Accredited by the French "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles" and AACSB with a specialisation in   International Commerce and Trade, including E-Commerce

En partenariat avec l'ESTA, Ecole Supérieure des Technologies et des Affaires de Belfort

 

The final certificate awarded confers also the title of "Export Director". This post  graduate programme is ranked highest in its field in the official listing in France

 Taught in English

Fundamentals in management	Programme on line

Programme
Term starts each year in October

The Fundamentals of Management : This first semester common to all the Masters programmes, has the objective of providing each student, with the basic knowledge of all management disciplines

Specialised programme
The curriculum is divided into eight core teaching modules

International Business Techniques
 > International trading tools and techniques
 > International marketing and e-marketing
 > European and international business law
 > International logistics and transport
 > Sales force management

Strategy and International Business Development
 > Net economy and e-commerce
 >International business development strategy
 > Strategy in approaching different foreign markets (doing business with/in the European Union, Eastern Europe and Russia, North America, Central and South America, East Asia, Japan and China)
 > International week : specialized modules given by visiting professors from foreign partner schools and   universities

International Project
Students are expected to apply the theories and techniques taught in the classroom during their practical work placement. They must prepare, carry out and follow up an assignment abroad, and produce a dissertation to be defended orally. Students are monitored throughout the course by the programme director or other designated instructor.

Assignment abroad - examples :
> Audit for industrial or commercial launching in a foreign country
> New product launch in a foreign market
> Selection of commercial or industrial partners in the foreign market
> Product launch in a new market
> Commercial Development and preparation of commercial contracts

Internship/Professional Experience
Professional training lasting from 6 months to maximum 12 months in France or abroad. The student has to prove his ability to bring a real added-value to the organization for development of its international business. Each trainee is individually monitored by a designated coach

Career Opportunities
This programme trains graduates for a variety of positions throughout the world, in large corporations as well as in SME’s.

• Sales Manager

• Export Manager

• Purchasing Manager

• Product Manager

• International Trade Consultant

• International Business Developer

• Commercial Director and Engineer

Major Strengths
The programme emphasizes :

• developing students' business and managerial skills

• applying concepts, methods and tools specific to business development during a practical training experience, accompanied by a professor and a professional mentor.

Practical Information

Calendar
October – December : Fundamentals of Management modules
January - May : Specialized modules
June - November: Professional internship

Housing
Clermont-Ferrand is a university town and accommodation can be found relatively easily. Groupe ESC Clermont offers a service in order to help International students to find accommodation (only for International students paying the whole tuition fees).

Alumni Association
More that 6000 graduates are members of the ESC Clermont Alumni Association: a network of dynamic alumni students with correspondents throughout the world. The association provides support to its members in their career development.

• Centre for Work Experience and Internships. Every year the centre receives more than 2000 offers of work experience and internships for students at the Groupe ESC Clermont.

• Computer rooms

• Information resource centre

• Access to Clermont University library service

On-line documentation request	Download the application form PDF format	Welcome guide

 Application Procedures

 Entry requirements :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

TOEFL or equivalent : If your native language is not English, you must submit an official TOEFL score of at least 550. If you have received a degree from a University in an English-speaking country, you are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.

Selection
Deadlines for Application until end of June

Interviews are held in Clermont if possible, otherwise by video-conference.

Admission results are communicated to candidates within two weeks of the interview process.

Admission process
The MSc Admission Committee bases its decision for admission on the following:

• application form

• letters of recommendation

• the candidate's personal strengths and skills

• the candidate's career project

• oral competency in English

Tuition fees

•  11 000€ + 250 €  to subscribe to alumni association.
•  7 700 € for international students from ESC Clermont's partner institutions