Master of science in international business development (MScIBD)

The semesters 1 and 2 are dedicated to the acquisition of scientific knowledge and professional skills in accordance with the world of work, while developing a citizen sensitivity.

During the semester 3 students apply the learning outcomes either through an internship or a research thesis or take classes pertaining to the Minor in Business Analytics or to the Minor in Sustainability Management.

The courses offered cover the main areas of international business management.

As per the master in 90 ECTS, the semesters 1 and 2 are dedicated to the acquisition of scientific knowledge and professional skills in accordance with the world of work, while developing a citizen sensitivity.

During the semester 3 students will take classes part of the Minor in Business Analytics or of the Minor in Sustainability Management (Management de la durabilité).

During the semester 4 students apply the learning outcomes either through an internship or a research thesis.

To the course description

• Electives part of the Study plan can be chosen without any prior consent of the director of the programme.
• The electives in the Minors are part of the optional courses for students who are not registered in the Minor and can be taken without prior agreement from the director of the programme.

Students can also choose electives in other master programs from the Faculty of Economics and Business, from UNINE or from other Swiss universities. However, the approval for these courses is mandatory.  

How to get the approval?

• The student should send this request form to the Study Advisor
• Once examined, the Study Advisor will advise the student if the course is approved or not 
• Please note that it is the students' responsibility to contact the host university regarding all the administrative issues and eventual prerequisites for the chosen course(s).

AZUR : students attending courses at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva are entitled to train fare reimbursement. Complete information on how to proceed is available on the Mobility Office of the University of Neuchâtel.

• International program both in terms of content and cultural diversity of the class
• English program with the possibility to take elective courses in French
• Rigorous training focused on putting knowledge into practice, in line with the needs of the economy
• Interactive and innovative pedagogy based on group work, case studies, simulations and projects in companies
• Learning experiences designed to include individual reflection and personal commitment
• High level of student supervision with personalized mentoring program
• Flexibility in the duration of studies, from 1 year intensive to 3 years for people in employment
• Access to a vast network of companies thanks to the regular interventions in class of professional experts and dedicated events
• Recognized skills of teachers

The small size of our classes and the pedagogical approached of this programme promote continuous learning and the development of personal and social skills, including:

• self-management
• solving complex problems
• critical and lateral thinking, collaborative work
• project management
• taking responsibility
• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• creativity
• effective communication