Join our International Business Development specialization
The Programme Grande École (Master in Management) at ICD Business School trains responsible, committed, and internationally minded managers. Over 5 years, it offers a solid academic foundation, strong professional experience, and a focus on major issues in business, marketing, and management.
Among the various specializations offered during the Master cycle, International Business Development is designed for students who aspire to build careers in export, intercultural negotiation, and international growth strategies.
A specialization at the heart of global business challenges
By choosing the International Business Development specialization, you will train for careers in international development within a multicultural learning environment. You’ll learn how to manage projects abroad, design market entry strategies, master export prospecting techniques, and adapt your communication to diverse business cultures.
Courses are taught in English, with a hands-on approach based on case studies and field assignments, all guided by professionals from the sector.
A highly sought-after expertise in the job market
Graduates of this specialization go on to hold high-responsibility positions such as business developer, export manager, key account manager, international project coordinator, or international business consultant. These career opportunities meet the increasing needs of companies aiming to expand into new markets.
Through work-study options, international internships, and ICD Business School’s global partnerships, you will gain a strong springboard to launch a dynamic and mobile career, both in France and abroad.
Three key international career paths
🌍 Export Area Manager
📌 Responsibilities: driving sales in a specific geographic area, managing a network of distributors or partners, market intelligence, and offer adaptation.
🎯 Skills: international negotiation, client portfolio management, strategic analysis, fluency in foreign languages.
💰 Salary: €38,000 to €45,000 gross/year at the start of your career.
🌐 International Purchaser
📌 Responsibilities: sourcing and selecting foreign suppliers, negotiating purchasing terms, managing logistics and quality, market monitoring.
🎯 Skills: negotiation, knowledge of supply chain systems, attention to detail, cost analysis.
💰 Salary: €36,000 to €42,000 gross/year depending on the industry.
🌎 International Business Developer
📌 Responsibilities: identifying new foreign markets, developing partnerships, adapting commercial offers, supporting export strategies.
🎯 Skills: result-oriented mindset, interpersonal skills, independence, understanding of international markets.
💰 Salary: €37,000 to €44,000 gross/year at the start of your career.
There’s still time to apply!
The Parcoursup complementary phase is starting soon—this is the perfect time to reconsider your options. You can still join our Master in Management program in the first year and then choose this specialization in the Master cycle, or enter directly into the fourth year to dive straight into International Business Development.
Do you dream of working in international trade, traveling, speaking multiple languages, and leading ambitious projects abroad? Then this specialization is for you.
👉 More information and applications
📥 Contact us today to learn more.