Gain real-world international business expertise through practitioner-led learning.Develop the global perspective companies demand in today’s evolving markets.
This year is only designed for students with a 2- or 3-year bachelor’s degree and no work experience.
Year 1 is an International Pre-Master year providing the essential academic foundations in management while offering flexibility through a blended format.
The year combines online, self-paced learning from September to December, followed by on-campus courses from January to April. Students study core management subjects, develop soft skills, strengthen data and analytical abilities, and follow two language courses (English, French).
From May to August, students may complete an optional 1- to 6-month internship in France, or abroad to gain initial professional experience.
• Management Core Courses
• Soft Skills
• Language Courses 1 & 2*
Academic modules may include:Financial Analysis, Foundation of Finance, HR Management, Strategy, Business Marketing, Operations Management, Data/Excel, Soft Skills, Languages.
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*Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.
• Elective Courses*
• 3-week International Seminar** (Business Game & Design Thinking)
• Language Courses 1 & 2***
Academic modules may include:CSR, International Finance, International Marketing, Managing Across Cultures, Business Analytics, International Business, and MSc-coherent electives.
*Electives must align with the chosen MSc track.
**Travel costs for the international seminar are not included.
***Students learn two languages among English, French, and Spanish.
• 1 to 6 months, in France or abroad
• Designed to apply skills in a professional context
• Not mandatory
This year is designed for students with a 4-year bachelor’s degree.
Professional expertise
Soft Skills certificate
INTERNATIONALIZATION DAYS
Optional Language Course
BUSINESS TRIPS
Company consulting Mission
Soft skills certificate
Master’s Dissertation
Curriculum Intership
This module aims to develop your appreciation of a range of contemporary issues impacting international operations and understand how business managers are responding strategically to them. • Non-Market Strategies for International Business • Competing Successfully in Emerging Markets • Managing Strategic Acquisitions Internationally
During this module, you will learn how international and internationalizing firms define which products to offer around the world, how to compete in international markets, where to locate, and how to coordinate their worldwide activities effectively. •Strategy in an International Context • Organizing for International Business • International Strategy & Organization in Action
This module of the master’s in international business will provide you with the skills needed to identify and assess appropriate sales markets and sourcing locations in a variety of organizational and environmental contexts. • International Finance • Key account management (sales included) • International Logistics in Action
This module will introduce you to significant historical, political, economic, and demographic factors in specific regional contexts. Furthermore, you will learn to identify the specific opportunities and challenges that these factors pose to firms doing business there. • Business Dynamics in the Middle East • Business Dynamics in China • Business Dynamics in Europe
In this module, you will be equipped with solid skills to design and conduct a research project with state-of-the-art methods and tools in International Business. • Research Methods • Research Methods • Thesis supervision
Through this module, you will obtain a comprehensive understanding of specialist business functions and how they are performed in different international contexts. • International human resource management • Negotitation and conflict management • International project management
During this module, you will study the strategic choices that firms face when developing their HR policies and practices whilst developing appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake country studies that allow for comparative analysis of employment systems in different parts of the world. • Sustainable entrepreneurship • Supply chain management • Mastering problem solving in an international context
Regional Spotlights II provides in-depth analysis of high-growth and strategically relevant emerging markets: Africa, Latin America and India. Through practitioner-led sessions delivered by experts with direct regional experience, students explore business ecosystems, institutional frameworks, market entry challenges and growth opportunities specific to each region. • Business Dynamics in Africat • Business Dynamics in Latin Americat • Business Dynamics in Indiat
• Master’s Dissertation Supervision
Finally, in the 3rd term, you will need to work on your Master’s Dissertation, supported by the TBS faculty. Additionally, you will have the chance to undertake a 6-month internship in a renowned national or international company. At TBS Education, both in master’s and bachelor’s degrees, internships teach our students how to face real challenges in well-known companies.
NOTE:Â All official MSc programs, in both 1-year and 2-year formats, include a required 6-month internship. The private MSc program does not require an internship.
Working towards this certificate will allow you to develop your management and leadership skills and improve the relational and behavioral abilities you need to make the most of your career in international business.
This certificate is the result of a collaboration between 26 lecturers and professionals in leadership and management, in conjunction with TBS Career Services.
• Resilience • Flexibility • Curiosity • Self-awareness
• Social influence • Creative and analytical thinking • Talent management
• Collaboration • Teamwork • Inclusion • Interpersonal communication • Agility
TBS Career Services offers this module inside the program content of the MSc Intenational Business to help you reveal your hidden talents and make the right decisions to move towards your deepest aspirations.
Over the course of lectures, workshops, individual tests, and coaching sessions, experts will help you start your career, ask the right questions, and identify the best internship or job for you.
We will help you analyze your skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Through personality tests and individual coaching, we will integrate your self-knowledge with your aspirations and career choices.
You will take part in workshops to build your CV and e-portfolio to highlight your experiences and skills to future employers.
You will have the chance to try out your consulting skills during a two-week, real-life, transversal consultancy assignment!
Your class will receive a letter of engagement on a topical strategic issue from a TBS partner company.
With the help of TBS lecturers, students will work out a strategy to analyze the company’s competition and positioning. After a discussion, they will put forward strategic and operational recommendations to respond to the issues facing the company.
This practical task will allow you to put the skills and knowledge you have learned during your program into action.
Some of the TBS partner companies that have worked with students in previous years include
• Allianz • Delloitte • EY • HSBC • ING •KPMG
These activities are intended to give you additional tools to improve your professional skills for better integration in the world of brand management and creativity.
Engage directly with experienced practitioners from the industry. These sessions provide real-world insights into career paths, daily responsibilities, salary expectations, and current market trends. They also offer networking opportunities in an informal, relaxed setting.
Make the most of your time in Barcelona by learning Spanish. We offer you the opportunity to take a 40-hour language course for beginners, included in the master’s tuition fee. If you are planning to undertake your internship in Spain, speaking Spanish would be a highly valuable asset as most of companies would expect you to be fluent in this language. That is why we encourage you to benefit from this opportunity. NOTE: However, it does not provide you with ECTS credits. Finally, please consider that we require a minimum of 8 students registered to offer each language course.
Become a real consultant in the operational mission of the MSc International Business. You will become an active member in a hands-on workshop and will be asked to provide a solution to a real company challenge being constantly supervised by mentors/facilitators.
The emphasis of this practical activity is on the implementation of the solution, reached with the Binnakle methodology, anticipating challenges, and creating a robust contingency plan.
The workshop features a tour of company facilities, conferences, and project management sessions that will help you improve your knowledge and global skills.
At the end of January and as a full-time student of the MSc International Business, you will embark on a Study Trip to a relevant business hub, where you will discover the business dynamics of a destination through international perspectives and specific national policies.
This year, it is planned to travel to Amsterdam; last year, the trip was to Oporto.
You will have the opportunity to live a 360º immersive experience with visits to well-known companies’ facilities, which will give you a firsthand understanding of the business climate of the destination and the challenges of managing an international organization. This business trip will also broaden your horizons, as you will be actively involved in solving specific challenges designed to bring the subject matter to real life.
Flight tickets and accommodation are covered in the program tuition fees.
You will have the opportunity to work as an intern at a national or international company over a 6 months period.
While you study international business in Europe you will have the chance of discovering the exciting environment full of prestigious companies and getting to know international students from all over the world.
TBS Career Services will offer you support to develop your skills, as well as give you professional tools to find the right internship to suit your career. You will receive individual coaching to ensure you make the most of your internship.
Thanks to TBS Education’s strong corporate partnerships and global reputation, students can access a wide range of placements across sectors, from large multinationals to innovative startups.
As part of the MSc International Business, students must complete a mandatory 6-month professional internship during Year 2 of the programme. This full-time experience allows them to apply purchasing, logistics, and supply-chain management skills within a real corporate environment while preparing their Master’s thesis.
For students entering the two-year track, an additional optional internship of 1 to 4 months can be undertaken at the end of Year 1 (May to August). This shorter placement is not compulsory but offers an opportunity to gain early professional exposure before starting the MSc year.
To maximize your chances to find an internship in the field and the company of your dreams, at TBS Education we provide you with exclusive resources. Through our JobTeaser toolbox, you’ll have access to three powerful platforms to refine your professional profile and stand out to employers:
Our Career Services team also provides one-on-one coaching to align your internship with your career aspirations, ensuring you gain the skills and connections needed to thrive globally.
Examples of companies where our students completed their internships last year :
 Students will be invited to visit different international companies over the course, to see how they operate first-hand. Each visit will be directly related to modules on the MSc International Business course and student projects.Companies visited during previous academic years include:Â
For holders of a 3-year bachelor’s degree:
You will obtain a double degree, Master of Science degree and the “Diplôme d’études supérieures en Management Stratégique International” (an official diploma accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.)
For holders of a 4-year bachelor’s degree:
The academic regulations outline the rules and requirements students must follow to successfully complete their academic program. These regulations are established by TBS Education to ensure consistency, fairness, and quality in the academic process.
An MSc in International Business focuses on global strategy, international management, and decision-making in cross-border markets. The program combines core business disciplines with a strong international perspective to prepare students for careers in multinational companies and global organizations.
Students typically study subjects such as global strategy, international marketing, international finance, and cross-cultural management. The curriculum emphasizes real-world business cases, international market analysis, and strategic thinking to help graduates understand how companies operate and compete in global markets.
The main subjects in an MSc in International Business include global strategy, international marketing, international finance, and international operations management. These core modules provide the analytical and strategic tools required to manage businesses across different countries and economic systems.
An MSc in International Business develops strategic, analytical, and leadership skills required in international environments. Students learn how to analyze global markets, design international expansion strategies, and manage multicultural teams.
Key skills include:
Global strategic thinking
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-cultural communication
International negotiation
Financial analysis in global markets
Adaptability in dynamic international environments
The main difference is that an MSc in International Business is a specialized postgraduate degree focused on global management, while an MBA is a broader general management program.
An MSc is typically designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to specialize in international business. In contrast, an MBA usually requires several years of work experience and focuses on executive-level leadership development across multiple business functions.
If your goal is to build expertise specifically in international markets and global strategy, an MSc in International Business offers a more targeted academic approach.