Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade
Certification : Titre enregistré au répertoire national des certifications professionnelles N° de fiche RNCP38364, Date d’échéance de l’enregistrement : 31-12-2027 délivré par le ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la recherche
Presentation
The Bachelor in International Trade (CI) at ESUV is a qualification registered with the RNCP at Level 6, designed to train versatile professionals capable of supporting companies in their expansion into international markets.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of Managers involved in international commercial operations, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious, and motivated collaborators.
The ESUV Bachelor CI enables students to become highly operational from their first professional experience or to pursue further studies at Bac+4/5 level. The programme includes courses, conferences, masterclasses, and Business Games delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from connections with our network of premium partner companies to undertake their work-study programme.
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Baccalaureate and Bac+2
Prerequisites: The Bachelor in International Trade at ESUV is open to holders of a baccalaureate qualification and, for entry into the third year, to holders of a BTS or any other Level 5 qualification.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Programme objectives
The Bachelor in International Trade (CI) at ESUV is a state-recognised Level 6 qualification designed to achieve the following objectives:
Understand and apply international rules that define the responsibilities of the seller and the buyer in terms of risks and costs.
Complete the required documentation, understand customs duties and rules of origin in order to avoid delays or blockages at borders.
Analyse the potential of a market before entering it.
Adapt sales techniques to the cultural specificities of international counterparts.
Identify and select local agents, distributors, or franchisees.
Use secure mechanisms such as Documentary Credit to guarantee payment for goods.
Understand the impact of currency fluctuations on the profitability of a contract.
Draft simple sales contracts and understand jurisdiction clauses in the event of disputes.
Select the most appropriate modes of transport and optimise costs.
Understand that commercial success often depends on respecting social codes, politeness rituals, and non-verbal communication styles specific to each culture.
Be able to conduct meetings, write reports, and negotiate exclusively in English.
Further Studies
This Bachelor’s degree is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment. You also have the opportunity to enrol in the first year of a Master’s degree programme.
Degrees and Certifications
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the deferred January 2027 intake remain open until 18 December 2026.
Modalities
Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
Duration
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 3 years for students holding a Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification
- Work-study programme available from the third year onwards
Ce Campus Est Accessible Aux Personnes En Situation de handicap
Référent handicap
- Paris : (+33) 01 84 80 32 36
- Lyon : 04 28 01 99 10
- Email : contact@esuv-ecole.fr
Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Career Opportunities
Sales Administration Manager
Import / International Purchasing Assistant
Customs Declarant
Freight Forwarding Agent
Logistics Assistant
Export Sales Executive
Export Manager
Area Manager Assistant
International Business Developer
International Project Officer
Export Finance Advisor
Programme
YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2
The CI programme in Year 1 and Year 2, designed to develop managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Humanities
Economic Concepts and Current Economic Issues
Law – Moot Court
Business Management and Business Projects
Human Resources Administration
Management of Collaborative Tools
Management and Operations Management
Marketing Analysis and Customer Experience
Semester 2:
Start-ups and Entrepreneurship
Negotiation Techniques
Business English
Introduction to Accounting Processes
International Trade and Customs
International Business Development
Intercultural Business Relations
Implementation of International Operations
Internship (Optional)
YEAR 3
The CI programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) components:
COMPONENT 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
Intercultural and Inclusive Management
Digital Communication Strategies and Introduction to Ads
Management and International Trade
Sustainability Regulations
Semester 2:
Business Law
Management of Commercial Operations
Business Litigation
Team Management
Internship (Mandatory)
COMPONENT 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of skills blocks:
Block 1: Coordinate and improve the commercial activity of the retail establishment
Block 2: Contribute to the strategic directions of the brand and optimise the economic performance of the retail establishment
Block 3: Manage the employees of the retail establishment
Our Training Organisation
Tuition Fees
Information regarding the cost of this programme can be accessed by clicking on the following link : https://esuv-ecole.fr/tarifs-et-financements/
