Target level
BAC +5
ECTS
120 crédits credits
Component
UFR DE LANGUES ÉTRANGÈRES
Language(s)
Chinois, Anglais, Français
Presentation
The following guidelines are provided for informational purposes only and can be modified.
The majority of the courses are taught in French; therefore, a good level of French is recommended.
24 places en M1 et 24 places en M2
Student capacity (in numbers)
Objectives
- The LMI degree is aimed at students - French or foreign - who are fluent in several languages and who wish to work in international careers. The course offers a multi-disciplinary teaching in relation to the international trade sector (marketing, import/export, logistics, negotiation, etc.) in the hope of developing students’ skills and interest in the social, economic and cultural environments of the various geographical areas studied.
- Classes are mainly taught in English, but also in German, Spanish, Chinese or French.
- This degree aims at training international trade experts who are able to work in a multi-cultural environment. By the end of the course, students will be work-ready professionals thanks to the comprehensive combination of lectures, practical workshops, work simulations, student projects, possible semester(s) abroad, and internships.
Skills

- Language: Proficiency in at least 3 foreign languages, with one at beginner’s level (for speaking and writing) in professional contexts which may vary in their organization, and in situations of negotiation, operation monitoring, data analysis, content creation or just simple conversations.
- Management: Skills and knowledge development in relation to international trade. Development of ability to manage projects and negotiations in a multilingual environment, and development of competencies in communication, marketing, import and export, and logistics. Finally, students also learn about entrepreneurship.
- International: Comprehension of political, social, cultural and economic aspects of the modern societies whose language(s) are studied. Interculturalism is experienced during the classes and within the student population of the course.
Every skills learn during the programme of this Master’s degree is used by these trained young and motivated professionals in their next experiences which are often international.
International dimension
- During their studies, students will have the opportunity to study abroad through the partnerships of Artois University, including exchange programs such as Erasmus+ or other exchange agreements signed and authorised between the Artois University and its foreign partners.
To learn more about the options to study abroad, you can visit the International page on the Artois University website.
For further information, contact the International Relations Office: https://www.univ-artois.fr/international/contacts-du-service-des-relations-internationales
Additional information
- Intercultural immersion (many international students and language courses).
- Teaching staff composed of motivated and inspiring academic professors and professionals.
- Strong links with local and regional economic organisations (enterprises, financial companies, transport and logistic firms, etc.).
- Several student exchange opportunities, including dual degrees.
- Stimulating teaching methods aiming to develop students’ autonomy and capacity to work in a team with different projects: experience in association, project management, organisation of travel or other activity, national competitions, etc.
- A skill-based approach that immerses students in situations as close to real work experience as possible.
Organisation
Universal adjustments
Special accommodations
If you have any accommodation requirements (campus accommodation or productivity, etc.), you can get in touch with the Mission Handicap team. They will help you contact all services and coordinate with all of them to get the support you need.
https://www.univ-artois.fr/vie-etudiante/etudes-et-handicap
Open to apprenticeship
Kind of contract | Contrat d'apprentissage, Contrat de professionnalisation |
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Trainings
Intership | Obligatoire |
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Intership duration | 8 weeks during the 2nd semester and 6 months during the 4th semester (between January and September) |
Program
Teaching is divided between classes structured around blocks of competencies (BC) and learning opportunities; these opportunities are the occasion for students to put into practice the knowledge and skills that they acquired, and to learn how to mobilise resources while keeping a final common objective in mind.
The course’ schedule is the same for the students in initial education and for those in apprenticeships. The learning rhythm for apprentices is 1 week in school and 1 week in enterprise.
Courses are mainly taught in English and sometimes in another language. In addition, students have to study 3 languages:
- LVA : mandatorily English
- LVB : choice between German, Chinese, Spanish or French for non-native speakers.
- LVC : choice between Italian or Dutch (at beginner level).
1st year of Master’s
For each specialty: English, Spanish or Chinese
Semester 1: 30 ECTS
Semester 2: 30 ECTS
Mandatory 8-week internship
2nd year of Master’s
For each specialty: English, Spanish or Chinese
Semester 3 : 30h - 30 ECTS
Semester 4 : 30h - 30 ECTS
Mandatory 6-months internship (in France or abroad) with the redaction of an internship report and a dissertation to defend.
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SEMESTRE 1 |
SEMESTRE 2 |
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De septembre à décembre - 30 ECTS - Coef. 1
BC1 - Échanger en plusieurs langues dans des contextes professionnels multiculturels (LVA, LVB, LVC)
LVA : anglais obligatoire LVB : au choix entre allemand, chinois, espagnol et français pour les non francophones LVC : au choix entre italien et néerlandais (débutant)
BC2 - Construire des projets en environnement international
BC3 - Développer une stratégie marketing en contexte international
BC4 - Intervenir au sein de la supply chain et des opérations à l’international BC5 - Construire une trajectoire professionnelle multilingue et internationale |
De janvier à août - 30 ECTS - Coef. 1 Dont stage obligatoire en entreprise de 8 semaines minimum à partir de mai en France ou à l’étranger.
BC1 - Échanger en plusieurs langues dans des contextes professionnels multiculturels (LVA, LVB, LVC)
LVA : anglais obligatoire LVB : au choix entre allemand, chinois, espagnol et français pour les non francophones LVC : au choix entre italien et néerlandais (débutant)
BC2 - Construire des projets en environnement international
BC3 - Développer une stratégie marketing en contexte international
BC4 - Intervenir au sein de la supply chain et des opérations à l’international BC5 - Construire une trajectoire professionnelle multilingue et internationale |
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SEMESTRE 3 |
SEMESTRE 4 |
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De septembre à janvier - 30 ECTS - Coef. 1
BC1 - Échanger en plusieurs langues dans des contextes professionnels multiculturels (LVA, LVB, LVC)
LVA : anglais obligatoire LVB : au choix entre allemand, chinois, espagnol et français pour les non francophones LVC : au choix entre italien et néerlandais (débutant)
BC2 - Construire des projets en environnement international
BC3 - Développer une stratégie marketing en contexte international
BC4 - Intervenir au sein de la supply chain et des opérations à l’international BC5 - Construire une trajectoire professionnelle multilingue et internationale |
De février à août - 30 ECTS - Coef. 1 Stage obligatoire de 6 mois en entreprise en France ou à l’étranger et réalisation d’un mémoire de stage assorti d’une soutenance. |
Admission
Access conditions
- This course is open to people with a bachelor-level education or equivalent. People wishing to enter this course must give an application brief and pass a selective interview.
- The majority of courses offered at Artois University are taught in French, although there are a certain number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses with English options. A good understanding of the French language (at least B1 Level) is therefore necessary in most cases.
Inscription modalities
- To see if you fit the requirements to apply for the course, please consult this page (in French): https://www.univ-artois.fr/admission.
For further information, contact the International Relations Office: https://www.univ-artois.fr/international/contacts-du-service-des-relations-internationales
Fees
The tuition fees depend on the course, the type of degree, the student’s situation and their nationality.
To learn more about study costs: https://www.etudiant.gouv.fr/fr/droits-d-inscription-1489
And after
Professional insertion
Thanks to the solid knowledge in marketing, logistics, import/export and trade acquired, holders of a ‘Foreign Languages Applied to Business – International Trade’ Master’s degree are trained to work in international trade professions (as commercial manager, area supervisor, international buyer, etc.), in transport, communication or tourism (in France or abroad), etc.
