06 Dec

The IPAG Experience on the Paris campus
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Intake
Pace
Graduation diploma
€16 000
Head of Admissions:
Mail: international@ipag.fr
Presentation
IPAG's specialised MBA is an international degree in Business Administration (Master of Business Administration). It is intended for 3-year or 4-year degree holders.
Along students of all nationalities, you learn to manage teams and pilot projects ethically in a business environment increasingly impacted by digital and new technologies.
4 specialisations are offered:
At the end of the course, students obtain a 5-year degree and are eligible for "Manager of Organisations" Level 7 RNCP title issued by ECEMA ASSOCIATION by Order of July 7, 2017 registered in the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles (RNCP) under the RNCP code 15053.
*The MBA International Business Development is ranked 25th in Eduniversal's top 30 best masters courses.
Admission
ON FILE
Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS credits or equivalent)
Letters of recommendation and English
language tests (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge) are not required but highly recommended.
Conditions
• Subject to obtaining a 3-year degree
• In addition for non-English speakers: TOEFL IBT (internet-based test: 80) or TOEFL PBT (paper-based test: 550) or TOEIC (780) or IELTS: 6.0 or Cambridge (FCE)
Elements of the application file
• A copy of your CECR, TOEFL and IELTS diplomas and supporting documents, if applicable.
• Curriculum vitæ (CV)
• Proof of English
• Last three transcripts
• Diploma or attestation of schooling
• ID copy
• Cover letter
The stages of the admission process
• Evaluation of the application file
• Motivational interview - in English
MBA in Paris: Improve your skills with our 5-year MBAs To find out more
The MBA, Master of Business Administration is an Anglo-Saxon degree, created to train high-potential executives, enabling them to acquire managerial skills and a global vision of the company. This training is intended for students as well as for profiles already justifying several years of professional experience.
This prestigious diploma is considered a real professional springboard and is particularly prized and is growing rapidly in France. There are several thousands of them worldwide, some generalists and others more specialized. Don't hesitate to compare them and consult the ranking of the different MBAs to make your choice.
The MBA is designed to be a generalist but firmly practice-oriented degree, which is mainly addressed to technicians, from very different professional backgrounds, who want to take up managerial or even executive positions in a business. It thus aims to develop managerial skills for technical profiles who want to progress in their professional career.
Lectures are becoming rarer and give way to case studies and company projects, with the goal of exchanging as much knowledge as possible between participants. The work is also done in groups, so that students develop certain essential skills, such as diplomatic skills.
It is also an internationally oriented training: a large part of the courses is given in English, and a class often welcomes many international students.
It should be noted that the MBA is a diploma that generally targets profiles who already have experience in the professional world (at least 3 years), and who would be willing to acquire a double expertise. Nevertheless, MBA admissions are often open to students with 4 or 5 years of higher education without experience.
The Master's degree can be completed in two years (M2). It is a 4-year / 5-year degree, normally awarded by universities, but some Grande Ecole programs (such as the IPAG Grande Ecole Programme) can also be awarded the Master's degree.
The cost varies depending on whether it is taken at a university or at a private school, such as a business school.
The French "Conférence des Grandes Ecoles" accredits certain school courses as Specialized Masters (MS) or Master of Science (MSc). These degrees allow students with five years of higher education or four years of higher education with professional experience to acquire a specialisation or a double qualification.
The disparities between these diplomas are slight, as their objective is more or less the same: to help students adapt to the realities of the company and provide them with the necessary skills to be immediately operational. Nevertheless, the MBA aims to specifically train future managers who wish to boost their careers, whereas the Masters are more technical courses.
The main difference between a master's degree and an MBA is its cost. In fact, a master's degree in a university implies minimal tuition fees compared to an MBA.
The target audience for these courses is also different: an MBA is more aimed at working people who want to enhance their skills or even give their professional career a new direction, while admission to a master's degree is open to graduates with a bachelor's degree.
We can also mention the importance of English in the teaching of a Master of Business Administration compared to that of a Master's degree.
Lastly, the organisation of courses is more flexible in an MBA, since it can be completed in one or two years, in a classroom or continuing education program... while the Master's follows the European LMD system: a Master's degree is obtained by validating two semesters, thanks to ECTS credits.
MBAs are known to be very expensive. Their costs can amount to several tens of thousands of euros in the major schools. There are several ways to fund MBAs :
There are many reasons to do an MBA. First and foremost, you need to ask yourself about your professional ambitions because an MBA is a real commitment in terms of time and money.
For technical people (lawyers, engineers), an MBA is an opportunity to acquire a highly prized double skill, and then to progress in the company.
One of the main objectives of an MBA is to learn how to manage. Through this training, the student acquires a cross-functional vision of the company and the skills that are essential to management functions. You learn how to work in a team, make decisions quickly, be diplomatic... By joining this program, you will also add an international dimension to your CV, thanks to the courses given in English and the great cultural diversity found in the promotions.
Naturally, displaying an MBA on your resume is highly valued, especially in terms of salary! An MBA graduate could be entitled to an annual salary of between €60,000 and €80,000 gross, depending on the graduate school he or she has joined.
Finally, one of the advantages of an MBA is the network you will have access to. In fact, you can quickly make very profitable contacts with other participants, lecturers and alumni.
After completing an MBA, it's time to apply your newly acquired skills, be it by returning to your original company, to a management position, or by starting out on the job market again. By including the MBA on your resume, many opportunities and jobs will open up to you and you will obviously be able to qualify for a higher remuneration.
Some MBA graduates, now mastering the basics of business management, do not hesitate to launch themselves into the entrepreneurial path.
To sum up, now is the time to make your professional project a reality!
Phase 1 (Semester 1 and 2)
Semestre 1 et 2
Core modules
Projects
Projects and Business Game
Phase 2 (Semestre 3)
Semester 3
A 6-month internship, in France or abroad
Internship and project realisation
Projects & Business Games
MBA Specialisations
MBA Digital Strategy Design & Transformation
The Digital Transformation and Innovation Management MBA trains change makers. It prepares graduates to master the digital transformation of the value chain, generate new business models and implement a
global, comprehensive digital strategy. There is a specific course on innovation management consulting.
Objectives
• Control of the impacts of the digitalisation of the economy on the different industries and economic models
• Support for the digitisation of a company's value chain
• Digital marketing and distribution Innovation management and methods
• Support for change in consulting mode
Specialisation modules
• Digital Marketing
• Digitalisation of the value chain and associated tools
• Digital strategy
• Agile approach (Agile Principles & SCRUM)
• Consulting approach and jobs of tomorrow
Career Opportunities
• Digital transformation consultant
• Chief Digital Officer
• Innovation Consultant
• Innovation Manager
MBA Energy & Sustainability Transformation
How can sustainable development generate value? That is the challenge of this specialisation, which provides a solid, comprehensive knowledge base in the field of renewable energy and CSR, a mastery of closed-loop supply chain processes and an understanding of the legal constraints associated with these developments.
Objectives
• A holistic approach to sustainable development
• Development of a sustainable business model
• Knowledge of international policies and the legal framework for sustainable development
• Management of sustainability projects (indicators, team management)
• Financing of sustainable development programs
• Marketing and communication applied to sustainable development
• Mastery and implementation of the concept of Closed Loop Supply Chain
Modules de spécialisation
• The sustainability Strategy and Implementation
• Sustainability Assessment
• Renewable energy for business
• Financing the sustainability
• Closed Loop Supply Chains & Circular Economy
Career Opportunities
• Chief Sustainability Officer
• CSR Specialist
• Lead Sustainability Specialist
• Sustainability / CSR Consultant
MBA in International Business Development
This specialisation takes a comprehensive approach to international business: new market development, key international business decisions, global financial markets, trade negotiation and the legal and regulatory framework of international trade.
Objectives
• Understanding regional and global market specificities
• Mastering the principles and rules of international trade
• International negotiations
• Evaluating and developing
Specialisation modules
• New market development : Legal Aspects
• Global Financial Markets
• International Trade : Key Decisions
• International Business Strategy
• Negotiation, Persuasion, Influence
Career Opportunities
• International Business Developer
• International Franchise Developer
• International Expansion Manager
• International Account Manager
• Market Development Consultant
MBA in Finance & Investments
The MBA in Finance and Investments trains professionals prepared for the increasingly demanding world of global finance. Mastering advanced quantitative methods of wealth and investment management, from artificial intelligence to risk management applied to global financial markets and the sustainability challenge for corporate finance. IPAG's MBA in Finance and Investments is one of the few business school programmes to offer specific attention to Wealth and Health Management. Students thus have access to a wide range of professional opportunities, ranging from risk and wealth manager, financial manager to corporate financial strategist.
Objectives
• Mastery of investment management tools, including the main drivers of machine learning applications
• Knowledge of global and local regulations
• Integration of environmental, societal and governance criteria applied to wealth management
• Ability to communicate with quantitative specialists on engineering applications (big and smart data)
• Development of financing projects for sustainable investments
Specialisation modules
• Wealth and Risk Management
• Investment Management
• Financing Sustainability
• Global Financial Markets
• Corporate Finance & Governance
Career Opportunities
• Financial Manager
• Corporate Financial Strategist
• Wealth Manager
• Quantitative Analyst
• Portfolio Manager
• Investment Adviser
• Risk Manager
Internship
A Career Centre to support you
Whether you are looking for an internship, a job or more simply for advice, our Career Centre is there to help you. Throughout your course, you benefit from its many services: preparation for interviews, proofreading of CVs, recruitment forums, speaking workshops, control of one's image, management of professional social networks, etc.
Tuition fees
€16 000
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