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Master Management : Spécialité Manager International

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Head of International MAE
Carole Ferranti

Administration
Paola Géraci
Tél.+33 (0)4.76.82.54.76
Fax. +33 (0)4.76.82.59.99

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How to apply to the Master International Manager 2nd year

Duration

11 to 13 months full-time.

Why choose this programme?

In today’s globalised economy, international commerce is no longer just about exporting and importing goods or international financial flows. Globalization has increased the complexity of companies' environment and of their operations, and international activities now involve such tasks as marketing internationally, managing logistic operations worldwide, managing international projects and the likes.
The multidisciplinary approach of the International Manager programme, drawing on fields such as finance, economics, organisation theory, marketing, purchasing, law, international business, HRM and strategy, is designed to provide participants with the skills required to develop and manage the international activities of companies. In addition, it aims at giving them competences that will enable them to understand the international business environment and be at ease in multicultural settings.
As opposed to other programmes in International Management, the International Management programme at IAE does not specialize on a definite geographical area. However, it zooms in on issues relating to emerging countries such as Brazil and China.

Who should apply?

This degree is aimed at all those who are looking to develop both a cross-functional and international view of companies, whatever their prior academic or professional background.
Students of the Master’s degree in International Management come from all walks of life, such as finance, marketing or management disciplines as well as scientific disciplines (engineering sciences, mathematics, computing) or the humanities. Some also already have a significant professional experience.

For a great part, selected students are foreigners, some coming from partner universities of IAE Grenoble, such as Brazil, China and Russia. The French students enrolled are mainly recruited on a national basis.

Course Content

Courses run from early September to mid April (7 months). All courses are in English.
A 4 to 6 months internship in some international role completes the programme of courses.
The total duration of the programme is 11 months minimum and up to 13 months maximum.
The degree is full-time only.

Download international management course objectives

Entry requirements

French and European candidates should hold a university degree of 240 ECTS credits.
For non European candidates, a 4-year university degree minimum is required, and prior studies will necessarily be examined and validated by a university committee. A study validation form is available online with the course application form.

Those for whom English is not their native language, or who have not been studying fully in English or living in an English speaking country for some (significant) time will need to demonstrate a good level of English. This can be done by providing a high TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS or even GMAT score as well as an English instructor assessment to fill in the language proficiency report included in the application form.
Language proficiency will also be tested during the interview.

Taking a test such as the TAGE-MAGE (French version) or (GMAT – English version) is highly recommended.
The programme being fully in English, speaking French is not required, however we strongly recommend that you take a beginners’ class in French before coming to France so that your everyday life in France is made easier.

A short French course (24h) is also provided within the programme.

Selection criteria

When reviewing your application, we will assess more specifically, the overall quality of your application, your academic record (subjects taken, grade average & ranking in class), your statement of purpose (esp. mentions of motivations, prior work and international experience) as well as your references.

Course fees

For entry in September 2011, please visit: IAE tuition fees

Advice to applicants

Although it is not compulsory, we strongly suggest you provide a Personal Statement (separate from your application form) to support your application.
This statement should outline 1/ why you are interested in this particular degree, 2/ how this course would impact your future career and 3/ what makes you stand out as a strong applicant.

Career options and openings

Career options for this programme are extremely varied. They depend mostly on students’ first-degrees and professional career plans.
Possible career openings include:
- Exports Manager: supervising a sales team in a specific geographical area, in line with the firm’s export and sales policy and the local market regulations, managing the sales forces, analysing local markets to define export strategies.
- International Business Engineer: in technical field, includes Budget management, preparing cost estimates and financial reporting as well as supervising sub-contracting or outsourcing and managing a project to completion.
- Head of or assistant to the Marketing Department: fieldwork to prospect new markets or in Companies' export departments, developing relations with suppliers and customers.
- Consultant in International Development: advising on the development and implementation of companies’ international schemes, analysing a company’s global presence and its capacity to export, defining geographical targets and strategic actions.

Testimonial

Studying at IAE has been a life transforming experience for me, in the sense that I have had the opportunity to experience a different learning and live in a beautiful environment. Till now, I still reminisce the fun times. The exciting and unique English course curriculum delivered by experienced professors and industry professionals alike is what drew me to IAE, and it allowed me to acquire knowledge and skills from all aspects of business in an international context. What I loved most from this program is the precious opportunity to meet and interact with students from different cultures and diverse background (as many as 20 countries for the year 2009). The classroom felt like the United Nations congress, truly international!

Chee Boon, Singapore, class of 2009

The International Management Master brought me new tools and developed my skills in managing my company in Brazil, through a large range of multidisciplinary professors, teaching to a real global group of students among whom were born forever friendships.

Georges Neder, Brazil, class of 2010