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The Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Customs Management

Developed in partnership with the University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), which is recognized for the excellence of its professional bachelor’s degree in international business, ESCE’s Bachelor’s Degree in International Business & Customs Managementoffers dual academic recognition.

Offered in the third year in Paris as a work-study program and taught entirely in French, this specialization combines academic expertise with a career-oriented approach. Upon completion of the program, students receive an ESCE diploma as well as a professional bachelor’s degree from UPEC (RNCP Code 40445 – International Trade Professions), a valuable asset for advancing in careers in international trade.

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Specialization in International Trade and Customs Management

Students in this specialization will explore various areas related to international business, taking into account geopolitical impacts and recent trade agreements. They will learn how to make the most of procurement opportunities and implement value-creating sourcing strategies.

Customs management encompasses all the formalities required for the legal transit of goods between territories and countries. It is based on compliance with international trade law and the specific regulations of each country, in order to ensure that international trade is conducted in a compliant and secure manner.

Specialized Modules in International Trade

At ESCE, you’ll have access to a wide range of international business courses. This focus on international business is further emphasized in this bachelor’s program. Here is an example of the international business courses offered in the third year:

Strategy and Approach to International Markets
International Trade Practices and Techniques
International Management
Economic Financing and Regulation
International Marketing
Resources and Applied Digital Culture
Digital Marketing
International Law

Specialized Modules in Customs Management

Customs Management
Supply Chain Management
International Purchasing and Sustainable Sourcing
Understanding of customs operations, laws, regulations, and customs procedures
Supply Chain and Customs
Customs Financial Payment Procedures
Digital Tools and the Digitization of Customs Operations

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Criteria:
Certification is assessed using the following methods: professional scenarios (simulations, role-plays), real or fictional business cases, and a professional practice report. The objective is to place the candidate in a professional setting in order to assess the extent to which they have acquired the necessary skills and their ability to apply them.

Procedures for earning certification through accumulation of competency modules and/or distance learning:
Most of our courses are taught in person (face-to-face) rather than remotely. Sessions therefore take place on-site with both learners and the instructor physically present.

Certification is awarded when the candidate meets the following requirements: Completion of three competency modules common to all tracks, as well as a professional development module specific to the candidate’s track.

Validation of a work placement period by completing at least 110 actual days of work during the final year of the program.

Why Choose the Bachelor’s Degree in Customs Management?

The international trade sector employs more than one million people and comprises 120,000 companies. Career opportunities are growing rapidly in France as well as around the world, particularly within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Our goal is to meet the training needs of young employees so that they can support business growth in a rapidly changing and evolving environment. We also help you understand these changes. The courses we offer will enable you to understand the full range of careers related to international trade and to play an active role in them.

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Program Objectives and Targeted Skills

This Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Customs Management provides you with a wide range of skills, such as:

Conducting Foreign Market Research
Finding customers or suppliers abroad and maintaining business relationships
Be able to manage operations related to sales and purchasing administration
Selecting and managing relationships with international trade service providers: freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers
Mastering the Document Chain in International Trade
Prepare for, participate in, and follow up on international trade events

Academic Excellence in the Professional Bachelor’s Degree in International Business

This work-study program allows you to combine academic learning with professional experience—a path that facilitates entry into the workforce.

Dual Expertise

In addition to a specialization in customs management, the bachelor’s program also offers a specialization in international trade. This is one of the advantages of this program, which provides dual expertise in international trade and customs management. The apprenticeship is another benefit of this program, offering:

A tuition waiver
Wage compensation (apprentices are employees of the host company).

As for the schedule of the work-study program at ESCE, it is as follows: 2 weeks of classes – 2 weeks at a company.

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High-Quality Education and Professional Recognition

At ESCE, academic excellence is a top priority. That is why all courses at ESCE are taught by experts in their fields and recognized professionals in their industries. This specialization is taught jointly by professors from UPEC and faculty members from ESCE.

Academic Accreditations and Partnerships

By enrolling in this Bachelor’s program in International Business & Customs Management, you will earn a dual degree:

A Bachelor’s degree from ESCE
A professional bachelor’s degree from UPEC (state-recognized degree—RNCP40445, Level 6), which is the partner university for this program. UPEC is a university recognized in the field of customs management.

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Career Opportunities in the Customs Management Specialization

What Careers and Professional Opportunities Are Available After Earning a Bachelor’s Degree?

This Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Customs Management offers you a variety of career opportunities, such as:

Export Sales Representative
Purchasing Assistant
Assistant to the Regional Manager
Export Sales Administration
Assistant Manager, Import/Export
Assistant to the International Division Manager
Assistant Logistics Manager
Customs Liaison Officer

Admissions Process

Apply now for the new school year starting in September!

Step 1: Prepare and submit your application online. Make sure your application is complete and includes the following items:

Transcripts from the past two years.
Degrees earned (or proof of completion if the degree is pending validation).
Resume and cover letter.
National ID (or valid passport).
Application fee: a non-refundable payment of €70.

Step 2: Complete the motivational interview. A video or in-person interview will give you the opportunity to discuss your motivations and ambitions for joining the program.

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Prerequisites

Who Is This Bachelor’s Degree Program For?

The International Bachelor’s Program is open to students entering their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year, depending on their academic background. Students have the option to enroll in the International Trade & Customs Management specialization in their 3rd year, after completing a core curriculum focused on trade and management during their first two years.

To enter directly into the 3rd year:

You must have completed a two-year post-secondary program (120 ECTS credits) in a relevant field, such as: a DUT, BTS, or equivalent in business, marketing, management, or other similar disciplines; or preparatory classes; or international equivalents in the same fields.
Official confirmation of the 120 ECTS credits is required to complete your registration.

Regardless of when you enter the bachelor’s program, you’ll choose the International Trade & Customs Management specialization in your third year, allowing you to pursue a career path that is precisely tailored to your ambitions.

Tips

Tips for a Successful Application

1: Find out more about the school

Find out about the curriculum, existing student organizations, and^third-year specializations. The idea is to be able to demonstrate during the interview that you have a genuine interest in ESCE and the Bachelor’s program in particular.

2: Write an introduction

In addition to a formal introduction (who you are, what you’ve done before, why you want to enroll in the school), the introduction should steer the conversation toward the topics you want to discuss. The purpose of the interview is to get to know you better.

3: Highlight your extracurricular activities and hobbies

These are the factors that will make a difference. If you’re passionate about an author or a musician, be sure to mention it. Similarly, highlight your extracurricular projects. ESCE values candidates who are entrepreneurial and committed.

4: Stay up to date on the latest news

Current events are a way to gauge a candidate’s openness to the world. It’s important to pay attention to economic, social, and political news—and especially to international news.

5: Pay Attention to Your Nonverbal Communication

Look your interviewers in the eye, stand up straight, smile… in short, be mindful of the impression you make throughout the interview. Business attire is recommended.