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YEAR 2 in International Business Management (M2 IBM - Semester 3 & 4 )

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The International Business Management Program helps students build a strong understanding of a fully globalized world and develop the analytical skills needed to succeed in today’s international business environment.

Head of IBM Program

  • Associate Professor : Madame Emmanuelle SAUVAGE

OBJECTIVE

The International Business Management Program addresses today’s global challenges, focusing on cross-cultural collaboration, geopolitics, sustainability, labor standards, logistics, digital transformation, and international marketing strategy. By adopting a multi-level perspective, students gain insights into the political economy of international business, analyzing macro and micro drivers of change to identify impactful strategies and policy options.

This program offers a clear understanding of globalization, the global economy, and disruptive factors affecting businesses. It equips students with analytical skills to interpret international events and their impact on local and global markets.

The Master’s in International Business Management (MSc-IBM) balances practical knowledge with management theory in a global context. It prepares students for executive roles in international firms, covering all key functions—from management, marketing, and R&D to supply chain and strategic development. This generalist program builds a deep understanding of how companies operate globally, fostering critical thinking and a comprehensive approach to global business interactions.

 

DURATION AND CONTENT OF THE PROGRAM

With our unique one-year International Business Management MSc program, you will:

  • Strengthen your international management skills
  • Analyze today’s economic, cultural, social, and geopolitical landscape
  •  Benefit from our unique location, with specialized courses on Wine Economics and Doing Business in France

Our program enhances your understanding of the global environment where businesses, governments, and NGOs operate.

You’ll gain practical experience by working through real-world case studies in each course, allowing you to apply business management theories and strategies effectively.

Our program is highly international, both in its diverse student cohorts and faculty from various professional and academic backgrounds. You’ll gain insights not only from courses and lectures but also through interactions and teamwork with peers from around the world.

 

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M2 IBM Program Curriculum and Guidelines

  • Find the Curriculum for the M2-IBM program HERE
  • Find the IAE Rules and Regulations for Students HERE

M2 IBM 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, equivalent to MSc, covering "Semester 3 & 4"

  • Teaching Language: English

 

  • 24

    Admission rate (%)

    2023-2024

  • 81

    Success rate (%)

    2022-2023

  • 80

    Satisfaction rate (%)

    2022-2023

 

WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?

 

Academic Background Required for the M2 IBM Program: Candidates should have completed a 4-year Bachelor's degree (Equivalent to 240 ECTS _European Credit Transfer System ).

Additionally, one to two years of professional experience in an international context is preferred.

Preferred Study Fields: Degrees in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or Law are favored. However, applicants with backgrounds in engineering, medical and health sciences, or computer science are also welcome to apply.

 

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 IBM 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 IBM 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 IBM 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 IBM 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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