Master of Science in International Business (MIB)
Manage with a Global Mindset
Overview
The MSc in International Business (MIB) is a one-year program completely taught in English, which provides the skills and mindset required for success in international business within a limited time frame. We draw on our sound understanding of business practices and cultures to give students the fundamental skills necessary to help manage corporations in different international contexts.
Whether or not you have an academic background in business, the MIB will strengthen your theoretical foundations in management. The program provides new and different perspectives that will enrich your knowledge, and hands-on applications that consolidate learning. All of this happens in a challenging multinational environment that provides participants with an opportunity to sharpen their intercultural skills.
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Directors’ foreword
The MIB is an exceptional opportunity for students from different educational backgrounds and with diverse professional experiences to learn about management and the challenges of international business.
Spending an academic year with fellow international students and meeting well-connected instructors from different countries provides the foundation for building a sound network of international contacts. In combination with a high quality curriculum the MIB constitutes an incredibly rich life experience at both the professional and personal level.
Dr. Neri Karra
Academic Director, Paris Campus
Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Academic Director, Paris Campus
Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Prof. Dr. Johan Maes
Academic Director, Lille Campus
Professor of Human Resources Management
Academic Director, Lille Campus
Professor of Human Resources Management
Dr. Jimena Ramirez Marin
Academic Director, Lille Campus
Professor of International Negotiation and Sales Management
Academic Director, Lille Campus
Professor of International Negotiation and Sales Management
Key Program Advantages
- A broad and intensive management program delivered in an international context
- Possibility to customize part of the curriculum to your needs
- Interactive educational approach
- Accredited by the French Higher Education Ministry with a state-recognized ‘Grade de Master’
Zoom on… AMBA Accreditation
Our Master of Science in International Business has been evaluated and accredited by AMBA in 2016. The AMBA auditors underlined the School’s commitment to internationalization, which promotes a positive learning experience, both culturally and pedagogically. They also noted the School’s efforts in terms of pedagogic innovation and development, the emphasis on support for research, and student diversity across the program.
The Association of MBAs (AMBA) uses rigorous assessment criteria to ensure that only the highest calibre programs that demonstrate the best standards in teaching, curriculum, and student interaction achieve accreditation.
Career opportunities
The broad skill set developed during the MIB program offers numerous opportunities for employment in a multidisciplinary and international environment. The program provides an excellent understanding of different corporate and departmental cultures on the one hand, and divergent national cultures on the other hand. This enables students to position themselves as a hub for different stakeholders – a naturally leading role that corresponds to positions such as:
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Business Consultant
- and many others
What our students say
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> Please briefly outline chronologically your professional career path. I finished my undergraduate degree (French Language and Culture) in May 2015 from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. Then in August 2015, I moved to Lorient, Brittany (France) and worked in a French high school as a language assistant. From August 2016 to May 2017, I studied in the MIB program in Lille at IÉSEG and in the same month ... Keep readingEmily Carlin
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Before coming to IÉSEG, I was a Financial Services Consultant in Dubai. After working in the Financial Services industry for several years, I decided that I wanted to change (sector) and do my postgraduate studies in Business. I chose IÉSEG because of its variety in programs. The MIB was a perfect choice for me. I enjoyed the multicultural environment at IÉSEG, along with the diversity of my fellow students. The profe ... Keep readingKhitab Jaisinghani
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Before coming to IÉSEG, I was studying at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, in Italy. As a person who likes new adventures and challenges, during my bachelor in economics and management I took part in an exchange program at IÉSEG School of Management. My exchange experience at IÉSEG was amazing; I met so many passionate people from everywhere in the world and I felt at home from the beginning. Besides being a very i ... Keep readingDeborah TAURINO
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Before coming to IÉSEG, I was working and living in Toronto, Canada as a communications and marketing assistant for a small international consulting group. After a few months, I decided I wanted to pursue a Master’s degree. I had always wanted to live in France, so I started looking for programs that best suited me and my career goals. What struck me most about IÉSEG was its commitment to providing a truly international ... Keep readingGillian Tibbo
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Being a biologist, I wanted to learn a little bit more about business in a short span of time. I found the MIB program exactly suited my need and was also less of a constraint on my budget when compared to other similar programs in France. Scholarship was very interesting. Studying in any country other than France was not an option. I could further choose 50% of the courses I wanted. Thus the MIB was perfect for me. I am ve ... Keep readingCaleb K. Victor
MIB 2009 -
Alumnus, 2014 Job Title: Associate Director in projects Company Name: UBS, Poland > Please briefly outline chronologically your professional career path: In September 2001, I started my professional life working at one of the most prestigious Banks in Ecuador (Produbanco S.A.) as an Accounting Analyst. After five years of working in this bank, I decided to broaden my knowledge and experience in international bu ... Keep readingPaul Garrido
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Before taking the Master of Science in International Business (MIB) at IÉSEG, I was living in Portugal, where I gained experience working for an outsourcing branch of Vodafone in Lisbon and whilst volunteering for an NGO. I chose IÉSEG because of its position in the international rankings and as I felt the MIB program was excellent value for money. I was looking for a master program that could help open my international ... Keep readingStefania Proietti
MSc in International Business, 2016 -
Alumnus, 2017 Please briefly outline chronologically your professional career path? Before studying at IÉSEG, I did a Bachelor in Business Management at the University College of Ghent, in Belgium. At the end of this program (March 2017), I did an internship for 3 months at BMW Belgium Luxembourg in the Sales department. After the internship, I felt the need to study one extra year in order to familiarize myself with i ... Keep readingJordy De Kegel
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Prior to joining IÉSEG, I was working in business development. I wanted to follow a Master's in the field of International Business to enable me to get a deeper insight into the business world and to progress my career. I was attracted to IÉSEG, as it is one of the leading schools in France, it has a strong corporate network with companies like Decathlon, Auchan, Adeo, and because of the international experience I will ga ... Keep readingKoyal Turbelin
MSc in International Business, 2016 -
Before coming to IÉSEG, I was living in Lebanon and working in an FMCG distribution firm, where I was responsible for the international section of the company. IÉSEG is ranked among the top universities/business schools in Europe. This is why I chose to come to IÉSEG, along with its international exposure and diversity. As I was working in a very international department, I wanted to broaden my knowledge with a master ... Keep readingOmar SAAD
MSc in International Business