Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development
You enjoy creativity, innovation and performance. This specialisation prepares you for careers in business development: commercial roles, business creation or takeover.
Presentation and educational objectives
The Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development at IPAG Business School is a comprehensive programme that prepares students for careers in business development and entrepreneurship. This programme, which leads to a Bachelor's degree, offers a professional approach that is highly valued by recruiters in the job market.
This three-year programme is offered at the Paris and Nice campuses.
This programme has multiple objectives:
- Contribute to the design of a commercial development plan
- Know how to manage and make decisions responsibly in a complex environment
- Implement the commercial and marketing strategy
- Manage a business unit, department or profit centre
Prerequisites and admission requirements
There are several ways to be admitted to this work-study or initial training programme:
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
The fees for entry into the 1st, 2nd and 3rd years are €8,500 per year for cash payments and €8,900 per year in the case of instalment payments.
Skills block
The Bachelor in Management - Bachelor's degree with a specialisation in Entrepreneurship aims to develop key skills for managing and developing a commercial activity.
Here are the courses followed by students:
- Certification: SCRUM
- Development strategies
- Social Entrepreneurship & Green tech (course in English)
- Support and financing structures
- Fundraising and start-up financing
These modules correspond to the skills listed in RNCP 37968, recognised by France Compétences:
- Mastering management knowledge and fundamentals, as well as specific job requirements
- Evaluating and steering strategy performance
- Managing a team effectively and responsibly
- Developing a communication strategy
The advantages of the Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development at IPAG Business School
A three-year programme to gradually build managerial skills. The first two years provide students with the essential basics of management, while the third year is dedicated to specialisation. Throughout the programme, students reflect on their personal and professional goals. Courses in methodology and project management help them develop effective working methods.
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Three training formats offered in the third year:
- The courses are offered as full-time and part-time programmes
- Selection of elective courses in the second year and choice of a specialisation in the third year
- Individualised support, both personal and professional, within a school on a human scale
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An internship is scheduled each year, lasting from 8 weeks to 6 months, with the possibility of a work-study programme in the third year.
Students obtain professional certifications specific to their specialisation. Throughout the programme, they benefit from regular meetings with industry experts and school graduates. In addition, most of the specialised courses are taught by professionals from the industry.
A large network of alumni, comprising more than 15,800 members worldwide, is accessible to every student. The IPAG incubator supports entrepreneurial projects, with more than 100 companies supported since 2022.
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- A strong international focus: a semester studying abroad, international collaborative projects (COIL), an international week and courses taught in English
- A real awareness of environmental and societal issues through courses, impactful projects and themed weeks
- Team-building events organised each year, such as business games and an induction weekend
Throughout the programme, community and professional projects promote the development of practical skills and initiative. Success is built together. The projects carried out allow you to put your skills to work for causes that inspire you.
Some examples of student societies:
Career opportunities and further education
Graduates of the Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Business Development can pursue a variety of roles:
- Business Developer
- Business Manager
- Area Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sales Manager
For those wishing to continue their studies, it is possible to enrol in the Grande École Programme - Master's degree at IPAG Business School or other business schools.
Thanks to its network of partner companies and high-level research, IPAG Business School offers an ideal environment for creating and developing innovative projects. Personalised support and guidance towards professional integration are major advantages in choosing this solid entrepreneurship programme.
How to enrol in the Entrepreneurship and Business Development
In the second year of the Bachelor's degree in Management, an international study period lasting 3 to 5 months is compulsory. There are many destinations on offer, with more being added every year.
Some examples of destination proposals:
The third year is devoted to professional development, with a focus on the fundamentals of management and a specialisation in marketing and digital communication. You can choose between a specialised professional internship lasting 4 to 6 months or a work-study programme with a schedule of 3 weeks in a company/1 week in class.
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