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International

MBAADMISSION : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE / BACHELOR OF ARTS

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* Palmarès 2015 L'Étudiant / L'Express

1,850 students enrolled

per year

1 Laboratory research : The GRiiSG

Accredited Master’s

degree ‘Visa’

33 % First-jobs abroad

30 student-managed projects per year

60 nationalities

per year

a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles

4th

for entering the job market *

* Le Figaro Étudiant 2014

19,600 alumni

85 % employed within two

months after graduation

3rd in Entrepreneur Graduates *

7,000 internships

per year

ISG

* Challenges du 05/06/2014

4th

for Who’s Who*

* Challenges 5 June 2014

* recognized by L’Étudiant/L’Express

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€ 37,020 Average salary

upon graduation (not including bonuses)

40 export projects

per year

5 programs taught entirely

in English

15 start-ups per year with ISG

support

113 partner

universities in 44 countries

4 campuses in downtown

Paris

42 % employed after their internship

Founded in

1967

5th in Research

and Pedagogy

* Le Figaro Étudiant 2014

13 universities with double-

diploma agreements

with ISG

key figures

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Welcome to the ISG International Business School!ISG is one of the first schools to have offered an Inter-national MBA program in English in Paris. The program gives participants the opportunity to study in France and complete their studies in New York. Thus, they acquire a truly global vision of today’s competitive eco-nomy and become intimately acquainted with the latest management techniques from all around the world. The program provides students the opportunity to acquire substantial knowledge in all key concepts related to today’s changing business environment. Moreover, the class dyna-mics make participants proactive, practical leaders and entrepreneurs with a sense of ethical responsibility.

ISG takes pride in attracting students from

all over the world. Thus, they acquire a truly global vision of today's economy.

Buster Burk,Dean

TABLE OF CONTENTsThe imba / who we are p.5The IMBA suits your future p.6Admissions requirements p.7Overview of studies p.8for business today p.9Faculty p.10Testimonials p.11Alumni p.12Application documents p.13OTHER PROGRAMS AT ISG p.14

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IMBA Time Frame : One Year (12 Months)

IMBA Seminar Locations: ISG Campus- Paris, France

IMBA Seminars : All 23 seminars are taught in English from Thursday-Saturday; every other week. IMBA required readings and thesis are in English.

Academic Calendar : The Academic year is divided into 2 semesters Fall & Spring

INTAKES: October or January

Whether you are a professional looking to make a career transition or a recent college graduate wanting to jump right into graduate school, obtaining an MBA is a serious decision, one that requires ample thought, planning and commitment. At ISG, we have developed a unique International MBA program designed to give students a competitive edge and optimize their careers. Through a carefully selected set of seminars, students will further develop ‘hard skills’ and refi ne their ‘soft skills’. The program attracts talented students from virtually every continent. As a result of the relevant course structure, and dynamic atmosphere, IMBA graduates continue to achieve their desired career goals and develop a truly international mindset.

mba programTHE INTERNATIONAL

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The ISG Alumni constitute one of the biggest networks of active gra-duates (19,600 professionals) of all French business schools. ISG gra-duates are present on every conti-nent in more than 100 countries and active in all business fields.

Defining the ‘academic background’ of the students of ISG’s Internatio-nal MBA program is easy; there is no one background, though a com-mon purpose: to be better, stron-ger, smarter and more prepared.

The International MBA program at ISG attracts young and seasoned professionals who study with us for three main reasons: to boost their careers, change direction, and be more competitive in the internatio-nal job market by having a better understanding of business today.

Functions of the IMBA Alumni

Academic Backgrounds

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

ENGINEERING

LITERATURE AND HISTORY

MEDICINE, PHARMACY

LAW, OTHER

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SALES-INTERNATIONAL TRADE

COMMUNICATION, MARKETING

FINANCE, AUDITING

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

ADMINISTRATION, LAW

COMPUTER SCIENCE

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The program is designed for> Early or mid-level professionals seeking to refresh their business acumen, expand their personal and professional

networks and embark on new career opportunities;

> Recent University graduates seeking to jumpstart their careers.

The International

suits your futureMBA Program

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requirementsadmissions

English Profi ciency All IMBA candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communica-tion skills in English.

Academic PrerequisitesBachelor’s Degree or an equivalent post-secondary diploma, academic transcripts from all prior higher edu-cational institutions translated in English.

Professional ExperienceIt is highly preferable that IMBA appli-cants have a minimum of two years’ work experience. The Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant on his/her profile and professional experience.

Personal QualitiesAt ISG, we prefer to evaluate applicants on their individual qualities rather than on test scores and ranking. Successful applicants have the fol-lowing qualities:

- ability to speak several languages (at least two)

- savvy in information technology

- motivated to have an academically as well as a socially-rich experience (in Paris!)

- open-minded to the points of view of other cultures

- personally demanding

- entrepreneurial

TOEFL IBT TOEIC IELTS

RANGE IN WHICH A CANDIDATE

MAY BE ACCEPTED

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of studiesoverview

The International MBA program is a one-year program held in Paris. As a series of bimonthly seminars that take place from Thursday to Saturday, this structure allows students to take advantage of this end-of-the-week

schedule to either continue working, start in a new field and undertake an internship, or to dedicate themselves fully to the teachings, assignments

and learning demanded of the seminars.

The CurriculumThe structure of the program consists of a total of 23 semi-nars, allowing students to acquire a firm grasp of relevant themes in business studies today. The order of seminars is methodically arranged so that students can refer to previous constructs, applications, and experiences, and develop a complete and transversal view of each topic. For example, the seminar of ‘Entrepreneurship’ (later in the year) demands understanding of previously learned material, tools and ideas concerning financial management, strategy, marketing, etc. Moreover, the seminars are highly interactive, which creates an atmosphere of methodical discussion and exchange of various business experiences and situations. In addition to the seminars and related work, students must complete and defend a Master’s Thesis which demonstrates their overall understanding of a specific issue affecting busi-ness and economics today.

Optional Summer Semester in NYCAll IMBA students have the opportunity to spend a summer session at a trusted ISG partner institution, St. John’s Univer-sity in New York City. Students participate in seminar–style courses and are further exposed to American-style teaching and management practices. Located on Manhattan’s Lower East side, St. John’s University is recognized for providing its students with a well-rounded education. This uniquely designed study-abroad opportunity allows students to gain an enriching academic experience with other students, expand their networks and live in the bustling city that never sleeps. Coursework is complemented by cor-porate visits to famous American companies located in and around New York City.

' This uniquely designed study-abroad opportunity allows students to gain an enriching

academic experience "

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todayfor business

SEMINARS TO EXPECT IN YOUR PROGRAM• STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

• MANAGEMENT CONTROL

• CORPORATE FINANCE

• NEGOTIATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

• LEADERSHIP

• SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

• INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT

• ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Business Psychology and Positive Leadership

• Analyzing Financial Statements

• Financial Management

• Information Systems for Managers

• International Business Law

• Research Methods

• Career Management

• Delegation Management

• International Human Resources Management

• Consumer Behavior

• CSR/Business Ethics

• Organizational Behavior

• International Marketing

• B2B Marketing

• Supply-Chain Management

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the imba facultyThe 24 members of the IMBA Faculty represent twelve nationalities.

Meticulously selected for their top academic qualifications, professional achievements and vast experience in their respective fields, most of our

professors have a PhD., and all successfully bridge the boardroom to the classroom, while pushing our students to go further.

Faculty membersWe are very proud to mention that many of our Faculty mem-bers are ISG Alumni or have taught at some of the following leading Institutions in the world such as: INSEAD, London School of Economics, University of Notre Dame, Trinity Col-lege in Dublin, the American University in Paris, the Univer-sity of Tilburg, EHESS and l’Université Paris-Dauphine to list a few. In addition, our faculty members have thriving Interna-tional careers and have proven themselves to be personally committed to educating the future decision-makers of busi-ness - our students.

Pablo de Diesbach, Spanish and Swiss nationalityAwarded ‘best thesis in Europe’ in E-Commerce / Previous teaching at Ecole Hotêllière de Lausanne MBA, ESSEC

' The IMBA program at ISG is one of the best in which I have participated. We professors bridge the gap between the students’ high motivation and professional experience, and the literature and theory of a topic for which they usually have no formal academic experience. This translates to teaching Leadership to students with a background in energy logistics, or International Mar-keting to bankers who have structured plain vanilla op-tions for three years. The diverse backgrounds of the students is also ins-piring, as well as witnessing how all of these cultures orchestrate their work together in one small classroom. The class size is perfect – no more than 20. Spending 24 hours in 3 consecutive days with a small, tight group of committed, smart people from around the world is intense, and the intensity brings a lot to the learning experience. Finally, the most enriching point is that we are deman-ding to each other. The students consistently expect a lot from the faculty, which keeps us in shape intellectual-ly and in terms of current aspects of the field. And we, the professors, expect a lot from them. This symbiotic relationship makes us all better professionals because we are thus more aware of the unspoken aspects of per-suasion, efficiency, and behavior that greatly impact working with others.'

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testimonials

' For five years, I worked in investment management in Brasov,Romania, administrating a €60M business center. Interested in being as inter-national as my clients, I began plan-ning my next career step – an MBA in Europe. After studying the market, I chose ISG, as well as lovely Paris!

This IMBA provides interactive semi-nars in an intensely international envi-ronment covering five continents. Truly global! All seminars were chal-lenging, linking theory to application, with special attention given to team work and ethical concerns. A real bond was developed between students, tea-chers and the ISG Administration in the classroom and through networking events like dinner at the French Open Roland Garros Restaurant.

With the schedule of 3 days per week, I was also fortunate to work at General Electric Capital in Paris during my MBA, with the support of ISG. It was a chance to apply all knowledge gained during my interactive MBA seminars. And with graduation, new professional opportu-nities have arose in property manage-ment. I am very happy for that! '

Romanian, class of 2015

Codruta Grosu

I currently work in the e-marketing sector. I chose the ISG MBA because it allowed me to get an overall knowledge about business which I needed. I was able to manage year round a balance between work and school.

The IMBA program delivered more than I expected in educational and social terms. All teachers are experts in their respective domains. They are passionate about their subject and always open to help and discuss with their students. The material they pro-vide is of high quality which you can-not find easily elsewhere. You get to know about a wide range of business knowledge which is very valuable in your professional life. It gave me an all-round knowledge and made me more confident.

The IMBA program also puts you in an international environment which is propitious to self-development. The courses push you out of your comfort-zone and get you in touch with people from all over the globe. Learning about different people and culture inevitably changes your perception of the world and yourself.

Dutch, class of 2015

Max Sprenger

' After ten years of professional ex-perience in a High-Tech multinatio-nal industry, I took the opportunity to pursue the ISG IMBA program to improve my chances of an executive position in France or abroad. Beyond the academic dimension, I have expe-rienced a challenging human adven-ture with top-ranking teachers and international students with their different backgrounds, knowledge, values and way of thinking. Through my fellow students, I have learned how to cope with multicultural teams by sharing mutual viewpoints and finding the best solution/strategy.

This IMBA program has also given me the chance to go through an in-depth understanding of myself, my perso-nal skills and competencies, as well as pointing out my added value in a competitive work environment. I have learned how to promote myself “as a brand would do”, in a competitive and global market, how to transform my weaknesses into strengths, and how to analyze a company from a multi-di-mensional point of view. Thanks to ISG and the diversity of our students and professors, I have had a wonderful ex-perience, generating values of positive energy, ingenious ideas on complex topics and, quite simply, belonging to a happy ‘ISG community.’

French and Lebanese, class of 2015

Nadine Richet

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organizationthe isg alumni

The ISG Alumni organization was established in 1973, to serve as a network of current and former students, and preserve the ISG spirit throughout the world. Today, there are approximately 19, 600 alumni. Upon enrollment at ISG, students gain access to the entire ISG alumni network and career services mentorship.

Students can easily connect with alumni, seek career advice, or share their ISG experience. Through the ISG Alumni Association, alumni also remain aware of new trends aff ecting students and ISG, and vice-versa for trends aff ecting business today. Members of the ISG network work, live and travel internationally, thus consistently adding to the globalized web of ISG connections. Formal Alumni delegations are found in Shanghai, New York, London, Tokyo and Paris.

The Role of the ISG Alumni Association• to enhance the professional and social ties of current

and former students

• to ease entry into the job market while also helping students with career progression

• to maintain and further develop relations among all stakeholders of ISG: current and former students, and the faculty and administration

• to promote ISG both in France and internationally

• to contribute to the development of a new business intelligence.

A Global networkThe ISG Alumni Association is active worldwide, with over 30 delegations in France and abroad. These delegations regularly hold events, foster friendly and professional relations amongst members, reinforce the “ISG spririt” and bond, and represent ISG to others. They play a signifi cant role in what ISG strives to be. Some of the most active Delegations are emblematic of the international aspect of ISG.

www.isg-alumni.com

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Application and tuition

required documents Completed application form

Complete Prior Academic history (in English or French)

Personal Statement

If non-native speaker, or without formal studies or signifi cant work experience in English, proof of English Profi ciency TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or Cambridge scores

GMAT score (although preferred,not required)

2 Letters of Recommendation

Resume/CV in English

Valid Copy of Offi cial Passport

2 recent passport-size photos

Tuition & Fees Application Fee: 80 Euros (non-refundable) can be paid by bank wire transfer, check (payable to ISG, with the applicant’s full name on the back) or directly at ISG.

Tuition (excluding textbooks) : 13,490 Euros

Please note that an Additional Fee is required for the Summer option at St John’s University

Annual Insurance and admin. costs: 550 Euros

Contact Us:BABA & IMBA Admissions Offi ce

8, rue de Lota- 75116 Paris FRANCETel. + 33 (0) 1 56 26 26 27

bbamba@isg.fr

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AT ISGPREPARATORY PROGRAMS THE PREP. ISG The Prep ISG is a two-year, general studies pro-gram which prepares students for the Grande Ecole Master’s program at ISG. Our approach is strong: personalized teaching, insistence on general culture and languages, analytical skills, and teamwork.

THE AFIG (FOR STUDENTS WITH ONE YEAR OF HIGHER EDUCATION) This program also prepares students for the Grande Ecole Master’s program at ISG. Its uniqueness is that it is an opportunity to change academic direction through an intense mixture of traditional and applied teaching.

THE GRANDE ÉCOLE MASTER’S PROGRAM (THE PGE)Recognized as a Bac+5 Master’s degree, this program trains its students to be responsible, creative, entrepreneurial managers whose careers should adapt to global change. Thanks to the high-level, research-focused faculty, PGE students start with a generalist approach before choosing a major. Significant projects and col-laboration with the ISG professional commu-nity guarantee an unparalleled experience in acquiring valuable skills for today’s job market. Finally, the international scope of the program helps to prepare these students and future managers to take on the world!

ADMISSIONS FOR BAC + 2 STUDENTS THROUGH COMPETITIVE EXAMS (Prep. and Parallel admissions)3 years of study. 4 ‘tracks’: the Classical track, that of Project Management, the Multinational Track, and the International Track. Internatio-nal: One may choose to study in the Grande Ecole Program (PGE) entirely taught in English, with a semester or year abroad in a prestigious university, with double-diploma options, export projects, a multicultural campus experience and intensive language learning.

ADMISSIONS FOR BAC+3 STUDENTS (CMA)• 2 years of part-time study (3 days/week) and a

6-month professional experience• Applied learning• International scope with a summer session

at St. John’s University

ADMISSIONS BAC+4/5 OR FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS (CMS)10 months part-time study (3 days/week) and a six-month professional experience. Upon completion, students earn a specialized degree and an ISG management degree. Spe-cializations: Purchasing and Supply Chain, Auditing/Consulting/Management Control, Entrepreneurship, International Finance and Capital Markets, Int’l Negotiations and Business Engineering, Strategic Marketing and Commu-nication.

VAE (PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE VALIDATION PROGRAM)This program allows professionals (managers) to qualify the skills that they have achieved through work experience, all in order to obtain a Bac+5 degree and receive the ISG Master’s degree.

THE BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT PROGRAMThe Business and Management Program combines traditional teaching with an ‘mind-opening’ aspect through one great quality: all students study abroad in their 3rd year. In the first three years, students obtain a Bachelor’s degree (with double-diploma possibilities, as well). With Years 4 and 5, students have a large choice of majors (14) for the ISG Master’s of Science degree, the MBA of St. John’s Univer-sity, or as an ‘expert’ in Information Systems Management (a professionally - recognized degree) through its partnership with the Ionis School of Technology & Management.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

This three-year, undergraduate management program has been one of the best in France for over 25 years. Taught entirely in English over three years, the coursework is validated by Middlesex University, London, from which gra-duates earn receive a BABA Honours degree. The ISG BABA is unique and culturally rich thanks to our diverse student body of over 40 nationalities, our international faculty, and the influx of exchange students from around the world. As well, ISG BABA students may study

abroad for one or two semesters, and each chooses a major (specialization) in the 3rd year (Int’l Business, Entrepreneurship, Finance & Economics, Marketing & Communication). All students complete six months’ internship expe-rience in France or abroad, and conclude their studies by joining the labor force, starting their own company, or continuing their studies in France and abroad.

THE INTERNATIONAL MBA(for Bac+3 students or experienced managers)Entirely taught in English, the 22 seminars of this one-year, generalist program are taught 3 days/week, making it ideal for working profes-sionals.

MASTERS OF SCIENCE & MBA (Bac+3 in 2 years, Bac+4/5 and managers)

Part-time study (2.5 days of class/week) of which four months company experience/year, professionalization contracts are accepted.

The MSc and MBA are high-level, specialized programs, either taught entirely in English, or 30% in English. Structured to optimize one’s reëntry into the job market and respond to mar-ket demands, this program combines acade-mics with concrete case analysis.

Specializations: Estate Management and Asset Taxation/ Market Finance and Risk Mana-gement/ Strategic and Corporate Finance/ Auditing and Management Control/ Marketing and Branding Strategy/ Event Communica-tion/ Digital Management and Web Strategy/ Strategic Consulting and Business Consulting/ Operational Human Resources Management/ Key Account Management and Project Mana-gement/ Sustainable Development Manage-ment and CSR/ Purchasing and Supply Chain/ International Business Trade/ Luxury Mindset Management.

TO CONTACT THE ISG ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT:Tel: (33)1-5626-2610 admission@isg.fr

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A private, higher education institution recognized by the French Ministry of National Education for its Master’s degree,

with a Bac+5 visa. ISG holds a consultative status with the UN. Indus-trial Development Organization (UNIDO).

A French Association governed by the law of 1901.

ISG is a member of the following: the Conférence des Grandes Écoles (CGE) and the Chapitre des Écoles de Management, the UGEI (Union des Grandes Écoles Indépendantes), the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development), the AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the CLADEA (Consejo Latino Americano de Escuelas de Administración) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris.

Created over 35 years ago by Marc Sellam, the IONIS Education Group is now the first group of private, higher education in France. The 22 schools and entities* of the Group bring together nearly 23,500 students and 65,000 alumni in the fields of business, marketing, communication, management, finance, information technology, aerospace, energy, transport, biology and innovation. The self-defined mission of the IONIS Group is to bring forth new business intelligence. A strong international scope, attachment to innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a veritable ‘culture of adaptability and change’, these are the main values taught to the future alumni of the IONIS Group - key actors in tomorrow’s economy.

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