MSc in International Business Development
Programme overview
The MSc in International Business Development aims to develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to understand international business issues. It offers a wide range of skills and techniques specific to the field of international management and business practices, so that you learn to analyse the situations and challenges that companies may face in an international context.
They will be able to work in multicultural contexts and make strategic decisions in all areas of a business.
Choose the CGE-certified
path of excellence
Optional: the path of excellence
In addition to the DESSMI, you'll be preparing a double Master of Science degree
by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles.
This course includes at least 50% of classes in English.
Find out more about the CGE Master of Science program
Work-study format
Apprenticeships will also allow you to be entirely waived of your tuition fees. The host company pays you a monthly salary for the duration of the contract according to a scale based on the gross monthly minimum wage.
Finally, at ICN, nearly 150 partner companies are ready to meet you during our career forums, which will open the doors to work-study opportunities with major companies.
Modules
First year of the program - M1
Admission Bac+3 for a 2-year course (M1 and M2)
Semester 1 :
- UE1 - Strategy & innovation
- UE2 - Project management : toolbox and techniques
- UE2 - Business functions (simulation)
- UE3 - Global Business Environment
- UE3 - International Corporate Strategy
- UE4 - #ATM1 Challenge : CreaCthon product design
- UE5 - Explore Your Career Options
- UE5 - English for Business Functions
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Semester 2 :
- UE1 - Innovation, Agility & Design Thinking
- UE1 - Sustainable development and CSR at the Digital Age
- UE2 - Digital transformation & Data security
- UE2 - Big Data et Business Analytics
- UE3 - International Geopolitics
- UE4 - #ATM2 Challenge : CreaCthon event design
- UE5 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- UE5 - English for Specific Purposes
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Second year of the program - M2
Admission Bac+4 / Bac+5 for a 1-year course (M2 direct entry)
Semester 1 :
- UE1 - CreaCtive Learning Expedition
- UE1 - Management 4.0 & Leadership
- UE2 - Advanced Negotiation
- UE2 - International Sourcing & Logistics
- UE2 - Developing Business
- UE2 - Export Project and Strategy
- UE3 - Professional and specialised micro-certificate
- UE4 - Research methods & Data Analytics
- UE Quitus - Professional experience M1
- UE0 - French as a foreign language (optional)
Semester 2 :
- UE3 - Professional experience M2
- UE4 - Company-based research project
Career opportunities
Specific roles :
- Innovative Business Manager
- International Leader
- Manager in Global Employment Relations
- Manager in Change and Complexity
- Manager in Global Diversity and Equality
- Manager in Decision Tools
100% of our graduates find a job within 6 months thanks to our partner companies!
Saint-Gobain PAM, Pont-Ă -Mousson // Rehau, Morhange // FE Group, Flavigny sur Moselle // Ets Moine, Xertigny // CCI International, Lorraine // Helvetia Assurances, Colmar
What our students think…
The Global Business Management MSc was an extremely rewarding year for me that broadened my horizons and widened my knowledge base, mainly due to the unique nature of the course and the high quality of teaching. This degree also introduced me to international trade and exposed me to cultural differences, which have an important impact on trade negotiations between countries.
I’m very proud to have obtained this triple degree and to belong to the MIEX community.
I have developed greatly both personally and professionally.
Global Business Management MSc graduate
Admissions
Interested in the MSc in International Business Development ?
Don't hesitate to apply!
Course registered with the CGE under the name: Management by Innovation
Course registered with the RNCP under number RNCP 37475 until 31/08/2026