If you're searching for a master in international business in France taught in English, this is the LIBS answer: a two-year Mastère in International Management, one hundred percent in English, in the centre of Lyon — with free French classes alongside, so you graduate with two working languages.
The program at a glance
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Format | 2-year graduate business program (Mastère) |
| Language | 100% English — lectures, coursework, exams |
| French required? | No — free French classes run alongside |
| Entry point | After a 3-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) |
| City | Lyon, France — campus at 84 rue de la Charité, 69002 |
| Open to | International and French students |
Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon and receive the school's diploma, with a LIBS international specialisation. Exact terms and admission requirements are confirmed in writing before enrolment.
Mastère, MBA or MSc — which one are you looking for?
The same two years of graduate business education go by different names around the world. Here is an honest map, so you can compare programs accurately:
| Name | Typical profile | The LIBS equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mastère (France) | Graduate program joined straight after a bachelor | ✔ This program |
| MSc / MIM | Pre-experience master in management or a specialty | Closest international label for this program |
| MBA | Designed for professionals with several years of work experience | Not an MBA — we say so plainly rather than borrow the label |
So if your search started with "MBA in Lyon in English" but you are coming straight from a bachelor's degree, a pre-experience program like the LIBS Mastère is usually what you actually need.
The curriculum: strategy, markets, leadership
Global strategy & leadership
How international organisations set direction, compete and lead teams across borders.
International marketing
Positioning, pricing and launching products across markets and cultures.
Entrepreneurship
From opportunity to business plan — building ventures with an international outlook from day one.
Cross-cultural management
Negotiating, managing and communicating across cultures — the core skill of international careers.
Professional French (FLE)
Free French as a Foreign Language classes alongside the program, whatever your starting level.
An international cohort
Study in English with students from Asia, the Americas, the Commonwealth and Europe.
Who this program is for
Two profiles meet in this classroom. International students — from Asia, the Americas, the Commonwealth and across Europe — who want a European business degree without needing French first. And French students who choose a 100% English-taught master because their career will be international, and who want professional English to be a fact on their CV, not a claim.
For the full picture of studying here — programs, the city, cost of living — read the international student's guide to Lyon →
Admission: clear steps, written answers
Request information, talk to an advisor, submit your application, and receive any admission decision in writing before you enrol. For students coming from outside Europe, the Concierge Desk then handles the practical side — student-visa guidance, housing before arrival, bank account, onboarding. The full process is on the admission page →
Coming straight from a bachelor?
If you're finishing a 3-year degree — in France or abroad — you can apply now for the next intake.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a master in international business taught in English in Lyon?
Yes. LIBS offers a 2-year Mastère in International Management taught entirely in English in Lyon. No prior French is required; free French classes run alongside.
Is the LIBS Mastère an MBA?
No — an MBA is typically for professionals with several years of experience. The LIBS Mastère is a pre-experience graduate program joined straight after a bachelor, closest internationally to an MSc/MIM.
Who can apply?
International and French students holding (or completing) a 3-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Admission decisions are given in writing before enrolment.
Does LIBS help with the visa and arrival?
Yes — the Concierge Desk guides admitted students through the student-visa procedure, housing, bank account and onboarding in Lyon.
What diploma is delivered?
Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon and receive the school's diploma, with a LIBS international specialisation. Exact terms are confirmed in writing before enrolment.
Start your English-taught master in Lyon
Talk to an advisor about the next intake and how to apply from where you are.