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Master’s Degree in International Trade and Digitalisation
The Master’s in International Trade and Digitalisation at ISMOD is a qualification registered with the RNCP, Level 7, delivered over two years and designed to train executives at the intersection of traditional commercial strategy and digital transformation, capable of leading the development of a company or brand globally while mastering modern technological tools.
This programme is perfectly aligned with the needs of managers responsible for business development, who are seeking creative, passionate, curious and motivated collaborators.
The ISMOD Master’s enables students to be fully operational from their first professional experience. Courses, conferences, masterclasses and Business Games are delivered by professionals who are experts in their respective fields.
Students also benefit from connections with our network of premium partner companies for the completion of their work-study programme.
Certification: Title registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications
FURTHER STUDIES :
This Master’s degree is professionally oriented and therefore leads directly to employment.
Prerequisites
ENTRY LEVEL(S)
Bachelor’s degree / Licence and Bac+4
Prerequisites: The Master’s in International Trade and Digitalisation at ISMOD is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree / Licence or any other Level 6 qualification and, for entry into the second year of the Master’s programme, to candidates who have validated a Master 1 or have obtained a waiver from the certifying body.
Admission is based on the review of the application file and may include an interview.
Programme objectives
The Master’s degree in International Trade and Digitalisation at ISMOD is a State-recognised Level 7 qualification aimed at achieving the following objectives:
Learn to identify growth opportunities in Europe, Asia, or the United States
Acquire skills in managing goods flows, customs, and international logistics, which are crucial for the fashion industry
Create a seamless customer experience across physical stores, e-commerce platforms, and social media
Use sales data and user behaviour to predict trends and optimise inventory
Master new sales channels such as Instagram Shopping and Live Shopping
Preserve the DNA of a fashion brand while adapting it to local cultures
Address the new imperatives of sustainable fashion, a major concern for today’s international consumers
Learn to select collections and present them effectively, whether in a showroom or on a web interface
Teaching Methods and Assessment
Assessment Methods: Case studies and/or tests and/or essays and/or text analyses and/or multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and/or oral assessments and/or research projects / Continuous assessment / Work-study and competency evaluation (written + oral) / Thesis defence / Professional evaluation in the company
Programme Summary Documents: Course materials (PDF, and/or Word, and/or PPT formats), case studies and/or audio and video resources, and any exercises to be completed during the programme
Duration of Studies:
DURATION OF STUDIES:
- 2 years for students holding a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification, and 1 year for students who have completed the first year of a Master’s programme.
- Work-study programme available.
This programme does not offer any equivalences or transfer pathways.
Students entering the first year of the Master’s programme are required to validate all skills blocks
Admission Procedures and Deadlines
Access deadlines
- Applications for the September 2026 intake are open from 1 March to 20 September 2026.
- Applications for the deferred January 2026 intake remain open until 18 December.
Modalities
Access to our programmes may be initiated:
- By the employer,
- At the employee’s initiative, with their employer’s agreement,
- By a student or their legal guardian
- Work-study is available from the third year onwards
Upon completion of the application form, our institution undertakes to respond within 72 hours.
If the programme requires specific prerequisites, we will propose, regardless of the funding method you are considering, a knowledge assessment and/or a positioning interview (by telephone or videoconference) and/or a review of your application file.
ISMOD
Career Opportunities
International Business Developer
International Account Manager
International Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager
International Buyer
Customs Declarant
E-commerce Manager
Export Area Manager
Product Manager
Programme
1ST YEAR
The master’s programme in the 1st year, aimed at developing managerial skills, is structured as follows:
Semester 1:
Business Strategy
Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour
Project and Innovation Management
Managerial Geopolitics
Corporate Finance and Cash Management
English
Business Challenges in a Globalised Economy
Business Law
Semester 2:
Business Model & Business Plan
Innovation Marketing
Collaborative Tools Management
Globalisation and International Economics
Introduction to Marketing and Communication
Business Strategies
Competitive Intelligence and Strategic Monitoring
Persona Development and Experience Mapping
Business Game
Internship (Optional)
The programme in the specialisation year is organised around two (2) axes:
AXIS 1: SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
Semester 1:
E-commerce and Customer Relationship Management
Digital Communication Strategies and Introduction to Ads
International Market Research and Analysis
Business Internationalisation
Semester 2:
Intellectual Property Law
Commercial Operations Management
Client Needs Investigation and Reformulation
Strategic Marketing and Product Placement in International Markets
Business Game
Internship (Mandatory)
Preparation of the Professional Dissertation
AXIS 2: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Validation of competency blocks:
Block 1: Create and develop a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 2: Design a digital project using a UX Design approach adapted to AI
Block 3: Lead a digital project using agile methodology, preparing its functional specifications and technical requirements
Block 4: Develop an e-marketing and communication strategy for a digital entrepreneurship project with the support of AI
Block 5: Conduct studies and write reports in competitive intelligence and business strategy
Tuition Fees
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