MSc in International Management

Degree awarded: Master of Science in International Management – Institutional degree

Format: Full-time
Duration : 15 months
Languages : English
Campus : Rennes

The MSc in International Management aims to equip students with the necessary tools and expertise to navigate the complexities of international markets, cultural differences and diverse business environments. The programme offers a wide range of specialisations to cater to students' diverse interests and career goals and to allow students to delve deeper into specific fields relevant to international business.

“Discover this dynamic teaser of Rennes School of Business which gives you a good overview of our campuses (Paris and Rennes) and our ambition. Our triple-accredited school is located in an ideal setting for a fulfilling student life.”

Programme

Specialisations of the programme:

  • Data Analytics
  • Finance
  • Luxury Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Negotiation
  • Supply Chain
  • Sustainable Management

Highlights of the programme:

  • The Master of Science in International Management provides students with an in-depth and diverse education in the field of management. The main objective is to develop the necessary skills necessary to operate successfully in a globalised and dynamic business environment, with an emphasis on stimulating creative and innovative thinking.
  • Students follow a comprehensive and broad foundational curriculum that encompasses diverse aspects of management. They select a specific domain of management, which will become their subject of specialisation. This is designed to empower students to delve deeper into specific areas of their interest, enabling them to acquire expertise and skills tailored to their chosen field of study.
  • This programme equips participants with contemporary international management concepts and models needed to occupy positions as entrepreneurs or corporate executives in all industries.
  • Winter session: an optional 2-week course abroad in one of our European Partner Universities

Fall Semester

CORE COURSES*

  • Financial Tool Box
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Project Management

SPECIALISATION

Data Analytics track

  • Programming for Data Analytics
  • Business Analytics
  • Data Management

Finance track

  • Financial Econometrics
  • Coding & Data Science for Accounting & Finance
  • Quantitative Finance

Luxury Marketing track

  • Contemporary Brand Management
  • Marketing of Innovation
  • Development & Marketing of New Products for Sustainability

Marketing track

  • Contemporary Brand Management
  • Marketing of Innovation
  • Omni-channel Consumer Behaviour

Negotiation track

  • Digital Tools for Influence & Lobbying
  • Global Marketing Strategy
  • International Negotiation & Business Development

Supply Chain track

  • Sustainable Supply Chain & Green Logistics
  • Business Analytics
  • Supply Chain Analytics & Digitalisation

Sustainable Management track

  • Sustainable SC & Green Logistics
  • Corporate Sustainability Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Marketing of Innovation


Spring Semester

CORE COURSES*

  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Data Science for Business
  • Strategic Management

SPECIALISATION

Data Analytics track

  • Statistical Modeling for Business
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Optimisation & Simulation

Finance track

  • Applied Economics
  • Exchange Markets
  • Time Series Analysis

Luxury Marketing track

  • Consumer Behaviour in a Sustainable Environment
  • Luxury Marketing Strategy
  • Contemporary Trends in the Luxury Industry

Marketing track

  • B2B Marketing
  • Integrating Online & Offline Marketing Communications
  • Digital Marketing & Branding

Negotiation track

  • Managing Risks & International Business Law
  • Sales Strategy & Management
  • International Sourcing & Procurement

Supply Chain track

  • Coordination in Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Management & Lean Supply Chain
  • Procurement & Inventory Management

Sustainable Management track

  • Managing Sustainable Projects
  • Principles of Sustainable Finance
  • Creative Leadership for Sustainable Organisational Change

LANGUAGES

  • French Language & Culture for non-fluent French speakers
  • Initiation to Spanish/Italian/Chinese/Arabic for fluent French speakers


Methods used and evaluation


The pedagogy implemented in the different modules is adapted to the different learning objectives. Active teaching methods are favoured, and co-modal methods are developed. Group sizes are small, allowing for privileged interaction, both among peers and with professionals and teacher-researc
The programme is assessed through two main methods of validation:

  • Module assessment (continuous and final assessment): assessments are carried out throughout the course in the form of individual or group projects and end of semester examinations;

And one of the 2 following options:

  • The MSc Dissertation: submission of a dissertation written under the supervision of an academic tutor;
  • Or : Completion of an internship and submission of an internship report. At the end of the course and after validation of all programme requirements, the certification is awarded to the participants. If certain modules have not been validated and therefore the credits have not been obtained, the student must take resit examinations to catch up on these credits during the periods provided for this purpose.

Admission

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (VAPP process required)

ENGLISH LEVEL 

  • TOEIC 750, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or Cambridge B2, or native language or previous studies taught in English (minimum 2 years).

ADMISSION PROCESS

  1. Apply 0nline
    Submit scanned copies in English of your CV, a letter of recommendation and transcripts encompassing all years of your prior degree.
  2. Online Interview
    Eligible candidates will be invited to an online interview featuring pre-recorded questions.

Rennes School of Business is committed to a non-discriminatory admissions policy and to actively promoting diversity of profiles.

Career

This programme is primarily aimed at students who want further training at a master’s level to pursue a professional career in diverse domaines of business and management.

You will be supported by the Rennes SB Career Centre and the Alumni Network, which provide professional mentoring, networking events and business advice.

Student life

The Rennes School of Business community is centred around its students. The School is dedicated to student life and well-being on campus.
During their studies at Rennes SB, students do not just benefit from an exceptional learning environment, they become part of a unique student experience.

Students with disabilities

Rennes SB is committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination and inequality, in order to ensure that all of our students are given equal opportunities to succeed.
To meet this objective, we have put in place specific measures to welcome and support students with disabilities.

Fees & Finance

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