Overview

Course Overview

The International Business program at Aix-Marseille University prepares students to be agile and constantly adaptable to a changing international environment. Students will be able to face international managerial challenges by designing international strategy, managing international projects, controlling operational activities, and providing humanistic leadership as a responsible stakeholder.

This MSc is based on three pillars:

Internationalization

All courses are taught in English by expert academic teachers and business managers with international experience
Foreign students of various nationalities (16 nationalities in 2017–2018) make up 35% of cohorts

Professionalization

Partnership with the French Foreign Trade Advisers leading to a certification.
Multidisciplinary workshops with real companies
A dedicated apprenticeship track

Unique pedagogical experience

Small cohort size (30 participants)
Interactive pedagogy through workshops, case studies, conferences, and business games

Unique global approach to international business covering geo-economics, strategy, negotiation, and intercultural management

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have a 100% placement rate. The average starting salary is about €44,000 (€51,000 including bonuses), and 100% of the graduates find a job within three months following graduation.Students are trained for a wide variety of international positions in multinational companies and SMEs looking to move abroad.

Graduate positions:

Country manager

Business development manager
Global marketing and sales manager
Area manager
International project coordinator
Project management consultant
Purchasing manager
EMEA packaging buyer
Country logistics manager

Companies employing the young graduates include:

Amazon
CMA CGM
Renault-Nissan
Orange
Airbus Helicopters
Huawei
Meetic Group

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Designing an international strategy
Mastering the principles of international management
Meeting geopolitical challenges
Managing people in an international context
International purchasing and supply chain management
International finance
International marketing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aix-en-Provence, France

Disciplines

International Business View 99 other Masters in International Business in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Direct entry into the 2nd year of the MSc

Open to holders of a 1st year Master's degree or a 4-year university degree (240 ECTS) or more
... or equivalent diplomas (foreign diplomas, certificate of validation of professional experience)
Please provide proof of significant professional experience, an international outlook and an excellent command of French and English. Recruitment is based on an online application on our website.

The content of the application includes :

Management test: GMAT or GRE (or in French: TAGE MAGE or IAE Score Message)
English test: TOEFL, TOEIC Listening and Reading
Information on your professional project, your background, internships and positions held.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4200 EUR / year

≈ 4200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

4200 EUR / year

≈ 4200 EUR / year

Living costs

Aix-en-Provence

France

750 - 1050 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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