their skills in a specific field.
This MSc is a mix between international business management networks and real exposure to the corporate world.
The specialization allows students to gain hands-on experience by participating in entrepreneurial projects and real case studies.
Students are offered various courses enabling them to focus on a subset of the field, such as marketing, finance, accounting, and market trends.
Two tracks are offered based on the student's level of education (or most recent degree):
- 24-month track: designed for students holding a Bachelor's degree (3 or 4 years), with the option to complete the second year online.
- 18-month track: designed for students holding a Master’s degree, or a Bachelor’s degree (4 years) combined with at least 2 years of professional experience.
*Titre de Manager développement et performance commerciale délivré par ESGCV-ESG, NSF 312, de niveau 7, enregistré au RNCP sous le numéro 39965 par décision du Directeur Général de France Compétences du 18/12/2024
Ambition of the specialization
This specialization is designed to prepare students to take leadership roles in business matters on an international level.
Strengths
- Emphasis on management and leadership
- Cross-discipline integration modules
- Classroom debate, discussion with other experienced professionals
- Electives with associated business consulting projects
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4 500
Students
102
Associate professors
134
Nationalities
22 000
Alumni
*Paris Business School figures 2023
A word from the Head of the specialization
"The knowledge of other cultures is crucial to becoming a successful international business leader.»
David KALISZ
PhD, Associate Professor & Dean of Expert Programs, Head of the MSc International Management & Business Development
Program description
With this program, students acquire the knowledge needed to effectively manage a business in an international market, with consideration for local cultures, trends, politics, and societal standards.
Throughout the year, several extracurricular activities offer students the chance to gain insight and experience connected with business and management practices.
The MSc in International Management is particularly relevant for young professionals in the Engineering and Science disciplines to acquire the necessary business and leadership skills.
Students start with core courses to develop a global business mindset, look at business challenges across disciplines and learn skill sets to recognize and seize opportunities.
As students continue to add their business know-how, they also explore specific business areas in closer detail through electives such as financial markets, international trade, and supply chains.
Students also learn to manage ethical challenges and demonstrate the practical use of communication and presentation skills.
Key Points:
- Strong student diversity
- Learning practical knowledge and skills
- Lot of jobs perspective
The program concludes with a minimum 4-month internship in France or abroad.
The hourly course volume for this year is 525 hours for applicants with a 4-year Bachelor and 705 hours for applicants with a 3-year bachelor.
Admission to the MSc International Management program
To be admitted onto the MSc International Management program, candidates have to go through an examination procedure.
- ID photography
- Copy of passport or identity card
- A copy of high school diploma and any other diploma obtained since high school, with a translation in French if the original is not in English or French
- A school certificate for the current academic year (2023/2024) if applicable
- Resume and a cover letter
- Reference letter from a professor or a former employer, or any relevant person including contact details of the referral
- €100 for the application fees (€50 for state scholarship students upon presentation of the notified final decision)
The purpose of this interview is to assess the candidate's motivation and open-mindedness. It also enables us to assess the fit between the candidate's personality, knowledge and the teaching provided at Paris School of Business.
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What to do after the course ?
Professional integration
Graduates will be equipped with the tools to work in various international organizations, such as large corporations, multinational companies, government agencies, or non-profitable organizations.
- Typical positions include:
- Biz Dev / Business Developer
- Business Development Manager
- Business Development and Sales
- Business Engineering Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Business Developer, International Sales Manager / Head of Sales
- Sales Development Representative
- Business Finder / Business Referrer
- Development Manager
- Key Account Manager
- Business Engineer / Sales Engineer
- Sales Director
- Area Manager / Regional Manager
- Sales Development and Performance Manager
- Business Engineer / Sales Engineer
- Management Consultant
The school does not offer any further courses after this diploma.
76%
of success rate for the 2021 class
9%
of students in professional activity created their own business
60%
of students are in employment in France in the 6 months following graduation
Results indicators 2022
40%
of students are in employment abroad in the 6 months following graduation
75%
of the students employed 6 months after graduation are on unlimited-term contracts and primarily have managerial status (60%)
The MSc International Management's pedagogy
Assessment methodology
Tests are organized to validate the knowledge and skills required to obtain the Paris School of Business MSc International Management & Business Development.
The organization of the validation of the competences of the referential is articulated around the following modalities:
- Case studies: mini-projects assessed by specialized professionals
- Professional project
- Professional simulation exercises in the form of roleplay
- Written and oral assessments
- Business Game: re-enacting a company's management, enabling the simulation of a series of functional scenarios
Current school year: 2024-2025
Competency targets
The professional certification (or RNCP title) prepared by the Paris School of Business Master of Science in International Management & Business Development is made up of skill blocks. To validate their diploma and obtain the associated RNCP title, students must validate each of the skill blocks in the required qualification framework.
If the student does not validate all the blocks required to obtain the professional certification, but does validate all the skills relating to a block, each of these skill blocks will be acquired definitively.
1. Define a Business Development Strategy
2. Deploy and optimize business strategies
3. Manage business development projects
4. Supervise activities and sales teams
This program does not offer bridges or equivalence with other training.
However, full or partial certification is possible (see the RNCP title sheet).
In addition, professional experience may lead to a validation of acquired experience (VAE) upon request sent by e-mail to: vae@ggeedu.fr
For more information on the VAE process at PSB, please consult the following page
Testimony
PSB is so much more than a prestigious business school, because it gives students both high quality academic education and high quality life experience.
The diversity and quality of the modules in the International Management program allowed me to make a decisive decision about my professional direction. Furthermore, the Professors at PSB truly encouraged my success, this supportive environment inspired my personal growth and grounded my confidence in who I am as an individual.
Alexis RIEBE
MSc International Management & Business Development
Hybrid Msc
Thanks to the partnership with upGrad, a global leader in online higher education, Paris School of Business offers the Master's program in a hybrid format, thereby supporting young graduates and working professionals who wish to boost their careers through high-quality, accessible, and flexible education.
This strategic collaboration strengthens Indo-French ties and democratizes access to education for international students.
Intakes
September & February
Study Mode
Hybrid
Length
24 months
Online Program Overview
This model allows students to save a significant amount on tuition fees and nearly 6 months of living expenses in Paris.
Modalities
4 to 6 months of online courses, followed by 12 to 16 months of in-person courses on campus.
Classes
Each course provides 5 ECTS credits.
Here is the list of online courses offered for the MSc programs:
- Innovation and Design Thinking
- Corporate Marketing and Employer Branding
- Marketing Analysis
- Market Entry Strategies
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Praneet Singh
Representative of Paris School of Business in India for MBA Program
Contact
For any questions regarding the MSc International Management & Business Development Program, please contact the Admissions Department.
Anne-Laure Galliano
Recruitment & Business Development Manager
admission@psbedu.paris