BTS in International Trade

The Maison d’education of Saint-Denis‘s BTS in International Trade, a degree sought after by companies and recognized by the French state, has been offered for the past 30 years, with a 100% student success rate on the exam every year. At the end of the BTS, 100% of graduates go on to further studies.

 

The BTS in International Trade (two-year specialized higher education program), recognized in the European Framework of Reference and validated by continuous assessment and a national exam, depends on a skillful blend of general instruction, foreign languages and a professional, real-world approach, thanks to in-company internships and case studies included in courses.

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Curriculum 

The program has five objectives: 

  • Mastering international business techniques
  • Developing a sound knowledge of foreign markets and economic and legal frameworks
  • Securing proficiency in several languages
  • Mastering information and communication technologies
  • Preparing for further studies and an internationally-oriented career.

Academic
courses

General education courses include: 

  • General culture, written and oral expression
  • Foreign languages (modern language A: English + modern language B: German, Spanish or Chinese)
  • Economic, legal and managerial skills 

Business courses

The professional instruction of the BTS is structured around three main blocks: 

  • Developing business relations in an intercultural environment
  • Implementing international operations
  • Participation in international business development

Internships and case studies 

To complement their classroom learning with hands-on experience, students complete two internships with organizations involved in international business operations: 

  • A two- to three-month internship abroad at the end of the first year
  • An internship of at least one month, in France or abroad, during the second year. 

Throughout the two years, students also carry out assignments for companies. Working in small groups, they devise action plans to explore real-world problems through market research, international business intelligence, diagnostics, etc.

Instructional approach 

Small class sizes that allow personalized support play a major role in student success. 

The curriculum is organized in modules to encourage student mobility (switching to other studies) during the course and regular ongoing assessments of learning.

Partnerships

Gateway to the professional world 

A strong point of the Maison d'education of Saint-Denis is the close ongoing collaboration established with the business world, which prepares future graduates for their careers. 

The school's reputation and commitment to excellence attract leading companies, enabling us to organize talks and visits, set up projects with mentors and explore prospects abroad. 

Every BTS class is also mentored by foreign trade advisors (CCEs), and the MEDEF 93 prize is awarded each year to the students with the best records.

International outlook 

The BTS in International Trade has a strategy of developing international experience. 

Study trips are organized to European capitals or major cities to meet with local companies and international trade players. 

The school also has also been accepted to the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2021-2027. This program co-financed by the European Union facilitates student mobility through subsidies for internships, with additional Erasmus grants for students with disabilities. 

Finally, as part of the Netinvet network, a European network for the mobility of learners in International Trade, Transport & Logistics and Industrial Vehicle Maintenance, the Saint-Denis House of Education has set up partnerships with establishments in the Netherlands, Austria and Spain to promote student exchanges and internships.

Futher studies

At the end of their two years in the BTS program, 100% of the students from the Maison d’education pursue higher education. They either go on to business schools through the Grande École program (a track also followed by students from preparatory commercial classes), or join Bachelor’s programs (entering at the third-year level – L3). Others continue their studies at university or enroll in other specialized schools.

 

Academic orientations

  • To help students secure admission into a business school, in their second year of BTS they undergo preparation for competitive entrance exams in general culture, management aptitude tests, modern languages (written and oral), and interviews. 

    The schools that BTS graduates enter are as varied as the Grenoble Ecole de Management, Neoma, Skema Business School, Kedge Business School, INSEEC, Telecom Ecole de Management, ESSEC BBA, EPSCI, ESCE, etc…

  • BTS graduates who go on to university mainly enroll in Licenses Professionnelles (bachelor's degrees, L3) in international trade, transportation/logistics, business management, tourism, banking, etc. 

    Some BTS graduates go on to study Economic and Social Administration or Applied Foreign Languages (L2 or L3 levels). 

  • The BTS in International Trade also leads to studies in sectors like hospitality, tourism, communications, etc… 

  • 66% de nos étudiantes ont intégré une école de commerce en admissions parallèles dont : 

    • 60% en programme grande école (Inseec, Neoma, Skema, EM Normandie, Kedge Bordeaux, Kedge Marseille, Montpellier Business School…)
    • 40 % en programme Bachelor ou BBA (Essec, Edhec) 

    33% de nos étudiantes ont intégré une autre formation : 

    • CNAM Normandie
    • Sup de Pub

    66% of our graduates entered business schools through parallel admissions, of which: 

    • 60% in a Grande Ecole program (Inseec, Neoma, Skema, EM Normandie, Kedge Bordeaux, Kedge Marseille, Montpellier Business School, etc…)
    • 40% in a Bachelor’s or BBA program (Essec, Edhec) 

    33% of our students have gone on to other schools: 

    • CNAM Normandie
    • Sup de Pub 

Careers

Throughout their careers, holders of a BTS in International Trade contribute to their company's development abroad by facilitating relations with international markets, by marketing goods and services abroad and by optimizing purchasing in a globalized economy. 

Graduates who wish to enter the labor market directly after their BTS degree can work in the following areas among others: 

  • Export sales representative
  • International project manager
  • Freight agent
  • Sales administration manager
  • International buyer
  • Business development agent
  • Account manager