Overview

The International Business Management program at the University of Bordeaux addresses today's global challenges, focusing on cross-cultural collaboration, geopolitics, sustainability, labor standards, logistics, digital transformation, and international marketing strategy. By adopting a multi-level perspective, students gain insights into the political economy of international business, analyzing macro and micro drivers of change to identify impactful strategies and policy options.

Objective

This program offers a clear understanding of globalization, the global economy, and disruptive factors affecting businesses. It equips students with analytical skills to interpret international events and their impact on local and global markets.

The Master's in International Business Management (MSc-IBM) balances practical knowledge with management theory in a global context. It prepares students for executive roles in international firms, covering all key functions—from management, marketing, and R&D to supply chain and strategic development. This generalist program builds a deep understanding of how companies operate globally, fostering critical thinking and a comprehensive approach to global business interactions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

French as a foreign language

Cross cultural management

International trade practices

Communication in international environments

Doing business in France

Strategic management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bordeaux, France

Disciplines

Management Studies Supply Chain Management & Logistics International Business View 96 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

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have completed, with honors, a Bachelor degree (4 year program), or a 4 year/240 ECTS equivalent course. In addition, one or two years of professional experience within an international environment is welcome.

For the study field, degrees in Business Administration, Management, Economics and Law are favored, however all specialties are accepted.

TOEFL IBT 90, IELTS 6.5 no sub-score under 6, Cambridge: Certificate in advanced English, TOEIC “listening and reading”: 890/990, “speaking and writing”: 300/400, PTE Academic 65.

Official transcripts

Copies of all previous diplomas

Passport copy (or ID card if European)

Cover letter and CV (in English)

Certificate of English language level

Passport photo

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

5650 EUR / year

≈ 5650 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

5650 EUR / year

≈ 5650 EUR / year

Living costs

Bordeaux

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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Duration

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English requirements

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