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What is the Bachelor in Business?
Excelia’s Bachelor in Business is a 3-year comprehensive programme in management and business and is State-accredited with a French Grade de Licence. The programme provides you with 12 months of work-study, a number of immersive learning experiences, and the opportunity to obtain a prestigious double qualification. Specialisations in Year 3, such as digital marketing, sales management and international business, will enable you to tailor your studies to reflect your professional goals.
An overview of Excelia’s Bachelor in Business
Our innovative teaching methods, with tools such as our Immersive Learning Experience (ILE©) and responsible projects including Climacité© and Humacité©, prepare students for the challenges of today’s world. With a student satisfaction rate of 93%, pedagogical support and follow-up are major assets of our programme.
Excelia’s Bachelor in Business is ranked among the best Bachelors in management, benefitting from both EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. Our students can spend up to 12 months immersed in an international environment, giving them a unique insight into the international business world. There is a choice of campus, La Rochelle, Tours or Orleans, and students can benefit from inter-campus mobility according to their plans.
Join a responsible, vocationally-oriented programme, recognised for its academic excellence and its ability to prepare you for the challenges of tomorrow
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LanguageFrench
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QualificationBachelor (3 years of higher education)
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Location
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Tuition Fees
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In shortGeneralist, Personalised study path, 16 specialisations, Responsible
Accreditations
5 reasons to choose the Bachelor Business
One of the most vocationally oriented 3-year undergraduate programmes
Excelia’s Bachelor in Business offers you the opportunity to carry out up to 24 months of the programme on a work-study track. You also benefit from interactive teaching methods including business games, workshops, and a consultancy project. You have the possibility of obtaining a prestigious double qualification, including a Bachelor in Management from IAE La Rochelle or a Bachelor in Engineering from EPF Paris-Cachan, thereby boosting your career opportunities.
A wide choice of specialisations in Year 3
In your third year, you can choose from a wide range of specialisations such as digital marketing, sales management, international business to name but a few. A perfect way to personalise your studies to reflect your ambitions and professional aspirations.
A responsible Bachelor of excellence… with a strong social and environmental focus
Excelia’s Bachelor in Business sets itself apart through its social and environmental commitment in addition to its strong focus on responsibility.
Through innovative teaching methods incorporating tools such as the Immersive Learning Experience (ILE©) and responsible projects such as Climacité© or Humacité©, you will be fully prepared to face today’s challenges, in particular that of the ecological and social transition.
A programme that can be personalised, with à la carte experiences
The programme offers you the possibility to personalise your studies with a range of different experiences. From responsible projects to company immersion and international internships, you will benefit from a truly tailor-made study programme. Each step has been designed to meet your personal and professional objectives, offering you a unique and enriching experience.
An award-winning, certified Bachelor
The Bachelor in Business has been ranked as one of the best Bachelors in management and holds both EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, guaranteeing you a first-class education. Recognised and valued by employers around the world, this programme will equip you to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Programme structure
Classic Track
English Track
Work-study Track - Orléans campus
International Track
Classic Track
Work-study Track
Why specialise in Year 3 of the Bachelor?
In the third year of the Bachelor in Business, you have the unique opportunity to specialise in a field that really appeals to you. Whether you are drawn to Digital Marketing or Customer Relations, Sales Management or International Trade, the programme offers you a wide range of specialisations to enhance your expertise. This crucial year enables you not only to develop your knowledge in a specific sector, but also to differentiate yourself in the job market.
This third-year specialisation is also an excellent springboard for your future career or postgraduate studies. It will enable you to respond to the needs of today’s companies, while paving the way for continuing your studies in a specialist field at Master level. Whichever specialisation you choose, you will acquire the specific skills that many employers are now looking for.
Rankings
6
Le Parisien 2024
Best Bachelor in management ranking
2
L’Etudiant 2022
General business and management programmes ranking
FAQs
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What are the career opportunities after Excelia’s Bachelor in Business?
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The Bachelor in Business at Excelia opens the door to a wide range of careers such as Purchasing Manager, Sustainable Development Project Manager, and Digital Marketing Assistant. With an average starting salary of €31,000, our graduates quickly find jobs, with 100% in employment within 6 months of graduation. Thanks to this vocationally oriented programme and the opportunity for a double qualification, you will be perfectly prepared to enter the job market with ease.
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Is Excelia’s Bachelor in Business internationally recognised?
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Yes, Excelia’s Bachelor in Business boasts both EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, which testify to the academic excellence and international recognition of the qualification. What’s more, the programme is regularly ranked as one of the best Bachelors in management.
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Classic vs Work-study… which study track is right for me?
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Whilst the work-study track* enables you to combine professional experience and studies over a 24-month period, the classic track also offers some unique advantages. If you choose to study on a classic track, you will have the opportunity to carry out a Humacité project, one of the highlights of the Bachelor in Business, a project involving responsible and humanitarian actions. In addition, by opting for the international track in Year 2 you can head abroad on academic expatriation and then, in your final year, you can undertake a work placement in France or abroad, providing you with a rewarding international experience.
*Programme available under specific conditions for international applicants (contact the International Admissions team).
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Which specialisations are available in Year 3 of the Bachelor in Business?
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In your third year, you can choose from a wide range of specialisations, including digital marketing, sales management, international business, sports management, and many others. These specialisations enable you to personalise your studies to reflect your career aspirations.
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What are the admissions requirements for the Bachelor in Business at Excelia?
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The admissions process for Excelia’s Bachelor in Business includes a comprehensive skills assessment interview. Unlike a simple written assessment, this interview places the emphasis on your oral skills, your motivation, and your personal commitment. This demanding exercise requires thorough preparation, as you will need to be able to respond in a highly organised and effective manner. The interview is divided into several stages: personal introduction, your reasons for joining Excelia, and a discussion of your career goals. This detailed assessment helps us to determine whether your profile perfectly matches the chosen programme.
For international applicants, this oral exam is conducted via an online video, with the option to take the admission test year-round without a fixed session date.
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What vocational integration support does Excelia offer its students?
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Excelia is committed to supporting its students throughout their studies, right up until they enter the job market. We provide dedicated services, such as the Career Centre, which offers interview preparation workshops, as well as opportunities to meet recruiters and attend job fairs. In addition, our partnerships with leading companies and the many internships included in the programme mean that you will develop a solid professional network even before you finish your studies. This personalised support is one of the main reasons behind our high employment rate, ensuring that our graduates find a job in their chosen field quickly and efficiently.
Specialisations
- Sales Management
- Digital Marketing & Customer Relations
- Sustainable Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Tourism, Entertainment & Events
- Real Estate Management & Negotiation
- Healthcare & Wellbeing
- Sports Management & Events
- Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
- Personal Banking & Insurance Advisor
- Digital Communication
Sales Management
La Rochelle Tours OrléansThis specialisation focusses on the nuances of logistics management, team dynamics, merchandising and brand management, equipping you with the essential skills to effectively manage sales operations and drive innovation. This specialisation is available on a Classic Track in La Rochelle and Tours or on a Work-study Track in La Rochelle, Tours and Orleans.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Consultancy Project
● Merchandising
● Brand Management
● Team Leadership & Conflict Management
● Logistics Management
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Digital Transformation: No-code Hackathon
● Merchandising
● Brand Management
● Team Leadership & Conflict Management
● Logistics Management
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● General and Business English
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Digital Marketing & Customer Relations
La Rochelle OrléansThis specialisation explores digital strategies, new approaches to customer relations, services marketing and the analysis of e-consumer behaviour, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the key aspects of marketing in today’s world.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Consultancy Project
● New Approaches to Customer Relations
● Digital Marketing & Communication
● E-consumer Behaviour
● Services Management
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability - Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Digital Transformation: No-code Hackathon
● New Approaches to Customer Relations
● Digital Marketing & Communication
● E-consumer Behaviour
● Services Management
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● General and Business English
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
La Rochelle OrléansThrough this specialisation, you will learn to draw up business plans, become fully proficient in taxation, understand the challenges facing start-ups in the digital economy, and how to adopt a pragmatic approach to business creation.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Consultancy Project
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
International Business
La Rochelle ToursThis specialisation explores European law, international strategies, and export techniques, and provides you with a comprehensive introduction to logistics, whilst giving a global perspective on international business operations.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Consultancy Project
● Introduction to Logistics
● Export Techniques
● International Strategy
● European Law
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability - Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Digital Transformation: No-code Hackathon
● Introduction to Logistics
● Export Techniques
● International Strategy
● European Law
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● General and Business English
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Tourism, Entertainment & Events
La RochelleThis specialisation covers essential aspects such as yield management and markets, project management, accessibility in tourism, the challenges and organisation of event management, as well as digital and relationship marketing strategies specific to this sector.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Yield & Market Management
● Tourism Events Project Management
● Disability Awareness for Tourism
● Events: challenges and organisation
● Digital Marketing for Tourism
● Relationship Marketing & Integrated Marketing Communications
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Real Estate Management & Negotiation
Tours OrléansThis specialisation explores the basics of real estate law, focussing on industry regulations and multiple ownership management. It also covers aspects such as energy efficiency, accounting for real estate, rental management, as well as marketing strategies and the digitalisation of customer relations in the real estate sector
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classique Track
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Semester 1
● Fundamentals of Property Law & Industry Regulations
● Multiple Ownership Law & Management Techniques
● Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Development in Real Estate
● Consultancy Project
● Marketing & Digitalisation of Customer Relations
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability - Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Fundamentals of Property Law & Industry Regulations
● Multiple Ownership Law & Management Techniques
● Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Development in Real Estate
● Accounting & Administration
● Marketing & Digitalisation of Customer Relations
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● General and Business English
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Healthcare & Wellbeing
La RochelleThis specialisation explores ethics and legislation in the healthcare sector, the laws applicable to medico-social establishments, as well as quality management and risk management. In addition, you will explore how digitalisation can improve healthcare and wellbeing systems and establishments.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Classic Track
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Semester 1
● Ethics & Law in the Healthcare Sector
● Legislation governing Medico-social Establishments
● Structure of Health & Wellbeing Sectors
● Quality Management & Risk Management
● Consultancy Project
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability - Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Ethics & Law in the Healthcare Sector
● Legislation governing Medico-social Establishments
● Structure of Health & Wellbeing Sectors
● Quality Management & Risk Management
● Digitalisation of Healthcare & Wellbeing Systems and Establishments
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● General and Business English
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Sports Management & Events
OrléansThis specialisation looks at event project management, the strategic analysis of sports organisations, digitalisation with a focus on e-sport and SportsTech, the planning of sporting activities and communication strategies, whilst exploring the entire sports ecosystem
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Events Project Management
● Sports Organisations: analysis of structure and strategy
● Digitalisation of Sport: e-Sport and the development of SportsTech
● Organisation of Sports Activities & Communication Strategy
● Ecosystem of Sports Structures
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
OrléansThis specialisation examines supply and distribution systems, whilst looking at the challenges and management of the different purchasing activities, exploring the shift from production management to supply chain management and studying logistics information systems, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the supply chain
- Courses - Year 3 - Work-study
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Semester 1
- Nocode Web Hackathon
- Logistics information systems
- Production management to supply chain management
- Challenges and management of the purchasing function
- Supply and distribution processes
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Personal Banking & Insurance Advisor
La Rochelle Tours OrléansThis specialisation offers in-depth expertise in banking law, exploring the fundamentals of property and liability insurance, and looks at banking and financial investments, as well as marketing techniques. In addition, it provides a comprehensive overview of personal wealth management, enabling you to gain a thorough understanding of the banking and insurance sectors.
- Courses - Year 3 - Work-study
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Semester 1
- Fundamentals of property and casualty insurance
- Banking and insurance: marketing techniques
- Global and asset-based approach to individuals
- Banking law
- Banking and financial investments
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability
Digital Communication
La RochelleThis specialisation covers agile methods and media planning and includes a consultancy project. It also explores audiovisual project creation and the use of graphic design tools and design thinking, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of digital communication.
- Courses - YEAR 3 - Work-study Track
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Semester 1
● Digital Transformation: No-code Hackathon
● Agile Methods & Media Planning
● Communication Consultancy Project
● Audiovisual Project Creation
● Tools for Graphic Design & Design Thinking
● Introduction to Project Management
● Google Analytics certification
● Cybersecurity Management: certification
● English for Contemporary Issues
● Personal Branding
Semester 2
● Human Resources Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: concepts, tools and practices
● Fundamentals of Strategic Management
● Strategic Marketing
● Corporate Finance
● Professional Dissertation: research methodology
● Self-Management
● Preparation for TASK™ certification
● English for Sustainability"
Lessons
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Year 1
Acquiring the fundamentals of management -
Description Cours EN
For Year 1, you have the choice of 3 campuses: La Rochelle, Tours or Orleans
Management:
● Introduction to 21st century Marketing
● The Challenges of Climate Change: the case of water
● Principles of Economics: Introduction and Concepts
● The Company and Work Organisation
● Statistical Methods applied to Management
● Oral Communication
● Written Communication
● Consumer Behaviour
● Applied Market Research
● Financial Analysis
● Fundamentals of Accounting
● General Knowledge
● Professional tools using Excel
● Climatology, Water & the EnvironmentApplied languages:
● Business English
● TOEIC/TOEFL training
● 2nd Modern Language
Experiential and Personal Development (EPD):
● Start-of-year Blue Education Experience: Water Fresk
● Methodology and Work Organisation
● Team building: Eco-citizen workshops
● How to work as a team
● Preparation for Climacité©
● Seminars: Careers and Business Professions
● Personalised support and guidance by mentor/coach
Field Experiences:
● Involvement in clubs and associations: Sport, Culture, Association and Promotion
● Climacité© project
● International project: Humacité© or Internship (2 months)
Professional Certification:
● Voltaire -
Year 2
Applying knowledge in the workplace -
Description Cours EN
For Year 2, you can choose to study on a classic track in La Rochelle, Orleans and Tours or a work-study track available in Orleans only
Management:
● Marketing Mix
● Fundamentals of HR
● Business Game: business creation
● Fundamentals of Management Control
● Corporate Legal Issues
● Company Financing Methods
● International Economics
● Bibliographic Research
● Digital Security & GDPR
● Environment Workshop
● Competition & Consumer Law
● Digital Communication Tools
● Multicultural Approach
Languages:
● English for sales and negotiation
● TOEIC Training
● 2nd Modern Language (optional)
Experiential and Personal Development (EPD):
● Career and Skills Observatories
● Personalised support and guidance by a mentor/coach
● My Digital Portfolio (an ePortfolio)
● Humacité© and Internship report
● International project: Humacité© or internship (2 months) and operational internship (2 months)
Professional Certification:
● TOEICDescription Cours ENFor Year 2, you can choose to study on a classic track in La Rochelle, Orleans and Tours or a work-study track available in Orleans only
Management:
● Marketing Mix
● Fundamentals of HR
● Business Game: business creation
● Fundamentals of Management Control
● Legal Issues
● Company Financing Methods
● International Economics
● Bibliographic Research
● Digital Security & GDPR
● Environment Workshop
● Competition & Consumer Law
● Digital Communication Tools
● Intercultural Management
● Sales & Sales Management
● Digital Technologies & Web Development
Languages:
● TOEIC training
● English for sales and negotiation
Experiential and Personal Development (EPD):
● Career and Skills Observatories
● Personalised support and guidance
● My Digital Portfolio (an ePortfolio)
Professional certification:
● TOEIC -
Year 3
Enhancing knowledge and specialising -
Description Cours EN
For Year 3, you can choose to study on a classic track or a work-study track in La Rochelle, Orleans or Tours, depending on your chosen specialisation.
Core course modules
Management:
● Fundamentals of Company Strategy
● Strategic Marketing
● Introduction to Project Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: rules, tools, and practices
● Consultancy Project: Marketing
● HR Management
● Corporate Finance
● Research Methodology
Languages:
● English for general and business communication
● English for the ecological transition
● 2nd Modern Language (optional)
Experiential and Personal Development (EPD):
● Personal and Professional Project – Grand Oral exam
● Personal Management Skills
● Company-based Specialisation Project
● Professional dissertation
Professional certifications:
● ANSSI Cybersecurity
● Google Analytics Certification
● TASK Sustainable DevelopmentDescription Cours ENFor Year 3, you can choose to study on a work-study track in La Rochelle, Orleans or Tours, depending on your chosen specialisation.
Core course modules
Management:
● Fundamentals of Company Strategy
● Strategic Marketing
● Introduction to Project Management
● Corporate Social Responsibility: rules, tools, and practices
● Consultancy Project: Marketing
● HR Management
● Corporate Finance
● Research Methodology
Languages:
● English for general and business communication
● English for the ecological transition
● 2nd Modern Language (optional)
Experiential and Personal Development (EPD):
● Personal and Professional Project – Grand Oral exam
● Personal Management Skills
● Company-based Specialisation Project
● Professional dissertation
Professional certifications:
● ANSSI Cybersecurity
● Google Analytics Certification
● TASK Sustainable Development
The different courses and projects are provided for indicative purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next. The specialisations offered will only be available if the required minimum number of students is reached.
All you need to know about languages, assessment, lessons and your teachers
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Languages
● French Track
● 2nd Modern Language: German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, or intensive English for top sportsmen and women, artists, and people with disabilities (conditions apply)
● Voltaire certification and TOEIC preparation courses
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Assesment
Three types of evaluation:
● Continuous assessment: 40% of the final mark
Throughout the year, you will work on group or individual projects, which will be marked by your teachers.
● End-of-semester exams: 60% of the final mark
These take the form of written exams.
● Grand Oral and end-of-studies dissertation:
The oral exam is a presentation of your educational path and skills acquired as well as your future studies or professional project. Concurrently, you will also have to write a dissertation based on a company case study.
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Types of lessons
The hybridisation of the pedagogical model, which has been underway for several years, aims to increase your agility and adaptability. The mix of teaching methods facilitates the acquisition of knowledge and therefore your future success: face-to-face lessons, synchronous or asynchronous distance learning, immersive pedagogy, tutorials, practical work, case studies, Business Game, flipped classroom… each of these methods corresponds to a specific learning path.
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Your teachers
The teaching Faculty of the Bachelor in Business is made up of research-active Faculty and business professionals, recognised for their strong expertise in the fields of management. The research-active Faculty work with our laboratory, Excelia Lab, offering students innovative pedagogy. In addition, the industry professionals who teach on the programme focus on real-life business issues.
Experiences
Climacité© project
An environmentally-focussed voluntary project to help the planet and other living beings during two months. This project, carried out in Year 1, is an integral part of the DNA of the Bachelor in Business and reflects the main Green and Blue ‘commitment and responsibility’ focus that students experience throughout the three years of the programme.
Work-study
You have the possibility of a Work-study Track in Year 2 on the Orleans campus and in Year 3 on all three Excelia campuses. This track will enable you to develop your professional skills in a real company and give you the opportunity of applying your theoretical knowledge in management
Business Game / Blue Environment Workshop / Water Fresk
Carried out as a company games or a board games, students work in teams to tackle and solve real-life business issues relating to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expatriation at a partner university
You have the opportunity of a one semester academic expatriation in Year 2.
Humacité© Project
In Year 2 of the programme, you can undertake a social, humanitarian or civic voluntary project in an NGO or an association, which is carried out abroad during two months. This is one of the unique features of Excelia, which is committed to educating students to become future managers who are both responsible and conscious of the importance of their role in society.
Internships
Carrying out company-based internships, in France or abroad, is one of the compulsory parts of the Bachelor programme. By the end of your studies, you will have acquired some 12 months of real company-based experience.
Student Clubs and Associations
Get involved and develop your soft skills and business competencies! Throughout Year 1 of the programme, you will carry out an association-based project, and in Year 2 you have the opportunity to choose the Association Management Track, participating in the running of one of Excelia’s 44 clubs and associations. In addition, it is a great way to settle into school life and experience something unique.
Disney College Programme
The School has a partnership with Disney World Resort in Orlando, giving students the opportunity to spend one semester studying in the USA at Delaware University (AACSB accredited), followed by a 6-month paid internship in one of the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Consultancy Project
In Year 3, you will take on the role of business consultant. Linked to the theme of water management, in teams you will tackle a real-life issue raised by a local company committed to the ecological and social transition. Final work is assessed by different examination panels which select the 3 finalist teams, and then determine an overall winning team.
Personalised Support and Guidance from a Mentor/Coach
Throughout your studies, you will benefit from personalised support and guidance. You will develop an ePortfolio, detailing your experiences and acquired skills, a veritable digital identity to optimise your future employment prospects.
The school offers workshops on self-awareness and assertiveness, developing communication tools (CV, cover letter), understanding the job market, exploring careers, and building a professional network.
Careers
Our graduates go on to become operational managers in all sectors of activity, in France and abroad, and quickly rise to senior management positions thanks to their first-rate studies.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the types of professions and industry sectors in which you could work.
Types of jobs:
● Customer Relations Manager
● Sales Manager
● Tourism Development Manager
● Sports Events Project Manager
● Sustainable Development Project Manager
● Digital Communication Manager
● Business Development Manager
● Company manager, creator of a Start-up
● Recruitment Manager
● Digital Marketing Assistant
Job opportunities after the Bachelor Business
Facts & Figures:
of our graduates find a job within 6 months of graduating
of graduates find a job with an international dimension
average starting salary
work in New Aquitaine
work in and around Paris
work other French regions
Industry sectors
Sales, e-Marketing and Distribution
Services (Banking, Insurance, Quality and Safety, Personal Assistance)
IT and IT Services (ICT, Digital Technology)
Food-processing Industries
Purchasing and Procurement
Real Estate
To complement their academic and professional skills, some of our graduates choose to continue their studies.
The Bachelor in Business acts as an excellent springboard for our Master programmes:
Masters of Science (MSc) - Excelia Business School
Cost of studies
Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Students from within the European Union*
Year 1: €9,500
Year 2: €9,500
Year 3: €9,950
* 27 European Union members: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.
Students from outside the European Union
Year 1: €9,700
Year 2: €9,700
Year 3: €9,950
Work-Study Track available in Year 2 and Year 3: in the case of a contrat de professionnalisation and a contrat d'apprentissage, tuition fees are paid by the host company.
The above fees are provided for information purposes only and are subject to change from one year to the next.
Multiservice charge
Fee: €350
This one-off Multiservice fee gives access to the following services:
- Administration and support services
- International mobility insurance-assistance
- Reprographics credit (photocopying, printing)
- Unlimited access to all content on Exceliaprime Edutainment platform
- Personalised support and coaching from our Talent Centre
Admission
Open to students with a High School qualification or international equivalent (60 ECTS). Personal motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).
Application fee: €50
Open to students with a minimum of 1 year post-High School education or international equivalent (60 ECTS). Personal motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice).
Application fee: €50
Open to students with a minimum of 2 years post-High School education or international equivalent (120 ECTS). Personal motivation interview is carried out by internet via our dedicated platform (day and time of your choice)
Application fee: €50
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