International Bachelor in Business Administration BBA
Ready for the Global Challenge?
An international roadmap: up to 4 countries in 4 years
A degree with international scope: Bachelor of Business Administration Hons.
An expanded portfolio of dual degrees, developed with prestigious international universities
A curriculum designed to international standards
International at Home: multicultural campus, all-in-English track
Practical info
International BBA is a 4-year programme leading to a State certified degree.
The programme offers two language tracks (the French-speaking programme Onésime and the all-in-English track Magellan) for the first two years. In the 4th year, the classes are given in both French and English.
You can enrol on the International BBA programme in the 1st year, after leaving school, in the 2nd year, after one year in higher education, or in the 3rd year, after two years in higher education
6 good reasons to enrol in the BBA programme
- A small-scale, functional, multicultural campus for an incomparable experience
- International scope: 50% of the course is spent abroad, all-in-English track from the 1st year, international teaching staff
- International recognition: 56 international partners including 29 dual degrees
- A course of academic excellence which, since its creation, has featured among the 10 leading international programmes in France
- Personalised monitoring of professional career project, support for expatriation
- Easier route into employment in France or abroad
International scope of the BBA
The international BBA programme is a degree designed to the international standard of the British Bachelor of Business Administration Honours degree. It aims to train future international managers in cross-sectoral skills, so that they work to the most exacting professional standards and the logics of responsible management.
It requires a one-year placement abroad in a partner university and offers a wide range of dual degrees.
Course content
The teaching on the BBA International programme is spread over 8 semesters in line with the framework set by the “Bologna Process-LMD”
The first two years (semesters 1, 2, 3 and 4) or foundation years are devoted to acquiring the fundamental skills of management sciences, awareness of international issues, reinforcement of foreign languages and self-discovery. Each year ends with a work placement.
Examples of courses offered:
Français
- Introduction au droit français des affaires
- Enjeux économiques contemporains
- Fondements de la comptabilité
- Fondements du Marketing
- Méthodes quantitatives
- Comportement Organisationnel
- Institutions Européennes
- Environnement numérique des entreprises
- Mathématiques financières
- Communication Digitale
- Etudes de marché
- Politique de Distribution
- Management de Projets
- Fondements des Ressources Humaines
English
- Introduction to French Business Law
- Economic Contemporary Issues
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Marketing
- Quantitative Methods
- Organizational Behaviour
- European Institutions
- Digital Humanities
- Time value of money
- Digital Communication
- Surveys and Datamining
- Distribution Policies
- Project Management
- Principles of Human Resources
The academic teaching is supported by multiple activities outside the classroom such as Learning Expeditions and Business Games.
The 1st year placement or Introductory placement for 2-3 months in France or abroad consists in an introduction to business and how it works.
The 5-month minimum international placement is designed to acquire extended experience in an international context.
semesters 5 and 6 are dedicated to the academic year abroad.
(semesters 7 and 8) is the year when a specialisation is selected. The programme offers four majors in the main functions of business (marketing, finance, entrepreneurship, supply chain).
or Springboard placement takes place in semester 8 over 6 months. The aim is to consolidate academic and vocational knowledge on an internationally-focused assignment.
The program closes with an end-of-study thesis.
Examples of classes offered in either French or English
English
- CSR & Business ethics
- Capital management
- Forming & managing global & virtual teams
- Global strategy
- Information systems
- Methodology
- Business Case
- Global and responsible supply chain management
- Corporate finance
- Portfolio management
- Digital Marketing
- International communication strategy
- Change management
- Big data
- Economic intelligence
Continuing your studies
At the end of your 4-year programme, you will have the choice to join the business world or continue your studies to obtain a Masters degree. If you are an entrepreneur at heart or keen to innovate, our Master of Science Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship (MSc ICE) will meet your needs!
You will work in multidisciplinary teams consisting of managerial students plus engineering students from the EPF (Engineering school) and designer students from the Troyes Design School.
Careers and opportunities
of students find a job within 6 months
average annual gross salary for first job after graduation
Where?
A global, international profile and a professional background
BBA International graduates work in a wide range of sectors and careers. Their capacity for analysis and their agility means they can adapt to all working environments: multinational, SMEs/mid-caps, government administrations, NGOs and a variety of positions.
Examples of positions held by Alumni.
- Events manager
- Export sales manager
- Retail manager
- International business developer
- Marketing Product Manager
- Brand manager
- Webmarketing manager
- Procurement manager
- Supply chain manager
- International buyer
- Financial analyst
- Internal auditor
- Financial Controller
- Risk manager
Admission
For students holding a French baccalauréat
- By type of course: Business and management school
- Choose the Sésame bank
- Then choose the SCBS BBA from the bank. NB: You can choose several schools from the bank, this will only count as one wish per candidate.
- By region: Grand Est
- By academy: Reims
- By city: Troyes
Accessible to current or future Baccalaureate graduates in all streams (French Baccalaureate).
Written tests, some examples: languages (ML1 + ML2), reasoning and skills, documentary analysis and knowledge of contemporary issues.
Oral tests: motivation interview + ML1 interview
More info on www.concours-sesame.net
For the 1st year for students not holding a French baccalaureate
For the 2nd year as parallel admission for students who have passed their 1st year in the French or foreign higher education system and can prove they have 60 ECTS credits over one year
For the 3rd year as parallel admission for students with a French or foreign degree after 2 years in higher education who can prove they have 120 ECTS credits
Some examples of tests: application, written French test, motivation interview, interview in English, interview in 2nd modern language (bonus)
More info on www.scbs-education.com/admissions
Tuition fees
South Champagne Business School is recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and Innovation as a private higher education establishment of general interest (EESPIG).
It welcomes grant-funded students and implements a social openness policy through its fees, which are fixed for the duration of the course.
European students:
BBA1: €8,000 /year
BBA 2, 3 and 4: €8,500 / year
Non-EU international students:
BBA1: €9,000 /year
BBA 2, 3 and 4: €9,500 / year
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