Bachelor in BTS - Services - Commerce International

BTS — Services — Commerce International (Advanced Technician Certificate in International Trade) is a two-year bachelor-level program offered at Institution Saint Jude in Armentières, France. Instruction is delivered in French, with courses starting each September. International trade as a discipline prepares students to manage commercial exchanges between companies operating across different countries and regulatory environments. Core areas of study typically include import and export procedures, customs and logistics, international contract law, foreign languages for business, documentary credit and payment methods, market analysis, and intercultural communication. Students develop the administrative and commercial skills needed to coordinate transactions, liaise with foreign partners, and navigate the practical requirements of cross-border commerce. The BTS format is highly applied, with a significant portion of training delivered through professional placements in companies engaged in international activity. Graduates typically enter roles such as export assistant, logistics coordinator, foreign trade officer, or customer relations manager for international accounts. The credential is recognized across French industry and can also serve as a stepping stone to further study in commerce, management, or international business. Armentières is located in the Hauts-de-France region, near the Belgian border, in an area with longstanding commercial ties to neighboring European markets. This geographic position provides students with access to businesses that engage actively in cross-border trade, making professional placements both accessible and relevant.