Accredited
by the
french
"Conférence
des Grandes
Ecoles",
with a
specialisation
in
International
Projects and
Entrepreneurship
and AACSB
The
final
certificate
awarded also
confers the
title of
"Exports
Director".
This post
graduate
degree is
ranked
highest in
its field in
the official
listing in
France
Taught in
English
Objectives
To train
Business
Experts,
real project
Managers,
able to
analyse an ever
changing
environment,
define an
international
development
strategy,
develop a
plan of
action and
put theory
into
practice.
Programme
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.
Specialisations
International
Business
Techniques :
>
International
Marketing,
>
European and
International
Taxation and
Law,
>
International
Finance and
Management
Accounting
for
international
companies,
>
Human
Resource
Management,
>
Personal and
Entrepreneurial
Skills,
>
Foreign
Language
Project
Management
for
International
Development
Introduction
to Project
Management
1.
Entrepreneurial
Project
Throughout
the year,
students
work in
groups on an
authentic
project, the
purpose of
which is
either to
set up a
company or
to develop a
new business
activity
within an
existing
organisation.
Project
Objectives :
• to develop
students'
abilities to
create or to
revive a
business
activity
• to set up
a company
taking into
consideration
the product
positioning
on national
and
international
markets
• to develop
the ability
to give a
new and
distinctive
edge in
accomplishing
a project
2.
Internship :
From June
students may
complete
professional
training
lasting 6
months in
France or
abroad.
During the
internship
students
must :
• apply
theoretical
and
technical
knowledge
• prove
their
professional
ability to
manage part,
or all, of a
project
provide
appropriate
solutions to
problems
being faced
by the
professionals
of an
organisation
in its
international
development
or help them
to start a
new
activity.
International
week :
specialized
modules
given by
visiting
professors
from foreign
partner Schools and
Universities.
One week on
local
development
strategy.
Career
opportunities
This
programme
trains
graduates
for a
variety of
positions
throughout
the world,
in large
corporations
as well as
small and
medium-sized
enterprises.
-
Manager
in European
and
International
business
organisations
-
International
Project
Manager
-
Business
Analyst
-
International
Business
Manager
-
International
Logistics
Manager
-
Purchasing
Manager
-
International
Development
Consultant
-
Entrepreneurs
Major
strengths of
the
programme
This
programme
puts
particular
emphasis on
:
-
developing
entrepreneurial
and
managerial
skills
and the
ability
to work
in teams
in an
intercultural
environment.
-
applying
concepts,
methodology,
and
tools
specific
to
entrepreneurship
and
project
management.
Learning
is based
on case
studies
and work
experience,
with
close
monitoring
by
experienced
faculty
and a
professional
mentor
in the
company.
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
-
Placement
and
careers
office
in
regular
contact
with
regional,
national,
European
and
international
businesses
Application Procedures/Entry
requirements
This
programme is
open to
candidates
with :
Minimum
qualification:
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
Scholarships
are
available
for
candidates
to study on
one of our
MSc
programmes
Jelena RADOSAVLJEVIC (IPM 2008 2009) :
"As Serbian, studying at ESC Clermont opened a whole new horizon for me. It was a unique experience that brought immense added value into my professional life. The MSc International Project Management programme helped me build on my expertise and become an open-minded person and professional able to adapt and quickly integrate into the business environment. An excellent theoretical basis I acquired by studying in Serbia has been upgraded at ESC through case studies, projects, different academic approach and internship. The experience gained through work in multinational environment is not to be compared with anything else. It gives great occasion to build a large network. Currently being part of one of the world’s biggest corporations – General Electric, I interact with at least 12 different nationalities on a daily basis, and without experience gained at ESC, successful collaboration would be much more challenging. My current life is highly influenced by having this opportunity to study in MSc. It has brought me, competences, management skills and opportunity to have international career. On a personal level, I have made some life time friends in France and I consider myself lucky to have gotten this chance. You should try your luck as well !"