NEOMA’s Student Support: From Application to Your Future Career!

This article looks at how the team at NEOMA Business School support students throughout their academic careers, from application to entry into the workplace.

Every year, the number of Indian students choosing France for their studies is rising (source: ”Chiffres-clés 2023” Campus France p34). Of the more than 4,000 students entering a business school, nearly 300 choose NEOMA Business School. And you could be one of them next year!

NEOMA, an innovative and open French business school that fosters its students' passion and sees in each of them tomorrow's leaders in transforming business and society, is proud to have a student body that includes 25% international students, across all programmes (Bachelors, Masters) representing 100 different nationalities. Ensuring that all students are fully settled in on the three campuses in Reims, Rouen and Paris is a priority for the School. Read on to find out more from Akshay Kumar, a 2023 graduate of the Master in Management and MSc Global Management.

Financing your studies: The first step on the road to France and NEOMA

The administration of NEOMA Business School is aware that financing one’s studies is a primary concern for students. The School’s goal is to help each of its students thrive in a quality study programme by offering solutions tailored to his or her situation. The staff at the information and service centre, the HUB, can provide you with information and assistance with administrative procedures: Getting settled on campus and in France, feeling at home and financial possibilities as well. From state grants, loans and university scholarships, there are many solutions to help you achieve your career ambitions. A few examples:

Scholarships/Grants:

• NEOMA Business School Foundation Scholarships
• NEOMA Excellence Scholarship
• France Excellence Charpak Scholarship

Loans:

• Student loans: Banks in France will grant loans at a preferential rate to students attending French Grandes Ecoles, as long as you have a guarantor.
• Government-backed student loans: A student loan guarantee fund in partnership with certain banks.

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Once you've enrolled at NEOMA, you'll continue to receive support throughout your studies with professional development!

NEOMA’s academic curriculum includes a required support programme to help students prepare their career plans and apply for internships or their first jobs.

The Talent & Career team prepares you for the specific recruitment requirements of each professional sector and region in France and abroad:

• The T&C team is composed of 40 career experts specialising in Finance, Luxury, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, Digital & Tech, Supply Chain, Business Development and Consulting.
• The T&C offers more than 100 workshops and other activities per year.
• T&C gives students access to 98,000 internships and job offers each year.

The team provides students with a wide range of innovative and interactive tools: a high-performance career centre with recruitment offers, feedback and advice; practical courses with role-playing exercises, group workshops and dedicated weeks; as well as individual appointments to give personalised career advice. These tools are designed to address four objectives: self-awareness, understanding of the job market, personal branding and networking.

This year, within NEOMA's programmes, more than half of Indian students found internships in France and another third in Europe (in Germany, England, Spain, and Ireland), with companies such as Amazon, Capgemini Engineering, CMA CGM, Danone, EY Services France, General Electric, Hilton International France, Imerys, iM Global Partner, JobTeaser, Kantar TNS, La Renaissance Paris, L'Oréal, Natixis, PSA Group, Publicis Conseil, Société Générale, Valeo, and Yves Saint Laurent. Know: NEOMA Business School Placements

Akshay Kumar, an Indian student and 2023 graduate of the Master in Management and MSc Global Management, tells us more about his internship with the L'Oréal Groupe and how the NEOMA Business School teams helped him in his search:  “During my internship at L'Oréal Groupe, headquartered in Paris, I served as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. In this capacity, my responsibilities encompassed supporting my manager in devising strategies aimed at recruiting young talents across the organization. My experience with the Talent & Career Team at NEOMA was exceptionally rewarding. The team's guidance, expertise and meticulous interview preparation were instrumental for me securing my internship. Their patient approach and keen attention to leveraging my skills effectively states their pivotal role in my professional development. By highlighting my strengths and offering constructive feedback on areas for improvement, the team equipped me with insightful strategies that boosted my confidence and kickstarted my career in HR.”

And after your studies, you'll have plenty of opportunities and stay-back options in France and Europe!

The scope of the career development introduced at NEOMA does not end once you've finished your classes! On average, NEOMA graduates find a job within one month of graduation. Among the Indian graduates of the Class of 2023, 52% work abroad (including 62% in Europe) and 48% in France:

• They work in three main sectors: Audit, Consulting & Accounting, Luxury & Champagne and IT, IT Consulting & Telecommunications.
• In three main types of roles: Marketing/Communication, Consultancy/Audit/Expertise and Finance/Accounting/Management.

These figures and information demonstrate the countless career opportunities and stay-back options in France and abroad after graduating from NEOMA Business School. 

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What's more, studying in France is an experience you won't regret, as Akshay says: “International travel is not always easy for ones who have never left their home but at the same time it’s equally peaceful and rewarding to see the other side of the world.

France offers an internationally acclaimed lifestyle, boasting a rich cultural heritage and a safe environment adapted to foreign students.

NEOMA Business School stands out within the French education landscape due to its international programmes and distinguished faculty from renowned companies. The professors are always supportive and always clear your doubts. When you sit in a class with multiple nationalities, you will feel privileged to have this experience. The institution fosters an environment of freedom and dynamism, allowing students ample opportunities for self-development. With stress-free course structures and flexible schedules, students can actively engage in extracurricular activities, including participation in school clubs. Overall, NEOMA provides a unique educational experience characterised by innovative teaching methodologies.”

Candidates looking for assistance with university admissions can get in touch with our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors on our website. 

About the Author

Marketing Manager for the Master in Management and Undergraduate Programmes at NEOMA Business School and graduate of a Master's degree in Communication & Media, Mathilde Pasquier works every day with NEOMA to help guide future students to choose their dream study course.

Giving them all the essential information about how does life in France look like, what NEOMA offers to its international students and how the School supports them from application to their future career, her mission - as well as the Recruitment team and all teams at NEOMA - is to allow all students find the academic journey that best fits them.