Global BBA

The Global BBA, a 4-year academic journey

Study abroad experiences, internships, entrepreneurship, double degrees… The Global BBA will equip you with a strong foundation in management and an excellent grasp of key business disciplines like finance and marketing. Its aim is to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed in your career, both in France and internationally.

The first 2 years of the course are common to both Tracks, so you can acquire and master the fundamentals you need to continue your studies.

General Track

• Years 1 & 2 (choose from Reims, Rouen or Paris campuses)
  During the first 2 years, you will learn the fundamentals of management, with periods of work experience in France or abroad.
• Year 3 (complete an academic exchange at a partner university abroad)
  In Year 3, you will leave France to study abroad for a 6-month or 1-year academic exchange, at one of our 250 prestigious partner universities, top institutions recognised for their academic excellence.
  You will also complete an internship in Year 3. You can complete: 
  • A long-term internship (for 6 months) followed by an academic semester abroad (Global 1)
  • A short-term internship (during the summer), followed by two academic semesters abroad (Global 2)

  Internships can be completed in France or abroad.

• Year 4 (Reims or Rouen campuses)
  The final year of the programme will allow you to refine your career plan. You will complete a 6-month internship abroad and will choose from the following specialisations: Entrepreneurship Track, Association Track or Master’s Track, to prepare for continuing your studies.
  You can also opt for the Work-study Track for a year of professional development in a company (selective track).

Global Double Degree CESEM Track

• Years 1 & 2 (Reims campus)
  The first two years are devoted to learning the fundamentals of management following the same course structure as General Track students. You will either continue or begin learning a foreign language. This period also includes internships, including a 6-month experience in France or abroad. At the end of your first year, you’ll choose your double degree destination from one of our 23 partner universities.
• Years 3 & 4 (earn a double degree at one of our academic partners abroad) 
  Years 3 & 4 will be devoted to your study abroad experience at one of our 23 prestigious partner universities, in the pursuit of a double degree. You will also complete a 3-to-6-month internship abroad in the final year, depending on your partner university.

Download the brochure to learn more about the curriculum:

BROCHURE

Skill sets

After earning a Global BBA from NEOMA Business School, you will be an versatile, operational manager working in a multicultural and/or international environment.

This track is based on 5 skill objectives:

• Managing teams and overseeing a department/operational unit
• Displaying personal and professional agility
• Creating and developing projects and/or companies in global and intercultural contexts
• Driving teams and yourself towards a common goal
• Developing a creative mindset and creating value in the projects and processes
• Mastering digital and analysis tools.

For the complete list of skills covered by NEOMA’s Global BBA, see the National Director of Professional Certifications (RNCP): RNCP sheet No. 36326/a>

Note that you must complete the entire programme to gain these skills; they cannot be acquired separately. The proposed curriculum covers all skills blocks.

Evaluation procedures

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course of the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the programme, participants who have earned 60 ECTS credits per academic year will be awarded the Level 6 International Management Programme degree.

If any modules are not passed and credits are not earned, participants have the opportunity to retake the evaluations during designated periods for this purpose.

• Percentage of students sitting final examinations: 99%
• Graduation rate*: 99%

Source: *2022-2023 Jury

Professional experience for up to 15 months

Your level of responsibility during your work placement increases with your skills and experience.

The 40 members of the Talent & Career service help you find and apply for internships.

General Track

• Year 1: 3-to-4-month internship during summer, in France or abroad
• Year 2: 3-month internship during summer, in France or abroad, for students spending two semesters in an academic exchange in Year 3 (Global 2)
• Year 3: 6-month internship, in France or abroad, for students spending a semester in an academic exchange in Year 3 (Global 1)
• Year 4: 6-month internship abroad or Work-study option for a year (selective option – limited number of places)

Work-study option

Through this study option alternating theory and practice, you are guaranteed a high level of professional immersion. This selective option can be pursued in any type of company, from private or public sector organisations, to start-ups, under certain conditions. The work-study format is also a solution for financing your year, as your tuition fees are covered by the company.

• Schedule: 1 week in the company for every 1 week at school during the first semester of each year, then 3 weeks in the company for every 1 week at school in the second semester.
• Courses: You will take classes tailored to your role within the company.

Strong proficiency in French is recommended to fully integrate into this track.

Global Double degree CESEM Track

• Year 1: 3-to-4-month internship during summer, in France or abroad
• Year 2: 6-month internship, in France or abroad
• Year 4: 3-to-6-month internship abroad, depending on your partner university

Immerse yourself in a truly international experience

International exposure is at NEOMA’s core: at School with a multicultural environment and during your experiences abroad.

• Dive into a multicultural environment with over 100 nationalities represented in our student body
• Benefit from a strong network with over 250 partner universities all over the world
• Learn from our 210 faculty-researchers, 73% of whom are international, and delve deeper into current issues

NEOMA offers 100% guaranteed study placements in the world’s top institutions.

Broaden your horizons with the “5G” international options

At NEOMA, it’s up to you to decide where to set your international sights by studying abroad or completing an internship, whether for 1 or 3 years, according to your preferences. Choose from:

• Global 1: Spend one academic semester abroad at a partner university (available choosing the General Track) to discover another country
• Global 2: Spend two academic semesters abroad at a partner university (available choosing the General Track) to immerse yourself in another culture
• Global Double Degree CESEM Track: Study two years in France and two years in another institution of excellence to earn a double degree
• Global Internship:Take advantage of the resources and tools develop by the Talent & Career service to complete up to 15 months of work experience abroad throughout the programme
• Global Incubator: Combine your entrepreneurial plans with an international experience by spending a semester at the UC Berkeley Incubator, a NEOMA’s partner university (available choosing the General Track).

A few examples of NEOMA’s Global BBA’s academic partners: FGV Sao Paulo – Brazil, Concordia University – Canada, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – China, Universidad de Los Andes – Colombia, Technical University of Munich – Germany, Trinity College of Dublin – Ireland, University of Edinburgh – Scotland, etc. Discover the full list of our partners here.

NEOMA’s international reputation is recognised by the AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB triple accreditation, a distinction held by only 1% of the world’s business schools.

During your academic exchange at a partner university, you won’t have to pay any additional tuition fees.

Download the brochure to learn more:

BROCHURE

General Track: spend up to 1 year abroad

You will be studying at one of our 250 prestigious partner universities and will discover another country, another culture and maybe another language for:

• One semester, via the Global 1
• Or a full year, via the Global 2.

It is a unique opportunity to develop your curiosity and learn new disciplines.

The academic exchange will take place in the third year of the programme.

This academic experience, combined with the three internships you will complete throughout the programme, will enhance the attractiveness of your profile if you wish to pursue a career abroad.

Global Double Degree CESEM Track: 2 years abroad to earn a double degree

You will spend two years at a prestigious partner university to earn a double degree of excellence. This experience abroad will not only enhance your skills, but also connect you with two valuable alumni networks.

This immersive track offers 220 study placements and benefits from a powerful network of 23 world’s top institutions, spread across 14 countries: FGV Sao Paulo – Brazil, Concordia University, Montreal – Canada, Nagoya University of Commerce & Business – Japan, Dublin City University – Ireland, etc. 

Discover the full list of our partner universities by downloading the brochure

Depending on the partner university where you complete your double degree, you may receive instruction in two or three languages (seven languages in addition to English), further enhancing the multicultural aspect of your profile. These academic and professional immersions are key assets for building an international career.

Diverse career paths await after the Global BBA

After your four years of study, seize opportunities to prepare for your future: enter directly into the professional world or pursue your studies to obtain a Master’s degree, in France or abroad.

Your managerial and intercultural skills will be recognised and sought after by businesses, especially for positions with international exposure.

Pursue a one-year Master’s degree

Graduates of the Global BBA are assured a place in one of NEOMA’s full-time MSc programmes (provided they have the level of English required by the programme and after a validation and orientation interview with the director of the respective MSc). Places are also available in our Part-Time programmes.

Targeted positions

Upon graduation, you will be able to pursue roles in a variety of fields:

• Marketing & Communications: Product Manager, Communication Officer
• Business & Development: Sector Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Client Portfolio Manager
• Purchasing & Logistics: Buyer, Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Manager
• Finance/Audit: Financial Controller, Auditor, Financial Analyst
• Project Management: Project Manager

Examples of companies who recruit our graduates

Accenture, Accor, Air France, ALSTOM, Atos, AUCHAN, Axa, Barclays, BearingPoint, Beijaflore, BMW, BNP Paribas, Bouygues, BPCE, Capgemini, Carrefour, Chanel, Crédit Suisse, Crédit Mutuel, CGI, CSC, CIC, Cora, Crédit Agricole, Crédit du Nord, Danone, Décathlon, Deutsche Bank, EDF, General Electric, Google, Henkel, Hermès, Hewlett Packard, HSBC, IBM, JP Morgan, KLM, La Poste, LCL, LVMH, L’Oréal, McDonald’s, Mondelez International, Michelin, Natixis, Nestlé, Orange, Oresys, Pernod Ricard, Philips, PSA, Procter & Gamble, Renault, Sanofi, SFR, Siemens, SNCF, Thales, TOTAL, Unilever, Valeo, Veolia, Yves Rocher

Performance indicators

Admission procedures

The admission procedures differ depending on where you earned your last diploma.

Admissions Process

• Complete the online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr
• Provide scanned copies of all original documents in English or French (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, etc.)
• Candidates who meet the admissions requirements will be asked to complete a deferred interview
• Admissions results are sent by email within two weeks of the interview.

Application fees: €80

Eligibility

Admission to Year 1 of the programme:

• Profile: International high school diploma holders (equivalent to the French baccalaureate).
• Selection: Based on application and interviews (motivation and English proficiency).
• Apply online: apply.neoma-bs.fr

Admission to Year 3 of the programme:

• Profile: Holders of a second-level international qualification (120 validated ECTS credits).
• Selection: Based on application and interviews (motivation and English proficiency).
• Apply online: apply.neoma-bs.fr

Application calendar

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September with a final deadline for submissions at the end of June. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision two weeks following the interview.

However, given the limited number of places, candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.