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From marketing to finance, discover the key functions of a business and learn to work in an international environment. At CEFAM, you’ll study entirely in English, in small classes, using a teaching approach inspired by the American model. Depending on your entry level and your career goals, you can tailor your academic path in Lyon and at our partner universities.
business track
All courses are taught in English from day one, both in Lyon and at our partner universities. You will gradually develop the vocabulary, oral fluency, and study skills needed in an international setting.
Case studies, presentations, and group projects encourage you to present your arguments, compare and contrast your ideas, and apply the knowledge you’ve gained in class.
Accounting, economics, finance, marketing, management, and information systems: The first few years provide you with a broad overview of business.
A two-month internship is scheduled for the first year, and a six-month internship is scheduled for the third year. An additional internship is possible during the second year and at the end of the program.
In your fourth year, delve deeper into your marketing or finance track in Lyon, or explore the many specializations offered by our partner universities in the United States, Canada, or Italy.
Depending on the program you choose, continue your studies at a partner university in North America to earn a BBA or an MBA.
Analyzing a Company's Economic Environment
Understand microeconomic and macroeconomic mechanisms, interpret data, and take the international context into account when making decisions.
Related courses: Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Business Statistics, International Economics.
Understanding and Managing Financial Data
Interpret financial statements, analyze an organization's financial situation, and use quantitative tools to inform decision-making.
Related courses: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, International Finance.
Develop a marketing and sales strategy
Research a market, understand consumer expectations, and help define a product offering or growth strategy.
Related courses: Principles of Marketing, International Marketing; in the Marketing specialization in Lyon: Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research.
Marketing Specialist
Product Manager
Business Developer
Financial Analyst
Financial Analyst
Supply Chain Specialist
You’ll learn through classroom discussions, presentations, case studies, and group projects. The Public Speaking and English Composition courses also develop your ability to communicate and present arguments. These skills prepare students to succeed in a world shaped by AI.
Starting in your first year in Lyon, you’ll take your classes in English. You’ll study business subjects in the language used on a daily basis in many international professional settings.
Small groups encourage interaction with instructors and ensure that everyone participates. The maximum student-to-instructor ratio is 20 to 1.
The program includes a two-month internship in the first year, an optional two- or three-month internship in the second year, and a six-month internship in the third or fourth year. CEFAM provides you with individualized support as you develop your career plan.
You can continue your studies at a partner university in the United States or Canada to earn an American university degree (BBA or MBA), or complete four years in Lyon with the option of spending a semester abroad.
The Business Track is designed for students who want to understand how businesses operate and develop skills in management, finance, marketing, business development, and international business. It can be taken after high school, after completing a three-year degree in business, or through the VAE.
Yes. The Business Track courses are taught in English starting in the first year in Lyon. The curriculum includes case studies, presentations, and group projects, using a teaching approach inspired by the American model.
Depending on the program you choose, the Business Track prepares you for the professional certification “Manager of International Organizations”, registered with the RNCP at Level 7, as well as a BBA or an MBA awarded by a partner university in the United States or Canada. These qualifications fall under different frameworks and depend on the chosen track.
Yes. Students can continue their studies at a partner university in the the United States, Canada, or Italy. Students who complete all four years at CEFAM in Lyon can also spend a semester abroad in Mexico, Greece, or New York.
Yes. The program includes a two-month internship during the first year and a six-month internship in the third year. An additional internship is also possible during the second year and upon graduation. These experiences allow students to put their acquired skills into practice and gradually develop their career plans.
