During the 1st cycle, students will:

• Understand the function and role of the company in its national and international environments
• Comprehend the challenges of development and humanitarian emergencies
• Learn about the geopolitical dimension as well as the socio-economic and political aspects of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe
• Have an opportunity to further their written and oral communication skills in French and other languages through individual and group assignments

The teaching content is divided into six areas:

• The fundamental subjects of any international business school: international trade, management, marketing, economics, law
• Subjects providing an in-depth understanding of the three continents and Eastern Europe and the associated intercultural practices
• Subjects that help to raise awareness of the challenges of development
  
• Foreign language training: English (compulsory language 1), Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Arabic, German, Italian, Vietnamese and others
• Individual and group work that enhances your productivity tool skills, especially with regard to office computer skills
• Through internships, students experience the corporate and NGO environments for the first time in year 1, and carry out a more operational role in year 2