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What is a BBA – International Finance major?
The BBA – International Finance Major is a 4ᵉ year specialisation of the INSEEC BBA programme, with 50% of the courses in English. This major trains students for careers in corporate finance, auditing and asset management. The programme develops skills in financial strategy, management control and international financial markets. This professionally-oriented course prepares students to steer financial performance and manage assets in an international environment. It is a Bac +4 qualification awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and is RNCP level 6 certified by the Ministry of Employment.
Diploma and professional certification
Diploma in International Management approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Level 6 (EU) International Manager professional certification, NSF code(s) 310, 312, 313 awarded by INSEEC BBA, registered under number 41048 in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the BBA – International Finance Major is to train professionals capable of steering financial strategy and managing the performance of organisations. You will learn to value companies, audit accounts, manage asset portfolios and master international accounting standards.
The programme develops key skills in :
- Management control and financial audit
- Valuation and financial strategy
- Wealth and asset management
- International financial markets
The content
The courses presented below are given by way of example. The content of the courses is adapted each year to market developments and updated before the start of the new academic year.
Common core
The core courses develop the cross-disciplinary skills that are essential for any financial manager.
- Back-to-school seminar: Professional project
- workshop
- Global Exam preparation TOEIC
- Research methodology
- Corporate strategy
- Save my business
- Applied research dissertation
- CP – International Career Project + Assessment
- skills
- PGE – General Company Policy
Speciality courses
Specialised courses develop expertise in corporate finance, auditing and international asset management.
- Business control
- Strategy and financial evaluation
- Wealth management
- Financial Markets and Sustainable finance
- Financial auditing
- Excel VBA
- Global asset management
- US GAAP – International accounting
Assessment procedures
Skills are assessed face-to-face in a variety of ways:
- Continuous assessment throughout the academic year.
- Final exams in the form of mid-term exams.
- Individual or group financial case studies.
- Individual and group oral presentations.
- Individual and group files.
This diversity of formats guarantees the validation of your skills and assesses your ability to analyse complex financial situations in an international context.
Is this diploma recognised by the State?
Yes our diploma is recognised and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in France and Abroad.
This program is also certifed by the Minstry of Labour with its RNCP Manager in Internationa Projects Level 6 title.
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Professional experience
A professional internship
This internship will enable you to apply your financial skills in finance departments, audit firms or asset management companies. You will carry out financial analyses, take part in accounting closures and manage performance indicators to develop your expertise and accelerate your integration into financial functions.
INSEEC supports you
Personalized support in your search for an internship in corporate finance, auditing, and wealth management.
Job dating
Monthly meetings with our partner companies: audit firms, banks, and asset management companies.
Match’Up
Thousands of internship opportunities in management control, financial auditing, and international asset management.
Corporate Relations Service
A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to help you access careers in finance.
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What are the career prospects after a BBA – International Finance major?
After completing INSEEC’s BBA – International Finance Major, there are many opportunities for you to enter the corporate finance, auditing and asset management professions. You will benefit from rapid career development prospects as a management controller or financial auditor.
Application
What are the admission requirements for the BBA – International Finance major?
Admission to 1st year
- Applicants in Year 12 must take the Concours Pass via Parcoursup.
- Students with a baccalaureate or who are changing course are admitted on the basis of a portfolio and an interview (application on our website).
Admission to 2nd or 3rd year
- Open to students with a Bac +1 or Bac +2.
- Admission is by application and interview (application on our website).
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
Tuition Fees fees
What are the tuition fees for the BBA International Finance Major?
Tuition fees vary from year to year. Several financing solutions are available to support you.
- High-school diploma
- 1st year 1-year€11 850
- 2nd year 1-year€11 950
- 3rd year 1-year€12 300
- 4th year 1-year€11 850
- BBA Degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- High-school diploma
- 1st year 1-year€11 850
- 2nd year 1-year€11 950
- 3rd year 1-year€12 300
- 4th year 1-year€11 850
- BBA Degree
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What are the objectives of the BBA – International Finance major?
The BBA aims to train professionals capable of :
- Steering financial strategy and managing organisational performance.
- Valuing companies and auditing accounts in accordance with international standards.
- Manage asset portfolios and optimise investments.
- Mastering management control and financial analysis tools
This course offers an international approach to corporate finance and prepares students for careers in business control and auditing throughout the world.
Is the INSEEC BBA – International Finance Major recognised by the State?
This BBA is a diploma approved by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and recognised in France and internationally. This diploma awards the RNCP 41048 level 6 title ‘International Manager’, recognised by the State and registered on the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, you benefit from access to the network of 115,000 former INSEEC graduates in all sectors of the world. Discover the profiles of alumni working in management control, audit or asset management. This INSEEC network organises networking events and facilitates career opportunities in international business and finance.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
The BBA courses are taught in French and English, with 50% of the teaching in English. Courses such as Financial Markets, Global Asset Management and US GAAP are taught entirely in English. This bilingual approach prepares students for exchanges in the world of international finance and enhances their employability with global business schools and companies.
Is it possible to do work-study during the BBA – International Finance Major at INSEEC?
No, this 4ᵉ year BBA major is only offered as an initial training course. However, the compulsory internship provides the opportunity to gain significant professional experience in corporate finance or auditing.
Find out about the other BBA majors that can be taken on a sandwich course, depending on the campus and the specialisations offered by the teaching teams.
What is the admission process for the BBA – International Finance major?
To join the programme, there are several admission routes. In 1ᵉ year, Terminale applicants take the Concours Pass via Parcoursup. Reorienting students apply directly on our website (admission based on application and interview).
Parallel admissions in 2ᵉ or 3ᵉ year are also open to holders of a Bac +1 or Bac +2, based on applications and an interview.
The BBA offers several majors, enabling students to tailor their course to their career aspirations. They choose their specialisation according to their career plans and their level of English.
What studies are possible after a BBA – International Finance major?
After the BBA, you can continue your studies by taking a Master’s degree (Bac +5) in corporate finance, auditing, management control or asset management. The programme also offers double degree opportunities with our partner universities abroad. These recognised schools offer programmes that allow you to deepen your financial expertise and gain access to high-potential positions.
What financial tools and software are taught in the programme?
The programme includes mastery of essential tools for a career in finance:
- Excel VBA for advanced financial modelling.
- Professional financial analysis software.
- Portfolio and asset management tools.
- Business control and reporting systems.
The teaching teams train students to the standards of the professional world. This technical expertise with a strong practical content sets our BBA apart from other business schools and facilitates rapid integration into the job market after Bac +4.
What certifications and exams are prepared during the course?
The course prepares students for a number of qualifications recognised in the world of finance:
- TOEIC preparation integrated into the BBA curriculum.
- Mastery of US GAAP and International Accounting standards.
- Training in financial audit standards.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling certifications.
These qualifications strengthen your profile with recruiters and partner universities, enabling you to pursue further studies. Students receive support from our teams to help them pass these certifications, which will have a major impact on their careers in international business.
What soft skills have been developed as a result of the BBA – International Finance major?
Skills acquired include:
- Analytical rigour and attention to detail in financial analyses.
- The ability to summarise and communicate complex data.
- Integrity and professional ethics are essential in auditing.
- Resistance to pressure and meeting deadlines.
- Adaptability to multicultural business environments.
These soft skills are essential for success in finance and management control. The BBA also develops your ability to work as part of a team on complex financial projects.
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