High-level Athletes
Top 7 Best Bachelor in Management in France (Challenges – 2025) / #1 in Montpellier (L’Étudiant 2025)
Diploma
Bachelor (BA)
Acces
Show conditions*
Rythm
Full time
Level
3-year university degree
Intake
Septembre Or January
Language
English or bilingual French/English
*Access : Year 1: High school diploma Year 2: 1 year of Higher Education Year 3: 2 years of Higher Education
3 Key Strengths of the Bachelor Program
Best Bachelor in Management in France
(Challenges – 2025)
Employment rate among recent graduates*
equivalent to a Bachelor's level
*CGE Survey 2025 – cohorts 2022, 2023, 2024
A Flexible Pathway
Flexibilité
- Justified absences from classes and midterm assessments (based on a schedule of training sessions or competitions provided by the club)
- Exam rescheduling in accordance with the competition or artistic event calendar
- Option to extend the program to 4 years with no additional tuition fees
- Option to substitute the final-year internship with activities carried out within the club or association
Accompagnement
- A dedicated academic team to monitor each student
- A coordinator maintaining regular contact between the student and the club/association
- Digital support for coursework via the school’s Learning Center platform
Les conditions d’admission
Students must be registered on the official list of high-level athletes published by the Ministry of Sports. This registration can be under the Elite, Senior, Youth, or Career Transition categories. Learn more
For students not ranked or practicing non-recognized disciplines, one of the following conditions must be met:
Professional contract or apprenticeship (CFA)
Sports club under agreement with MBS
Other clubs, subject to review of justified requests
Sponsorship contract with a non-profit organization for emerging sports not listed by the ministry
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Musicians, dancers, or other contracted artists are also welcome in this program. It offers the flexibility needed to succeed in both your artistic and academic journey and to obtain a Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier business school.
Entrance Exam
Applications are submitted via Parcoursup, followed by a competitive entrance exam.
Find more information about the exam and admission requirements.
Funding
Once a student is admitted, several solutions are available to help finance their studies.
You can consult our dedicated page on study funding solutions.
Our Student or Graduate Athletes
Louka PITOT – Junior World Champion in Kitesurfing – Class of 2022
Arthur VINCENT – Class of 2022
Winner of the Dubai U18 Sevens Tournament in 2016 with the French national team
Winner of the U20 Six Nations Tournament in 2018 with the French national team
Winner of the Junior Rugby Union World Championship in 2018 and 2019 with the French U20 team
Winner of the French Championship with MHR
Lilou THIEME – Beach Volleyball – Class of 2024
Teo ROTAR – Beach Volleyball – Class of 2024
- Pauline BALFET – Volleyball – Class of 2025
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High-level athletes seek personal growth and enriching academic experiences that will help them understand and succeed in their physical and professional activities.
A program tailored to high-level athletes offers a wide range of opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, while providing the competitive edge they need to turn their passions into a sustainable professional career.
I’m in my second year of the Bachelor program at MBS, and at the same time, I play for the French national Beach Volleyball team. The BIBA program helps me organize my schedule to manage both studies and sports, thanks to its flexible and adapted timetable. The school is truly understanding with High-Level Athletes — for example, when I have competitions at the same time as exams, I organize myself in advance to notify the Bachelor team, and we always find solutions so I can take my exams calmly!
What are the benefits for high-level athletes and multi-talented individuals?
A good academic program can make a significant difference for high-level athletes and multi-talented individuals. With access to the best resources, a comprehensive education, and stimulating challenges, there are numerous advantages for this specific group. Programs adapted for high-level athletes offer:
A flexible program that adapts to their busy schedules and varying requirements.
A unique program combining academic learning with hands-on experience in the sports or artistic world.
Specific adjustments, such as rescheduling exams if needed.
A rich experience, teaching future champions how to balance school requirements with regular practice in sports or the arts.
One of the biggest challenges students face is maintaining a healthy balance between personal life, academics, and sports/art. It’s essential for them to manage their time well across all these activities.
The Bachelor of International Business Administration program at MBS is perfectly suited to meet the needs of high-level athletes and other talents. The program’s flexibility is especially beneficial for students who must balance academic obligations with regular sports practice.
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Teaching language : French and English
Duration : Approximately 1,500 contact hours spread over 3 years of study
Schedule : Full-time. Work-study (alternance) possible in Year 2 and Year 3 (3 weeks in company / 1 week on campus per month)
Intake : September – January (January entry in Year 1 only)
Teaching method : Active learning approach, including online content and activities, flipped classroom, and experiential learning. This method fosters engagement, autonomy and initiative.
Delivery mode : In-person
Teaching staff : MBS faculty researchers, consultant-trainers and active industry professionals
Exit level : State-recognised Bac+3, Licence grade, Level 6
To validate your year, you will be assessed in each subject through a combination of continuous assessment, group work and a mid-term exam. Rest assured: your future does not rest on a single grade.
A second foreign language can be studied in Year 1 and Year 2 (BIBA1 and BIBA2). From Year 3 onwards, other options are available to strengthen your language skills, such as seminars, exchanges at partner universities, internships and interactions with international students on campus.
You will be able to choose from more than 50 available destinations. The teaching teams and students from previous cohorts are on hand to help you make this decision.
View the list of destinations
Yes, because university start dates and procedures vary from one institution to another — and even more so from country to country — which requires specific preparation. A dedicated department within the school supports you throughout all these procedures and provides personalised follow-up during your stay abroad.
Yes. You can contact the MBS Career Centre, where career coaches will help you build your professional project (ambitions, positioning, interview preparation) and will regularly offer workshops and meetings with the school’s partner companies. The Career Centre also organises on-campus recruitment sessions to support your search.
MBS offers more than ten financial assistance schemes. For further information, please visit the Financing page of the Bachelor Programme.
You can view the full list of available financial aid by clicking here
