Bachelor in International Management

Prepare for careers in the management and development of international business activities, while incorporating CSR and ethical considerations in a globalised environment, in order to:

• Implement the marketing methods and tools required to develop the company’s markets;
• Drive sales;
• Manage teams;
• Manage budgets and meet financial targets in terms of revenue and profitability;
• Implement collaborative working methods;
• Master digital media.

• Acquired the fundamentals of management, enabling you to make an informed choice about the next stage of your studies;
• Reached an excellent level of English, which is essential for working in France or internationally;
• Gained one experience abroad per year, if you choose to do so (Summer School, Fall Semester, internship or exchange semester), or completed a double degree with one of our partners.

A programme holding the highest national recognitions

• The Bachelor in International Management is a three-year degree officially recognised by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (MESRE) and the CEFDG, and confers the French Grade de Licence (Bachelor’s degree level).
• It is also registered at Level 6 in the French National Register of Professional Qualifications (RNCP – record RNCP42257) under the title Programme in International Management.

Depending on the pathway selected, you may prepare for a double degree with a partner university.

An internationally focused, triple-accredited Grande École of management

• EFMD Bachelor (EFMD Programme Accreditation System)
• AMBA (Association of Masters of Business Administration)
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

A programme ranked in the French top 15

• Our Bachelor is ranked 9th in the *Le Parisien Étudiant* ranking (2026)
• Our Bachelor is ranked 15th in the *Le Figaro Étudiant* ranking (2026)
• Our Bachelor is ranked 14th in the *Challenges* ranking (2026)

A great School in which to study

Clermont School of Business is ranked 6th in the 2024 HappyIndex®AtSchool ranking of schools offering the best student experience.

Recognised commitment to CSR

For several years, Clermont School of Business has incorporated modules raising awareness of contemporary issues across all its programmes. Recognised for its commitment to CSR, the School is ranked:

• 7th in the 2024 HappyIndex®AtSchool CSR ranking of the best schools incorporating CSR issues.

The first year enables you to understand how businesses operate and acquire a grounding in management, marketing, finance, law and business administration, while developing your language skills and international outlook. All students take the same modules, apart from their choice of a second foreign language. The year concludes with Summer School (a three-week immersion at a partner university designed to boost your English) and an introductory internship lasting 8 to 12 weeks.

What if you chose to complete your programme entirely in English?

From the first year onwards, the fully English-taught pathway offers a resolutely international experience for students who want to use English every day, discover new cultures and quickly prepare for a multicultural environment.

An international experience is incorporated into every year of the pathway, providing multiple mobility opportunities and enabling students to progressively develop a truly international outlook.

You will deepen your skills and progressively shape your career plans by choosing one of three introductory tracks*:

• International Management: a track for students who enjoy foreign languages, travel and discovering new cultures, and who wish to work in an international environment while contributing to projects with a global reach. In particular, it offers the opportunity to take part in an international Fall Semester, including two months of off-campus classes at a partner university, with several destinations available in Europe and Morocco: Ghent (Belgium), Kouvola (Finland), Barcelona (Spain) or Marrakech (Morocco).
• Business Development & Management: a track for students who enjoy persuading, negotiating and taking on commercial challenges, and who want to start a business, develop projects, work closely with customers and prepare to manage a team.
• International Finance: a track for students who enjoy figures, analysis and problem-solving, who want to gain a better understanding of economic mechanisms and make evidence-based arguments, and who are interested in the banking, finance and insurance sectors.

The second year is a highly strategic stage in your studies, designed to enable you to:

• Develop specialised skills while retaining an overall understanding of business and consolidating the fundamentals;
• Achieve the required level in English and/or your second foreign language, giving you access to all third-year pathway options;
• Choose an introductory track in the second semester. This choice does not commit you in the long term, but enables you to explore in depth an area of management in which you can thrive;
• Gain an initial, hands-on professional experience over an extended period, ideally in an area consistent with your introductory track;
• Choose and prepare for your third-year pathway.

* Choosing a track does not determine your final choice for Year 3.

Work-study, internships, a study semester or an international double degree: you will apply your skills in real-life settings. You will strengthen your employability, develop your international experience and confidently prepare to enter the workplace or continue your studies.

The third year, leading to either one or two degrees, is a defining year!

There are many options*:

• Standard Format: consolidate your skills at Clermont School of Business and complement your studies with an optional internship.
• International semester: enhance your programme with a study semester at a partner university abroad, followed by a standard semester.
• International experience + internship: study abroad during the first semester, then complete a 25-week internship to gain professional experience within a company.
• International double degree: build an international academic pathway and earn a double degree after one year of study at a partner university.
• Work-study: apply your knowledge throughout the year through a work-study pathway, with a choice of specialisation in Business Development, Retail, Sport Business, Hospitality, Tourism & Events, Human Resources, or Banking & Insurance.

* Certain pathways have language proficiency and academic prerequisites.

 Your third-year choice should enable you to build a pathway aligned with your plans and ambitions, develop your skills and experience, and prepare for the next stage of your studies and/or professional life.

ALSO AVAILABLE: a standard-format Accounting, Management Control & Finance pathway in Clermont, offered exclusively in French, in partnership with the La Salle group ⇒ More information

With the Build’Up teaching approach developed by Clermont School of Business, you will develop the skills that make a difference in careers involving management, business development and international activities.

Designed to enable you to build your pathway progressively, the Build’Up teaching approach allows you to acquire the fundamentals and learn through experimentation…

Each stage provides skills, experiences and opportunities. It is up to you to seize them and explore… Ultimately, your degree reflects both your commitment and your education!

Challenges, workshops, learning expeditions, meetings and more: Clermont School of Business will help you fulfil your potential through a wide range of learning experiences.

• Case studies and simulations
• Presentations
• Examinations
• Oral defence
• Dissertation
• Individual and group projects

For candidates applying to enter directly into a later year of the program:

• 2nd Year Entry: 60 ECTS credits in a business-related field
• 3rd Year Entry: 120 ECTS credits in a business-related field

• Application for Exchange Students from partner institutions
• Application for Freemover Students

• Our campus is fully accessible to students with reduced mobility.
• Guide for Students with Disabilities

There are numerous ways to fund all or part of your studies.

>> Find out everything you need to know about the support available to fund your studies

The primary purpose of the Clermont School of Business Foundation is to remove the financial barriers associated with access to Grandes Écoles.

Each year, it awards scholarships based on social and academic criteria: social scholarships, Morad Mousli scholarships, sports scholarships, mobility scholarships and emergency assistance funds.

>> Find out more about the Clermont School of Business Foundation

Clermont-Ferrand consistently ranks among the top cities in France for student life. With a low cost of living, a dynamic atmosphere, and natural surroundings like volcanoes and lakes, it’s the perfect balance of quality of life and affordability.

Our modern campus is located downtown, just minutes from restaurants, cultural spaces, shops, and student life—making daily living easy and lively.

With more than 20 student associations on campus, there’s always something happening: from sports clubs to humanitarian initiatives and entrepreneurship.

Clermont-Ferrand is home to over 40,000 students, with a growing international population. Support services, housing assistance, and French language workshops help you feel at home quickly.

Surrounded by startups, tech companies, and major French corporations like Michelin, Clermont offers an entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem that fuels professional opportunities.

• 85% of students who graduated from the Bachelor in 2024 chose to continue their studies (73.3% at Clermont School of Business).
• Most of our graduates join Grandes Écoles of business and management, enrolling in programmes such as a Master in Management (Programme Grande École), Master of Science or Mastère Spécialisé®, or continue their studies at university.

• 84.62% of graduates found their first job within three months of graduating;
• 86.67% of graduates hold permanent contracts;
• Graduates earn an average gross annual salary of €34,600;
• 75% of graduates work in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and 6.25% work abroad.

* 2025 CGE survey

Examples of positions held by our graduates include:

Sales Assistant, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Communications Officer, Customer Relations Officer, Customer Adviser, Sales Promotion Assistant, Assistant Department Manager and more.

Companies that welcome our students include:

Allianz, Auchan, BNP Paribas, CIC, Conforama, Constellium, Darty, Euromaster, Manpower, Michelin, Picture, Vinci, VVF Village and more.

Non-exhaustive list of potential careers accessible with the Bachelor in International Management:

• Business Developer
• Executive Assistant to a Company Director
• SME Management Assistant
• Human Resources Management Assistant
• Recruitment Officer / Recruitment Consultant
• Administrative and Financial Manager
• Payroll Assistant
• Retail Unit Manager
• Sales Representative / Sales Assistant
• Logistics Assistant
• Marketing Assistant
• Communications Officer
• Export Sales Representative
• Business Development Manager
• International Buyer
• Junior Buyer
• Product Manager
• Assistant Department Manager
• Sales Promotion Assistant
• Customer Adviser / Banking Customer Adviser
• Project Management Officer
• Sports Event Project Manager
• Entrepreneur