ISM, International School of Management
Higher education centre, Graduate school in Paris, France
The International School of Management (ISM) is a private business school for working executives, headquartered in New York, with partner institutions and study options on four continents. Its founder, Jack Forget, envisioned a global school rooted in Paris. ISM is registered in France as an établissement d'enseignement supérieur privé technique (private technical higher-education institution) and lists US state authority to confer diplomas. The school describes itself as accredited.
ISM offers graduate and doctoral programmes in international business management:
- International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Three-day executive certificates
- International course blocks in cities such as São Paulo and Shanghai
- Custom executive education
The programmes are designed mainly for working professionals. Students can combine face-to-face courses with e-learning and attend courses at partner institutions abroad. Depending on the degree, they follow a generalist pathway in International Business Management or specialise in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Technology Management, or Learning and Development. Classes are small, and the school states that its alumni represent more than 130 nationalities. Applicants complete an online application and an interview.
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Graduate programmes
- International Master of Business Administration (IMBA)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Three-day executive certificates on specific subject areas
- International course blocks in markets such as São Paulo and Shanghai
- Custom executive education
Degrees can follow a generalist International Business Management pathway or a specialisation in Finance, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Strategic Technology Management, or Learning and Development. Face-to-face courses can be combined with e-learning.
Admission
The programmes are designed for accomplished business executives. The application has two parts: an online application through the ISM Application Portal and an interview. ISM strongly encourages applicants to have a consultation with an admissions officer before starting the application. Questions can be sent to the Admissions Team at [email protected] or by phone on +33 1 45 51 09 09.
Scholarships and financial aid
ISM offers need-based and merit-based scholarships of varying types and amounts:
- Tuition Assistance Scholarship
- Dean's Opportunity Scholarship
- Women in Business Scholarship
- Next Step Scholarship
- Publication Scholarship
- Student Blogger Award
- Scholarship for US military veterans
Scholarships can be combined up to a maximum of 30% of total tuition. Awards are limited and competitive, so early application is advised. Flexible payment plans are also available.
Subjects taught
- Business
- Business Administration
- International Business
- MBA
- Executive MBA
- International Management
- Humanities
- Philosophy