International Pre-Master

Programme overview

Delivered on the Rouen campus, the International Pre-Master is a one-year preparatory programme designed as a pathway to NEOMA's Master of Science (MSc) degrees. 

Tailored for graduates holding a three-year higher education qualification (French licence or Bachelor's degree), the programme is ideal for candidates looking to strengthen their academic profile, build business foundations, or transition into a new field of specialisation.

Adapted to each student’s academic background, the International Pre-Master curriculum enables those new to business to build essential foundations, while candidates with prior knowledge deepen their expertise through more advanced management and strategic topics.

Over 12 months, students develop core competencies in management, finance, marketing and global business, alongside the analytical and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

The programme leads directly into the second year of an MSc, forming a two-year Master’s pathway in France.

What you will gain from the International Pre-Master

The International Pre-Master equips you with the academic, professional and personal skills needed to succeed in your future MSc.

Programme objectives

The International Pre-Master is designed to:

• Provide a pathway to a Master of Science in France, for students with a 3-year undergraduate degree or those changing specialisation
• Build strong business foundations across key disciplines such as management, marketing, and finance
• Prepare students for MSc-level study, including academic rigour, methodology, and independent learning
• Develop global and intercultural competencies essential for international careers
• Support career readiness, with dedicated professional development and personal branding tools

In addition, students will:

• Strengthen their critical thinking, analytical and communication skills
• Gain exposure to global business challenges and environments
• Being to pre-specialise in their future MSc field.

To explore course content and personalisation options in detail, download the programme brochure:

A personalised pathway to your Master of Science

The International Pre-Master offers a flexible and tailored learning experience, designed for students from both business and non-business backgrounds:

• A curriculum adapted to your academic background
• A progressive structure combining foundations, advanced topics and pre-specialisation
• Courses aligned with your chosen MSc in the second semester

This approach ensures that each student follows a relevant and level-appropriate pathway, fully preparing them for success in their future MSc.

Choose your Master of Science

The following MSc programmes are available through the two-year pathway, starting with the International Pre-Master:

Professional experience

A minimum 4-month professional experience is required to validate the two-year MSc pathway.

This may take the form of an internship, fixed-term contract or entrepreneurial project, and can be completed in France or abroad, subject to approval and relevance to your chosen field of study.

Adapted programme for high-level athletes and artists

High-level athletes and artists may benefit from a flexible study arrangement, enabling them to balance academic commitments with their professional pursuits.

Evaluation methods

The programme is validated in two ways:

• Continuous assessment: Evaluations conducted throughout the course the programme in the form of individual or collective assignments to be submitted.
• Final assessment: Carried out at the end of the course and may take a number of different forms, most of which are individual.

At the end of the course and students must validate 60 ECTS credits.

If certain modules have not been validated and therefore credits not obtained, the student may take a resit examination during the periods set aside for this purpose.

Admissions Requirements

2-year MSc option:

Candidates holding a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (any academic background) complete their MSc over two years:

• Year 1: International Pre-Master
• Year 2: MSc specialisation

Applicants must provide:

• Proof of completion of a 3-year Bachelor’s degree (any academic background)
• Proof of English language proficiency (TOEIC 4-Skills, TOEFL ibt, IELTS, Cambridge and Duolingo).*

*Contact us for required scores.

• Complete your online application: apply.neoma-bs.fr*
• Upload supporting documents in English or French (CV, transcripts, etc.)
• Eligible candidates will be asked to complete an online interview
• Admissions decisions are communicated within two weeks of the interview

Application fee: €100

*Please indicate your preferred Master of Science programme when preparing your application.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from September to mid-July. Applicants will be informed of the admission jury’s decision within two weeks of the interview.

As places are limited, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Tuition fees

The total tuition fee for the International Pre-Master is €11,000, including:

• €10,500 in tuition fees
• €500 in administrative fees

Scholarships

Students may be eligible for scholarships of up to €10,500, based on criteria such as academic excellence or personal, sporting, or professional achievements.

Please note that these scholarships are reserved for international applicants, are limited in number, and are applied as a reduction in tuition fees.

Once admitted, interested international candidates are invited to contact the Admissions Team for more information: admissions@neoma-bs.fr