Study business in France - 8 institutions

Foreigners, including Russians, have access to prestigious business education in France, one of the most rated countries in terms of university level of education in the world (according to the Financial Times, Le Figaro, etc.). A few decades ago, the country's universities introduced into practice teaching in English, thereby adding those wishing to study with them from abroad. You can get an inexpensive higher education in business specialization - commerce, finance, administration - at the level of:

• Undergraduate
• Magistracy
• Doctoral studies
• MBA.

Foreign students can get a Bachelor's degree in business studies in France after graduating from high school and having completed IB program (an IB diploma will be an advantage for admission) or equivalent to MYP high school (students from 14-15 years old). Studying the French undergraduate program lasts 3 years - the training programs (License) consist of two levels:

• L1 and L2 lasts two years and includes general educational disciplines - this is the basic preparation of the student for in-depth study of the chosen direction
• L3 takes the entire third year, where the student is studying one discipline in the chosen direction.

Licence in the field of “Business Education” in France is obtained at a public university or at the higher school CPGE (Prepa), where L1 and L2 are in preparatory classes, and the third - at the undergraduate of the same institution.

The format of classes at the undergraduate courses in business education in France is represented by lectures in classrooms and independent work. At the end of the semester, students pass exams that are strictly assessed - a passing grade can serve as an expulsion from the university (according to statistics, only 27% of students reach the end of the Bachelor's program). It is not always possible to find a job advantageously after graduating from a bachelor's degree, usually it is necessary to continue studying for a Master's degree.

Popular undergraduate business studies programs in France:

The main list of compulsory business studies in France:

• Marketing
• Finance
• Entrepreneurship (including international)
• international Business
• Management and information systems
• Work resources
• Business risks
• Logistics and others.

Compared with other European countries, business programs in France at Master's stage is inexpensive and no less high-quality. It is important for foreign students to understand that Master's studies are not additional, but the next stage of compulsory education, which gives the graduate an excellent result. The standard of Master's programs in France is high, designed for an international audience, according to statistics it gives a good start to a successful career as an international entrepreneur or business leader.

For foreign students who want to study business in France, there are two options for study programs:

• DEA diploma - bias for research and further doctoral studies
• DESS diploma - studying for further employment

Duration of courses - 2 years:

If a foreign student wants to change studying directions, for example, from humanitarian to business, it is needed to undergo retraining at the undergraduate level. Also, the candidate must provide proof of French proficiency - you need to pass the DALF exam at the level from C1, in English - IELTS certificate from 5.5. After listening to compulsory lectures in small groups, the student closely engages in le mémoire research work of 60-100 pages. Upon graduation, the student receives a diploma DESS - Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées or DEA - Diplôme d'études approfondies, which makes it possible to get into doctoral studies.

Master's degrees can be applied for doctoral programs in the field of business education in France. The format of doctoral studies is special doctoral schools Ecole Doctorale, which are part of universities, on the basis of which working groups of a small number of students are created ( Unité de Recherche ). Within each group, a certain scientific research project is carried out, which is the essence of training. In France, there are about 100 business programs and thousands of scientific laboratories for research, there is the opportunity to participate in international projects, many doctoral schools work in partnership with many foreign universities. The cost of studying French doctoral programs is 10,000 € / year for the first 2 years, then about 2,500 € / year. For admission to a doctoral school in Business Education in France, the applicant must:

• Pass the procedure for recognizing your country's diploma in France or provide certified copies with translation into French
• Provide a motivation letter and resume describing the idea, research plan, list of publications
• Attach the recommendations of the project supervisor in the magistracy.

It is important for a foreign student applying for business studies in France at the doctoral level to understand the significance of the recommendation. Each Ecole Doctorale independently decides on the admission of the applicant, and a direct recommendation addressed to the future French professor-supervisor can play a significant role.

Executive MBA - programs on business education in France for candidates who have got Master's degree and have experience in the specialty. The duration of business programs is 12-18 months, the cost is 15000-48000 €, and the entrance requirements may vary depending on the type of higher education. The following documents are most often required:

• Online application in the form of a questionnaire or Application Form - they are provided by the school management
• Diploma of Higher Education
• Results of the language exam - IELTS from 6.5, TOEFL from 80, TOEIC from 750
• Motivation letter
• Recommendations and resume
• GRE / GMAT Results.

Some business schools in France accept only according to their diplomas without entrance examinations, for example, ESCP Europe Business School, but here they take into account the age of applicants depending on their specialization:

• From 22 years - Master in Marketing
• 30 - Master in Management
• 23 - Specialized Masters.

Among the popular schools offering business education in France it is worth noting:

• Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC). Among the advantages is an opportunity to obtain a diploma from other international universities, for example, Beijing Tsinghua University, Keio Business School in Tokyo.
• ESC Rennes Business School is a practical option for  foreign candidates, it is possible to receive a scholarship.