Audencia Business School

Lead with purpose

The Master in Management at Audencia Business School is one of France’s elite Grande École programmes, recognised worldwide for its quality. As a student, you benefit from our reputation, network and forward-thinking training. You will develop multiple areas of expertise and become skillful in the fundamentals of international management. You will have diverse and immersive work experiences.

·         Select from one of 20 specialisations offered in English

·         Gain an impressive 4-18 months of in-company experience – you decide the duration

·         Enjoy Audencia’s corporate connections and comprehensive career services 

First year

In this first year of study, you will gain a solid understanding of the foundational principles of international management and develop relevant skills in problem solving and innovation through core courses. You will also complete core courses through Gaïa, Audencia’s School of Ecological and Social Transition.

Semester 1 – Advanced Management  

Our graduates are well-rounded professionals. In the first year of your studies, you’ll gain comprehensive training in the fundamentals of international management – accounting, marketing, finance, statistics, logistics and project management. You’ll also take advanced French as a foreign language and a sport course. All courses listed are available in English or French.

·         Marketing Strategies

·         Financial Analysis

·         Managerial Accounting

·         Strategy and Entrepreneurship

·         Business Simulation

·         Business Project

·         French as a Foreign Language

·         Sport

Semester 2 – Gaïa  

This semester, dedicated to the management of the ecological and social transition, will provide students with key skills to integrate societal and environmental issues into their future careers in finance, marketing, consulting, supply chain, HR… More and more companies, whatever their size and sector, are mobilizing to develop sustainable and responsible approaches across all their businesses.

Second year

Semester 1 – Specialisation

This second year of the programme represents one of the fundamental pillars of the Programme Grande Ecole: multi-disciplinary competencies. With 20 MSc programmes at Audencia, divided into 5 overarching themes, you will be able to build the programme that meets your needs and career aspirations.

Become a specialist in your area of interest and choose from the following MSc programmes:

Accounting & Finance

Explore various specialisations in Accounting & Finance, including the following MSc programmes:

Financial Analysis & Investment Management
Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
Financial Markets & Sustainable Investments
Sustainability Performance & Management Control
Data Management For Finance

Business & Society

Explore various specialisations in Business & Society, including the following MSc programmes:

Entrepreneurship & Innovation For Impact
Responsible Procurement And Supply Chain Management
Management For Sustainable Business

Marketing & Sales

Explore various specialisations in Marketing & Sales, including the following MSc programmes:

Brand Strategy & Product Management
Digital Marketing
Business Development & Growth Hacking
Data Science For Marketing

Management

Explore various specialisations in Management, including the following MSc programmes:

Public Policy & International Cooperation
Digital Business & Data Management
Human Resource Management & People Development
International Management & Business
Business Strategy & Consulting

Other Specialisations

Explore this broad theme of specialisations, including the following MSc programmes:

Food & Agribusiness Management
Sustainable Luxury
Cultural & Arts Management

Semester 2 – Internship

During this mandatory four- to six-month internship, you’ll apply your new expertise within your areas of specialisation. This internship serves as a springboard for entry into professional life. It allows you to build connections with our network of corporate partners in France and abroad, as well as strengthen your international portfolio and employability.

You’ll secure your internship with a company of your choice (with the assistance of our internal job board). The internship is guided by a faculty member so that you’ll gain a hands-on practical understanding and an academic one – something that looks good on any résumé. Internships in France are paid; this will vary from country to country, depending on local laws.

You’ll turn in a report on your experience following the required four- to six-month internship. You’ll have the support of an academic mentor at Audencia throughout the writing and evaluation of your internship report.

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