Franco-German program

A trilingual journey between two European capitals (Paris & Berlin)

This program of excellence allows students to study in two major European capitals, Paris and Berlin, at the ESCE campus in Paris-La Défense and the HWR Berlin campus (Schöneberg). Taught in French, German, and English, it offers a truly international and intercultural immersion experience. Upon completion of the program, students earn three degrees: the Bachelor’s in International Management from HWR Berlin, the Master’s from ESCE International Business School, and the Master’s from HWR Berlin, thereby enhancing their employability in the international job market.

The Franco-German program

Study international business between two major European capitals and earn two prestigious master’s degrees from ESCE International Business School and HWR Berlin.

This Franco-German program, developed in partnership with HWR Berlin (Deutsch-Französischer Studiengang (DFS) | HWR Berlin (hwr-berlin.de) and the Franco-German University (https://www.dfh-ufa.org/fr/), trains specialists in international trade. It provides in-depth knowledge of import-export, economics, and international trade practices, while developing expertise in Franco-German economic relations.

Through a trilingual program taught in French, German, and English, students develop strong language skills and experience the academic and professional cultures of both countries on a daily basis. This immersion also fosters the development of the intercultural, managerial, and operational skills sought after in international settings.

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the highlights

With a history spanning more than twenty years, the Franco-German program offered by ESCE and HWR is a trilingual program (French/German/English) taught in small groups (maximum 26 students) that provides a unique academic experience:

Take advantage of the academic excellence of two accredited institutions and benefit from innovative and diverse teaching methods (International Mission, Negotiation Champions League, etc.)
Gain professional experience: a 6-month internship in a German-speaking country during the third year and the option of an international internship, at the student’s discretion, during the fifth year
Choose from the full range of specializations offered by ESCE and HWR (controlling, finance, marketing, supply chain, etc.)
Experience the culture of the partner country on a daily basis (regular get-togethers; binational courses starting in the second year…)
Customize your academic path (free choice of specialization, 6-month internship in the 5th year OR an academic semester in Berlin)
Receive UFA mobility assistance and an Erasmus+ grant for semesters of study and internships abroad

our program

The program runs for four years, beginning in the second year of the Grande École program, and takes place in both capitals.

The second year takes place at one of our campuses, depending on the student’s choice. Classes are taught in French, English, and German.

At the end of their third year, students must submit a Bachelor’s thesis written in German.

The master’s thesis and the final thesis (depending on the student’s choice) are written and defended in English.

2nd year:

Navigating the binational dimension

The second year brings together French and German students in a small group of no more than 26 students. All students will deepen their knowledge of import-export through innovative and dynamic teaching methods: International Mission, Negotiation Champion League, Franco-German Management, Doing Business In …

This year also offers French students the opportunity to prepare for and take the WiDaF exam to demonstrate their written and oral German language skills. WiDaF® Reading & Listening Comprehension (francoallemand.com)

3rd year:

become more professional

Second semester: academic semester, marking the final semester of study at HWR Berlin before earning a Bachelor’s degree in International Management.

First semester: a professional training semester that includes a six-month internship in a German-speaking country.

4th and 5th grade:

specialize

The fourth year is a specialization year in the customized program, offering a choice from all the specializations and electives offered by HWR Berlin.

The fifth year is a year of specialization:

The first semester is a semester of study at ESCE Paris

In the second semester, students may choose between:

One academic semester at HWR Berlin, with a final thesis written in English.

A professional semester that includes a six-month internship in a country of the student’s choice (including non-German-speaking countries) and the completion of a master’s thesis in English at ESCE, which is evaluated by a committee composed of faculty members from both institutions