Master 2 - International Strategy

The Grande École Program of ESC Amiens is a Master’s-level degree (Bac+5) accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), following the recommendation of the Commission for the Evaluation of Management Training and Degrees (CEFDG).
 

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program

The ESC Amiens Grande École Program stands out through its comprehensive and integrated approach to management education, combining a strong multidisciplinary foundation with advanced specialization in key business disciplines.
 

The second year of the ESC Amiens Grande École Program (Master’s level) is structured around four key objectives:

- Successfully complete the courses within the chosen specialization;
- Successfully complete the remaining core curriculum modules;
- Successfully complete a professional experience in a company (either a six-month internship or a work-study placement);
- Successfully complete the Applied Research Dissertation and achieve a minimum TOEIC score of 750.

This final year also serves as a gateway to professional integration, with numerous employment opportunities available to graduates.

Skills and Competencies

This specialization is designed to train managers capable of implementing effective international strategies in complex multicultural environments. Students develop strong competencies in global market analysis, intercultural management, international negotiation, and strategic leadership, enabling them to successfully support and manage a company's international expansion.
 

Year 2 – International Strategy Specialization (Semesters 3 and 4)

The second year of the Grande École Program, available as either a full-time or work-study track and specialized in International Strategy, begins with research methodology modules designed to prepare students for their Applied Research Dissertation (ARD).

The International Strategy track allows students to complete their entire second year of the Grande École Program in a 100% English-taught environment.

A compulsory six-month internship must be completed during the year.

International Strategy Specialization

Core Curriculum
- International Relations Management
- Corporate Storytelling
- Knowledge Management
- Intercultural Management
- Conflict Management
- Artificial Intelligence for Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Management

Language Modules
- English (Language 1)
-Language 2 (choice of German, Spanish, or Chinese)
- Advanced English and TOEIC Preparation

Specialization Modules

Excel in international management and global business strategies through this fully English-taught specialization.

Assessment Methods

All aspects of a student’s academic journey are assessed, including:

- Academic coursework (core curriculum and specialization modules);
- Language proficiency (including the required TOEIC score);
- Professional experience (internships, work-study placements, professional assignments);
- Applied Research Dissertation;
- International academic or professional experience;
- Student association involvement and extracurricular activities.

For academic coursework, continuous assessment accounts for 50% of the final grade, while final examinations (institutional assessments) account for the remaining 50%.

Assessment methods may include case studies, simulations, individual or group projects, presentations, reports, and other evaluation formats, in accordance with the program’s academic regulations.

Examples of Career Opportunities in the International Strategy Specialization

- International Business Development Manager
- Corporate Analyst
- Import-Export Manager
- International Relations Coordinator