MBA - Management in international trade
DIPLOMA SUMMARY
For students enrolled in the European MBA of Management in International Trade, gaining a deep understanding of the international environment in which companies operate is crucial. This knowledge is essential for anticipating developments and changes, enabling companies to remain proactive amidst the challenges posed by the globalization of economies.
They will need to understand the different strategies a company can use for international growth.
They should also be able to identify various risks and suggest ways to protect the company’s operations.
STUDY TRIP INCLUDED FOR STUDENTS IN APPRENTICESHIP
Dublin, Berlin, Malta, New York, London
Validation
This professional certification is registered with the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) and holds recognition by the French government at level 7.
It is listed under RNCP fiche N° 35280, with registration dated February 10, 2021. The certification being classified under Code 310: Spécialités plurivalentes des échanges et de la gestion.
Link to French-approved diploma data sheet
Professional certification accessible through VAE
http://www.vae.gouv.fr
http://fede.education/vae-validation-des-acquis-de-lexperience/
Objectives
- Participate in shaping the company’s international development strategy.
- Manage customer and supplier files, and maintain robust relationships with sales networks.
- Handle international calls and manage supply chain relations with suppliers.
- Lead and coordinate projects, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee and drive innovation projects.
- Analyze and assess credit and currency risks effectively.
- Advise and make strategic proposals to the corporate network on international issues.
- Optimize the processing of international operations, balancing the bank’s profitability and risk considerations.
- Navigate the logistics of moving products across continents.
- Master the financial and tax procedures involved in cross-border transactions.
Professions
A European Master’s degree from the FEDE not only unlocks new career opportunities but also connects graduates with a dynamic international professional network. This degree prepares aspiring professionals for a diverse array of influential roles:
- International Director/Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- International Product Development Manager
- Export Zone Manager
- International Business Manager
- International Back Office Manager
- Operational Buyer
- International Service Provider for an OTM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
- Customer Manager for an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator)
Targeted skills
Develop and communicate an organization’s global strategy:
- Construct a comprehensive global perspective of the organization’s activities to identify its potential and strategic flexibility.
- Assess the organization’s strengths and weaknesses in relation to sector-specific risks and opportunities, ensuring proper positioning for medium- and long-term success.
- Define strategic objectives and develop a corresponding action plan.
- Present strategic and financial orientations to various stakeholders with the use of an established business plan.
- Formulate and articulate the organization’s strategic vision, encompassing corporate culture, values, and image.
- Formalize the general policy for allocating material, human, and financial resources.
- Disseminate the strategy and roadmap to the organization’s business units and key functions, ensuring alignment and coherence across all levels.
Manage the implementation of an organization’s global strategy:
- Steer the organization’s development, particularly in a European and international context, effectively managing change to adapt to evolving markets.
- Oversee the organization’s financial strategy to ensure sustained profitability and fiscal health.
- Define and implement robust project management and monitoring indicators to track progress and performance.
- Optimize tools, methods, and processes based on intermediate results, deviations, or unforeseen circumstances to enhance efficiency.
- Manage the implementation of a continuous improvement approach, fostering a culture of problem-solving and innovation throughout the organization.
Manage teams:
- Mobilize teams around the organization’s projects and values, fostering a sense of purpose and alignment.
- Build team loyalty and unity through management practices addressing the challenges of sustainable development.
- Supervise team activities to maintain a stable and positive social climate within the organization.
- Define a social policy that incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles and effectively manages multicultural teams.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, workplace safety regulations, and social protection obligations.
- Oversee the management of skills and professions so as to anticipate and support the company’s strategic developments.
Equivalence
Our training program is equivalent to any other RNCP Level 7 diploma in the fields of sales, marketing, and management.
More information on other diplomas available at
https://www.francecompetences.fr
Possible crossover
Training is available under two flexible pathways:
12 months after a validated Bac+4
or 24 months after a validated Bac+3 (or any other Level 6 diploma)
Both options offer flexibility through initial training or alternating work-study formats, including “contrat de professionnalisation” or internships
VAE possible (contact the recruitment department)
PROGRAM
Year 1 & 2
INTERNATIONAL SALES
The purchasing function
International purchasing strategy
Supplier relationship management
The international supply chain
Supplier risk management
Purchasing performance management
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Internal growth strategy
External growth strategy
Business intelligence
COMPANIES, COMPETITION AND EUROPE
Corporate management and European business law
Strategic development on the international market
Business development within a European and international legal and regulatory framework
LIVING LANGUAGES
English
French
German
Assessment methods
Year 1 :
Year-long evaluations
Final written and oral tests with MCQs at the end of the year
Written professional thesis and supporting oral presentation
Group work / Business Game
Year 2 :
Year-long evaluations
Final written and oral tests with MCQs at the end of the year
Written professional thesis and supporting oral presentation
Group work / Business Game
Skill blocks
Diploma advantages
Diploma to be prepared and validated
European Master’s in International Business Management offered in dual certification by the Federation for European Education.
Entry level / Prerequisites
Training is available:
12 months after a validated Bac+4 (bridging study compulsory, contact the director for a personalized validation appointment)
or 24 months after a validated Bac+3 (or any other Level 6 diploma).
Training available through VAE, for more information visit the FEDE.
Teaching methods
500 hours of classes per year
1st year – 1 week per month, i.e. 40 hours a week
2nd year – Thursday and Friday, i.e. 16 hours a week
Initial or work-study course (12 or 24 month apprenticeship or professionalization contract). If initial training, one compulsory internship is required per year (12 weeks each)
Entrance fees
80 € entrance exam fee
490 € application fee (if entrance test is successful)
Diploma fees
Initial course: €9500 per year enrolled
Work-study course: Formation paid for by the OPCO for students in apprenticeships or with professionalization contracts.
Double diploma (RNCP + European diploma awarded by the Federation for European Education)