The international business development manager plays a strategic role within a company that aims to expand internationally. What are the main activities of this professional and what are their skills?
All students from the MSc in Sports Industry Management benefited from 2 learning trips these past weeks.
They first went to the French Alps, the main hub of the outdoor sports industry in Europe today. The region is an exceptional place for sports passionates and industry companies, hosting more than 300 sports brands. During their time in the French Alps students had privileged access to this specific professional network and discovered what working in the sports industry is all about through lectures, conferences etc.
Their second trip led them to Munich, host of the world-renowned international sports trade show ISPO welcoming about 2 700 exhibitors’ eager to present the latest sports technology and products to approximately 80 000 visitors from 110 countries. Not only they had the great opportunity to attend ISPO and be at the heart of the sports industry for a few days but they also visited a few of the world’s leading sporting brands such as adidas or the Bayern Munich.
Giovanni, current student of the program shares this special experience with us:
Ammana Farhan completed a Bachelor’s in Business Administration majoring in marketing and sales before receiving her first break in the luxury industry as a fashion consultant at Paul Smith. She then worked at Hermes and Burberry. With two years of experience in the luxury retail industry, she joined the MSc in Luxury Management and Marketing program at emlyon business school** in 2019.
By her own admission, Emma Labouly arrived at emlyon business school slightly intimidated by how diverse her classmates were in terms of educational and geographical background. However, an eye-opening study and professional placement in New York that she actively sought as part of the MSc in Luxury Management & Marketing proved as fruitful for her personal development as her career trajectory. Now working for Ralph Lauren in Paris, she recounts the life-changing impact that the international component of the program has had on her.
The 2020 intake of the MSc in Sports Industry Management program has taken off with a bang on campus in Paris! The students were immersed in the first part of the program called “Explore” to learn more about a world in contact change. They delved into understanding the drivers of sports markets dynamics and key trends, and also discussed consumer behavior, how to analyze data and deliver recommendations.
Current Australian/Filipino student Chiara Amor discusses why she decided to join the program!
As part of their weekly and busy schedules, students from the Master in Digital Marketing & Data Science attended several career oriented events on October 9th. As many professionals came to our Paris campus, students were able to meet major players of the digital industry.
Here are a few insights about these successful events, directly from the students!
Charlotte Geissmann, current student of the MSc in Digital Marketing & Data Science participated on November 9th to the (S)milestone Challenge on Oral-B Brand organized by Tribu (Pangea) and Procter & Gamble to “disrupt the future of Oral-B”. She worked closely with her team-mates and won the competition.
She explains how empowering and challenging this experience was:
US-born Isabella De La Rosa and Indian national Mithilesh Jaiswal are two current emlyon business school students discovering the specific workings of the hospitality industry whilst also learning to become general business managers. The school’s MSc in International Hospitality Management program, in partnership with Institut Paul Bocuse, offers them an international learning environment in which classmates from around the world get to explore all facets of the sector in various world-renowned locations. Learning on the job, around the world, and in the classroom.
On January 9 and 10, MSc in Finance students (soon to become the Master in Finance by September 2025) participated in a 2-day seminar titled "Innovation in Finance," which focused on the major challenges of innovation in the Financial environment.
During these two days, they had the opportunity to delve into a wide range of topics related to their academic modules, including new products on financial markets, investment strategies in tech industry, and M&A within innovation strategy, while also highlighting the growing impact of technology and artificial intelligence in investment banks.