Graduated with 3 years of higher education and a Bachelor's degree
Intake
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Graduation diploma
French
English
Entry from 1st to 3rd year :
Additional registration fees may apply for stays abroad, depending on the destination.
This programme is authorised to accept students receiving state grants based on social criteria (CROUS) at the Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses.
Presentation
The IPAG Bachelor’s in Management is a 3-year degree program accredited by the French government, leading to a Bachelor’s degree at the 3 campuses in Paris, Nice, and Thionville-Luxembourg.
Admission is available after the baccalaureate through Parcoursup or via parallel admission after successfully completing the first year of college or after two years of post-secondary study (BTS or the second year of a Bachelor’s program). This program, registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP) under code 37968, corresponds to a Level 6 professional certification. It enables you to earn the Diploma of Higher Studies in Management awarded by IPAG Business School.
Highly valued by recruiters for its focus on professional development, this program offers a solid, broad-based education in management and business. It equips students with the skills needed to enter the workforce upon graduation or to pursue a master’s degree.
The first two years are devoted to acquiring general knowledge in management and business administration (core curriculum). They provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate, offer initial professional and international experience, help students develop effective work methods, and enable them to clarify their professional and personal goals before choosing a career- or industry-specific specialization in the third year, either as a full-time or work-study program.
This bachelor’s program begins in September at the Paris, Nice, and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses. You also have the option to join the program in the first year during the mid-year intake at the Paris and Nice campuses.
The next mid-year intake will take place on January 25, 2027.
3rd year specialisations
Marketing & Digital communicationUnderstanding consumer needs, developing digital communication strategies and mastering social networks are all fundamental skills in a world where visibility on the web has become ‘the sinews of war’. This specialisation will enable you to develop your own digital project, as well as working for advertisers or in an agency. This specialisation can be taken on a work and study course in 3rd year (Paris, Nice or Online campuses).
International BusinessThis specialisation enables you to acquire all the skills associated with import, purchasing and commercial management activities. In a multicultural environment that is resolutely open to the world, you will learn to identify new business opportunities, negotiate partnerships, implement international marketing initiatives, manage supply chains, etc. (Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses).
Event management: Luxury and Business Tourism
Between permanence and the need for perpetual renewal, luxury requires specific skills. The aim of this specialisation is to give you the knowledge you need to evolve in this demanding world. Whatever your chosen field, you'll learn to decipher consumer needs and behaviours in order to develop and implement effective sales strategies. This specialisation aims to train multi-skilled professionals in the fields of events management and tourism (Paris, Nice campuses).
Wealth Management
You enjoy understanding financial mechanisms and have a flair for sales and interpersonal skills. You will develop the financial, technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the bancassurance sector or in a wealth management firm. (Nice campus).
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
You are creative, innovative and results-oriented. We'll prepare you for a career in sales or in setting up or taking over a business. ( Paris and Nice campuses).
Accounting & Finance
This specialisation equips students with operational expertise, enabling them to acquire knowledge of the banking and finance sectors. (Thionville-Luxembourg campus).
The Bachelor of Management is a three-year program that provides students with a solid foundation in management, administration, and business. Students gradually develop their skills through a career-oriented curriculum, internships, and a specialization in their third year.
The Bachelor’s in Management is designed for students who want to build a solid career path right after high school. It combines management coursework, business experience, an international perspective, and specialization to prepare students for further study or entry into the workforce.
The Bachelor's in Management program is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in management, business, marketing, administration, or entrepreneurship. It is suitable for both high school graduates and students looking to change their academic focus.
The Bachelor’s in Management program is open to all high school graduates. Specializations such as SES, Mathematics, HGGSP, LLCE, STMG, or Digital Technology and Computer Science are an asset, but no specific specialization is required.
Yes. The Bachelor’s in Management program is open to students through parallel admission after one or two years of post-high school study, subject to IPAG’s admission requirements. Students may also join the program through a deferred start date, depending on available spots.
The Bachelor’s program spans three years. The first two years are devoted to acquiring the fundamentals of management, while the third year allows students to choose a specialization based on their career goals.
The diagram below outlines the program structure, the key stages of professional development, and the specializations offered throughout the program.
Students develop skills in management, marketing, finance, administration, economics, law, communication, project management, and business development. The program combines academic coursework, group projects, and professional experiences.
Students can choose from several specializations, including:
depending on the campus you choose.
Throughout their studies, students participate in team projects, business case studies, business games, and professional assignments that allow them to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
The Bachelor’s program incorporates an international dimension through study abroad programs, internships abroad, and internationally oriented specializations, enabling students to develop their language and intercultural skills.
Upon completion of the Bachelor's program, graduates can continue their studies in a Grande École program, an MSc program, or another Bac+5-level program, or choose to enter the workforce directly, depending on their career goals.
The specific features of IPAG Business School's Bachelor in Management programme To find out more
Progressive training over 3 years
A training course that leads to a career
IPAG's Bachelor in Management is highly sought after by recruiters, particularly because of its highly professionalising nature:
A teaching approach that takes account of each individual's specific needs
The Bachelor in Management programme is based on a variety of teaching methods that take into account the specific needs of each student:
Research-based training
Each year, students follow an introductory research module, culminating in the writing of a dissertation in 3rd year, based on their professional experience in their final year. These modules enable students to develop a critical mind, learn how to gather relevant data to shed light on business issues and come up with rigorous, structured recommendations that are the basis for effective decision-making.
A training course offering a holistic version of the manager
Monitoring and support for each individual
IPAG Business School's Career Center supports all students in their personal and professional careers : a dedicated team of staff, academic and professional support, individual coaching, CV and interview workshops, etc.
The Career Center regularly organises meetings with IPAG alumni who come to share their experiences, as well as meetings with companies looking for interns and work-study students.
Find out more about a Bachelor's course: definition and operation
Originating in the English-speaking world, the Bachelor's degree has gradually become part of the higher education landscape in France. It is a post-baccalaureate course, offered mainly by business schools. There is a wide range of specialised Bachelor programmes: management, graphic design, IT, web marketing, HR, etc.
This degree is highly prized by recruiters for its professionalising nature, as shown by the excellent rate of professional integration of graduates!
How long does a Bachelor's degree last?
A Bachelor's degree is a 3-year programme if started immediately after the Bac. However, it is possible to enter the programme via parallel admission, i.e. in the 2nd year after a validated year of higher education, or in the final year if you have the equivalent of a Bac+2, such as a BTS or a DUT.
What is the difference between a Bachelor's degree and a Licence?
The main difference between a Bachelor's degree and a Licence is the type of institution that awards the degree: public schools, particularly the Grandes Écoles, for the former; universities for the latter.
In addition, the number of students on a Bachelor's degree course is limited and the emphasis is much more on practical examples than on a Licence: seminars, practical work, case studies, Business Games, Serious Games, workshops led by professionals, compulsory work placements, etc.
For all these reasons, Bachelors programmes are much more professional in nature, with students acquiring the skills that companies are looking for, specialising in a particular subject and taking part in work placements and work-study courses, giving them solid professional experience before they even enter the job market!
How do I know if a Bachelor's degree is recognised by the State?
A state-recognised Bachelor's degree has the title ‘RNCP’, which means that it is registered in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles. Registration in the register is the responsibility of the Minister of Labour, not the Ministry of Higher Education.
A qualification certifies that the graduate has mastered the knowledge and skills required to practise a given profession.
Bachelor's degrees, visas, RNCP titles or labels are indicators of the quality of the various Bachelor's degrees, helping students to choose the right school. For example, the RNCP title guarantees a specific level of skills, while the visa attests to a high level of academic achievement and employability. IPAG Business School's Bachelor in Management is accredited as a Bac +3 and has the grade of Licence.
Why do a Bachelor's degree in management?
In France, the Bachelor's degree awarded by a business school is very popular, because of its many advantages over a licence.
The greatest advantage of this course is its professional dimension. At IPAG, there are numerous work placements throughout the course:
8-week sales internship in the 1st year
8-week specialisation work placement in 2nd year
Specialised work placement of at least 16 weeks or work-study programme
IPAG puts the emphasis on hands-on learning, as close as possible to the workplace. The teaching is highly operational and encourages group work. By the end of your Bachelor in management course, you will be sufficiently qualified to enter the world of work with confidence and work in a wide range of professions.
If you want to give your studies an international dimension, the Fast Track Bachelor is an interesting degree. IPAG also places great emphasis on foreign languages, with compulsory English courses and an optional second language (Spanish, Italian, German, Russian or Chinese).
Which Bachelor in Management should I choose?
8 specialisations are offered in the 3rd year of IPAG Business School's Bachelor in Management and you have the possibility of accessing all of these specialisations on an initial or work-study course basis:
Marketing & digital communication
Understanding consumer needs, developing digital communication strategies and mastering social networks are all fundamental skills in a world where visibility on the Web has become ‘the sinews of war’. This specialisation will enable you to develop your own digital project, as well as working for advertisers or agencies.
International Business
This specialisation, taught 100% in English, enables you to acquire all the skills needed for import, purchasing and commercial management. In a multicultural environment that is resolutely open to the world, you will learn to identify new business opportunities, negotiate partnerships, implement international marketing campaigns, manage supply chains, etc.
Event management: Luxury and Business Tourism
At the crossroads of tradition and constant innovation, the luxury sector requires highly specialised skills. This specialisation aims to provide you with the knowledge you need to thrive in this demanding environment. Whatever your area of interest, you will learn to analyse consumer needs and behaviour in order to design and implement relevant commercial strategies. It also aims to train versatile professionals who are capable of working in both the events and tourism sectors.
Wealth Management
You enjoy understanding financial mechanisms and have a flair for sales and interpersonal skills. You will develop the financial, technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in the bancassurance sector or in an asset management firm.
Entrepreneurship & Business Development
You are creative, innovative and results-oriented. We'll prepare you for a career in sales or entrepreneurship, whether you're setting up or taking over a business.
Accounting & Finance
This specialisation equips students with operational expertise, enabling them to acquire knowledge of the banking and finance sectors.
Industrial Management
This specialisation equips students with the technical and managerial skills required for the transport and logistics sectors. This specialisation will be available from September 2027 for the Thionville-Luxembourg campus.
Admission requirements for the Bachelor in Management at IPAG Business School :
You can enter the Bachelor in Management programme immediately after the baccalauréat. Admissions to the Bachelor in Management programme are open to students in their final year of high school in scientific, economic, literary, technological or vocational subjects, provided they have passed the baccalauréat.
It is also possible to enter the Bachelor in Management programme in the second year on the Paris campus or in the third year on the Paris and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses, on the basis of a portfolio, and subject to obtaining 60 credits in the second year and 120 ECTS credits in the third year (which corresponds to two years of study, i.e. a BTS, DUT or 120 credits from a university degree).
Admission procedure :
Registration on Parcoursup for students with a French diploma.
Bachelor in Management: teaching methods at IPAG Business School
When does the IPAG Bachelor in management course start?
The start of the Bachelor Fast track takes place in February for the 1ʳᵉ year. This is a great opportunity for students who have not been satisfied with their post-bac choice of direction to change direction quickly.
Can IPAG's Bachelor in management be taken on a work-study course?
IPAG's Bachelor in Management allows you to do each of these specialisations on a work-study course in 3ᵉ year.
What to do after a Bachelor in Management: further study and job opportunities
At the end of the Bachelor's degree, there are two options open to you, depending on your career plans.
Continuing your studies after a Bachelor's degree
You can continue your higher education with a Master's or MBA. At IPAG Business School, you can also enrol in the Grande École Programme, a bac +5 diploma with a Master's degree and EFMD accreditation.
If you wish, you can continue your studies abroad. On completion of the Bachelor in management, IPAG offers the American Track, the English-language version of the Grande École Programme. This programme offers you expatriation opportunities and may enable you to obtain a dual degree.
Entering working life after a Bachelor's degree
What to do after a Bachelor's degree? You also have the opportunity to enter the job market immediately, thanks to the experience you have gained during your studies, and to apply for a wide range of positions in different fields (digital marketing, sales, human resources, etc.).
In 1st year, you begin by acquiring the fundamentals of management, a common foundation essential for deepening your knowledge in 2nd year and specializing in 3rd year. A minimum 8-week sales consulting internship is also required to validate this first year. You will also take the TOEFL certification.
Semester 1
• Courses
Semester 2
• Minimum 8-week sales and consulting internship
• TOEFL certification
Semester 1
Semester 2
Soft skills
Case studies
Projet Green
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively.
IMPACT PROJECT
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively.
F.I.V.E
Go for it and join your school! This injunction is also the name of your first 3-day Business Game during your integration week. It's an opportunity to get to grips with a business problem, and to get to know your fellow students.
Associative life
Association project
In the first year, you will acquire the fundamentals of management and business administration through an intensive 18-week programme. Upon completion of the coursework, you will undertake an 8-week sales and customer advisory internship starting in June, which is required to validate the first year of the programme.
At the start of the following academic year, you will join the second-year cohort alongside students who entered the programme in September, allowing you to continue your studies under the same conditions.
From January to June
• Intensive courses
Starting in June
• Minimum 8-week sales and consulting internship
An Intensive Training Course
Key module include :
Soft skills
Case studies
Projet Green
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively
IMPACT PROJET
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively
F.I.V.E
Go for it and join your school! This injunction is also the name of your first 3-day Business Game during your integration week. It's an opportunity to get to grips with a business problem, and to get to know your fellow students.
Associative life
Association project
In your second year, you'll start by building on the knowledge you've already acquired. You will complete an 8-week internship and an academic expatriation abroad for a period of 3 to 5 months.
Semester 1
• Courses
• Choice of 3 electives from the 11 on offer
Semester 2
• Back-office internship of at least 8 weeks
• Minimum 12 to 16 weeks study period abroad
Key findings
Semester 1 :
Semester 2 :
Sector discovery
The Career Centre will help you build your professional and personal project. A week dedicated to discovering careers will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of possibilities.
Modules will be offered in semester 3 to familiarise you with sector specialisms.
You will have to choose 3 electives from the list below:
Case studies
The plus points each year
These work placement workshops are based on the same principles as those in 1st year, but the assignments are now more complex, within the same tight deadlines, and on more specific subjects:
Business Game
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG's partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively.
In the final year, specialization courses account for half of your academic training. The core curriculum is devoted to management fundamentals and sector-specific professionalization.
You'll be able to choose from 6 specializations during your 3rd year, depending on the campus you choose.
You will build your professional project, which will take shape in 3 major areas : a 4-6 month internship in France or abroad, or a work-study program depending on the specialisation, professional certification for each specialization, and a final dissertation.
Semester 1
• Courses
Semester 2
• Professional internship (4 to 6 months) for students in the initial training program
• Work-study program available for all specializations
• Final dissertation
• Professional certification for each specialization
• Expatriation available for all specializations.
Digital marketing & communication
The programme is offered on the Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg or Online and is taught in French.
It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial course.
Event management: Luxury and Business Tourism
The programme is offered on the Paris and Nice campuses and taught in French. It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial course.
International business*
The programme is delivered on the Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses, with 100% English-language teaching. It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial.
*100% in English
Wealth management
The programme is offered on the Nice campus and taught in French. It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial course.
Entrepreneurship and business development
The programme is offered on the Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses and taught in French. It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial course.
Accounting and finance
The programme is offered on the Thionville-Luxembourg campus and taught in French. It is also possible to be on a work-study course or enter as a initial course.
Case studies
Project
The aim of this final-year project is to put into practice all the skills acquired during the course and to develop business expertise.
Students have to respond to a real, current problem encountered by a company. They work and collaborate in teams, within their specialisation, and have one week to come up with concrete, realistic, argued and ‘timed’ solutions to the company's problem.
Serious Game
Concrete cases submitted by IPAG's partner companies, to which the students, divided into teams, must respond collectively.
Business conferences
These events give students the opportunity to meet and talk with alumni and find out more about their career paths, professions and activities.
It's also an opportunity to hone your career choices and expand your network.
Objectives
Campuses : Paris, Nice or Online
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Objectives
Campuses : Paris, Nice and Thionville-Luxembourg
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Objectives
Campuses : Paris and Nice
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Objectives
Campus : Nice
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Objectives
Campus : Nice and Paris
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Objectives
Campus: Thionville-Luxembourg
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A study period abroad
In Year 2, you will be required to spend 3 to 5 months studying abroad.
You will have a choice of the following destinations (this list is not exhaustive and is subject to change):
An internship abroad
At the end of the 3rd year, all students must complete a 4-6 month work placement. This may take place abroad.
Accredited by EFMD, the Programme Grande École (PGE) at IPAG offers the opportunity to obtain a state-recognized Bac+5 degree, conferring the Master's degree.
With your Bachelor in Management degree, you will be eligible to apply for the first year of the Master's cycle in PGE, either at the Paris or Nice campus.
Personalized support will be provided if you wish to apply.
During the Master's cycle, students specialize in one of the 10 areas of expertise offered and have the opportunity to obtain a double degree from one of the school’s international university partners.
Tuition Fees
Entry from 1st to 3rd year :
In the second year, additional registration fees are to be expected for the stay abroad, depending on the destination.
Scholarships
CROUS Scholarship
This program is authorized to accept students benefiting from state scholarships based on social criteria (CROUS) on the Paris, Nice, and Thionville-Luxembourg campuses.
IPAG Business School Scholarships
Family Discount
A 25% reduction in annual tuition fees is granted to students who have a sibling enrolled in the Bachelor or Programme Grande École at IPAG.
Alumni Discount
A 10% reduction in tuition fees is granted to the children of our graduates, regardless of the program.
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First Year
For holders of a French diploma:
• Parcoursup + motivation interview in French
For holders of a foreign diploma:
• Based on application file + motivation interview in French
Second Year
For holders of a French diploma and a foreign diploma:
Upon obtaining 60 ECTS credits or their international equivalent:
• Based on application file + motivation interview in French and English
Third Year
For holders of a French diploma and a foreign diploma:
Upon obtaining 120 ECTS credits or their international equivalent:
• Based on application file + interview in French and English
Application File Components
• Transcripts for the last two academic years
• Transcript of the Baccalaureate or transcript for the anticipatory exams
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation letter
• TCF certification at B2 level for holders of a foreign diploma
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