Master in Economic Affairs
Bordeaux, France
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
French, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Master 2 in Economic Affairs is one of the postgraduate master's programs offered by the College of Law, Political Science, Economics, and Management of the University of Bordeaux. It is a full-time international degree taught in English, designed for recently graduated students and adult students of all ages with a professional background.
The program allows students to develop a broad understanding of key economic issues in international affairs and an in-depth knowledge of practical European and international business skills and practices in a stimulating and enriching international learning environment. What distinguishes the program is its focus on specific European and international trade, financial policies, business transactions, and business projects using analytical tools from economics, political science, management, business, and law.
Professional skill courses
The goal of the program is to develop a range of marketable skills and competencies needed to carry out functions in international trade (exchange rates risk management, international payments, trading and shipping, international contract law, European market dynamics and specificities, luxury economy…) and intercultural businesses (European populations, leadership, communication…) in an ever-changing environment (innovation, e-economy, environmental issues…).
In this one-year program, you will gain deep insight in essential and present economic topics in international affairs, and perform hands-on exercises, whilst mastering valuable and marketable professional and soft skills in an intercultural environment.
The program combines courses in both theory and practice, includes field visits, and focuses on working methods, readings, teamwork, key studies, and business development projects based on a design-thinking approach. Courses are designed and delivered by academics from the University of Bordeaux, visiting professors from partner universities, and professionals from French or international companies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The IPCVai Master program has obtained again this year the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters label and funding, meaning we offer scholarships for 4 intakes of students, beginning with the 2024-26 intake. These scholarships are offered to a limited number of candidates with the highest scores following the written and oral evaluation in the selection process.
They can be considered as full scholarships, with the amount being 1400€ per month for the 2-year duration of the program. This amount is intended to cover all costs incurred by students’ participation in the Master's program (accommodation, travel costs, subsistence costs, materials, etc).
Other funding opportunities
Scholarships for funding living expenses:
2nd semester (Madrid):
Erasmus+ scholarship for studies:
All students may apply to PPKE for Erasmus+ funding to contribute to their living costs in their Madrid semester (current scholarship rate: 520 EUR/month). This does not exclude other non-EU funding opportunities.
Expected application deadline: October 2024 (opened after enrollment)
3rd semester (Bordeaux):
Erasmus+ scholarship for studies:
All students may apply to PPKE for Erasmus+ funding to contribute to their living costs in their Bordeaux semester (current scholarship rate: 520 EUR/month). This does not exclude other non-EU funding opportunities.
Expected application deadline: March 2025 (opened after enrollment)
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship:
For the second year of the program, students may apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship. For further information about this opportunity, please visit the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship.
4th semester (internship):
Erasmus+ scholarship for internship:
All students may even apply to PPKE for 2-3 months Erasmus+ scholarship for their internship (570-620 EUR/month depending on the country). Please consider that the maximum length of the Erasmus+ funded period is altogether 12 months (per study cycle [BSc, MSc, PhD]).
For further information on Erasmus+ scholarships, please contact PPKE at [email protected]
Please also check with your national funding agency, consulate, etc. if further local, national or other scholarships are available.
Curriculum
September to November: Intensive Preparatory Module for International Students
The three-month intensive preparatory module is specifically designed for the prospective students of the Master 2 Economic Affairs. It offers intensive elementary-to-advanced language courses in French for international students, intermediate-to-advanced language courses in English for non-native speakers, remedial courses in international and European economics and business knowledge, business trips and access to cultural and intercultural activities and events.
We require international students to attend the three-month intensive preparatory module essentially intended to prepare them for the core curriculum of the Master 2 program. The program comes with specific tuition fees.
December to the end of April - beginning of May
Core courses for the Master 2 Economic Affairs.
Starting in May
Students can choose among three options:
- a 3-month internship in France or abroad (the internship should be over by August 31st)
- a master thesis
- keep working on your business project as a student-entrepreneur with UbeeLab (the university’s student entrepreneurship incubator)
Career Opportunities
The Master in Economic Affairs qualifies students for a broad range of careers in international business and trade, notably in business economics, technology and financial management, and corporate strategy. You will be prepared to work in various environments in firms engaged in international trade (multinationals, SMEs, family businesses, etc.) where intercultural competencies, in addition to technical ones, are of the utmost importance.
With this program, you will be effectively equipped to pursue a high-end career as :
- Export manager
- Transnational contracts negotiator
- Trade manager
- Customer service manager
- Area manager
- International business consultant