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Business Foundations Certificate

The INSEAD Sorbonne BFC programme is a 4-month part-time programme designed as a stepping stone for recent Masters and PhD graduates who wish to transition from academia to business.  

At a Glance
Modular
4 months
One intake
September
Multi Campus
France and Paris

Upcoming Events

BFC Workshops - May 2025

Join our free in-person workshops, From Research to Business: Leveraging your PhD for Innovation and Impact, on 6 and 27 May 2025 at the Sorbonne Jussieu campus.

Led by INSEAD professors, these sessions will equip participants with the tools to identify the business potential of their research, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, and apply their ideas to real-world challenges through case studies and interactive discussions.

Discover how to translate your research into innovative solutions that drive meaningful societal impact.

Open exclusively to Sorbonne PhD students and postdoctoral researchers

Register on ADUM before 27 April 2025.

BFC masterclass

From Research to Business - Leveraging your PhD for Innovation and Impact

In-person event

Dates: Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Sorbonne Jussieu, Centre International de Conférences

Register here

Join us online and discover how the BFC Programme can help you unlock your career potential!

We host monthly online Masterclasses to give prospective students an in-depth understanding of the INSEAD-Sorbonne Business Foundations Certificate (BFC) programme.

Our next Masterclass will be led by Professor James Costantini, Strategy Professor and Programme Director. The session will explore how the BFC helps PhD and master’s students, as well as young professionals, transition from research to a business career.

BFC Masterclass

BFC Masterclass

Online BFC Masterclass: How to get started in Business with the Business Foundations Certificate

Date: Monday, 23 June 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Location: Online 

Register here

Past Events

Join Our Women in Business Masterclass – Exploring Challenges, Diversity & Inclusion

We warmly invite you to our upcoming online Masterclass focused on Women in Business, where you can learn more about the INSEAD-Sorbonne Business Foundations Certificate (BFC) programme.

This special session will explore the challenges women face when transitioning from research into business, as well as the broader themes of diversity, inclusion, and opportunities in the business world. Professor Hilke Plassmann will introduce the BFC programme, highlighting how it supports Master’s and PhD students, as well as young professionals, in making this transition.

You will also have the opportunity to engage with our guest speaker, a leading expert on gender diversity in business, and hear insights from programme alumni. A Q&A session will follow, allowing you to ask questions and gain deeper insights.

We look forward to welcoming you!

BFC Women in Business

Women in Business: How to get started with the Business Foundations Certificate

Date: Tuesday, 11th March, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Location: online

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Online BFC Masterclass: Online BFC Masterclass: Transitioning "From the science lab to the business office"

21 November 2023

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Business Foundations Certificate: How to get started in business with the BFC programme

30 May 2023

Online BFC Masterclass: Transitioning from University to Entrepreneurship

Business Foundations Certificate: From the science lab to the business office

21 March 2023

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Online BFC Masterclass: Women in Business

14 February 2023