“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” – Peter Drucker
In an increasingly connected world, intercultural competence has become a must for every manager.
This MBA in Intercultural Management gives you the framework you need to understand, respect and adapt to the multiple cultural facets you’ll encounter on the job.
You’ll learn to decipher unspoken behaviors, taboos and social codes that can make or break business deals.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Middle East, the USA and Asia, Caroline Bresson helps companies find partners, negotiate and organize business events. Her intercultural expertise enables her to optimize exchanges in international environments.
At ISMAC, she teaches with a “reverse” approach, favoring learning by doing and concrete case studies.
The business world is undergoing a major transformation. With the rise of telecommuting and geographically dispersed teams, intercultural management is becoming a strategic asset. A key skill could be managing intercultural conflicts, often rooted in subtle misunderstandings. Intercultural management experts will be increasingly sought after for their ability to build and maintain harmony within diverse teams, whether as part of mergers and acquisitions or diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The internship aims to allow students to:
Apply the advanced skills acquired during their training.
Discover a professional sector under real working conditions, aligned with their specialization.
Develop their professional network and refine their career plan.
The internship must last between 4 and 6 months, according to the Master’s program requirements.
It is generally undertaken at the end of the program, between March and September.
The internship requires a tripartite agreement between the company, the student, and the institution.
It results in the writing of an internship report or thesis, which is evaluated through an oral defense before an academic panel.
Internship validation is mandatory for graduation.
Students may complete their internship abroad, subject to approval by the academic team and compliance with administrative procedures.
ISMAC supports its students in their internship search through:
CV and cover letter workshops
Mock interviews
Access to a network of partner companies
Internship offers are regularly shared via the internal platform.
For any questions regarding internships, please contact the Academic Office.
The MBA in Intercultural Marketing has a wide range of outlets in France, particularly in new professions.
Admission: Selection based on application and motivation interview
Prerequisites: Entry to MBA1: BAC+3
Admission to MBA2: BAC+4
1st and 2nd years : 2 days in-person (Monday, Tuesday)
Remote courses available with special exemptions
640 hours/year
2-year cycle
Rhythm : 2 days - 18 to 20 hours/week
€5,500 to €8,800 per year (depending on your chosen options)
Application fee : €200 / Non-EU students: €300
Campus: Paris 13
1st year : Full English or French
2nd year : Full English or French
Start date : September 2025
End of training : September 2028
1st year : BAC+3 or equivalent
2nd year : Possibility of admission depending on degree
Available from the 1st year of the master’s program with RNCP certification : 2 days Monday to Tuesday in training, 3 days in the company (Language of instruction : French only)
Number of students presented (ground floor + option): 20 Presentation rate: 98% Success rate: 90%
The MBA in Intercultural Management is a BAC+5 diploma, accessible after a Bachelor’s degree or another BAC+3 diploma.
DOUBLE DIPLOMA
TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
Drawing up and defending an activity report or professional dissertation
Drawing up and presenting a business plan Business case study
The MBA in Intercultural Management aims to enable students to acquire triple competencies in Business, Interculture and Linguistics.
This program prepares students for the challenges of an international environment and functions impacted by cultural differences.
In a globalized economy, the opportunities to work in an international team are multiplying: company mergers, creation of subsidiaries, international agreements, development of cross-border projects, export development, internationalization of marketing, etc. Working in a multicultural environment is a particularly enriching experience, a source of creativity and performance. But it also brings with it a heightened risk of dysfunction due to problems of communication, language, misunderstanding, divergent values or difficulties in adapting. Faced with these developments, companies have an imperative need for talent capable of working effectively and mastering intercultural management skills.
Sandwich courses available *Contact us to find out more about our training courses with state-approved RNCP certification.
