International BBA GEM Alpine Business School

Overview

Through the International BBA course from  GEM Alpine Business School  you will be working in a multicultural environment, in English or French, alongside students and teachers from all over the world. Academic exchanges, double degrees, internships abroad - the International BBA is a demanding programme designed to get you into the big companies or on to MSc or Masters courses, in France or abroad.

Designed for both French and international students, the International BBA prepares future managers to thrive in a global, multicultural, and demanding environment. Its interactive and professionally oriented approach combines academic theory with practical experience, developing both the knowledge and the operational skills valued by employers.

Through this programme, students will:

• Build a strong international professional profile

• Develop intercultural agility to succeed in global and multicultural contexts

• Acquire solid foundations in management, finance, marketing, digital business, luxury, entrepreneurship, or sustainability, aligned with major economic and societal challenges

• Apply their learning in practice through group projects, case studies, internships, and optional work-study opportunities

• Prepare for the future: pursue an MSc or Master’s programme in France or abroad, or start a career in an international company

Career opportunities:

International BBA graduates can enter a Master’s programme or the second year of an MSc (Master of Science) at GEM or at other top business schools, in France or internationally. They can specialize in a wide range of fields aligned with their career goals, such as:

• Finance, Audit, Accounting

• Marketing & Business Development

• Digital, Data, AI

• International Management

• Luxury, Sports, Innovation, or Sustainable Transitions

Thanks to a hands-on and internationally oriented curriculum, graduates are ready to take on management positions in global companies, innovative start-ups, or international organizations.

Throughout the programme, students gain at least 12 months of professional experience, including 2- to 4-month internships between the 1st and 3rd years, and a long internship or work-study programme in the 4th year. These experiences, in France or abroad, help them develop autonomy, a strong understanding of professional environments, and international employability.

Examples of career paths:

• Marketing, Business Development & Strategy

• Project & Team Management

• Financial Analysis & Management Control

• Strategy Consulting, Audit, Risk Reporting

• Investment Banking

• Human Resources

• And many other roles linked to international management, such as Account Executive, Business Developer, Digital Sales Account Manager, Financial Analyst, Controller, Risk Reporting Specialist, Investment Banking Associate, Project Manager in Marketing, Product Specialist Manager, Strategic Planning Consultant, Human Resources Manager, etc.

Accreditation

GEM is one of only 1% of schools worldwide to hold triple accreditation from AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS.