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YEAR 2 in Business Administration (M2 MBA - Semester 3 & 4 ) 'Decision Making that Creates Value'

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Master’s in Business Administration Program Focus: The second-year Master’s program in Business Administration emphasizes Corporate Finance and International Accounting, equipping students to make well-informed corporate decisions. This program provides future managers with the essential knowledge and tools to lead a company effectively and manage projects successfully.

Head of MBA Program

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

OBJECTIVE

In this second year*, students deepen their understanding of creating organizational value, gaining a comprehensive view of the entire process that follows business outcomes. They advance their knowledge of business and management to a high level, with the unique advantage of instruction entirely in English by a diverse team of European and international professors and faculty members.

The MBA program guides students through the essential stages of transforming strategic plans into operational realities. By identifying and leveraging opportunities, students learn to build value-driven business models—from Strategy to Operations. The curriculum is designed to cover critical, practical aspects of business execution, with a strong emphasis on financial and accounting analysis, equipping students to thrive as collaborative managers in decision-making roles.

DURATION AND CONTENT OF THE PROGRAM

Students will be awarded a Master’s degree upon completing the program, totaling 60 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). The program utilizes a range of teaching and assessment methods, including coursework-based evaluations such as exercises, case studies, group projects, and in-class tests. In the second semester, students will also complete a final dissertation based on their internship experience.

 

* What Does 'Year Two/Second Year' Mean?  Click Here for More Information!

 

M2 MBA Program Curriculum and Guidelines

  • Find the Curriculum for the M2-MBA program HERE

The Curriculum and Examination Methods section

  • Find the Curriculum and Examination Methods section for the program HERE
  • Find the IAE Rules and Regulations for Students HERE

M2 MBA Program Schedule and Structure

** Please note that there is only a September intake.

  • General Overview of the Academic Year:

    The academic year starts in mid-September and concludes at the end of August:

    • Start of classes: Mid-September
    • End of classes: End of January
    • Internship Period / Managerial Research Dissertation: February to August. Internship can be completed either in France or abroad
      • Note: Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 09:00 a.m to 05:00 p.m.
      • Students who wish to work part-time can only do so in the evenings or on weekends.
  • Program Level: Second year of Master’s program, covering "Semester 3 & 4"

  • Teaching Language: English

 

  • 29

    Admission rate (%)

    2023-2024

  • 100

    Success rate (%)

    2022-2023

  • 87

    Satisfaction rate (%)

    2022-2023

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

Our MBA program specializes in Corporate Finance and International Accounting, making it ideal for applicants who possess:

  • Academic Background Required for the M2 MBA Program:  A four-year bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or Finance (Equivalent to 240 ECTS _ European Credit Transfer System ),
  • And/Or relevant professional experience in business management, particularly in Accounting & Finance.

**  For those without a related degree or experience, we recommend starting with Year 1 of the European Business Administration program ; M1EBA

 

English Language Proficiency Requirements

  •  An English language test is not required for applicants who are native English speakers.
  •  Applicants who have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English must submit a Certificate of Studies in English as proof.
  •  If applicants do not meet either of the above criteria, they must provide one of the following English language proficiency certificates:
    • TOEFL iBT: 90
    • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no subscore below 6)
    • Cambridge: Certificate in Advanced English
    • TOEIC: Listening and Reading: 890/990 _ Speaking and Writing: 300/400

**Note that basic knowledge of French is recommended but not required.

Application Document Submission and Review Process

- Applicants can submit the required application documents in either English or French.

- All required application documents should be submitted via email to: iae.applications@u-bordeaux.fr

  • Submission of the M2 MBA online application form via the IAE website
  • Copies of transcripts
  • Copies of all previously awarded diplomas
  • Passport copy (or ID card if European)
  • Letter of motivation
  • CV
  • English language certificate or Certificate of Studies in English
  • One Passport size Photo

** Important:

  • Applications will only be reviewed once all required documents are received.
  • Any missing documents or additional materials must be submitted to the Admissions Office via email within one week of the initial application submission.
  • Once we have received all required application materials, the review process will begin. The Admissions Jury, composed of academic professors from the MBA program, will assess each application.
  • The jury will determine whether an applicant qualifies for an interview. Applicants will receive a decision by the dates specified in the application periods section.

Academic M2 MBA Tuition Fees Overview

All international students at Bordeaux University, "regardless of nationality, EU or non-EU status, or age," are subject to the following mandatory fees:

  1. M2 MBA Tuition fees for the 2025-2026 academic year: €5,650 = "IAE Business School Fees: €5,400 + Registration fees; €250"
  2. Administrative fees include Liability Insurance (around €20) & the CVEC* fee (around €103).
  • The CVEC (Contribution de Vie Étudiante et de Campus) is a national fee payable through a French government platform, not directly to Bordeaux University. All full-time students must complete CVEC payment before registering for classess.

Payment Terms:

Payment instructions will be provided in the acceptance letter received by successful candidates. Payments can be made in two installments or in full :

  • First Installment: Due according to the specific application submission period (additional information available on the application page.)
  • Second Installment: Due by the end of August.

 

**Important Notice:

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

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

For further information please refer to;  https://www.iae-bordeaux.fr/en/admissions/tuition-fees

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