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The Bachelor in International Relations and Affairs (BIA) gives you the opportunity to learn about both the pragmatic and strategic world of business and the global and sensitive world of international relations. This versatile course prepares you for concrete, positive action, while developing an enlightened vision of tomorrow’s world. Thanks to innovative teaching methods that include immersive projects, this programme alternates between periods of intense activity and moments of reflection, fostering an in-depth understanding of international affairs.
Degree : Bachelor's degree/Bac +3, Qualification conferring the degree of Licence, RNCP Qualification 38750 Level 6
Campus : Paris and Rennes
Duration : 3 years
Format : Full-time
Teaching language : English and French
Entry requirements : Bac +1 and High-school diploma
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International Country Managers
The Bachelor's degree in Business and International Relations combines an understanding of the business world and global issues to give meaning to knowledge. At the crossroads of business and diplomacy, it prepares students for international careers or further study in a Master's or MSc programme, and is aimed at final-year secondary school students, students changing direction and those who have already obtained their baccalaureate.
Year 1
The first year, known as the ‘Foundation Year’, provides students with a solid grounding in management and international relations fundamentals. It combines geopolitical reflection, crisis resolution and mastery of practical management tools. Through a variety of learning experiences – from creating a business plan to communicating through theatre – students acquire practical skills while developing a global and committed view of the world. This year also includes a seminar entitled Disconnect to Reconnect, designed to give students time to step back through reading, debate and meditation in a unique island setting.
Examples of core courses
Cross-functional
Languages :
Professional experience
Year 2
Possibility to join BIA 2 directly
This second year, known as the ‘Year of Flight’, gives students the impetus to open up to the world and explore both its history and its possible futures. Various disciplines such as sociology, artificial intelligence and crisis management prepare them for global issues. A semester of international exchange enriches their intercultural understanding, consolidating their ability to adapt to change. As part of this, the INNOCAPT teaching programme enables them to learn about innovations abroad, by observing and analysing innovative practices in their host country. This pivotal year trains agile and responsible players, ready to evolve in a constantly changing global environment.
Languages
Academic exchange
Year 3
The final year, known as the “Alignment Year,” focuses on essential disciplines that develop a strategic and global vision. From data analysis to political science, including negotiation and international law, each course and project – such as the Reciprocity Solidarity Action Project – builds a coherence between skills and learning. This enables students to integrate diverse knowledge and align their values for a career in international business. The year concludes with a long-term internship, offering practical and in-depth application of acquired knowledge, giving their academic journey a comprehensive perspective.
Examples of Core Courses
Cross-disciplinary Activities
Methods and Evaluation
The teaching methods used in various modules are tailored to the learning objectives. Active learning approaches are prioritised, and hybrid methods are developed. Small group sizes allow for enriched interactions between peers, professional facilitators, and academic researchers.
The programme is validated through a dual evaluation:
Upon completion of the programme and successful validation of continuous assessment and the professional thesis, participants receive the *Diplôme de Gestion et de Management des Entreprises*, a Level 6 RNCP-certified qualification. If some modules are not validated, students may take resit exams during the designated periods.
Students are awarded a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and the Diplôme de Gestion et de Management des Entreprises upon successful completion of all requirements.
Programme certification
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs + Licence, Diplôme de Gestion et de Management des Entreprises, RNCP 38750 – Level 6, certified by the Rennes School of Business Group and the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, registration date 19/03/2024, deadline 31/08/2027
Rennes School of Business offers a number of admission routes to the Bachelor's degree in International Business and Relations, depending on your level of study and profile.
Admission to the 1st year of the Bachelor in Business and International Relations is completed through the national Parcoursup platform, followed by an oral interview on the Rennes School of Business campus.
The programme is open to final-year high school students from any academic track, as well as to students seeking reorientation after their first year of higher education, who can join the Bachelor and earn a State-recognized Bac+3 degree in three years.
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Admission to 1st Year – Post-Bac BIA – Parcoursup
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Oral Examinations
Rennes School of Business offers a direct admission pathway available throughout the year, allowing international applicants to apply at any time. The selection process is fully online and based on a review of the application file, including academic records and English proficiency, as well as a motivation video in which candidates present their goals and interest in the programme.
Admission to 1st Year – Post-Bac BIA – Application-Based Pathway
Admission is contingent on obtaining the high school diploma (baccalauréat) and meeting one of the following English language requirements:
If you do not have a language test, you can take an internal English test (equivalent to TOEIC) at no additional cost during your admission process.
Tuition fees vary depending on the programme format. Please visit the Scholarships and Funding page for current fees and information on financial aid, student loans and scholarships.
Fees and scholarships
The school also provides information on regional, national and international grants that enable eligible candidates to reduce their financial burden.
Scholarships may be awarded for academic excellence or based on social criteria.
Students complete two internships, including one abroad, with support from the Career Centre department throughout the process: internship search and opportunities, CV creation and interview assistance, agreement signing, Career Days, and more.
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