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Guidebook of Degrees International Masters 2012-2016 SOIE Service Orientation Insertion Entreprise Université de Rennes 1 8, rue Kléber - 35000 Rennes France +33 (0)2 23 23 39 79 www.univ-rennes1.fr/en Front cover photo: students of the International Master of Molecular Catalysis and Green Chemistry, University of Rennes 1. Photo University of Rennes 1, Direction of Communication / Gaëlle Le Page. II A Word from the President The University of Rennes 1 maintains close relationships with a large number of universities abroad and is an active partner in numerous major European programs, including 200 Erasmus agreements. Through proactive policies in international teaching programs and scientific cooperation, the University of Rennes 1 has made international openness one of its top priorities. Our three campuses welcome 26,441 students, including 3,428 international students. In this guidebook, you will find information about several Master’s degree programs developed by our university which are taught in English. They target non-French- speaking international students. Studying in Rennes will allow these students to experience French culture while obtaining a European diploma abroad. Guy Cathelineau President of the University of Rennes 1 1 2 Table of contents Rennes and Brittany 4 The University of Rennes 1 4 Useful contacts 5 Economics and Business Management • Master of Business Administration in International Management 7 • Master of Finance – Advanced Studies and Research in Finance 9 • Master of Public Economics and Public Finance 11 • Master of Marketing – Franchising and Network Management 13 Science and Technology • International Master of Molecular Catalysis and Green Chemistry 15 • MaMaSELF: Master in Materials Science Exploring Large Scale Facilities 17 • Master of Photonics 19 • Master of Research in Computer Science 21 • International Master in Distributed Systems and Services - EIT ICT Labs Master School 23 • European Master of Geosciences of Basins and Lithosphere 25 3 Rennes and Brittany Rennes is the capital of the Brittany region in Western France. With its 400,000 inhabitants, dynamic economy, and several institutions of higher education, it is no surprise that Rennes has been marked by a growing emphasis on higher education and research and development. Over 60,000 students call Rennes home, and it is considered a dynamic, vibrant “student city“, with a wealth of traditions, historical monuments, festivals, concerts, and cultural events. Rennes’ central geographic location makes it easy for visitors to travel to the northern coast and its famous sites like Mont Saint-Michel, Cancale, Saint-Malo, and Dinard, as well as to the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Morbihan and the resorts of Quiberon and Carnac. The Loire Valley and its châteaux are only a few hours away as well. The University of Rennes 1 www.univ-rennes1.fr/english The University of Rennes 1 is one of the two universities in the city of Rennes, France. It is a multidisciplinary institution consisting of three main scientific areas: y Science, Technology, Engineering and Health; y Law, Politics, Economics, Management and Administration Science; y Human Sciences (Philosophy and Communication). Understanding degrees and diplomas in the French system National degree Institution degree L 3 years Licence Bachelors (label) 6 semesters 180 ECTS 4 years Master of Science 8 semesters (4-year Master) M Master’s degree Master of Science (MSc) 5 years 10 semesters Master’s in Business and 300 ECTS Engineering degree Engineering diplomas Specialized 6 years Mastère (label) 12 semesters Master of Business Administration (MBA) D 8 years Doctoral Degree PhD 16 semesters 480 ECTS 4 Useful contacts ►The Rennes 1 International Affairs Service (SAI) www.univ-rennes1.fr/english/home/international_affairs The University of Rennes 1 strongly encourages its students to go abroad, either for study or training periods. The International Affairs Service and the various colleges’ international relations offices support the students throughout the preparation process. University of Rennes 1 SAI – International Affairs Service 2, rue du Thabor – CS 46510 35065 Rennes cedex – France [email protected] ►The Rennes International Mobility Centre (CMI) www.mobilite-rennes.ueb.eu The Rennes International Mobility Centre (CMI) is a service of ten institutions of higher education in Rennes as well as the Rennes Metropolitan Area. Its main role is to provide information, support and assistance to incoming students, researchers and professors. For further information: see the UEB international student guide on the website. Rennes International Mobility Centre Université européenne de Bretagne (UEB) 5 boulevard Laënnec 35000 Rennes - France [email protected] ►Campus France www.campusfrance.org/fr Practical information is available to applicants on the website of Campus France. Choose the section “Study in France” and then “Programs taught in English”. Click on the following programs (degrees taught at Rennes 1 will be found within the programs in bold): y Business and Management y Tourism, Hotel and Food Service Management y Sciences, Environment, Health Science y Agriculture and Agroindustry y Mathematics y Engineering and Technology y Law, Economics y Humanities, Language, Literature y Architecture, Arts, Design, Fashion 5 6 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Université de Rennes 1 Objectives IGR-IAE - Institut de Gestion The MBA in International Management launched in September 2008 by the de Rennes (Graduate School University of Rennes 1’s Graduate School of Management is specifically aimed of Management) 11 rue Jean Macé at English-speaking students with a Bachelor’s degree. CS 70803 The specificity of the program is to combine intensive French language courses 35708 Rennes cedex 7 with a comprehensive academic program in Management taught exclusively in France English. +33 (0)2 23 23 34 22 www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en www.univ-rennes1.fr/english Career prospects The main aim of the course is to provide students with the essential skills necessary to pursue a career as an International Business Executive. The Master’s program develops students’ capabilities to succeed in a dynamic global business environment within international companies. Tailor-made for future managers, the program arms students with a panorama of up-to-date and indispensable « hard » and « soft » skills in International Management. Admission requirements A 4-year Bachelor’s degree, evidence of English language proficiency. All applicants must submit official international scores of one of the following tests: y TOEFL score of at least 550 paper test (80 IBT Score), y TOEIC 750 or above, y IELTS overall band score of 6 for the Academic version, y proof of prior Higher Education in an English-speaking country (GPA of 2-4 scale). > Please visit our website for more information: www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en/ diplome/1440/france-mba- international-management 7 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT > One-year Master course Syllabus (M2) The program modules, all of which are taught exclusively in English, consist of 2 semesters eight mandatory core modules per semester. 60 ECTS Semester 3 Semester 4 Business intelligence and geostrategy Strategy - Organizational theory and Internationalization and management > Language of instruction: management y English Introductory course: the issues of Legal and fiscal management - Legal internationalization environment and European institutions y International finance > Proof of English language Human resources management - y International marketing proficiency International knowledge management y Legal and fiscal framework TOEFL: 550 / 80 Financial management y International mobility TOEIC: 750 or above y Intercultural environment Marketing management IELTS: 6 (overall) Management game Industrial and logistics management Internship period (minimum 3 months) > French as a foreign Quantitative techniques with report or Master thesis language Accounting information systems French as a foreign language 100 hours in september French as a foreign language 100 hours per semester In order to help initiate foreign students to the French language and culture, 100 hours of French language training will be offered throughout the month of September before the commencement of the Management program. Additionally, 100 hours of French classes per semester, at a pace of eight hours per week, will be issued to each student. > Application All students will be expected to sit a French proficiency test at the beginning of Application deadline: September. The results of this test will enable the professors to place students please see website in classes corresponding to their level of proficiency (beginner, intermediate (for academic year 2013-2014, or advanced). Homogeneous groups will then be formed aiming at preparing the date was April 30th, 2013) students for the internationally-recognized French examination, the DELF, to be held at the end of the academic year. Application and accompanying documents The French courses are also designed for a better integration in the student life should be sent by post to in IGR-IAE, and a better understanding of the French culture and environment. the following address: Odile Soulard International Office IGR-IAE de Rennes 11 rue Jean Macé - CS 70803 35708 Rennes cedex 7 FRANCE (details and application form: http://www.igr.univ-rennes1.fr/en) > Tuition fees: 6