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Bachelor Business Management

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Jean Moulin University Lyon III

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Business Management at iaelyon School of Management, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, is a dynamic 3-year program launched in 2022, perfect for ambitious students right out of high school who want a strong foundation in global business with heavy English immersion and real-world practice. It suits motivated learners eager for international exposure, featuring mandatory internships, business games, professional meetups, and exchanges with 120 partner universities, all at affordable public tuition fees while preparing you for top masters in management or international trade.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
You'll dive into the essentials of business through core modules like Principles of Management, General Accounting (in French), and Macroeconomics, building a solid grasp of company functions, economic trends, and optimization skills via Applied Mathematics & Optimization (in French). Alongside, you'll explore Consumer Behavior and Digital Culture & Office Software (in French) to understand markets and tools, with minors in Introduction to Law (in French) and Business English 1 sparking your intercultural edge from day one. It's a balanced start that sharpens your analytical mindset while easing you into professional English.

Year 2
Building momentum, you'll tackle strategy and operations with majors like Principles of Marketing, Financial Analysis (in French), and Introduction to Human Resource Management, learning to analyze data through Data Analysis (in French) and manage systems via Information Systems Management 1. Minors such as Labor Law (in French), Microeconomy & Game Theory (in French), and English Communication Skills 3 add depth, plus a second language option, all capped by a compulsory 2-4 month internship to apply what you've learned in real companies. This year turns theory into action, prepping you for leadership roles.

Year 3
The finale is 100% in English—either in Lyon or abroad—focusing on global mastery with majors like International HRM and Cross-cultural Management, Digital Marketing, and Entrepreneurship and Innovation, plus finance via Banking & Financial Markets and Audit. You'll refine skills in Investment Criteria - Management and Accounting Control, tackle Digitalization of Business Processes, and join an international seminar, ending with a mandatory 3-6 month abroad internship. It's your launchpad to stand out in the international job market.

Focus Areas
International business, management fundamentals, marketing, finance, HRM, digital tools, entrepreneurship, and supply chain—delivered with a strong intercultural twist through English, second languages, and global exchanges.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates can identify core company functions and stakeholder relations, apply key management concepts, and thrive in diverse, international settings—skills honed for masters entry or direct business roles.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
Nationally accredited diploma, fully recognized in France, with ECTS credits (e.g., access to 3rd year requires 120 ECTS); supported by iaelyon's Career Center for internships and job events.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
iaelyon, part of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, earns QS World University Rankings recognition in Business & Management Studies; strong alumni network and internship focus drive high employability into management, trade, and entrepreneurship.

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At iaelyon School of Management, part of Jean Moulin University Lyon 3, the Bachelor in Business Management stands out for its strong focus on experiential learning, where you'll build real-world skills through hands-on activities, professional interactions, and mandatory internships designed to bridge theory and practice right from your first year. You'll dive into business games, group projects, and data tools like Excel to analyze real scenarios, while regular meetings with industry pros and international seminars sharpen your edge in a global job market. This approach ensures you're not just learning management concepts—you're applying them, with compulsory internships in your 2nd year (2-4 months) and a mandatory 3-6 month internship abroad in your 3rd year to boost your resume and cross-cultural skills.

Here's how our program delivers that practical edge:
- Group projects throughout: Tackle collaborative challenges like business plans, pitches, and strategy implementation starting in year 1, building teamwork for global business environments.
- Mandatory internships: 2-4 months in year 2, plus a required 3-6 month international internship in year 3 (with a report), giving you direct professional experience abroad.
- Data analysis with Excel: Hands-on courses in years 1 and 2 teach you to crunch numbers and optimize using this essential tool.
- Business games and professional meetings: Apply theory via interactive simulations and regular guest lectures from industry experts.
- Digital tools and culture: Courses on digital marketing, information systems management, and office software prepare you for tech-driven business.
- International seminars: Year 3 features seminars on topics like digitalization of business processes, enhancing your global perspective.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

At iaelyon School of Management, part of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, the Bachelor in Business Management dives right into practical skills through hands-on courses, real-world projects, and mandatory internships that build your confidence for the business world. You'll work with tools like Excel for data analysis and office software right from year one, gaining experience in everything from marketing strategies to financial modeling in a program designed for international careers. The campus at Manufacture des Tabacs gives you access to collaborative spaces perfect for group work and pitching business ideas.

Here's how experiential learning comes alive in this program: from classroom simulations to global exposure, these elements set you up for success:
- Compulsory internships: 2-4 months in year 2 (in France or abroad) and 3-6 months abroad in year 3, complete with a required report to apply what you've learned.
- Group projects and business simulations: Courses like "Business plan/business pitch" in semester 4 and "Strategic diagnosis" involve team-based strategy work and real pitches.
- Digital tools and software: Hands-on with Excel for data analysis, office software in "Digital culture & Office Software," and info systems management across years.
- International seminar: "iaelyon Global Talks" and cross-cultural modules like "International HRM and Cross-cultural Management" for global fieldwork-style insights.
- Guest lectures and industry pros: "Principles of Continuous improvement" and "Guest lectures" in semester 6 bring real experts into your learning.

 

Program Key Stats

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Additional Information & Requirements

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Career Options

  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Executive
  • Sales Manager
  • HR Executive
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Financial Analyst
  • International Business Executive
  • Management Consultant
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Account Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Business Development Executive
  • Retail Manager
  • Customer Relationship Manager

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