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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Montpellier Business SchoolThe MBS Bachelor of International Business Administration (BIBA) is a dynamic 3-year program taught in English or French, perfectly suited for ambitious students straight out of high school who want to dive into global business while building real-world skills through internships, study abroad, and personalized career guidance. It offers four flexible tracks—like Business Pro or International with double degrees—to blend academic excellence, international immersion (6-12 months abroad), and professional experience, opening doors to top jobs or Master's programs anywhere in the world.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1 lays a strong foundation in core business principles, helping you grasp the essentials of management while exploring global opportunities. You'll dive into courses like International Business, where you'll master key concepts, data bases for international trade, and spotting business chances abroad, alongside basics in economics and marketing to build your confidence early on. This year sets you up to think like a global player from day one.
Year 2 ramps up with practical tools for navigating international markets, blending theory and hands-on analysis. Key courses include International Economic Institutions, International Trade I & II, and International Finance, teaching you how global trade works, entry strategies, and ethical challenges in business—plus practice sessions on real cases like trade wars. It's all about turning knowledge into skills you can apply right away.
Year 3 sharpens your expertise for leadership roles, focusing on advanced strategy and innovation in a connected world. You'll tackle Corporate Finance, International Marketing, Organisational Behaviour & International HRM, and Business Model and Value Creation, learning to craft winning strategies, manage diverse teams, and drive value in multinational settings. Culminating in a Bachelor thesis for double-degree paths, this year prepares you to hit the ground running professionally.
Focus areas: International mobility, professional internships, double degrees, responsible business practices, and digital transformation—tailored via tracks like Business Pro (6-month work experience + study abroad) or International (12 months abroad).
Learning outcomes: Gain a Bac+3 Licence degree (Diplôme en Management International des Affaires, RNCP #38756), fundamental business skills across disciplines, intercultural competence, and readiness for global careers or Master's studies.
Professional alignment (accreditation): Official French Ministry-recognized degree in the European Higher Education Area, RNCP Level 6 certification, ensuring top employability in all sectors.
Reputation (employability rankings): Ranked 7th best French management school's Bachelor (L’étudiant 2022), 3rd best (Le Parisien 2023), and 2nd best (Le Moci 2019)—proving graduates land roles fast or advance to elite Master's programs.
At Montpellier Business School's Bachelor of International Business Administration (BIBA), you'll dive into experiential learning that builds real-world skills through hands-on projects, international exposure, and professional stints right from year one. Tracks like Business Pro and International let you mix internships, study abroad, and challenges that mirror actual business scenarios, using tools like data platforms and design thinking to solve problems collaboratively. This isn't just theory—it's about gaining the confidence and networks to launch your career strong.
Here’s how BIBA makes it practical::
- Internships and professional experience: Up to 12 months total, including a 6-month placement in the Business Pro track and options for apprenticeships in years 2-3, plus a dedicated professional period assessment in year 2.
- Group projects and challenges: In-class case studies (e.g., trade wars, NAFTA), hackathons on sustainable development, design thinking business challenges, and project management courses with team-based analysis.
- International immersion and field trips: Study abroad in semester 4 (Business Pro) or a full year/1.5 years (International track) at partner universities, International Week, Startup Week, and topics like "Doing Business in..." countries.
- Digital tools and software: Power Platform by Microsoft, data management, advanced Excel for business, big data/business analytics intro, and databases for international trade opportunities.
- Soft skills and simulations: Emotional intelligence workshops, negotiation techniques, StratMe’Up strategy game, and group discussions on corporate strategies and geopolitics.
At Montpellier Business School's Bachelor of International Business Administration (BIBA), you'll dive into experiential learning that builds real-world skills through hands-on projects, international exposure, and professional immersion right from year one. Our program emphasizes practical application with tools like Microsoft Power Platform, group challenges, and mandatory professional periods, ensuring you graduate ready to thrive in global business. You'll collaborate on everything from business simulations to sustainable hackathons, using data tools and case studies that mirror industry demands.
This approach equips you with actionable expertise via:
- Group projects and case studies: Tackle in-class analyses like trade wars (US vs. China) or NAFTA, plus corporate strategy discussions and e-learning question sets in teams.
- Hackathons and design thinking: Participate in Hackathon – Sustainable Development and Design Thinking – Business challenge to innovate solutions for real business problems.
- Internships and professional experience: 6-12 months of built-in professional immersion, including sandwich courses or apprenticeships in years 2-3 via the Business Pro Track.
- International weeks and mobility: International Week for global immersion, plus study abroad (semester 4 or up to 1.5 years) leading to double degrees.
- Specific software and digital tools: Training in Microsoft Power Platform, Data Management, Advanced Excel for Business, and intro to Big Data and Business Analytics.
- Business simulations and challenges: Courses like StratMe’Up (strategy game), Project Management, Sales and Negotiation techniques, and International Entrepreneurship Week.
Holders or likely to hold a high school degree equivalent to the French baccalaureate for 1st year admissionHolders or likely to hold 60 ECTS credits or 1 year of higher education for 2nd year admissionHolders or likely to hold 120 ECTS credits or 2 years of higher education for 3rd year admissionFor 3rd year admission, previous studies after high school must include at least one of the core management courses: Finance, Marketing, Commerce, Human Resources, Communication, Purchasing, Law, Logistics, AccountingEnglish test (MBS English Test, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Duolingo or Cambridge)Individual interviewCurriculum Vitae (in French or English)Copy of the highest degree, in the original language (certified translation into English or French if not in French, English or Spanish)Copy of the official transcripts of the last 3 years of studies including the current year, in the original language (certified translation into English or French if not in French, English or Spanish)Identity card or passportOne identity photoFrench test (TCF, DELF or DALF) minimum B2 level for bi-lingual track if mother tongue is not FrenchIndia: deadline for applications is 19th May 2026Africa: deadline for applications is 19th May 2026International Business ExecutiveExport ManagerMarketing ExecutiveSales ManagerBusiness DeveloperProject ManagerSupply Chain CoordinatorAccount ManagerOperations ExecutiveEntrepreneurInternational Trade SpecialistConsultantPurchasing AssistantRetail ManagerBusiness Analyst
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