MBA Overview of studies
The ISG Accredited MBA program prepares young international professionals to be leaders in their organizations and entrepreneurial endeavours, and to exercise best practices, through highly interactive seminars and cross-cultural case studies. It aims to provide managers with a holistic comprehension of their business environment, a solid understanding of market fundamentals, and an international outlook.
The program is designed to provide a fully global perspective. Participants will work through case studies in an attempt to link theory to the functioning of modern-day businesses; a special emphasis is given to ethical concerns.
- Length : 1 year (12 months)
- The program takes place in France, at the ISG Paris campus
- All seminars, required readings and the thesis are in English
- Two intakes: October and January
- 22 seminars of 24 hours each
- Courses are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 AM to 6 PM every other week (Seminars run from October to June)
- Optional summer session in New York
- Online learning platform to support classroom learning
The Curriculum :
The curriculum steeps its MBA students in the fields that constitute the core of any robust MBA, including: Financial Management, International Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Information Systems Management. In addition, the MBA program offers new and up-to-date courses such as: Career Management & Coaching which offers students a unique opportunity to be prepared for the job market and meet employers’ increasingly high expectations, Sustainable Development, and Web 2.0 course that connects students to the new attributes the web has to offer in the business world.
The MBA takes place over the course of one year, and includes a Master’s thesis. In the classroom, the program consists of 22 interactive seminars in which students need to submit a mini-thesis at the end of each seminar. No exams during the entire program. Student’s performance and participation in each seminar are graded by the corresponding professor.
Pattern of Studies :
| INTERNATIONAL MBA SEMINARS FROM OCTOBER TO DECEMBER |
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|---|---|---|
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS ASSESSMENT I
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS ASSESSMENT II
|
Conflict & Dispute Resolution | |
| Information Systems for Managers | ||
| Analyzing Financial Statements | ||
| Corporate Finance | ||
| Financial Management | ||
| Strategic Management | ||
| Career Management | ||
| FROM JANUARY TO MARCH | MBA THESIS |
|
| Enterprise 2.0 Management | ||
| International Business Law | ||
| Entrepreneurship / Venture Capital | ||
| Research Methods & Bus Statistics | ||
| Management Control | ||
| E-Commerce | ||
| Risk Management | ||
| FROM APRIL TO JUNE | ||
| Supply Chain Management | ||
| Advertising & Communications | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Intercultural Management | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Sustainable Development | ||
| Human Resources Management | ||
| International Consumer Behavior | ||
| SUMMER | ||
| Optional Seminars in New York with Partner Institute | ||
| OCTOBER | ||
| Oral Thesis defense |
Note : Students starting in January will finish their MBA Program in January of the following year.
Credits are awarded the following way:
| Program | Location | Number of Hours | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | Paris | 520 | 33 |
| Management Aptitude Evaluation I | Paris | 0.5 | |
| Management Aptitude Evaluation II | Paris | 0.5 | |
| Thesis | 20 | ||
| Total | 520 | 54 |
Once students have fulfilled their 520 hours, obtained a GPA of at least 2.7 and completed an approved thesis, they are eligible for an ISG International MBA.
Students' performance and participation in each seminar is graded by the corresponding teacher. ISG expects all students to be capable of performing at A or B level. A grade point average of 2.7 (B-) is required for graduation. Students whose grade point is below 2.7 in a given course could have to take a special written and/or oral examination. Grades are calculated based on class participation, business case participation, and out-of-class assignments or exams. Students must be present at all seminars from start to finish, or provide a written explanation in advance of why they will be unable to attend.
Unless formally announced by letter or email at least 24 hours prior to the seminar, student's participation in all seminars is mandatory. This is not only necessary for the student to graduate (# of hours / # of credits), but also a matter of basic respect for professors and classmates.
Students missing seminars - even for understandable reasons - will not obtain the required number of credit to pass the MBA. Thus, a special arrangement, such as an extra seminar or extra homework, will be given, on a student-by-student basis.
ISG's grading policy will be forwarded to students' attention and their signature will be requested at the beginning of the program.
I t is mandatory for students to be precisely on time at the beginning of each seminar. A proper attitude during the seminars is mandatory as well. Unacceptable behavior during the seminars will not be tolerated. Dress code is casual but professional during seminars.
LES VIDEOS DE L'ISG |
Hisham
ANDANI
ISG MBA Graduate
An MBA program that covers all the important areas of business First, in a very friendly and challenging environment, ISG was able to deliver an MBA program that covers all the important areas of business using highly qualified professors that knew exactly how to reach us and teach us about the real business world and how it functions. It exceeded my expectations, truthfully. Secondly, a combination of studies and having your own personal time makes ISG the perfect school for an international student, because you will get the chance to also experience what Paris has to offer. |
Boris
LERENDU
ISG MBA
Highly qualified international faculty
I am currently a Customer Service Engineer within the leisure vehicle market. I have been through the MBA program with my company agreement which is financing the course. The overall idea for my company is to allow some of the staff to acquire the fundamentals of business in order to get better trained staff. The main asset of the ISG MBA is the international environment. Teachers are highly skilled individuals Getting a valuable MBA from the ISG will boost my career and will allow me to step up into a management position. It is already the case, as I have been newly promoted. |
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Astrid
BOULEKONE
ISG MBA Graduate
The MBA allowed me to upgrade my experience I chose to do myMBA at ISG, in Paris because the program lasts one year, and is well accredited and structured with courses in management, finance and marketing. These courses are taught in English by international lecturers from various countries of origin and backgrounds. This ISG MBA enabled me to upgrade my solid working experience in sales, marketing and business administration. It has further provided the latest tools related to functions of management and development of management skills, such as managerial, financial and marketing general theories and principles, to be put into practice in order to better handle my future management work position(s) and approach my professional and personal challenges in a more balanced way. |
