Project Description
Brevet de technicien supérieur (BTS)
Every business sector develops new technical support positions associated with engineering, research, senior financial or commercial management. The BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur), a state diploma, meets all the requirements in terms of qualifications and skills, with the aim of immediate professional immersion.
Obtained after 2 years, the BTS confers a professional qualification in the commercial and services sectors. The skills acquired meet the challenge of globalization of trade and a changing productive systems which today require profound technological knowledge, operational know-how and managerial competencies.
Statistics from recent years have shown a high rate of employability among BTS holders (100%). As an internationally recognised state diploma, the BTS can be a steppingstone to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree both in Mauritius and abroad.
An Internationally Recognised Diploma
The BTS (Brevet de Technicien Supérieur) is a national diploma of the French higher education system which is part of the European system of LMD (Licence (Degree) – Masters – Doctorat – PhD). The European Credit Transfer System which allows a student to move through any educational system of the countries of the European Union. The BTS counts for a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
For companies engaged in international competition, the BTS complies with the demands of technical and professional training as defined by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO): “A general education that involves the study of techniques and related sciences, the acquisition of practical skills, attitudes, understanding and knowledge related to the professions of the various sectors of economic and social life.” (Technical and Vocational Education and Training for the 21st Century).
BTS Banking and Client Advisor/Relationship Manager
2 years
Diploma
Full-time
French Ministry of Education – Académie de La Réunion

Course Objective
BTS Banking is a two-year French national diploma, available under the work/study program or basic training. It serves as training notably in sales and advisory, for young people who wish to join the banking sector in customer care and supervision departments. The “on-site” training progressively acquired from the host banking company coupled with practical and vocational education and training enable young people to be quickly operational.
The objective of the topics taught (mastering banking techniques, ICT tools, acquiring technical, economic, legal and fiscal knowledge) is the acquisition of a professional know-how.
Course Content
General Syllabus
- General Knowledge and Expression
- English
- Mainstream Economics
- Management
Professional Syllabus
- Marketing
- Business relationship
- Business Units Network Marketing
Internships
The course comprises 14 weeks of internships spread over the two years. It is possible to undertake part or whole of the course under the work/study model.
Job Prospects
The BTS Banking holder is employable in the finance sector (banks, insurance companies, fund managers – trust).
Further Studies
A bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Financial Marketing, Trust Fund Management or even Commerce School are possible with a BTS Banking.