Audencia Business School

8 route de la Joneliere, Nantes

About

REFLECTIVE SPACE, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

This 1-year MBA provides you with a unique experience to reimagine the way you do business in today’s ever-changing environment. Combining comprehensive business training, experiential learning and an innovative structure, it allows your ideas to take root:

•A choice of two concentrations (6 electives) or an online certificate with Boston University & Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and one concentration

•Real-world learning with case studies, group projects, hands-on work with companies and an optional internship

•Diverse...
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Full-Time MBA

REFLECTIVE SPACE, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

This 1-year MBA provides you with a unique experience to reimagine the way you do business in today’s ever-changing environment. Combining comprehensive business training, experiential learning and an innovative structure, it allows your ideas to take root:

•A choice of two concentrations (6 electives) or an online certificate with Boston University & Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and one concentration

•Real-world learning with case studies, group projects, hands-on work with companies and an optional internship

•Diverse professional development opportunities

•Flexible final project options: on-campus learning ends by June,

Master in European and International Business Management

3 COUNTRIES, 3 LANGUAGES, 3 INSTITUTIONS, 1 JOINT DEGREE

Prepare to thrive in today’s constantly changing global business environment. Join the elite one-year European and International Business Management Master (EIBM) programme for complete trilingual training in international management and entrepreneurship. Triple your network & services across Europe!

Joint degree from these top European institutions

•Bradford University School of Management, United Kingdom

•Deusto Business School, University of Deusto, Spain

•Audencia Business School, France

MSc International Master in Management

CUSTOMISABLE, INTERNATIONAL, FULLY NETWORKED

Join some of the brightest innovators from around the world at Audencia Business School. In our International Master in Management (IMM) programme, you’ll take courses led by global experts within a highly international campus and curriculum. Prepare for career success:

•Learn to do business across cultures.

•Tailor your programme to your interests and goals by choosing from one of six specialisations on offer.

•Prove your skill with a practical master’s dissertation on a specific business and management area.

•Connect with our large network of corporate partners through events, internship opportunities or a collective consulting mission.

•Our IMM programme receives applications for our campuses in Nantes, France and Shenzhen, China. You have the option of starting your programme in one of these two locations.

The IMM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

Master in Management (Grande Ecole)

LEAD WITH PURPOSE

The Master in Management at Audencia Business School is one of France’s elite Grande École programmes, recognised worldwide for quality. As a student, you benefit from our reputation, network and forward-thinking training. You’ll develop multiple areas of expertise and be strong in the fundamentals of international management. You’ll have diverse and immersive work experiences.

•Choose between a wide range of specialisations in English or French

•Gain 4 to 18 months of in-company experience – you decide the duration

•Learn from top-performing faculty with expertise in accounting, marketing, finance, statistics, logistics, project management, languages and more

•Enjoy comprehensive career services from a team of professionals with backgrounds in the international corporate world

MSc in Management-Engineering (Grande Ecole)

CREATIVE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS

Develop a dual competency in management to increase your effectiveness and employability as an engineer. As the first French school of business to open our doors to engineering students, Audencia Business School is well established in the field. Your training will be of the highest quality; ranked 46th in the world for masters in management and 15th for our career service (The Financial Times, 2019).

During the MSc in Management-Engineering programme, you’ll study entirely in English. Your programme is where engineering meets international management, which accelerates your creativity. Graduates are qualified for roles requiring engineering expertise and business strategy within a global environment.

MSc in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management,

MANAGING GLOBAL SUPPLY NETWORKS: SUSTAINABLE, DIGITAL, STRATEGIC

Supply chain and purchasing professionals with the right skills and expertise are in high demand. You need to source both locally and globally, apply the latest digital technologies, deal with increasing supply chain risks and ensure a sustainable supply chain. Supply chain and purchasing managers need to be multi-skilled international movers. The MSc in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management (MSCPM) at Audencia Business School is your ideal starting point for launching a successful career in a thriving field with unlimited career prospects. Our unique approach brings together procurement, global sourcing and supply chain strategies, while also covering contemporary topics such as green logistics, big data, digital transformation, negotiation and commercial law.

•Conduct exciting consulting projects with top corporations

•Attract top employers, enjoy personalised career services and complete an internship anywhere in the world

•Build your reputation at a triple-accredited, highly ranked institution that is also certified by IPSERA

•Live in the heart of beautiful Nantes, France, one of Europe’s most liveable cities and a hub of business and innovation – the ideal place to develop your skills

The MSCPM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

MSc & MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management

DOUBLE DEGREE IN A GROWING & DYNAMIC INDUSTRY FOR FUTURE MANAGERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

In the FAM programme, you’ll learn to excel in all aspects of food and agribusiness management, explore the latest design trends in the field, incorporate design thinking and techniques into your work and share best practices from all over the world. You’ll also earn degrees from two of the top schools in France and Brazil:

•Master of Science from Audencia Business School in Nantes, France

•MBA from FECAP Business School in São Paulo, Brazil

The FAM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

MSc in Cognac and Spirits Management

BUSINESS EDUCATION IN TOP FRENCH EXPORTS

In France, we practice Art de Vivre (the art of living) – an approach to daily life that incorporates beauty, culture, flavour and connection. This is such a core part of our culture that France is recognised by UNESCO for Intangible Cultural Heritage in gastronomy (the art of food and drink). This programme teaches you how to translate the tradition of Art de Vivre into a thriving business as is done in Cognac – the only region in the world where Cognac is made, and the heart of the distilled spirits industry.

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Facilities

Across our various campuses, our facilities are designed and built with modern and comfort in mind to ensure that students have everything that they need for studying and relaxing. Such facilities...
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Across our various campuses, our facilities are designed and built with modern and comfort in mind to ensure that students have everything that they need for studying and relaxing. Such facilities and services include:

University Library - Throughout the year, the library team receives, informs and trains students in documentary research methodologies, how to format bibliographical references and offering information on such issues as plagiarism.

Financial Trading Room - A state-of-the-art financial trading room gives you access to a range of services usually reserved for finance professionals.

The Playground – This provides Nantes students, faculty members, firms, entrepreneurs and clubs with a purpose-build environment where projects and products can take shape.

This creative space is built around the concept of “design thinking” and the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement. It comes with its own Fablab, and dedicates a space to promote co-working which allows diverse groups to come together for networking, collaboration and ideation.

The machine room includes a 3D printer, 3D pens, drills, saws, vinyl-cutting machines and more that allow groups to create prototypes. Computers with graphic design and image editing software are also available. The design-thinking area of the lab contains all kinds of creative tools to inspire the imagination.

Business Incubator - Our mentoring program offers support and advice for international and French start-ups in the Pays de la Loire region by providing the startups with a comfortable setting to help transform their ideas into a real working business.

Extracurricular clubs and societies - For those who are passionate about sport and staying active, or enjoy getting involved with the arts, entertainment and culture, at Audencia Business School, we have a number of clubs and societies for you to enjoy. From basketball, volleyball and football to our modern gym and fitness center which offers an abundance of activities, including dance and yoga. There’s also a student choir, film screenings and wine tasting trips to the local vineyards.

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Student life

At Audencia Business School, our students come from all over the world with 102 nationalities represented on our campuses.

Nantes is a thriving modern city with old-world flair, and is home to four...
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Admission

If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at Audencia Business School, you’ll need to visit our postgraduate website where you’ll be able to begin your application,...
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Careers

At Audencia Business School, we host a number of career events throughout the academic year to help prepare students for the world of work. Our International Careers Day includes student-solved...
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About

Full-Time MBA

REFLECTIVE SPACE, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

This 1-year MBA provides you with a unique experience to reimagine the way you do business in today’s ever-changing environment. Combining comprehensive business training, experiential learning and an innovative structure, it allows your ideas to take root:

•A choice of two concentrations (6 electives) or an online certificate with Boston University & Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and one concentration

•Real-world learning with case studies, group projects, hands-on work with companies and an optional internship

•Diverse...
Read more

Full-Time MBA

REFLECTIVE SPACE, COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

This 1-year MBA provides you with a unique experience to reimagine the way you do business in today’s ever-changing environment. Combining comprehensive business training, experiential learning and an innovative structure, it allows your ideas to take root:

•A choice of two concentrations (6 electives) or an online certificate with Boston University & Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and one concentration

•Real-world learning with case studies, group projects, hands-on work with companies and an optional internship

•Diverse professional development opportunities

•Flexible final project options: on-campus learning ends by June,

Master in European and International Business Management

3 COUNTRIES, 3 LANGUAGES, 3 INSTITUTIONS, 1 JOINT DEGREE

Prepare to thrive in today’s constantly changing global business environment. Join the elite one-year European and International Business Management Master (EIBM) programme for complete trilingual training in international management and entrepreneurship. Triple your network & services across Europe!

Joint degree from these top European institutions

•Bradford University School of Management, United Kingdom

•Deusto Business School, University of Deusto, Spain

•Audencia Business School, France

MSc International Master in Management

CUSTOMISABLE, INTERNATIONAL, FULLY NETWORKED

Join some of the brightest innovators from around the world at Audencia Business School. In our International Master in Management (IMM) programme, you’ll take courses led by global experts within a highly international campus and curriculum. Prepare for career success:

•Learn to do business across cultures.

•Tailor your programme to your interests and goals by choosing from one of six specialisations on offer.

•Prove your skill with a practical master’s dissertation on a specific business and management area.

•Connect with our large network of corporate partners through events, internship opportunities or a collective consulting mission.

•Our IMM programme receives applications for our campuses in Nantes, France and Shenzhen, China. You have the option of starting your programme in one of these two locations.

The IMM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

Master in Management (Grande Ecole)

LEAD WITH PURPOSE

The Master in Management at Audencia Business School is one of France’s elite Grande École programmes, recognised worldwide for quality. As a student, you benefit from our reputation, network and forward-thinking training. You’ll develop multiple areas of expertise and be strong in the fundamentals of international management. You’ll have diverse and immersive work experiences.

•Choose between a wide range of specialisations in English or French

•Gain 4 to 18 months of in-company experience – you decide the duration

•Learn from top-performing faculty with expertise in accounting, marketing, finance, statistics, logistics, project management, languages and more

•Enjoy comprehensive career services from a team of professionals with backgrounds in the international corporate world

MSc in Management-Engineering (Grande Ecole)

CREATIVE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING FOR ENGINEERS

Develop a dual competency in management to increase your effectiveness and employability as an engineer. As the first French school of business to open our doors to engineering students, Audencia Business School is well established in the field. Your training will be of the highest quality; ranked 46th in the world for masters in management and 15th for our career service (The Financial Times, 2019).

During the MSc in Management-Engineering programme, you’ll study entirely in English. Your programme is where engineering meets international management, which accelerates your creativity. Graduates are qualified for roles requiring engineering expertise and business strategy within a global environment.

MSc in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management,

MANAGING GLOBAL SUPPLY NETWORKS: SUSTAINABLE, DIGITAL, STRATEGIC

Supply chain and purchasing professionals with the right skills and expertise are in high demand. You need to source both locally and globally, apply the latest digital technologies, deal with increasing supply chain risks and ensure a sustainable supply chain. Supply chain and purchasing managers need to be multi-skilled international movers. The MSc in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management (MSCPM) at Audencia Business School is your ideal starting point for launching a successful career in a thriving field with unlimited career prospects. Our unique approach brings together procurement, global sourcing and supply chain strategies, while also covering contemporary topics such as green logistics, big data, digital transformation, negotiation and commercial law.

•Conduct exciting consulting projects with top corporations

•Attract top employers, enjoy personalised career services and complete an internship anywhere in the world

•Build your reputation at a triple-accredited, highly ranked institution that is also certified by IPSERA

•Live in the heart of beautiful Nantes, France, one of Europe’s most liveable cities and a hub of business and innovation – the ideal place to develop your skills

The MSCPM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

MSc & MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management

DOUBLE DEGREE IN A GROWING & DYNAMIC INDUSTRY FOR FUTURE MANAGERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

In the FAM programme, you’ll learn to excel in all aspects of food and agribusiness management, explore the latest design trends in the field, incorporate design thinking and techniques into your work and share best practices from all over the world. You’ll also earn degrees from two of the top schools in France and Brazil:

•Master of Science from Audencia Business School in Nantes, France

•MBA from FECAP Business School in São Paulo, Brazil

The FAM programme is accredited by the French accrediting body "Conférence des grandes écoles".

MSc in Cognac and Spirits Management

BUSINESS EDUCATION IN TOP FRENCH EXPORTS

In France, we practice Art de Vivre (the art of living) – an approach to daily life that incorporates beauty, culture, flavour and connection. This is such a core part of our culture that France is recognised by UNESCO for Intangible Cultural Heritage in gastronomy (the art of food and drink). This programme teaches you how to translate the tradition of Art de Vivre into a thriving business as is done in Cognac – the only region in the world where Cognac is made, and the heart of the distilled spirits industry.

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Across our various campuses, our facilities are designed and built with modern and comfort in mind to ensure that students have everything that they need for studying and relaxing. Such facilities and services include:

University Library - Throughout the year, the library team receives, informs and trains students in documentary research methodologies, how to format bibliographical references and offering information on such issues as plagiarism.

Financial Trading Room - A state-of-the-art financial trading room gives you access to a range of services usually reserved for finance professionals.

The Playground – This provides Nantes students, faculty members, firms, entrepreneurs and clubs with a purpose-build environment where projects and products can take shape.

This creative space is built around the concept of “design thinking” and the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement. It comes with its...
Read more

Across our various campuses, our facilities are designed and built with modern and comfort in mind to ensure that students have everything that they need for studying and relaxing. Such facilities and services include:

University Library - Throughout the year, the library team receives, informs and trains students in documentary research methodologies, how to format bibliographical references and offering information on such issues as plagiarism.

Financial Trading Room - A state-of-the-art financial trading room gives you access to a range of services usually reserved for finance professionals.

The Playground – This provides Nantes students, faculty members, firms, entrepreneurs and clubs with a purpose-build environment where projects and products can take shape.

This creative space is built around the concept of “design thinking” and the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) movement. It comes with its own Fablab, and dedicates a space to promote co-working which allows diverse groups to come together for networking, collaboration and ideation.

The machine room includes a 3D printer, 3D pens, drills, saws, vinyl-cutting machines and more that allow groups to create prototypes. Computers with graphic design and image editing software are also available. The design-thinking area of the lab contains all kinds of creative tools to inspire the imagination.

Business Incubator - Our mentoring program offers support and advice for international and French start-ups in the Pays de la Loire region by providing the startups with a comfortable setting to help transform their ideas into a real working business.

Extracurricular clubs and societies - For those who are passionate about sport and staying active, or enjoy getting involved with the arts, entertainment and culture, at Audencia Business School, we have a number of clubs and societies for you to enjoy. From basketball, volleyball and football to our modern gym and fitness center which offers an abundance of activities, including dance and yoga. There’s also a student choir, film screenings and wine tasting trips to the local vineyards.

Read less

At Audencia Business School, our students come from all over the world with 102 nationalities represented on our campuses.

Nantes is a thriving modern city with old-world flair, and is home to four campuses: Atlantic Campus, City Campus Nantes, SciencesCom Campus Nantes and ExecEd Campus Nantes. Originally built around the castle of the Dukes of Brittany, Nantes is a popular tourist destination, making it a safe, affordable and welcoming city for international visitors and students alike.

Students at our Nantes campuses can explore the region of Loire Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover its parks, castles, orchards and vineyards that line the banks of the Loire River. You’ll also be able to admire and enjoy the many vineyards that populate the region. The city itself is also located less than an hour from La Baule, a picture perfect postcard beach resort on the Atlantic...
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If you’re an international student who’s interested in applying to study at Audencia Business School, you’ll need to visit our postgraduate website where you’ll be able to begin your application, depending on which program you wish to study.

Currently, our undergraduate programs are not open to international applications.

There are also a number of Audencia Scholarships available for international students, including:

Executive Leaders Fellowship
Arts Excellence Scholarship
Napkin Sketch Scholarship
Food for Thought Scholarship
Diversity Scholarship

At Audencia Business School, we host a number of career events throughout the academic year to help prepare students for the world of work. Our International Careers Day includes student-solved business challenges and graduate training programs. We also invite companies to come and give lectures and seminar on campus.

An impressive 93 percent of our students from the class of 2017 found employment just two months after graduating, with 26 percent enjoying work in consulting, 14 percent in marketing, 13 percent working as general managers, 10 percent in sales, 9 percent in finance and banking, 7 percent in auditing and a further 7 percent in communications.

University highlights

RANKINGS

2022
#47
2023
#=39
2024
#32
2025
#29

Ranking criteria

57.6

Overall

42

Employability

48.4

Thought Leadership

52.1

Entrepreneurship & Alumni Outcomes

87.5

Diversity

86.1

Return On Investment

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