ECTS
180 credits
Duration
3 years
Training Structure
Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The International Business: Purchasing and Sales track is designed to provide training in international marketing and trade by developing strategic and operational skills in an international context. Upon completion of this track, graduates will be qualified to hold positions in the field of international trade.
In the second year of the B.U.T., this program is completed through traditional classroom instruction and includes an 8-week internship. In the third year of the B.U.T., this program is also completed through traditional classroom instruction and includes a fifth semester abroad at one of our partner universities or schools and a 14-week internship.
Objectives
In addition to the skills common to all tracks in the BUT TC program (marketing, sales, and business communication), the BIAV track enables students to develop skills in the areas of international strategy, on the one hand, and international operations, on the other (see below).
Expertise and Skills
International Strategy: Develop an international business strategy by:
- analyzing the company's ability to expand internationally in order to grow its import/export business;
- assessing the international environment to identify import and export opportunities;
- selecting the market or markets that perform best for the company.
International Operations: Manage international operations by:
- using tools designed for international procurement;
- aligning the supply chain with the international business strategy;
- effectively managing import and export operations;
- developing a marketing strategy tailored to the international context.
And then
Employment Placement
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to hold positions in the field of international trade, regardless of the organization they join: buyer/seller; manager; international manager; development of international trade strategies; management of international operations.