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MIM programs in France are designed to offer foundations in business and management principles, combined with specialised tracks that allow students to focus on particular areas of interest. These programs are highly flexible, catering to students from diverse academic backgrounds and offering pathways to build skills that align with their career ambitions. International students end up with quite attractive roles with some of the most sought-after salaries, as per their interests. Graduates can go for roles like Management Consultants, Financial Associates, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, etc. The following are some of the popular roles and salaries graduates go for:

The graduates who hold an MIM degree in France are eligible to apply for a temporary residence permit to look for work opportunities in France for up to 12 months after the completion of their degree. The Autorisation Provisoire de Sejour (APS) after education work visa allows students to search for a job or opportunity related to their field of study. During this period, the APS visa allows students to work full-time or part-time with a possibility of residence with longer term work permits via a job. This policy supports international talent retention in France's competitive labour market. Students should apply for the APS permit before their student visa expires.

The long term VLS-TS student visa, is necessary for International students if their program duration exceeds 6 months. The VLS-TS visa serves as a visa and a residence permit for the first year after arrival and is then renewable annually for the entirety of the duration of the course. The visa registration process begins with applicants registering with the French Government portal for foreign students known as Campus France to validate their study program and then to receive a Certificate of Enrollment. The visa application requirements include your valid passport, proof of university admission, proof of financial means, details of accommodation, health insurance that is valid in France, language proficiency scores for French or English (depending on the course) and payment of the required visa fees

MIM programs in France emphasize and provide international exposure and practical experience, thereby making their graduates highly competitive for roles in multiple industries around the globe. Program specializations enable the students to deepen their expertise and skill, to stand out in fields from finance to marketing, entrepreneurship and sustainability, thereby preparing them effectively for the dynamic demands at the workplace.

Specializations for MIM in France include

• International Business
• Finance and Accounting
• Marketing and Digital Marketing
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Luxury Brand Management
• Supply Chain and Operations Management
• Strategy and Consulting
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
• Human Resource Management
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Public & Private Policy
• IT and Digital Transformation

International students need to fulfill the entry requirements and submit some necessary documents to get selected by the top universities offering an MIM in France. Typically, some requirements might be additional as per the programme in the candidate's desired university. However, certain eligibility criteria are considered mandatory by most universities. Some of such criteria are listed below, along with documents required to be submitted during the admission process:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 60-75% (top universities might ask for 80-90%) or equivalent CGPA
• Proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS (typically, 6.5 – 7.0), TOEFL (typically, 80 – 110), PTE (typically, 63 -75). The requirements might vary with the university
• Some programs can be French-taught, and those courses require French language certificates, such as DELF/DALF at appropriate levels
• Preferably, work experience. Although applicants with a strong profile might be waived from the work experience requirement
• 2-3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Updated CV or resume explaining academic and professional achievements

Given high tuition fees and cost of living while pursuing an MIM in UK, it becomes crucial for international students including Indians, to know about the possible scholarships and financial aid options available that they can avail and still choose to study at their dream university in the UK. Several external organizations offer various attractive scholarships for international students. The universities in the UK offering MIM also offer several scholarships and tuition fee-waiving options, which students can check from their official websites. Students must make sure to fulfill the eligibility criteria before the scholarship deadlines to increase their chances of being eligible for certain scholarships. The following are some most popular external organisation scholarships

• Chevening Scholarships
• Gates Cambridge
• Rhodes Scholarships
• GREAT Scholarships
• Commonwealth Scholarships
• Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
• National Overseas Scholarship
• JN Tata Endowment
• KC Mahindra Scholarships
• Norotam Sekharia Foundation

Masters in Management (MIM) programs in UK provide good understanding of core business principles combined with flexibility to specialize in areas matching students' career aspirations. These programs build foundational management skills suitable for individuals with little or no prior work experience and prepare them for varied roles in business, consulting, finance, etc. This approach make sure that graduates are well rounded, adaptable and ready to tackle real world challenges in global business environment.

Common Specializations in UK MiM Programs

• Finance and Financial Management
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Strategy and Consulting
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Human Resource Management
• Business Analytics
• International Business
• Digital Business and Technology Management

In case you are planning to pursue degree of MIM in UK, you would have to apply for the student visa also called Tier 4 in UK. It is done in a 70 point scale where you get 50 points for the offer letter from the university, 10 points for meeting the english proficiency as per you program and final 10 points your showing proof of funds to cover expenses. During the course of the process you will have to go through several background check and provide documents as proof. Some of the documents are as follows: 

UK VISA requirements:

• A completed student visa application form
• A valid passport
• CAS or an Acceptance letter 
• Bank statements and Financial documents as proof of funds
• The visa fee payment confirmation receipt
• ATAS certificate if your nationality and course require it
• Original mark sheets/provisional certificates
• Scoresheet of exams like TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, etc.
• TB report

International students need to fulfill certain entry requirements and submit some necessary documents to get selected by top universities offering MIM in UK. Some requirements might be additional according to program in students's desired university. But certain eligibility criteria are considered mandatory by most universities. Some of such criteria are listed below, along with documents required to be submitted during the admission process:

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 60-75% (top universities might ask for 80-90%) or equivalent CGPA
• Proof of English language proficiency, such as IELTS (typically, 6.5 – 7.0), TOEFL (typically, 80 – 110), PTE (typically, 63 -75). The requirements might vary with the university
• Preferably 2-3 years of work experience. Although applicants with a strong profile might be waived from the work experience requirement
• 2-3 letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Updated CV or resume explaining academic and professional achievements
• A Valid passport and photographs
• Proof of funds