Master in International Business (MIB) program

This course focuses on financial globalization, that is, the opening up of a country’s financial system to capital flows and financial firms from other countries.

It provides the necessary background to understand the basics of global financial markets and then presents two important but related aspects of global finance; the existing financial regulation, the two recent financial crises, the subprime and the sovereign debt crisis.

It also presents possible solutions to fix global finance.

Analyze the determinants and consequences of the international integration of markets and understanding the challenges and risks of international trade and investments

Understand the impact of globalization on goods, labor and financial markets. 

Understand the main strategy theories and apply them to organizations that operate in increasingly global markets

Implement the “strategy tripod” to analyze strategy from an industry-, institution-, and resource-based view

Identify and discuss challenges and opportunities that the globalization of markets poses to companies

Have greater awareness about ESRS topics such as the relevance of CSR for companies that operate in international markets, triple bottom line and stakeholder theory.

This course aims to transfer the main logics and methodologies of the principal HRM tools in an international context: planning, recruitment and selection, training, appraisal systems and compensation.

The organizational development policies and practices are explained and discussed crosswise in relation to the development of each HRM tool.

For all sessions, critical issues and problems related to the practical applications in the international context of the HR operational systems are identified and examined in order to enhance a pragmatic approach.

This course presents an introduction to global marketing. The topics covered in class include the international marketing context, the selection process of potential international markets and alternative market entry strategies, the development of the international marketing strategy, and the standardization vs. adaptation debate when designing the international marketing mix.

In addition to lectures, the course consists of (video) case studies, in which students will have to critically apply the concepts discussed in class and propose their own solutions to the various real-life problems and/or situations.

Last but not least, students will be asked to work on a group project applying the concepts learned in class to a global company of their choice. An active, interactive, and critical approach is fundamental for this course.

Evaluate the use of accounting information for both external and internal decision making

Understand financial statements to assess overall business performance, financial solidity and profitability

Construct and interpret management accounting information for decision making, planning and control. 

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The Career Program aims to help IÉSEG students build and implement their professional objective in line with their aspirations, skills and the socio-economic reality of the market.

The objective is to facilitate their integration into the labor market, in an environment that allows them to develop personally and professionally

All students benefit from a credited program tailored to their track or major, taught by a dedicated team of experienced professionals. The Career Program includes collective credit courses, digital resources, and on-demand coaching provided by the Career team for those who need additional support. A cycle of thematic events fosters connections with companies and helps students build their professional networks. Our pedagogical approach blends various teaching methods, including digital modules, interactive and blended learning, coaching, peer-to-peer, learning by doing, live scenarios, debriefing, and reflection, in line with IÉSEG’s teaching and learning strategy.

Credited Language courses for all levels are included in the program.

French is the mandatory choice for any non-French speaking student. For native French speaking students, other languages are offered (Chinese, Spanish, German – list subject to change).

This course provides an overview of information security (infosec) and cybersecurity risk assessment and management.

Students will learn to identify information assets, threats, and vulnerabilities; and prioritize risk management efforts.

Additionally, students will learn to research relevant laws, standards, and best practices.

Students in this course will understand the link between corporate strategy and financial analysis.

They will decode financial statements to address the informational concerns of internal and external decision-makers regarding a business’ future performance and attached risks by:

Analysing the informational content of the balance sheet: a.o. by constructing and interpreting the statement of financial structure (i.e. working capital, working capital need and net cash)

Analysing and interpreting the structure of the income statement (and the statement of intermediate balances)

Analysing and interpreting the statement of cash flows: a.o. by calculating and interpreting excess cash flow, available cash flow and free cash flow, calculating and interpreting the cash conversion cycle

Calculating, analysing (through decomposition) and interpreting financial ratios

Usefully comparing the financial statements and ratios over time and with those of other firms to help detect e.g. changes in strategy, differences in market approaches, differences in financial health, …. and generate advice for decision-making

The course objective is to cover the supply chain strategy and concepts and to give students a solid understanding of the analytical tools necessary to solve the supply chain problems.

It is often said that data is the new gold. This course is designed to immerse students into the principles of proper statistical data analysis and interpretation for business, descriptive as well as inferential.

Through lectures, in-class exercises, and a dedicated software, this course addresses the collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and regression analyses.

Understand the role of new technologies in companies

Describe the latest trends in ICT

Understand the Gartner Hype cycle

Determine when investing in an information system is a good/bad idea by applying appropriate theoretical lenses

See the importance of technologies to companies in specific industries

Have greater awareness about ESRS topics such as planned obsolescence and website visitor tracking practices. 

The objective of the course is to introduce advanced methods of project management. 

Understand the major approaches and related methodologies of project-group’s organizational design

Understand the principles and the objectives of project management

Master the tools for managing time and resources in order to lead projects effectively in different business contexts

Understand how to organize project teams, considering the individual and social implication of the team working. 

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Two electives from our course catalogue

Electives cover a broad range of topics that include legal aspects of corporate intellectual property, multi-channel marketing, customer experience management, blockchain for business, entrepreneurial finance, managing innovation, applying game theory in business settings, team coaching skills and data visualization.

The Career Program aims to help IÉSEG students build and implement their professional objective in line with their aspirations, skills and the socio-economic reality of the market.

The objective is to facilitate their integration into the labor market, in an environment that allows them to develop personally and professionally

All students benefit from a credited program tailored to their track or major, taught by a dedicated team of experienced professionals. The Career Program includes collective credit courses, digital resources, and on-demand coaching provided by the Career team for those who need additional support. A cycle of thematic events fosters connections with companies and helps students build their professional networks. Our pedagogical approach blends various teaching methods, including digital modules, interactive and blended learning, coaching, peer-to-peer, learning by doing, live scenarios, debriefing, and reflection, in line with IÉSEG’s teaching and learning strategy.

Credited Language courses for all levels are included in the program.

French is the mandatory choice for any non-French speaking student. For native French speaking students, other languages are offered (Chinese, Spanish, German – list subject to change).

This course is based on a business management simulation that integrates different functional areas of business, such as production, marketing, logistics, finance, and strategy.

It increases the participants’ awareness of operating a company from a general management perspective in a dynamic and global environment.

To stimulate reflection and practice, the simulation is combined with one or more company visits.

The goal of this course is to give students the tools to create/maintain fruitful international business relationships through negotiation processes aiming to reach mutually satisfying outcomes.

The content of the course will be centered on the following topics: distributive and integrative negotiation settings and strategies, the influence of culture in negotiation strategy and a glimpse into complexity in international negotiations.

Overall, the objective is to provide key concepts and analysis grids, to be useful in various professional settings, in particular in intercultural settings.

This course will consist of a mix of theory delivered to the students and application exercises and realistic role plays.

Class discussion will be based on the students’ performance in the exercises and the concepts will be illustrated by the group’s experience in negotiation.

Active class discussion will enable appropriation of the concepts and to create links with the participants’ past experience.

This course will guide students to the new era of professional selling and help them to identify and create value for their future customers.

Because in the end, everything is about selling.

At the end of the course, students will understand customer value, will be able to sell a product/service to a buyer following the SPIN technique.

And they will have a helicopter view on the features of good sales managers, and how to differentiate them from good salespeople.

The aim of this class is to develop leadership potential.

Through a series of lectures and exercises this class develops leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes in four important leadership domains: task-oriented, relation-oriented, change-oriented, and ethics-oriented leadership.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to list the major theoretical approaches to leadership classified under the following headings: task-, relationship-, change-, and ethics-oriented leadership.

The students should also be able to apply leadership skills and competencies under these topics in a leadership setting.

Finally, the students should embody the core values, attitudes, and identities associated with authentic leadership.

The student should be able to present their own plan as a leader, acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses to do so and present this plan in front of the class.

This course provides participants with a profound understanding of entrepreneurship, new business development, and business plan writing.

Through lectures, testimonials, fieldwork, and group assignments, participants are confronted with the how, where, when, whom, and why of starting and developing new business activities.

As part of an international and multicultural team, participants are invited to work on an operational business plan aimed at either the creation of a new venture (NVC-track) or the acceleration of new business for an already established SME (NBD-track).

This course’s ambitions thus go beyond providing theoretical insights. Hands-on experience is gained through out-of-class field work covering all steps of the entrepreneurial decision-making process (e.g., idea generation, feasibility analysis, industry study, market analysis, marketing plan, production plan, product development, and financial statements).

In doing so, participants accumulate entrepreneurial knowledge and behaviors that support innovative solutions and new value development.

This course equips students with analytical tools and a strategic perspective to understand how geopolitical dynamics impact global business environments.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, students explore the influence of political risk, international relations, and global power shifts on trade, investment, supply chains, and corporate strategy.

Emphasis is placed on real-world cases and interactive discussions to help students assess geopolitical risk and adapt business decisions accordingly.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to integrate geopolitical thinking into strategic planning, enabling responsible and resilient decision-making in complex international contexts.

Participants will also be able to integrate geopolitical thinking into strategic planning, enabling responsible and resilient decision-making in complex international contexts.

Particular attention is given to the social impact of geopolitical shifts, encouraging students to consider how business decisions can promote inclusive growth, ethical practices, and long-term societal resilience.

This is a modular, asynchronous course designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and integrated understanding of AI and its transformative impact on business strategy.

Bridging technical knowledge and strategic insight, the course guides learners through a rich curriculum that explores how AI drives innovation, enhances operational efficiency, and creates sustainable competitive advantages.

The learning journey culminates in real-world case studies that demonstrate how leading organizations have successfully integrated AI into their strategies, operations, and innovation processes. These examples provide actionable insights and help bridge theory with practical application.

Crucially, the course also engages with the broader societal and environmental impacts of AI, positioning ethical, ecological, and workforce considerations as central to strategic decision-making.

By the end of the course, participants will not only understand how AI works, but also how to deploy it responsibly and strategically for long-term business success in complex, dynamic environments.

Creativity is one of the critical components of an organization’s ability to survive and thrive in today’s competitive and dynamic markets.

This course will provide participants with a rich understanding of how creativity can be facilitated and managed in a work setting. They will acquire knowledge regarding various theoretical conceptualizations (i.e., how do you define creativity), antecedents (i.e., what makes you and others more creative) and outcomes (i.e., what is the impact) of creativity as well as knowledge on design thinking techniques and tools to lead teams in the creative journey.

How do creative ideas happen? How can we foster our creativity and the creativity of those around us? What are the paths of creative development of individuals who are successful in their creative endeavours? What are the implications for fostering and managing creativity in the workplace? What are the obstacles to creativity? What is the nature of creativity in teams and organizations? These are some of the questions we will address.

During the course, a variety of teaching and learning techniques (including design thinking) will be used to enable participants to think critically and imaginatively about various perspectives of creativity.

To realize the goal of a shared learning experience between participants and the instructor, the course is aimed at integrating real challenges and practical experiences of creativity, projects, presentations, experiential exercises, and critical reflection on the various course materials.

This advanced course provides a comprehensive exploration of how organizations can effectively manage, measure, and align performance at individual, team, and organizational levels.

The course begins by clarifying the concept of performance management – what it is, what it is not, and what characterizes effective strategic performance practices. Students will examine the challenges of defining and measuring performance accurately, and how to align performance indicators with broader strategic goals such as employee engagement, retention, and organizational growth.

Throughout the course, students will engage with a range of human resource management tools applicable at various stages of the performance management cycle. Legal, ethical, and reporting considerations—as well as software solutions—will also be addressed to provide a holistic understanding of modern performance systems.

A key focus of the course is the social dimension of performance management. Students will explore how to design systems that are valid, reliable, and fair for all employees, with a strong emphasis on eliminating bias and supporting diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

The course encourages critical assessment of whether performance systems genuinely enable all individuals, regardless of background, to demonstrate their full potential. This includes addressing how organizational culture, leadership behaviors, and system design can unintentionally disadvantage certain groups—and how such challenges can be effectively mitigated in practice.

Credited Language courses for all levels are included in the program.

French is the mandatory choice for any non-French speaking student. For native French speaking students, other languages are offered (Chinese, Spanish, German – list subject to change).

4-to 6-month internship or work experience anywhere in the world. Alternatively, students can opt for a consulting project or a thesis.