MSc International

Your Master of Science International can be financed in different ways. Apprenticeship is the best option: as well as earning a salary, your tuition fees will be covered by the OPCO and the company, while you gain significant professional experience in international business.

The course can also be taken as an initial course with long-term placements. You can take out student loans with partner banks.

The programme enables you to acquire skills in global business and intercultural management while being paid during your year of study at this recognised business school.

The students who excel on this programme combine cultural openness, international mobility and an interest in global business. They come from a wide range of backgrounds: business schools, universities specialising in economics, languages, political science or management after 3 or 4 years of higher education.

Profiles that have already had experience abroad (studies, work placements, stays) or that speak several languages are particularly successful. The most important thing is to have a curiosity about different world markets, cultures and their impact on economic activity.

The ability to adapt quickly, to communicate in English and to work in multicultural environments is a major asset for graduating and succeeding in international development.

Graduates of the Master of Science International can look forward to attractive salaries at the start of their career, generally between €33,000 and €48,000 gross per annum, depending on the position and the company. After 3 to 5 years’ experience as an international business developer, export manager or area manager, salaries rise to between €45,000 and €65,000.

Experienced profiles working as geographical area managers, international operations managers or export managers in large groups can earn €80,000 to €100,000 and more. The international trade, industry and consultancy sectors generally offer the most attractive packages.

Salary progression is rapid for profiles with a command of several languages, cultural codes and international regulations.

Absolutely. INSEEC programmes include working professionals from multinational groups, exporting SMEs, international strategy consultancies and foreign trade organisations.

These speakers bring their practical experience to bear through hands-on lessons, real case studies from different markets and intercultural negotiation simulations. They share their vision of current issues: the digitalisation of international trade, geopolitics, new trade routes and adapting to emerging markets.

This close relationship with the business world gives students an insight into the methodologies used in companies and facilitates access to internship and work-study opportunities. Their expertise covers the different areas of international business: export, implementation, multicultural management and global strategy.

Yes, international business remains an essential growth driver for companies. The globalisation of trade, the emergence of new markets and digitalisation are creating new opportunities for professionals who have mastered the codes of world trade.

Skills in international development, intercultural negotiation and management of geographical areas are in great demand. The INSEEC Master of Science International prepares you for these changes with content tailored to the new challenges: cross-border e-commerce, international regulations, corporate social responsibility on a global scale.

Career prospects are excellent for graduates who are capable of working in complex, multicultural environments, whether in large groups or SMEs undergoing internationalisation.

Yes, that’s precisely the central objective of this programme! The course prepares you specifically for careers abroad and international positions. Many courses are taught in English, and the curriculum encourages mobility during the year.

You can do your work placements or sandwich courses in foreign subsidiaries, exporting companies or international organisations. INSEEC maintains partnerships with universities on every continent, enabling academic exchanges. Graduates work in multinationals, join VIEs (Volontariat International en Entreprise) or set up their own international business.

The programme validates 120 internationally-recognised ECTS credits, facilitating your professional mobility worldwide. You’ll develop global employability thanks to the 60 ECTS credits per year that structure your course.

As well as technical skills in international trade and global management, you will develop essential qualities: cultural intelligence to understand and respect differences, adaptability to work in a variety of contexts, and intercultural communication to interact effectively with people of all nationalities.

You will develop your open-mindedness, your ability to negotiate in complex environments and your agility in the face of geopolitical change. The programme will also help you develop your international network, your diplomatic skills and your ability to make decisions in the face of uncertainty.

These soft skills are decisive if you are to succeed in international management positions and progress to the management of geographical areas or subsidiaries abroad.

Fluency in English is essential and is the minimum requirement for admission to the programme. Ideally, a third language (Spanish, Mandarin, German, Arabic) will be a major advantage in gaining access to the best positions and strategic geographical areas. The content of the programme includes language courses and encourages language improvement.

In international business, language is not just a communication tool: it reflects a deep cultural understanding of markets. The more languages you master, the more professional opportunities you’ll have and the more you’ll be able to aspire to positions of responsibility in different countries. The programme helps you strengthen your language skills through courses taught by international speakers and multicultural team projects.

Yes, the programme includes preparation for recognised qualifications in international business. You can prepare for certifications in foreign trade, international project management or international negotiation, depending on your career orientation.

The curriculum enables students to acquire the skills needed for these professional qualifications. The programmes are structured to validate academic credits while developing practical expertise that is recognised by international employers. These certifications significantly strengthen your degree and facilitate your integration into exporting companies, multinationals and international organisations.

Personalised support and courses taught by working professionals will prepare you effectively for the requirements of these qualifications, which are highly valued on the global job market.

The admissions process is open to applicants with 3 or 4 years’ higher education and involves several stages. Once you have submitted your full application (diploma, transcripts, CV and covering letter), a panel will assess it. If your application is accepted, you will be notified by email of your eligibility and invited to attend a personal interview.

This interview assesses your motivation, your international career plans and your ability to work in a multicultural environment. The aim is to select candidates with the qualities needed to excel in the demanding global business sector.

Admission can be to the first year (MSc 1) of a two-year course, or directly to the second year (MSc 2), depending on your level and previous international experience. Applicants can consult the available brochures for full details of the process.