International School of Management - ISM

The ISM MBA program provides an intensive learning environment where young and dynamic professionals are grounded in the vital disciplines of business management. Throughout their studies in Paris and New York, students work with their Thesis Supervisor to prepare a project tailored to their professional interests and aspirations, working together to ensure their competitive advantage in today's international job market.

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Who

The ISM MBA is designed for young professionals who combine a strong academic record with some business experience, and who want an opportunity to go global. Young professionals come to ISM to get the edge in the job market that only an international education can bring.

Prospective MBA applicants should:

• Hold a university degree from and an accredited four-year undergraduate institution
• Possess a minimum of three years of professional experience

What

ISM's intensive one-year MBA grounds students in the vital disciplines of management, provides opportunities to network with other international managers, and includes the opportunity to partake in ISM's New York program for no additional cost. Students also have the opportunity to specialize by choosing a topic for their MBA thesis that is particularly relevant to their careers.

In addition to the seminar component, students will complete two Professional Assessment Case Study analyses as well as a Master's Thesis. As the culminating portion of the MBA program, the Master's Thesis is a research project that is both original and pertinent to international business theory and practice. Students work closely with their Thesis Supervisor in creating a comprehensive project tailored closely to their professional interests and aspirations.

The MBA program, as well as all degree programs at ISM, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the first accreditation institution recognized by the US Governmental Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Where

ISM's main campus is situated in Paris' elegant 7th arrondissement, within easy walking distance of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, and the Parc des Invalides.

Following the successful completion of the MBA, graduates may also apply for additional study through ISM's intensive programs in Tokyo and/or Shanghai. These additional programs are not included in the ISM MBA tuition fee.