- Spend 24 hours immersed at CEFAM
Have you earned a three-year bachelor’s degree in business? Join CEFAM in Lyon for a year of specialization. The program allows you to deepen your skills in marketing or finance and prepare for the Level 7 professional certification in “International Organizational Management.” You can then consider pursuing an MBA at one of our North American partner universities.
The program is based on courses in strategy and management, supplemented by a specialization. Classes are taught in English.
International Economics: Understanding the economic mechanisms that influence companies' decisions on the global stage.
Strategic Management & Organizational Policy: Analyzing strategic decisions and how they are implemented within the organization.
Business Ethics: Integrating Ethical Considerations into Management Decisions.
Operations & Supply Chain Management: studying the organization of operations and workflows.
Marketing Specialization
You will gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior, market research methods, communication, and business development strategies.
Specialization subjects:
Finance Specialization
You'll expand your knowledge of financial accounting, planning, and analysis, while also exploring digital tools and the challenges of sustainable finance.
Specialization subjects:
A six-month internship that includes writing a thesis and presenting it to a panel of examiners.
Put your knowledge into practice within an organization, delve deeper into a project, and clarify your career goals.
Analyze a business situation, formulate recommendations, and present your conclusions. Case studies and role-playing exercises are part of the assessment process for the professional certification you are preparing for.
Work as a team to make decisions for a simulated company: analyze the situation, define a strategy, implement it, and make adjustments. The RNCP framework requires an oral presentation of the business plan and a group written report.
Examine an issue related to business strategy in an international context and organize your analysis in a thesis written in English, in accordance with the certification guidelines.
Official Title | Managing International Organizations |
Reference | RNCP 39382 |
Level | 7 |
Certifier | CEFAM |
Date of Decision | July 19, 2024 |
Registration Deadline | July 19, 2029 |
The certification is awarded subject to meeting the validation requirements set forth in its standards. These standards include, in particular, assessments through case studies, role-playing exercises, business games, and a thesis written in English. A C1 level of English is one of the prerequisites for certification.
Official Reference: RNCP Entry 39382 — France Compétences.
Possible continuation of studies
A personalized international studies program
Our role is to enable each student to develop their own educational path. The MASTER OF COMPETENCE® program, established at CEFAM, empowers each student to define their skills, technical expertise, and interpersonal skills, as well as to build their personal and professional plans on an international scale.
Complete your application online at www.cefam.fr
Please provide proof of your English proficiency
Attend a job interview in English
You'll receive a response within 15 days, valid for 1 year.
Apply online
Complete your application on the CEFAM website.
Admission to the MSc program is not through Parcoursup; it is based on a competitive entrance exam.
Provide proof of your English proficiency
Minimum scores for admission to the fourth year:
Test | Minimum score |
Duolingo English Test (DET) | 125 |
TOEFL | 93 |
IELTS | 6,5 |
Cambridge | C1 |
Take a motivational interview in English online or on campus.
You will receive a response within 15 days. Once granted, admission remains valid for one year.
Who is eligible to apply?
In that case, you can apply for the Business program (3 years after high school).
Two intakes per year, as in the United States: September or January
CEFAM applicants may take the entrance exam only once a year.
Admission to CEFAM is valid for one year.
Contest Prizes
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the admissions team.
The program is designed for applicants who have completed a three-year degree, particularly in the field of business. A background in management, business, marketing, finance, or economics can provide a relevant foundation. For other academic backgrounds, it is recommended that you contact the Admissions team.
The Post-Bachelor's Business Program takes place over one year of specialized study at CEFAM in Lyon, with courses taught in English. Students choose a specialization in Marketing or Finance. The program begins in September or January.
The program prepares students for professional certification “International Organizational Manager”, registered with the RNCP 39382, at Level 7, awarded by CEFAM subject to meeting the validation requirements set forth in the program guidelines.
For admission to the fourth year, the minimum scores required are: 125 on the Duolingo English Test, 93 on the TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS, or C1 on the Cambridge. The RNCP profile also specifies a level of B2 level upon entry and C1 for certification.
Yes. A pursuing an MBA may be an option after this year, depending on the program requirements and those of the partner university in question.
