M2 International Business and Sustainability (MIBS)
The International Business and Sustainability program is designed to train executives and consultants specialized in the development of international activities, systematically integrating sustainability concerns into these activities. Within a truly multicultural learning environment, the program prepares students to understand and analyze the complex interactions between companies, markets, and international cultural and institutional environments.
The objective is to provide them with the concepts, methods, and tools needed to design and implement global strategies, lead multicultural projects, and adapt to the economic, geopolitical, ecological, and technological transformations of global trade. The aim is to develop:
- Good knowledge of business systems and processes at both strategic and operational levels;
- Strong understanding of the global business environment, and its recent major trends;
- Applied management skills in international settings;
- Comprehensive view of business functions (human resource management, marketing, operations, supply chain, and more);
In addition, the MIBS program provides students with cross-disciplinary skills such as excellent:
- Synthesis and analysis capabilities
- Organizing and project management skills
- Methodological skills
Understand the context, acquire the knowledge base and proficiently use basic management tools.
The MIBS program is structured over two years: Master 1 (M1) and Master 2 (M2). Courses, taught in English, reflect the international scope of the program. French as a Foreign Language (FLE) classes may be offered to obtain a certification in French. In M1, students receive a general foundation in management and are introduced to the fundamentals of international business: strategy, finance, intercultural management, and global marketing. They develop a cross-disciplinary understanding of business systems and processes, complemented by a 3- to 6-month internship in companies with a strong international dimension. In M2, the program becomes more specialized, with courses such as global operations management, international negotiation, and multinational corporate governance. Emphasis is placed on transversal skills (analysis, project management, methodology). The year concludes with an internship or a work-study placement, enhancing graduates’ employability in the global job market.
MIB is for those who are looking to start or accelerate a career in international business. As a general management prorgam, the opportunities include all types of management positions in large international groups and in various sectors:
- project manager,
- IT manager,
- Logistics manager,
- Purchasing manager,
- Marketing and communication manager,
- engineer in charge of business,
- Sales manager,
- customer service representative.
The knowledge acquired and the skills developed with this program also make it possible to carry out an international business creation project.
The M2 MIBS can accommodate incoming mobility students at the University of Paris-Saclay, as well as those switching tracks within the Graduate School of Economics and Management.
- Applicants must have successfully completed a M1 in business/management
- Or a higher education degree equivalent to a 4-year-Bachelor’s Degree (240 ECTS) in business / management, ideally combined with a significant professional experience (more than two years) in (international) business;
- A mastery of English (C1 level or higher) and of French (A2/B1 level or higher) for non-French speakers, is required and must be certified through tests such as TOEIC, TOEFL or IELTS in English, or DELF, DALF or TCF in French.
Candidates must also demonstrate a keen interest in international issues and in the sustainability of economic activity, as well as the ability to thrive in multicultural environments. Selection is based on the application file and is generally followed by an interview.
- A 6-month internship (or an apprenticeship or professional training contract), which enhances graduates’ employability in a global context.
- A one-week international seminar in Europe.
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Master 2 graduates can obtain various positions in large groups or SME-SMIs, in France or abroad. The positions held are management positions in various sectors, all over the world:
- business manager,
- project manager,
- IT manager,
- marketing and communication manager,
- engineer in charge of business,
- sales manager,
- account manager,
- company manager, etc.
The knowledge acquired and the skills developed with this program also make it possible to carry out an international business creation project.
Specific tuition fees apply (6200 euros per year - M1 and M2), including access to all university facilities and an off campus seminar (informal events are also frequently organized). These fees apply to all students, regardless of their nationality. The fees can be paid in installments between the time of registration and December 31st.
Laboratoire de recherche en Management.
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Copy of the last diploma.
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Copy of passport.
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Motivation letter.
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All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
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Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
(The program is taught in English in a French university. No prior knowledge of French is required to attend but candidates must demonstrate sufficient mastery in English (B2 level or higher, TOEIC 790, IELTS 5,5, TOEFL IBT 80 - CBT 213 – PBT 550).) -
Curriculum Vitae.
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Letter of recommendation (compulsory for candidates who have already been enrolled in higher education in France before).
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Letter of recommendation from a trainee.
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Letter of recommendation or internship evaluation.
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Employer letter.
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Document at your convenience.
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VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
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Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.