Bachelor in Management

Why choose a Bachelor in Management at a business school?

Choosing a Bachelor in Management at a business school is a good start. Choosing our Bachelor in Management is even better! At ICN, our programme is designed to combine theoretical teaching with hands-on business experience, whilst benefiting from an active professional network.

We have developed a pedagogy called #ATM – Art, Technology, Management, which draws on the interdisciplinary nature of our teaching to prepare you for a dynamic labour market. You can also count on a network of 24,000 alumni ready to support you. Finally, thanks to the school’s partnerships with over 150 major corporate partners such as Chanel, LVMH, Arcelor Mittal, Saint Gobain, Deloitte, PWC, Stellantis, Décathlon and Total, you will have genuine internship and employment opportunities.

A state-accredited Bac+3 qualification

At ICN Business School, we are committed to providing high-quality education within recognised programmes. Beyond the accreditation awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, our Bachelor in Management also confers a licence grade – a crucial element that guarantees equivalence with a French university licence, facilitating the continuation of studies (in particular towards a Bac+5) or entry into professional life.

Moreover, across all rankings, ICN Business School’s Bachelor consistently features among the best in France. Within the school’s catchment areas, our Bachelor in Management ranks 1st in the Grand Est region and 2nd in Île-de-France (Le Parisien).

Bachelor in Management and licence grade: what you need to know

Thanks to the licence grade, our Bachelor benefits from solid academic recognition and genuine credibility with employers. Over three years, you build a complete professional profile, ready to enter the job market in France or internationally.

Keen to start working as soon as you graduate? That’s entirely possible. Keen to continue on to a Master’s? That’s just as straightforward. The licence grade allows you to apply for a Master’s programme at ICN or any Master’s in France or abroad. In other words, all doors are open – though continuing at ICN remains an excellent choice!

Bachelor in Management via apprenticeship

The programme is available as an apprenticeship from Year 2 onwards, should you wish. This option allows you to alternate between periods in a company and periods at school, developing meaningful professional experience whilst continuing your academic studies.

Please note, however, that this represents a long-term commitment: if you opt for the apprenticeship in Year 2, you will be required to continue your apprenticeship contract in Year 3. This means a structured but more constrained pathway, as you will not have the opportunity to study abroad or pursue a double degree.

The apprenticeship represents a genuine opportunity for professional development, enhancing your employability. It also allows you, within the framework of the apprenticeship contract, to receive a salary and be exempt from tuition fees — a significant advantage as you begin your post-baccalauréat studies at ICN Business School.

Studying abroad during your Bachelor in Management

At ICN, international experience is not merely a selling point — it is a genuinely transformative experience. Through a network of over 130 partner universities, you can spend a semester or a year on exchange in popular destinations such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, South Korea or Australia, at renowned institutions such as UCLA, McGill and Hanyang, recognised for the excellence of their management programmes.

Within the Bachelor in Management, this experience takes place during your third and final year. This immersion allows you to develop strong intercultural competence and an advanced command of English — both of which are essential for progressing into positions of responsibility in international environments.

Beyond the academic and personal experience, the professional impact is equally significant: ICN graduates who have had an international experience report a higher average salary than those whose studies remained solely in France — a clear illustration of the added value of studying abroad in an increasingly globalised world of work.

Available double degrees

At ICN, our Bachelor also offers the possibility of pursuing an international double degree: you combine your ICN studies with a degree awarded by a partner university abroad — an academic advantage that broadens your career and further study opportunities internationally.

In Year 3, you may choose to go to Asia (China, South Korea and Japan) or Europe (Germany, Spain, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland). Discover the list of partner universities offering a double degree with ICN:

• China University of Geosciences, Wuhan
• Hanyang University Business School, Seoul
• Kyungpook National University School of Business, Daegu
• Nagoya University of Business and Commerce, Nagoya
• University of Münster, Münster
• Europa-Universität Viadrina, Frankfurt
• Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Business, Lucerne
• University of Galway, Galway
• DEUSTO Business School, Bilbao

The Bachelor in Management Programme

The curriculum spans three years, with progressive modules covering both the fundamentals of management and professionally-oriented specialisations. This programme is designed to give you the time to specialise and explore several possible pathways.

Available tracks and specialisations

In their final year, students may choose from four tracks and seven specialisations.

The tracks:

• Track 1: Skills Development and Professionalisation.
  Available as an apprenticeship – In Nancy or Paris – In French or in English
• Track 2: English Track.
  Full-time schedule – In Nancy or Paris – In English
• Track 3: International Exchange and Internship.
  Full-time schedule – Abroad – In English or in the language of the host country.
  The first semester takes place at a partner university abroad. The second semester consists of an extended internship of at least 5 months in France or abroad, along with a dissertation and a viva voce.
• Track 4: International Double Degree – 10 double degrees.
  Full-time schedule – Abroad – In English or in the language of the host country

Admissions and Enrolment

Admission requirements for the Bachelor in Management

Admission to the Bachelor in Management at ICN takes place after the baccalauréat through the post-baccalauréat admissions process via Parcoursup. It is also possible to join the programme in Year 2 or Year 3 if you have completed a Bac+1 or Bac+2, through a parallel admissions procedure. Full details are provided below.

Application procedure and timeline

You may apply to join the programme from the opening of Parcoursup in January. Simply register on the platform. We will review your academic file on Parcoursup, and you will take part in a motivation interview and an English oral from April onwards. The admissions calendar runs in line with the Parcoursup timetable.

For further information on admissions, please visit the dedicated page:

Joining the Bachelor through parallel admissions

Students holding a Bac+1 or Bac+2 qualification may join the Bachelor directly in Year 2 or Year 3 through the parallel admissions process.

If you have validated 60 (Bac+1) or 120 (Bac+2) ECTS credits, you are eligible to join ICN and its Bachelor programme. Following a review of your application, you will be invited to a motivation interview and an English oral.

Joining us with a January start

The January intake offers you the opportunity to join the Bachelor in Management mid-year, without waiting until September and without losing any time.

Whether you have chosen to work for a few months before beginning your studies, are joining from abroad, or simply wish to join a programme better aligned with your ambitions, this intake allows you to begin your studies in the best possible conditions and build a project that truly reflects who you are.

Selection tests take place in October, November and December.

Career Opportunities and Further Study after a Bachelor in Management

Career paths after a Bachelor in Management

The Bachelor in Management prepares students for operational roles, such as:

• Marketing & Communications Assistant
• Business Development Officer
• Sales Representative
• Project Manager
• Product Manager
• Customer Adviser

Discover our dedicated page on career opportunities and possible roles after a Bachelor in Management:

Further study after a Bachelor in Management

Thanks to the licence grade, graduates may continue their studies at Bac+5 level, in particular through the Grande École Programme or ICN’s MSc programmes. Alternatively, you also have the option of joining a Master’s programme at another institution, in France or abroad.

Salary and graduate employability after a Bachelor

The Bachelor in Management offers an operational profile that is highly sought after by employers, facilitating entry into the job market. Salary varies according to sector, location and experience. Graduates of ICN’s Bachelor in Management typically achieve a starting salary of between €30,000 and €35,000 gross per annum, with a 100% employment rate within 6 months.

Programme Costs and Funding Options

The Bachelor in Management is a fee-paying programme. Discover the cost per year:

• Year 1 – €9,000
• Year 2 – €9,000
• Year 3 – €8,900
• Direct entry into Year 3 – €10,000

For students on the apprenticeship pathway, available from Year 2 onwards, tuition fees are covered by your host company from the second year.

Funding options

ICN Business School understands that the costs associated with studying can be a barrier for many students. We have therefore put in place a range of solutions, including scholarships, to help you bring your academic project to life.