International Pre-Master

Programme overview

Delivered on the Rouen campus, the International Pre-Master serves as a gateway to a Master of Science (MSc) for graduates of a three-year higher education qualification (a French licence or Bachelor’s degree). The programme is also open to students with academic background in fields not directly linked to their desired MSc programme.

The first year of study in the International Pre-Master provides an overview of the core areas of business studies and the fundamentals of the selected MSc programme. Upon validation of this curriculum, students continue to their second year and obtain their Master of Science degree.

Programme objectives

The International Pre-Master was designed to:

• Serve as a bridge to a Master of Science for students with a 3-year undergraduate degree or students looking to transition to a new field of professional specialisation.
• Provide a strong academic foundation: Equipping students from diverse academic backgrounds with core competencies in essential areas of business studies, to ensure success in the MSc year.
• Enhance intercultural skills: Developing students’ cross-cultural communication and management skills in an international context.
• Support career development: Providing tailored workshops and courses to help students enhance their professional skills and personal branding.

To learn more about the International Pre-Master in detail, please download the programme brochure.

Choose your Master of Science

The following MSc programmes are offered in the two-year format, beginning with the International Pre-Master:

Professional experience

A professional experience (of minimum 4 months) is mandatory to validate your 2-year MSc. Students may pursue their professional experience (internship, fixed-term contract, business start-up, etc.) at the end of the first or second year of studies in France or abroad, subject to approval by the internship director and based on its relevance to the programme and course content.

Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists

High-level athletes and artists may benefit from an adapted programme in order to pursue both their studies and their passion.

Evaluation methods

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course 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 course and students must validate 60 ECTS credits.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

Admissions requirements

2-year MSc option:

Candidates with a 3-year bachelor’s degree complete their MSc in two years, starting with the International Pre-Master programme in the first year and continuing with the MSc curriculum in the second.

• Completion of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (Open to all backgrounds)
• Proof of English language proficiency is required during the application process (TOEIC, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*

*Contact us to learn more about the scores required for each test.

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 fee: €100

*Please indicate your preferred Master of Science programme when preparing your application.

Admissions calendar

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, from September with a final deadline for submissions in mid-July. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision within two weeks of the interview.

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