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Master’s degrees are incredibly popular in France, with master’s students making up 37% of students in tertiary education. Master’s degree holders have risen greatly in France, too, with a leap from 94,000 to 137,000 between 2007 and 2020. There are many reasons for this, including affordability, opportunity, and trust in educational standards.

With master’s degrees in mind, it is worth understanding the many types of Master’s Degrees in business to consider, with their varying names, certifications and more. Within various master’s degree programmes, there may also be a range of options for course structures and topics to study. For example, university courses can either be research-based or work experience-based.

Many schools and universities in France will also provide a selection of courses that allow students to either specialise in niche business industries or study the broader subject.

 

MSc: Master of Science

Master of Science degrees cover a range of subjects, from Project Management, to Digital Communications, Finance, and even Marketing and Data Analysis.Master of Science business degrees are typically more technical, and utilise mathematical and scientific applications for the programme’s required coursework.

In general, MSc’s only require applicants to have a satisfactory bachelor’s qualification, and won’t require work experience for the course. This is because an MSc or MA is usually more theoretical than an MBA. MSc courses often last either 12 months, for a single-year course, or 18 months, for a two-year course.

MSc modules vary from programme to programme, but often involve a series of common core modules that all students on that particular course take. They will also build their expertise in their chosen field, and learn how to successfully integrate themselves into the professional world.

Students on MSc programmes generally have the opportunity to join a work-study programme or internship as well, which provides an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience. There are a range of business-related MSc programmes, with the following four offered through ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

Browse MSc Business Courses at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ

• Digital Marketing & Data Analysis (Online)
• Digital Transformation Manager (Online)
• Digital Entrepreneur & Project Management (Online)

Students enrolling in the MSc ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ can only take part online. There are no courses on campus.

 

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MBA: Master of Business Administration

Our Master of Business Administration course is an 18-month course with six available topics to choose from:

• International Business Development
• Finance & Investments
• Project Management & Organisational Innovation
• Entrepreneurship & Family Business

Perhaps the most commonly known master’s degree in business, MBA’s take a hands-on approach to learning by utilising consulting projects, group work, and a 6-month internship. MBA courses are designed to train students for upper-level management roles, and develop communication, decision-making, and leadership skills. Typically, MBA holders are recruited for mid and senior level positions as an MBA is highly regarded around the world, according to the (GMAC) , which . This is because students will learn core business values alongside their specialisation, to prepare them for leadership and managerial roles.

 

GEP: Grande École Programme

In France a graduate degree is awarded for courses that last 5 years (as it’s a 2-year master’s course on top of the 3-year bachelor’s course). A GEP are a French University course that originated from Grande École Schools, and are a great choice for a master’s degree in business. These universities are considered the top level institutions for further education in France, providing a more specialised, quality education than French public universities. Our American Track Grande École Program is taught in English and can be done at a bachelors and master’s level. The whole course will give students an overall education in business, working in projects, study abroad at a partner university, work placement internships, and provide a range of specialisation options in marketing, sales, finance, management, and entrepreneurship topics. We also provide a Dual Degree course with MIT for Management & Engineering.

 

MiM: Master in Management

Typically, a one-year course, an MiM was created for postgraduate students with near to no experience in business. Students of an MiM would likely learn about ethical decision-making, international business, business law, employee motivation, and more. Designed to kickstart a career in business and management, some MiM’s will require applicants to have studied specific economic or business related bachelor degrees. This is because an MiM course will often focus on theory, whereas an MBA has a more practical method of learning, however this is dependent on the course. Without the practical experience, after graduating with an MiM students are typically recruited for entry-level positions according to the (GMAC) .

There are a range of choices available when deciding which master’s degree in business to opt for. While they all have their merits, it’s important to consider the length, specialisations, work and study opportunities, and application requirements for any master’s degree in business you decide to apply for. As each university course will vary, we advise you take considerations by a case by case basis, so you’re open to finding the right choice for you!