MSc in International Business Development

Accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles

The MSc in International Business Development welcomes recent graduates from any academic background or professionals willing to improve their core global business skills and gain cutting-edge practical knowledge in the technical field of International Trade. This specialized program is designed for students who wish to add international business skills to their engineering, scientific, or general business background. The ICD faculty share first-hand experience from working and living around the world.

A Unique MSc in International Business Development

• Focus on strong technical skills in international trade
• A simultaneous focus on soft skills and intercultural aspects for enhanced business development abilities
• Learn global strategies and focus on specific cases: Europe, China, India, etc.
• The ICD atmosphere: experiential learning in small-sized groups, considerable art and cultural awareness

Highlights

Business Immersion Week

The Business Immersion Week is a unique opportunity to increase your knowledge of international business markets and enhance your soft skills such as networking, negotiation, cultural sensitivity, and leadership. Students will go on company visits, talk with business experts, and gain an overview of how business is done in these international companies.

• Company Visits
• Cultural Immersion
• Conferences
• Meet entrepreneurs
• Networking opportunities

Business Game & Corporate Strategy

The Business Game simulates a real business environment and allows students to run their own virtual businesses and compete against each other in order to gain market share. Students are able to practice their business and decision-making skills, and improve their understanding and knowledge of the complexity of global business operations in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Practical Information

• Duration: 3 semesters (2 semesters in Paris and a 1-semester internship)
• Location: Paris, Toulouse
• Degree level: Master of Science
• Credits: 90 ECTS
• Language: English
• Format: Full Time

DNA of the ICD MSc Programs

• The program's high level of expertise in each field under the supervision of ICD International Scholars
• An experiential learning approach combining strong academic content and immersion in real-life projects (immersion weeks, projects, business games, hackathons, etc.)
• Individual coaching and supporting students in their career projects as well as identifying internship opportunities.
• A multicultural environment in the classroom, on campus and in French business and cultural life

ICD International Business School is part of the IGS Group, a leading education group in France representing more than 66,000 graduates, 13,200 students per year and 140 programs in different fields: Business, Computer Sciences, Human Ressources Management, Real Estate, Journalism, Finance and Strategy.

Since 1980, ICD has been developing significant expertise in International Business, Business Development and Marketing.

Three core values

Humanism, Entrepreneurship and Professionalism.

ICD’s programs give students the benefit of broad cultural awareness and a Humanities-focused education throughout their studies. Dedicated workshops and cultural conferences held yearly, cultural partnerships with the Comédie Française, an abundance of associative life work, a week of cultural diversity activities, a week of sustainable development activities, a mandatory Arts, Culture and Sports unit, which teaches and promotes educational projects throughout the IGS Schools, as well as a full week each year devoted to student artistic productions, are all part of the dynamic cultural life that encourages students to embrace the idea of humanism, learn «good conduct» principles and develop a sense of human relationships and tolerance towards others.

Practical and skills orientation

We organize a wide range of courses taught via practice cases and by executive speakers. We actively encourage our students to take risks, be creative, and to be efficient & responsible managers as part of their commitment to the future.

Research and Teaching

Over 100 professors offer our students an innovative learning environment, reflecting their academic excellence and practical knowledge of business.

Welcome to the Paris advantage

Paris is an exciting place in which to be a business student. When you study in Paris your learning experience reaches far beyond the classroom. The city is at the heart of international business development in Europe, and home to Europe’s largest business district.

Paris attracts international managers and business people from around the globe and has a tradition of embracing diversity. 25% of businesses are run by women and up to 20% are run by international CEOs from over 160 countries. Parisians represent cultures from every corner of the earth and they cherish the renowned French Touch that fuels their innovative business projects. A breathtaking and buzzing hub of activity, life in Paris sparks creative ideas and offers the perfect inspirational environment to kick-start the careers of future international business developers.