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, improve their understanding and knowledge of the complexity of global business operations in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Professional Development Support
Our Corporate Relations and Career department helps students develop professional soft skills and allows students and alumni to plan, manage and achieve their professional goals in partnerships with companies that seek out top talent.
Proactive corporate relation services
Career Coaching Workshops
Enterprise Career Day
Alumni network
Careers and Placement
The MSc in International Business Development leads to careers in a wide range of fields such as business development, export area management, international retailing, purchasing, strategic business development in consulting agencies and international business unit management. Typical functions include: international business development manager, export manager, import manager, international sales manager. According to our last placement survey:
63% of Master’s students found employment before completing their program
92% found employment within 6 months of completing their program
Program
Mastering fundamental and advanced skills in international trade
International Marketing Strategies
Export Techniques
International Product Launch
Managing Risks in an Unstable World
Adapting to the constraints of multicultural contexts
Globalization and Emerging Markets
Intercultural Management
Negotiation Strategies
Negotiation Techniques
Building strategies to develop new business
Innovation Process
A Business-Plan for Launching Products
Blue Ocean Strategy Simulation (BOSS)
Change Management
Entrepreneurship and Business Start-Up)
Dealing with administrative and legal constraints in international exchanges
Challenges in Intellectual Property Rights
Contract Law (B2B and B2C)
Customs Duties and Trade Barriers to Internationalisation
Mastering the tools to ensure the success of international organizations
International Corporate Finance
International Global Supply Chain
International HR Management
International Corporate Taxes
Management of Information System
Global Business in Practice (Georgetown University)
Soft skills and communication development program
Advanced Business English
Soft Skills Development Program
Conducting research activities and enhancing writing skills
Research Methodology Workshops
Dissertation Individual Supervision
MSc dissertation & internship: presenting results in writing and in the oral defense
Masters Dissertation: presenting results in writing and defense
Application
Submit the Application File in English
Mandatory documents:
Completed application form
CV
Scanned copy of your passport/visa
Highest degree certification and certificate of current studies
Transcript of your current studies
English language certificate (IELTS ≥ 6.5 / TOEFL ≥ 550 or equivalent)
An application fee of 125 euros is payable when you submit your application
Interview
As soon as your application file is registered, you will receive an email from ICD in order to schedule an interview
Final Decision
It takes up to 2 weeks following the interview for a decision to be made. An admission letter will be sent by email from ICD once the candidate is admitted. Applicants will be judged on their application file and their interview.
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 programs’ 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
