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Bachelor in Business - International track

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ESDES Business School – Marketing Project Manager / Business Developer program

A three-year program that is ideal for students who want to study international Business in France with courses taught in English. The Bachelor in Business-International track is designed for students who are eager to stand up to the challenges of the global business landscape. Those who have the ambition to make an immediate impact in shaping our society.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

To provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge so that they can make an effective contribution to an organization in the capacity of junior manager.
To develop students’ critical appreciation of the role of managers in a global context with a focus on a chosen geographical location (Asia, Europe, America, Middle East, Africa) and an industry sector.
To prepare and support students to plan and pursue their own continuing professional development
To equip students with analytical and evaluative skills, i.e. develop students’ understanding, judgement, and problem-solving skills with an ability to communicate to a broad public.
To enhance students’ appreciation of multi-cultural environment and Business culture abroad.
Develop students French Language skills to help with recruitment during and after studies. Bilingual student in French and English will take Chinese.

Objectives 1st Year – International Business Foundation

Discover and learn the fundamentals of management and business by discovering a wide variety of domains including the fundamentals of marketing, accounting,
Spend a minimum of two months as a volunteer or work for a humanitarian or social mission, in France or abroad, in an association or an NGO, to discover the diversity of individuals with the SoliCity mission
Develop students’ business communications skills

Objectives 2nd Year – Learning by immersion

Further develop skills and knowledge in management with classes in Human Resources Management, Economic Development and International Relations and Ethical Dimensions of International Business.
Gain work experience through a 2-month internship in either France or abroad

Objectives 3rd Year

Provide students with a good understanding of international business with classes in Cross Cultural Management, Entrepreneurship and Business Models, Doing Business Abroad and International Business Negotiation.
Provide insight into business practices in different geographical locations.
Continue to gain work experience with a 4-month internship in France or abroad
Guide students in their professional development to help prepare them for the work environment or to continue their studies.

Bachelor in Business students now have the opportunity to spend their 3rd year of study abroad. A full year at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pècs (Hungary) or ESCA Business School (Casablanca).
At the end of this year, they obtain a double diploma: the Bachelor in Business from Esdes (Visé, with the grade de licence state recognition, AACSB accredited) and the Bachelor from Pècs (EFMD accredited) or Casablanca (AACSB accredited).

ZOOM ON SOLICITY :

Esdes requires that all students undertake a 2-month minimum engagement in a humanitarian, social and civic mission, which is mandatory.
During these two months in contact with less privileged populations, near us or in developing countries, students will have the opportunity to overcome their prejudices and demonstrate their commitment.

HIGHLIGHTS

Ideal for international students who want to study international business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English. Students will develop their French Language skills during the program.
A truly international program where students will gain a cultural appreciation by working with peers from different nationalities.
A balanced mix of academic and professional learning experiences
One semester abroad possible (2nd year) in our partner universities
A focus on business practices in four geographical areas
A focus in an industry sector of your choice : Wine & Gastronomy, Social Business, Luxury, Non for Profit…

If you are considering studying in France, at Esdes, and wish to have more information about the life here as an international student, the activities and services available for you, as well as some testimony from some current students, you can download our e-book dedicated to this subject here

The Bachelor in Business – International track is designed to meet the recruitment needs of companies:

The personal & career development program, combined with corporate experiences (company visits, consultancy project and internships), helps students succeed in finding a job in France or abroad
Students can continue their studies in the Master’s programs (subject to conditions of admission) which allows students to specialize even further in a two-year period

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Social Media Manager
Area Manager
Brand Manager
Sales Manager – Job description
Marketing Project Manager – Job description
Business Developer – Job description
Digital Marketing Manager

The program alumni work today at Bayer, Walt Disney Company, LCL in France, in Europe, in the US or back in their home country.

DOUBLE DEGREE

Esdes Business School has signed partnership agreements with the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Pècs (Hungary) and ESCA Business School (AACSB) (Casablanca, Morocco). This agreement allows Esdes students to study for one year at Pècs or ESCA, and obtain a double degree: the Esdes Bachelor in Business (Visé, AACSB accredited) and the Pècs Bachelor (EFMD accredited) or ESCA Bachelor (AACSB accredited).

DEGREE

The Bachelor’s degree is certified by the RNCP (French National Repertory of Professional Certifications) level 6.

The Bachelor in Business – International track leads to a diploma approved by the Minister of Higher Education and Research and given the grade of licence.

Esdes Business School is AACSB accredited, its master in management program is part of the Best master in management ranking by the Financial Times

It allows to pursue studies in master cycle.

A three-year program focused on building and developing the fundamentals of business and management within an global world. The program is structured to allow a triple focus:
geographical, function or industry sector.

The educational progression of the program, based on professional, social, cultural and international experiences, allows the student to personalize their career path, to quickly gain autonomy and professionalization whilst integrating the core values of the school.

SEMESTER 1

Core courses

Introduction to Corporate Law

Sales Techniques

Introduction to Marketing

Consumer Behaviour

Introduction to Finance

Information Technology Tools

Student Association

PEP’S

French as a foreign Language or Chinese

French Conversation or German or Spanish

SEMESTER 2

Core courses

Contemporary Economics Issues

Project Management

Market Research

Marketing Online Game

Accounting Tools

Information Technology Application

Solicity preparation

Learning Expedition

Student Association

PEP’S

Contemporary French Society

French as a foreign Language or Chinese

French Conversation or German or Spanish

Mission SoliCity

SEMESTER 3

Core courses

Strategics Diagnoses

Foundations of Strategy

Interculturality

Negociation

Financial Planning and Tools

Databases

PEP’s

REX SoliCity

Pre-specialization Marketing and Digital Communication :

Web Programing
Website Design

Pre-specialization Management and International Business :

Incoterms & Logistics
Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

French as a foreign Language or Chinese

French Conversation or German or Spanish

Student Association

SEMESTER 4

Core courses

International Business Development

Geopolitics

Cross Cultural Management

Digital Marketing and Communication

Financial Analysis

SoliCity : International Behaviour

PEP’s

French as a foreign Language or Chinese

Internship : 2 months

SEMESTER 5 & 6 (Possibility of a double diploma abroad)

Core Courses

Business Analytics

Business Plan

Information Systems & CRM

Omni Channel Distribution Strategy

Doing Business abroad

French Language or Chinese

PEP’S

Ethics and Social Responsabilities

Sustainable Future

Research techniques

Internship – 4 months

Digital Marketing Project

Team Management

Risk Management

French as a foreign Language or Chinese

Ethical and Digital Transformation of the Company

Elective Industry Sector : Wine Industry or Social Business or Luxury Industry or Hospitality Management

Requirements

Specialization year

The candidate must:

have at least a B2 level of English: 550 (TOEFL), 5.5 (IELTS) , 785 (TOIEC) or 60-74 (EasySPEAKing) exam
For French students who want to join the program, you will also have to provide a proof of a significant experience abroad

After receiving the application, including supporting documents, the admissions board will review the complete file. Eligible candidates will then be invited for a personal interview by Skype or Teams.

After the interview, the final admission results will be communicated by email.

Applications are evaluated as follows:

Admission	Weighting
Application form	10
Interview	10
TOTAL	20

Year 1

Students can join in 1st year and follow two-years within English Track. Once they validated 120 ECTS credits, they can enter the Global Business Development specialization.

The candidate must:

hold a recognized high school diploma or end of secondary school certificate (Baccalaureate, A levels…)
be in good academic standing
have at least a B2 level of English: 550 (TOEFL), 5.5 (IELTS), 785 (TOIEC) or 60-74 (EasySPEAKing) exam

APPLICATION: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, 1ST YEAR

Documents required:

A copy of the student’s passport
Curriculum Vitae in English
Cover letter in English
Official copies of secondary education transcripts in English or French
Official copies of high school diploma or end of secondary school certificate
Official English test results (TOEIC, BULATS, TOEFL, IELTS, CAMBRIDGE, EasySPEAKing*) except for native English speakers (English as mother tongue) or candidates who have studied at least two years in a program taught in English (the candidate will have to provide supporting documents)
Optional: one recommendation letter from a professor or business professional
Application fee: 50 euros (non-refundable)

*Easy Speaking: realize this official English exam with ESDES. If you wish to pass this test, (50€ fees), please inform us in your application form.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, 2ND YEAR

Documents required:

Official university transcripts, indicating grades and the number of credits achieved
One recommendation letter from a professor. (Please ensure that all recommendation letters are printed on letter headed paper, and are signed and dated)
One recommendation letter from a business professional. (Please ensure that all recommendation letters are printed on letter headed paper, and are signed and dated)

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, 3RD YEAR

Official university transcripts, indicating grades and the number of credits achieved
One recommendation letter from a professor. (Please ensure that all recommendation letters are printed on letter headed paper, and are signed and dated)
One recommendation letter from a business professional. (Please ensure that all recommendation letters are printed on letter headed paper, and are signed and dated)

Fees per year* : See rates.

Early bird: international students from outside the EU, applicants for the 2023 start of the school year – annual preferential rate of 10% applicable subject to receipt of the completed registration file and registration fees paid before February 28

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