Head of MSc International Business
PhD Economics, University of Abertay, UK
Foreign direct investment, sustainability, emerging markets (environmental and institutional issues), multinational enterprises (CSR)
The MSc International Business provides students with skills to expand and strengthen the activities of organization internationally. It prepares international bachelor level students from all domains and origins for managerial roles in international business development and product management.
The programme explores the various cultural and geopolitical characteristics of today’s complex international business environment and prepares future managers to become members of the international community in this digital world. The course prepares students for career opportunities on the international scene in the field of management, digital marketing, corporate finance and trade.
MSc International Business accredited by CGE – Conférence des Grandes Ecoles • AACSB accredited • EFMD MSc Accredited • 12 month programme • 90ECTS • 2024-2025 tuition fee : 12700€ • Intake: October or January
It is designed for young professionals with less than 3 years of work experience and master’s students who want to develop their expertise and are ready to build an international career. We encourage candidates with diverse academic and professional profiles to join this programme.
Lucy ZhengPhD Economics, University of Abertay, UK
Foreign direct investment, sustainability, emerging markets (environmental and institutional issues), multinational enterprises (CSR)
+ Research methods, French as a foreign language, Visits to French companies, Career & personal development …
The EMLV programmes have been designed to help students to reach their highest potential as future leaders.
Our graduates work in broad range of international firms and fast-growing start-ups and scale-up companies. They hold positions in very diverse sectors such as Sales, Distribution, Growth Hacking, Digital Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, International Trade, Administration & Finance, Internal Audit and Quality.
Our MSc International business graduate aspire to leading roles right after graduation such as Government Trade Officer, International Business Development manager, Sales manager, International Business Consultant, International Project Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Officer, International Product Manager.
Average salary*: €44,127 (France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain), $53,000 (Ivory Coast)
Job position: Business Developer, Technical and functional consultant, Content Writer, Stock preparation controller, Customer Marketing Senior Specialist, Finance associate, Global Product Manager, Sales Development Representative, Senior project manager in tourism…
* bonus included – for countries other than France, only one respondent
Amazon, Capgemini, Danone, KPMG, LVMH, Accenture, Airbus, GSK, Orange, PwC, Renault, Sanofi
As a student of EMLV, you’ll attend careers seminars and events throughout your studies, such as the iPitch&Meet event.
Each year, the EMLV careers service proposes 40 exclusive on-campus events to introduce students to companies and to our network of 10,000 alumni:
The EMLV is proud of its student community engagement and its three career-oriented student clubs:
Learn more about our careers events.
EMLV welcomes self-motivated students looking to tackle new challenges. We look for students from any academic background, as long as they present a clearly defined study project or career goal.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
We understand that many English testing centres are closed due to the precautionary measures imposed by many countries to control the Covid-19 outbreak. If you are unable to take your English test, we are happy to offer some alternatives:
For further information, please contact the international admissions team : international.admission@devinci.fr
Whatsapp +33 (0)7 86 16 74 66
Application process
Admission to EMLV programmes is selective. We encourage candidates from business and non-business backgrounds to apply. Selection is based on academic excellence, study projects, personal achievements, international awareness and the willingness to contribute to EMLV Business School’s learning environment. Candidates will be evaluated first on their application documents and secondly on their performance during the online interview.
All applications to programmes at EMLV Business School must be made on our online application portal. Your application will be evaluated by the admissions team and by the course director. You will be notified by email of the final decision.
Important Note: Please use only ONE email address to submit your Online Application and to communicate with the Admissions team.
Your application may be done in several stages. The information entered each time will not be lost. Application fees must be paid online by bank card. The application fee is not refundable under any circumstances. If you encounter any problems during the completion of your online application, please send an email to international.admissions@devinci.fr
2024-2025 FEES: €12700
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August (October intake) or November (January intake)
Fees include :
EMLV offers merit-based scholarships and guidance for government scholarships.
The Early Bird is a waiver of 20% of the tuition fee at EMLV for candidates who complete their application and pay the application fee of €50 before March 31st.
De Vinci Higher Education Group has made available funds for talented students hoping to pursue their studies in ESILV and EMLV schools.
The Eiffel scholarship program is a tool developed by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to allow French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students in diploma courses at Masters’ and Doctorate/PhD level.
Campus France is a public institution in charge of promoting French higher education abroad and welcoming foreign students and researchers to France. It encourages international mobility and manages scholarship programmes and the alumni network. Campus France manages Campus Bourses (Campus Scholarships) provides information on the scholarships offered to foreign students.
Find full details of EMLV scholarships on the Fees and Funding page
The school does not own or manage its own accommodation. We have a partnership with a dedicated online housing search platform. Once you have paid the deposit, you will be granted access to that platform to begin your search.
You should budget around 750 and 900 euros for a studio. We strongly encourage students to begin their search as early as possible (even before applying for a visa).
All applications must go through our online portal. Once you have uploaded all your documents online, you must pay the application fee to submit your application. Next, we will schedule an online interview to assess your profile and motivations.
The admissions team attends numerous international student fairs throughout the year. The list of fairs that we will be attending is on our web site, learn more here
Please contact (international.admissions@devinci.fr) to arrange an appointment during our visit to your country.
Applications open in October and close in early July.
There is only one intake per year in September or October.
Please check the programme page for specific requirements.
You will need your CV, your motivation letter, a copy of your grade transcripts and any degrees your already hold, your language test score (if applicable), a copy of your passport, and a photograph of yourself.
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate a B2 level. You should provide a test score (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Cambridge). If English is your first language or if you have graduated from a programme taught in English, you do not need to present an official test score. We will ask you to prove that you graduated from a programme fully taught in English (eg a letter from your school).
Yes, you can apply and might be accepted if you score higher than 80% during the interview or if you provide a French certificate (DALF, DELF, TCF) of at least B1 level.
If you are admitted, you must pay the deposit to secure your place on the programme. Then you will receive an official enrolment letter, which will allow you to start your Visa application.
We offer various scholarship each year. Please consult our dedicated page for more information.
Please check the programme page for up to date pricing, which varies from one programme to another. More info on fees and funding.
After being accepted to study, you must make the deposit payment to secure your place. Your remaining fees will be invoiced after the start of your programme and can be paid in instalments.
Accommodation: 750€ – 900€ per month
Food: 150€ – 250€ per month
Transport: 75€ per month
The school does not operate a direct placement system but does offer a full support. We host on-campus careers fairs so that you can meet company recruitment representatives. You will also have seminars to help you with CV writing, interview preparation, etc. The school will also provide all the necessary documentation to validate your internship.
In France, by law, companies must pay interns who work for longer than 2 months.
You will have classes from Monday-Friday; you may occasionally have an exam on a Saturday. Your earliest class might begin at 8.30am and your latest class might finish at 8.30pm, but you will never have a full 12 hour day. You will have been 18-24 hours of class per week, depending on your programme. Your timetable changes from one week to the next and will be available online one week in advance.
All of our English-taught programmes have compulsory French classes included as part of the tuition fees. You will sit a French test when you arrive to find your level, so we can put you in an appropriate group.
Students must have spent one full year in France to be eligible to study in Alternance. So, you cannot study in Alternance during your first year in France.
Your Visa application should go through your local Campus France office. You can use your enrolment letter from the school to begin your Visa application.
We will refund your deposit upon presentation of the official refusal document.
French law authorises foreign students to an auxiliary work of 964 hours during the year, the equivalent of 60% of the legal working year. It can only be auxiliary income. When you work in France, whether or not you are a student, you are guaranteed a minimum wage by law. We recommend that you begin your programme before looking for a job – your school work is your priority and we cannot allow absences for your job.
Yes. International students who have graduated from an RNCP or CGE accredited EMLV programme are eligible for Job seeker/ new business creator residence permit ( former APS. This residence permit allows students to renew their student visa for 1 year to look for a job or create a company in France. Learn more here
The programme is composed of more than 500 hours of classes, conferences, research and practical case studies. You will benefit from individual guidance through multiple exchanges with international faculty, teaching professionals and industry representatives to help you combine your previous experience with newly acquired skills to personalize your career path and to develop a unique potential.
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