Bachelor in International Business
Lyon, France
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English, French
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Jul 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 9,200 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for E.U. students and non-E.U. students
Key Summary
Introduction
A three-year program that is ideal for students who want to study international Business in France with classes taught in English. The Bachelor in Business - International track is designed for students who are eager to stand up to the challenges of the global business landscape and have the ambition to make a serious impact in shaping our society. With an equal mix of theoretical and applied courses, our Bachelor in Business - International track provides students with a solid understanding of the international business environment.
Highlights
- Ideal for international students who want to study business in France and wish to follow a program taught in English.
- A truly international specialization (professors and students in this program come from a wide array of different backgrounds with students of around 35 nationalities studying in this specialization)
- A balanced mix of academic and professional learning experiences
- One semester abroad possible (2nd year) in our partner universities
- A focus on business practices in three geographical areas
- A focus on an industry sector of your choice (Wine & Gastronomy, Wellness, Luxury, sports)
Program Outcome
- To provide graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge in a certain industry so that they can make an effective contribution to an organization in the capacity of junior manager.
- To develop students’ critical appreciation of the role of managers in a global context with a focus on a chosen geographical location (Asia, Europe, America, Middle East, Africa) and an industry sector.
- To prepare students to plan and pursue their own continuing professional development with the ability to specialize in the third year.
- To equip students with analytical and evaluative skills, i.e. develop students’ understanding, judgement, and problem solving skills with an ability to communicate to a broad public.
- To enhance students’ appreciation of cultural differences.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor in International Business is designed to meet the recruitment needs of companies:
- The personal & career development program, combined with corporate experiences (consultancy projects and internships), helps students succeed in finding a job
- Students can continue their studies in the Master’s programs (subject to conditions of admission) which allows students to specialize even further in a two-year period
Job Opportunities
- Community Manager
- Area Manager
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Project Manager
- Business Developer
- Digital Marketing Manager
The program alumni work today at Bayer, Walt Disney Company, LCL in France, in Europe, in the US or back in their home country
Curriculum
Semester 1
Core Courses
- Societal and Environmental Issues
- Principles of Accounting
- Financial Mathematics
- International Contract Law
- Consumer Psychology
- Entrepreneurial Process and Creativity
Language
- French Language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Electives (Students must choose one from the catalog)
Professionalization
- Project Development: Organization of Global Village
- Buddy Program
- Student Association
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
Semester 2
Core Courses
- Organization and Innovation
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Management Accounting
- Environments: Cultural, Political, and Legal
- Geopolitics and Media Analysis
- Interculturality
- Effective Communication
Language
- French Language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Electives (students must choose one from the catalog)
Professionalization
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
- Company Visits
- Student Association
Semester 3
Core Courses
- Human Resource Management
- Principles of Economics
- Economic Development and International Relations
- Financial Analysis
- France in the 21st Century
- Market Research
Language
- French language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Electives (Students must choose one from the catalog)
Professionalization
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
- Business Game
- Organization of the International Week
- Student Association
Semester 4 (Possible abroad)
Core Courses
- European Union, Economic & Legal Environment
- International Marketing
- Entrepreneuship & Business Plan
- The Social Impact of Globalization and Innovation
- Building Digital Competences
- Ethical Dimensions of International Business
Language
- French language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Professionalization
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
- Internship 2 months / Solicity
- Organization of International Week
- Student Association
Semester 5
Core courses
- Marketing Strategy
- Cross-Cultural Management
- International Business Negotiation
Languages
French language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Geographical Focus (choice of 3 conferences)
- Doing Business Abroad (workshops)
- Conference cycle zoom on geographical area (3 x 2 hours)
Option: students must choose one specialization that they will follow for the whole academic year
Option #1 Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing and Innovation
- Marketing Communication
- Social Media and Community Management
Option #2 International Business
- International Trade Techniques
- Geopolitics and Risk Analysis for International Development
- Operations Management
Professionalization
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
- Company Visit
- Student Association
Semester 6
Core Courses
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Strategic Management
Language
- French language // Spanish Language (for students who are bilingual in French and English)
Option: students must choose one specialization that they will follow for the whole academic year
Option #1 Digital Marketing
- E-commerce: Distribution and Merchandising in a Digital Arena
- Big Data and Business Analysis
- Information System Management & CRM
Option #2 International Business
- International Finance
- International Business Development
- Supply Chain Management
Sectorial Focus (2 to choose from the catalog)
Wine Industry / Hospitality Management / Social Business / Collaborative economy /
Professionalization
- Promote (Personal and Career Development)
- Internship (4 months)