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Free Istec entrance exam - apply online
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Rhythm for 4th & 5th year
1 week school / 2 weeks company
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Specialisation
Opening conditional on a minimum of 15 students
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Back to school
September | February
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Diploma
State-recognized Master's degree (Bac+5), RNCP level 7

Grande École Program
International & Geopolitics

The International & Geopolitics specialization in the 4th and 5th years of the Grande École Program combines geopolitical analysis, international strategy, and intercultural management to meet the challenges of organizations operating globally.

 

Designed entirely in English (full English track), it develops an in-depth understanding of the political, economic, and institutional dynamics influencing strategic decisions. The approach combines business intelligence, risk analysis, international management, and the coordination of global operations.

This specialization also strengthens skills in intercultural leadership and strategic communication, with a particular focus on international negotiation and reporting.

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Program

The International & Geopolitics specialization addresses the strategic challenges that shape the global economy and contemporary international relations. It leads to the analysis of geopolitical power dynamics, the assessment of country risks, an understanding of diplomatic dynamics, and the integration of institutional considerations into strategic decision-making.

The curriculum develops proficiency in advanced digital tools and international databases to produce structured operational analyses. The use of multi-local data, the creation of global dashboards, and the evaluation of scenarios enable students to transform international information into concrete levers for action.

This specialization also leads to the development of international expansion strategies, the structuring of alliances, the analysis of global value chains, and the integration of governance, compliance, and sustainability issues into global projects. The simulations and case studies are based on real-world contexts, demanding analytical rigor and strategic vision.

Human and cultural dimensions play a crucial role. The development of intercultural leadership, the management of multicultural teams, and strategic communication in advanced professional English enhance the ability to thrive effectively in complex international environments.

Focus on Projects & International

This specialization is taught entirely in English and is designed for prospective students who wish to understand international geopolitical and economic issues, develop expertise in global strategic analysis, and acquire the skills necessary to operate in multicultural and complex environments.

In the second semester of their fourth year, students have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities. The program is structured around three days per week, allowing you to complete an internship or pursue other activities in your free time.

Skill blocks developed

Mastering the advanced and specialized uses of digital tools
To mobilize and produce highly specialized knowledge
Developing a strategic vision in the field of management
Measuring and controlling through management tools and methods
Supporting behaviors and attitudes at work
Communicating in a professional context
Contributing to transformation in a professional context
Design and/or manage management solutions
Implementing rules, standards and procedures
Developing a managerial and organizational culture
To mobilize and produce highly specialized knowledge
Communicating in a professional context

Key modules

Leverage multi-local digital tools to produce a contextualized international operational analysis
Produce in-depth geopolitical analyses integrating country risk, diplomacy, and foresight
Develop an international strategy (market entry, alliances, risks, institutions)
Monitor performance and global risks within an international organization
Develop intercultural leadership in response to geopolitical challenges
Communicate strategically in a multicultural environment (codes, influence, negotiation)
Manage international projects integrating country risk, global supply chains, governance, and sustainability
Coordinate international operations
Manage multicultural teams in a complex international environment
Conduct an international applied research approach (research question, fieldwork, analysis)
Communicate effectively in international English (negotiation, briefing, global reporting)

Elective courses to choose in Master 2

International Business & Diplomacy
Global Risk & Crisis Management
Emerging Markets & International Development

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Accessible professions

Geopolitical Analyst
Country Risk Consultant
Head of international missions
Consultant in economic and strategic intelligence
Public Affairs Advisor
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Synthesis Seminar - 5th year PGE