MBA Programs
Strategic and internationally focused training
The MBA at Istec Business School is a state-recognized, Level 7 (Bac+5) degree, registered with the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP). This recognition guarantees the quality and relevance of the curriculum to meet market needs.
Admissions are based on application review and an interview. The program is open to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) to a Master’s degree (Bac+5) who wish to enhance their expertise. Applications can be submitted online or by email to mba@istec.fr.
The essentials of an MBA
• In 1 year (MBA 2)
• In 2 years (MBA1 + MBA2)
March / October
• MBA 1: €9,500 (deposit: €4,200)
• MBA 2: €9,500 (deposit: €3,900)
• MBA 1 + MBA 2: €19,000
• Based on application review and interview
• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) to a Master’s degree (Bac+5).
• Apprenticeship/Work-Study Program
• Initial Training: 6-month internship
1 week at school / 3 weeks in a company
14 majors
MBA specializing in SMC: 98% (2024/2025 academic year)
MBA specializing in Finance: 97% (2024/2025 academic year)
2 separate diplomasrecognized by the State
Visa – RNCP Level 7
• SMC Diploma: RNCP41058
• Finance Diploma: RNCP41059 Fact Sheet
Accessible to people with disabilities
State-Recognized Degree
The MBA programs hold the BAC+5 Visa, awarded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. This label guarantees the quality of the training provided and ensures its recognition in France and internationally. State-controlled degrees – Visa – RNCP level 7 (Bac+5).
2 separate degrees:
Strengthen your strategic vision and develop innovative leadership
Courses:
Public Speaking & Personal Branding
Product Launch Seminar
Entrepreneurship / Business Plan
Strategic Management
Management Control
Fundamental Marketing
Fundamental Finance
Ecological Transition, Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility
Human Resource Management
Sustainable Development Strategies
Courses:
Communication through Art and Theater
Performance Management
Business Ethics
Budget Management and Dashboards
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Development Strategies
Strategic Management
Management Control I
International Financing and Payment
Fundamental Finance
Ecological Transition, Sustainable Development & Corporate Social Responsibility
Environment and International Business Strategy
Human Resource Management
Strategic Financial Diagnosis
Courses:
Thesis Workshop
Business Development
Brand Management
Customer Experience Marketing
Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Market Research & Data Analytics Seminar
Business Law
Services Marketing
Communication, Events
Sales Team Management
Courses:
Dissertation Workshop
Business Plan
Wealth Management
Computerized Management Tools (Excel-VBA…)
Behavioral Finance
Financial Analysis
Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Financial Information Systems
Business Strategy (English)
Business Law
Budgeting, IT Governance
Financial Statements and Diagnostics
Marketing of Financial Products
Cash Management
Core Curriculum:
Omnichannel Marketing Strategy
Sales Force and Commercial Strategy
Budgeting for Sales Activities
Negotiation Seminar
Customer Relationship Management and Sales Tracking
Stress Management
Business Strategy (English)
Job Destination and Career Management
Research Methodology
Business Game: Alumni Project
Specializations:
Core Curriculum:
Job Destination and Career Management
Developing Leadership
Research Methodology
Sustainable Finance (English)
Business Game: Alumni Project
Specializations:
4 to 6 month internship in a company, report & dissertation
4 to 6 month internship in a company, report & dissertation
Why choose the MBA program?
The Istec MBA is designed for those who want to give their career a real boost. More than just a state-recognized, RNCP level 7, Master’s degree (Bac+5), it offers training that combines theory and practice to prepare you for the realities of the job market.
Through work-study programs or extended internships, you immediately apply your knowledge and develop valuable professional experience. Seminars, company projects, case studies, and workshops allow you to work on concrete and current issues, directly from real-world situations.
You will benefit from courses taught by research professors in management and active industry experts, guaranteeing both academic and practical training. In parallel, you will receive support in building your career plan and developing your leadership, management, and strategy skills. Choosing the Istec MBA also means joining a strong network of partner companies and active alumni in France and internationally, multiplying your opportunities and accelerating your career progression.
FRANCE COMPETENCES
Skills Blocks
Diploma in Marketing & Sales Strategy
Skills:
- Design an entrepreneurial project and develop a business plan
- Analyze the company’s overall environment systematically
- Structure and present an argument effectively
- Promote team cohesion and collaboration
- Communicate professionally and appropriately
- Implement coaching techniques and support
Assessment methods:
- Assignments
- Project-based exercises
- Project evaluations
- Final exams
(Adaptable depending on initial training, VAE, or apprenticeship)
Skills:
- Segment a market and position an offer
- Develop or optimize an innovative offer
- Build and strengthen brand identity
- Deploy strategic partnerships (alliances, co-branding)
- Select appropriate communication channels
Assessment Methods:
- Practical Exercises
- Case Studies
- Strategic Projects
- Exams
Skills:
- Manage collaboratively and sustainably (CSR, SD)
- Integrate environmental and societal issues into the strategy
- Formulate responsible recommendations
- Master the principles of business law
- Defend the organization’s interests within an ethical framework
Assessment Methods:
- Applied Projects
- Case Studies
- Written and Oral Assessments
Skills:
- Interpret financial dashboards
- Calculate projected revenue, costs, and margins
- Define national and international objectives
- Allocate resources strategically
Assessment methods :
- Budget Projects
- Financial Studies
- Exams
Skills:
- Implement a performance management system
- Design and present a business plan
- Prepare a financial audit
- Analyze annual accounts
- Develop and manage a budget forecast
Assessment Methods:
- Financial Case Studies
- Group Projects
- Exams
Skills:
- Prospecting and developing a client portfolio
- Conducting cost-benefit analyses
- Designing customized offers
- Conducting complex sales negotiations
- Negotiation Simulations
- Case Studies
- Business Projects
Assessment methods:
Skills:
- Master the fundamentals of strategic marketing
- Leverage data and analytics
- Deploy an e-commerce strategy
- Implement an omnichannel strategy
Assessment methods :
- Strategic Projects
- Market Research
- Exams
FRANCE COMPETENCES
Skills Blocks
Finance Diploma
Skills:
- Design an entrepreneurial project and develop a business plan
- Analyze the overall business environment
- Structuring a clear and persuasive argument
- Promoting collaboration and team cohesion
- Communicating professionally and appropriately
Assessment methods:
Submission of assignments, practical exercises, project evaluations.
(Methods can be adapted depending on initial training, apprenticeship, or validation of acquired experience.)
Skills:
- Conduct a comprehensive financial analysis
- Develop a budget and anticipate financial risks
- Evaluate the value of a company (short and long term)
- Conduct international market research
- Formulate investment recommendations
Assessment methods:
Applied work, case studies, simulations, projects.
Skills:
- Manage a financial department collaboratively and sustainably
- Integrate CSR and sustainable development issues
- Recommend responsible financial products
- Apply French and international business law
- Defend the organization’s interests ethically
Assessment methods:
Practical work, professional simulations, written and oral assessments.
Skills:
- Analyze and structure financial data (tables, information systems)
- Configure a financial information system (ERP/CRM)
- Understand the challenges related to cryptocurrencies and FinTech
- Automate and improve the reliability of financial processes
Assessment methods:
Digital projects, simulations, case studies.
Skills:
- Prepare a financial and asset statement
- Identify and analyze financial risks
- Calculate financial ratios and indicators
- Advise stakeholders on their investment decisions
Assessment methods:
Skills:
- Build a performance management system
- Design a detailed financial business plan
- Prepare and conduct an audit
- Develop operating and forecast budgets
- Analyze annual accounts and costs
Evaluation methods:
Budget projects, simulated audits, exams.
Key Skills:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- LBO, MBO, Structured Finance
- Trade Finance and International Finance
- Financial Market Analysis (Sharpe and Bloomberg Models)
- FinTech and Banking Sector Transformation
Key Skills:
- Bank Performance Management
- Budget Construction and Control
- Internal Audit and Compliance
- IFRS Standards and Consolidation
- Strategic Financial Analysis
Assessment methods:
Case studies, simulated audit missions, applied work.
Access conditions
Admissions
• 2-year MBA: Bachelor's degree + 3 years of higher education or a background outside of management
• Transcripts (last 3 years)
• Diploma
• Passport / National Identity Card
• Application fee (depending on country)
• Completed application form (attached)
Download the application form
• Applications can also be submitted by email to mba@istec.fr.
• Registration with Campus France if you are an international student.
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• Deposit payment
📅 Start dates: March & October
Access conditions
Terms and conditions by country
Your application will only be validated upon receipt of the following documents:
- The Application form completed and signed
- A recent curriculum vitae
- Transcripts from the last 3 years of study
- A copy of the most recent diploma/certificate obtained
- A copy of your identity card or passport
Your complete application should be sent by email to mba@istec.fr.
Your application will only be validated upon receipt of the following documents:
- The Application form completed and signed
- A recent curriculum vitae
- Transcripts from the last 3 years of study
- A copy of the most recent diploma/certificate obtained
- A copy of your identity card or passport
- €80 payable by credit card, cash, check, or by bank transfer
Your complete application should be sent by email to mba@istec.fr.
Your application will only be validated upon receipt of the following documents:
- Completed MBA application form
- A recent resume
- Transcripts from the 3 years of study
- A copy of the last diploma/certificate obtained
- A copy of your passport.
- 80€ application fees : Credit card or bank transfert with proof of transfertPlease send your application file to mba@istec.fr.
A deposit of €3,900 for candidates for the 1 year program or €4,200 for 2 year programs will be required if your application is successful. For foreign students, this deposit is only refundable if the visa is not obtained. In parallel, you must register on the Campus France platform “Études en France“.
Your application will only be validated upon receipt of the following documents:
- Completed MBA application form
- A recent resume
- Transcripts from the 3 years of study
- A copy of the last diploma/certificate obtained
- A copy of your passport.
- ₹7,500 application fees with proof of transfert :
Bank Name: ICICI Bank
Account Holder Name: ISTEC South Asia
Account Number: 624405049394
IFSC Code: ICIC0006244
For application, please contact our office in India: Ahmedabad: istec-south-asia@istec.fr
The amount of all tuition fees will be required if your application is successful. This amount is refundable if the visa is not obtained.
In parallel, you must register on the Campus France platform “Études en France“.
Performance indicators - 2024/2025
Pass rate
(Source: internal data / jury - 2025)
Dropout rate
during training(Source: school data - 2025)
Professional integration rate
(Source: Integration Survey - CEFDG 2025 report)
Continuation Rate
of Studies(Source: Employment Survey - CEFDG 2025 report)
Company Satisfaction Rates
(Source: Company Survey - CEFDG 2025 Report)