International BBA

International Experience at the Heart of the Programme

One of the programme’s defining strengths is its openness to the world: from the very first year, students may follow courses in English on the Berlin campus. At Paris La Défense, the curriculum is bilingual during the first and second years.

We designed the International BBA with international experience at the core of the journey. You may take part in academic exchanges at our partner universities, complete internships abroad, and in Year 3, pursue an international double degree.

The programme stands out for its considerable flexibility, with the option of spending two semesters at two different universities or in two different countries, or choosing an extended immersion at a single institution as part of a double degree.

Year 4 strengthens professional development with an extended internship — compulsorily international — or an apprenticeship, to consolidate your experience. These experiences develop strong intercultural, strategic and linguistic competencies, whilst maximising employability on an international job market.

Double degree destinations:

• Spain: Universidad Carlos III, Madrid
• Ireland: University College Dublin
• Portugal: Instituto Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa, Lisbon
• China: University of International Business and Economics, Beijing
• Japan: Nagoya University of Business and Commerce
• India: S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai
• Brazil: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba
• Peru: Centrum PUCP, Lima
• USA: UCLA, Los Angeles
• USA: California State University, Northridge
• Canada: Carleton University, Ottawa

Why choose ICN’s International BBA

ICN Business School is a triple-accredited institution recognised for its creative pedagogy and academic quality. Its International BBA (Bac+4) sits within the school’s broader higher education offering and is aligned with international standards.

The programme is offered at the Paris La Défense campus (bilingual French-English format) and at the Berlin campus (taught entirely in English), providing genuine linguistic and cultural immersion.

It also distinguishes itself through its flexibility: you have the option of moving between campuses during your studies, in addition to the academic experiences undertaken at our international partner universities.

Programme Structure and Content

Content across the four years of study

The programme spans four structured years of study, designed to guide you progressively in building solid management competencies and developing your professional project.

During the first year, you lay the essential foundations by acquiring the fundamentals of management. This stage also allows you to develop your knowledge of geopolitics and international economics, whilst beginning to structure your thinking around your professional project.

In the second year, you consolidate these skills and begin to put them into practice through a first significant international experience. You undertake an internship abroad of a minimum of three months, representing your first immersion in an international professional environment.

The third year is entirely focused on the international dimension, with a period spent at a partner university abroad. Depending on your project, you may opt for a double degree or follow a “2 universities, 2 countries” pathway, allowing you to diversify your academic and cultural experiences.

Finally, the fourth year is dedicated to your employability. You may choose a work-study format, either as an internship or apprenticeship, in France or internationally, whilst following advanced courses in English. This final stage aims to strengthen your competencies and facilitate your entry into the professional world in an international context.

The specialisations Throughout the programme, students develop competencies in finance, management and international business. In the fourth year, they choose one specialisation from the four on offer:

• International Luxury Management
• International Corporate Finance
• International Business Development
• Business & Data Management

Languages as an international passport Courses are delivered in French and English, with a progression towards a bilingual or fully English-language programme depending on the campus chosen. This linguistic approach develops the international communication skills essential for a career that transcends borders.

Teaching in English prepares you to work in and with international companies, where English is today the standard language of business. You learn to present a project, negotiate, persuade and collaborate in English within a real professional context.

The result: by the end of your studies at ICN, you do not merely “speak” English — you are capable of performing in an international environment. A genuine asset for accessing career opportunities abroad.

Admissions and Procedures

Entry requirements

Admissions to ICN Business School’s International BBA are open to candidates holding the baccalauréat, including international students with an equivalent post-secondary qualification. Admission criteria include a review of your application file and demonstrated proficiency in English, and potentially in French depending on the campus chosen.

Application procedure and timeline

French students entering Year 1 apply via Parcoursup. Registration dates and admissions sessions are set each year in line with the Parcoursup calendar.

For international candidates whose most recent qualification is not a French diploma, you may apply through the international admissions process or via the CommonApp platform. For further information, we invite you to visit our dedicated international admissions page.

Entrance assessments, tests and application file

For French students applying through Parcoursup, you will be required to submit an application file comprising your Year 11 (Première) school report, your first two school reports from Year 12 (Terminale), along with a CV and a cover letter in English.

ICN’s admissions process includes a file review, a motivation interview and an oral in English, designed to assess the candidate’s academic and linguistic abilities.

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

Parallel admissions: Joining the IBBA after a Bac+1

It is also possible to join the International BBA in Year 2 after completing a Bac+1, through the parallel admissions process.

The admissions process comprises an application file including:

• A CV and a cover letter in English
• Your academic transcript from your Bac+1 programme
• Proof of completion of 60 ECTS credits
• Two letters of recommendation

And oral assessments, including a motivation interview and an English oral.

Career Opportunities and Further Study

Target careers with an International BBA

Graduates of this international management programme may pursue roles such as international project manager, export manager or global marketing analyst, where intercultural and linguistic skills are a distinct advantage.

Continuing to a Master’s / MSc

After completing an International BBA (Bac+4), students may continue with an MSc (Master’s – Bac+5), choosing from our comprehensive catalogue of specialisations.

Please note: although the International BBA confers Bac+4 status, students wishing to continue with an MSc at ICN will enter at M1 level (first year).

Global graduate employability

This programme prepares students for employment on a global scale, developing skills that are sought after by multinationals, international organisations and innovative companies.

Programme Costs and Funding Options

The International BBA is a fee-paying programme. Discover the cost per year:

• Year 1 – €9,900
• Year 2 – €9,900

For students who opt for the apprenticeship pathway in Year 4, tuition fees for that year are covered by your host company.

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.