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Master in Business Administration - Y2

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The second year of the Master's in Business Administration (M2 MBA) is the continuation of the two-year Master’s program. It focuses on advanced business and management competencies with a strong emphasis on Corporate Finance and Managerial Accounting.

Head of MBA Program

  • Director of International Relations, Associate Professor : Mr. Alberto ARBULU

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

In this second year, students deepen their understanding of how organisations create value and develop a comprehensive view of the processes that follow business outcomes. They advance their knowledge of management and business practices to a high level, benefiting from instruction delivered entirely in English by a diverse team of European and international faculty members.

The MBA program guides students through the essential stages of transforming strategic plans into operational realities. By identifying and leveraging business opportunities, students learn to design and implement value-driven business models, moving effectively from strategy to operations.

The curriculum covers critical and practical aspects of business execution, with a strong emphasis on financial and accounting analysis. It prepares students to operate as collaborative managers capable of contributing to decision-making processes and leading projects in complex organisations.

KEY FACTS

  • RNCP code : RNCP35916
  • Degree level : Master 2 (Year 2 of a Master’s degree**)
  • Intake : Once per year - September only
  • Duration : 1 academic year (September - end of August)​​​​​​​
  • Credits : 60 ECTS​​​​​​​
  • Language of instruction : English
  • Study mode : Full-time, on campus (no online or part-time option available)

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE M2 MBA ACADEMIC YEAR

The academic year starts at the beginning of September and concludes at the end of August.

  • Start of classes : September
  • End of classes : End of December
  • Internship, job AND/OR Managerial Research Dissertation period :
    • From January to August 31st
    • The internship or job may be completed in France or abroad.

Note : Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m., and in some cases on Saturday mornings. Students who wish to work part-time may only do so in the evenings or on weekends.

Curriculum and Guidelines of M2 MBA Program

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  • 23

    Admission rate (%)

    2024-2025

  • 100

    Success rate (%)

    2024-2025

  • 87

    Satisfaction rate (%)

    2022-2023

WHO CAN APPLY TO M2 MBA PROGRAM ?

The M2 MBA program specialises in Corporate Finance and International Accounting and is designed for applicants with a solid academic or professional background in business and management.

Applicants should meet one of the following criteria :

  • Hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 240 ECTS) in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • Or possess relevant professional experience in business management, particularly in accounting and finance.

Applicants who do not have a directly related academic background but demonstrate significant and relevant professional experience in accounting, finance, or business management are also welcome to apply. Their applications will be assessed based on both academic performance and the relevance and quality of their professional experience.

For applicants without a relevant academic background or professional experience in these areas, it is recommended to begin with Year 1 - the European Business Administration (M1 EBA) program.

For further details, applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review the Admission Requirements document :

ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION PROCESS

BEFORE YOUR APPLY :

Before applying to this program, applicants are strongly recommended to carefully review the Admission Requirements document.

APPLICATION PLATFORM :

All applications must be completed entirely online via the e-Candidat platform.

ATTENTION :

  • Applications/Documents submitted by email will not be considered.​​​​​​
  • Applicants who have already submitted their application through the Campus France "Etudes en France" platform (when required for their country) do not need to apply again via the IAE Bordeaux website or the eCandidat platform. Duplicate applications across platforms should be avoided.
  • Detailed information regarding the application process, application phases (key dates), and required documents (including specific requirements or qualification criteria for certain documents ) is available in the Admission Requirements document, on the Application Process webpage, and on the e-Candidat platform.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review all available sources before applying.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants must submit the following documents, either in English or in French, via the e-Candidat platform.

Please note that some documents are subject to specific requirements or qualification criteria, as indicated in the Admission Requirements document. Therefore, before applying, please carefully read the details to ensure that you meet the requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Most recent and final diploma
  • Most recent and final academic transcripts
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Proof of application fee payment (30€) 

ACADEMIC M2 MBA TUITION FEES OVERVIEW

  1. Application Fee
    A mandatory application fee of €30 is required at the time of application for the processing and review of applications. This fee is deducted from the registration fee if the applicant is admitted to the program.
  2. Tuition & Mandatory Fees (2025-2026 Academic Year)
    All international students at the University of Bordeaux, regardless of nationality (EU or non-EU) or age, are subject to the following mandatory fees : The M2 MBA tuition fees amount to €5,654, which include:
    • IAE Business School fees: €5,400
    • University registration fee: €254*
      *Please note that the university registration fee may change in accordance with regulations set by the French higher education authorities. Updated fees are announced in June/July of each year.
  3. Additional Administrative Fees
    (Paid separately -not paid to the University)
    In addition to tuition fees, students must pay the following mandatory administrative fees :
    • Liability insurance : approximately €20
    • CVEC (Contribution de Vie Étudiante et de Campus): approximately €110 *
      *The CVEC is a national fee payable through a French government platform, not directly to the University of Bordeaux. All full-time students must complete the CVEC payment before registering for classes. Updated fees are announced in June/July of each year.

PAYMENT TERMS : 
Detailed payment instructions are provided in the acceptance letter sent to admitted candidates. Tuition fees may be in two installments :

  • First Installment : Due according to the relevant application submission period
    (the exact deadline will be communicated in the admission letter)
  • Second Installment : Due by the end of August.

MODE OF PAYMENT :

Payments can be made via the University of Bordeaux secure online payment platform (ESUP-PAY LINKS).
If the university payment platform can’t be used, payment may exceptionally be made by bank transfer.

IMPORTANT NOTICE​​​​​​​

IAE Bordeaux does not offer any scholarship programs. Applicants are encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities in their home countries or through the French Embassy in their region.

Please note that many scholarships, including the Eiffel Scholarship and Études en France, require applications to be submitted up to one year in advance.

For more information about the Eiffel Scholarship, please visit the Eiffel Scholarship Programme page , or contact the team in charge of the Eiffel Scholarship directly for further information on eligibility criteria. You may also contact Campus France in your home country for additional guidance.

If you need further information, please refer to the FAQ webpage, which provides answers to the most frequently asked questions from applicants.

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