ISG Business School

What ISG Business School does

ISG Business School (Institut Supérieur de Gestion) is a private French higher education institution founded in 1967 and headquartered in Paris. It operates 9 campuses across France (Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse) plus Geneva, Switzerland, and is governed as an association under Loi 1901 within the IONIS Education Group. The school delivers a full-stack portfolio of business programs — a 5-year Programme Grande École (visé Bac+5, grade de master), a 3-year Bachelor in International Management, a 3+2 Business & Management pathway, an English-language BBA, and a portfolio of MSc/MBA specializations spanning finance, marketing, HR, supply chain, and digital — alongside verticalized tracks in Luxury Management, Sport Business Management (in partnership with the NBA), HR, and an AI-focused track (IA Institut co-developed with EPITA).

The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees, with disclosed MSc pricing of €9,320 in Year 1 and €10,490 in Year 2, and operates in both initial (full-time) and alternance (work-study) formats where OPCO and corporate funding offset student cost. Student recruitment is driven by the national Parcoursup platform, proprietary entrance exams (Concours Horizons, TAGE Post Bac, Discovery One), open days, student ambassadors, and the distinctive "Roadtrip" international immersion pedagogy. The school holds CEFDG habilitation, AACSB, EFMD, AMBA, and PRME affiliations, is a Conférence des Grandes Écoles member, and is Qualiopi-certified.

ISG reports 6,000 enrolled students annually, 1,500 new undergraduates per year, 31,500 alumni across 160+ countries, and 160 international university partners in 60 countries. Outcomes include 89% graduate satisfaction and 84% employment within two months of graduation (as of September 2025). Thierry Sebagh serves as Directeur Général and Dean. The school has no disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, and operates as a non-profit association under the IONIS Education Group umbrella.

Name

ISG Business School

Legal name

Institut Supérieur de Gestion (ISG)

Website

https://isg.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ISG Business School is a private French grande école founded in 1967, operating 9 campuses across France and Geneva under IONIS Education Group. It delivers Grande École, Bachelor, MSc/MBA, and specialized tracks in Luxury, Sport, HR, and AI to ~6,000 students annually.

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Product category

Higher Education (Business School)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality, Tourism & Sports Management Schools (within Business Schools) (EDAHAHAL), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Grande ecole programs
• MBA specialization programs
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: ISG generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for its various programs including the Programme Grande École (5-year), Bachelor in International Management (3-year), Programme 3+2 Business & Management, MSc/MBA specialized programs, and specialized tracks in Luxury Management, Sport Business Management, and HR. Programs are offered in both initial (full-time) and work-study (alternance) formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISG Business School is a private French higher education institution delivering business and management degree programs from post-baccalaureate through Bac+5, including the state-recognized Programme Grande École, Bachelor in Management International (BMI), Programme 3+2 Business & Management, International BBA, and specialized MSc/MBA tracks in finance, marketing, HR, luxury, sport business, and AI. Programs are offered in initial (full-time) or alternance (work-study) formats across nine campuses in France and Geneva, with tuition funded either directly by students, via OPCO/corporate sponsorship, or through preferential bank loans.

Product overview

ISG Business School offers a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs across undergraduate to graduate levels. The core offerings include the 5-year Grande École Programme (delivering a Master's degree), 3-year Bachelor in Management International, Programme 3+2 Business & Management, and International BBA. At the graduate level, the school provides Masters of Science (MSc) and specialized MBAs with 9 specializations across Finance & Digital Transformation (Financial Markets, Audit & Control, Corporate Finance, Asset Management), Management (HR & Big Data, Project Management & Business), and Marketing/Communication (Digital Marketing, Event Communication, Brand Content). Specialized tracks include Luxury Management, Sport Business Management (in partnership with NBA), and an AI-focused track through the IA Institut by Epita & ISG collaboration. The school operates across 9 campuses in France and abroad with a network of over 160 international university partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luxury Management: Specialized programme track focused on managerial functions in the luxury sector, covering fashion, hospitality, jewellery, and gastronomy.
• Sport Business Management
• Ressources Humaines (RH)
• IA Institut by Epita & ISG

Products and services

• Programme Grande École
• Bachelor en Management International (BMI)
• Programme 3+2 Business & Management
• International Programme BBA
• Masters of Science & MBA spécialisés
• Luxury Management Program
• Sport Business Management Program
• Ressources Humaines (HR Programs)
• IA Institut by Epita & ISG

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% graduate satisfaction rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EPITA, ESME, Epitech, e-artsup (IONIS Group Engineering Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG has built unique courses and certifications with the engineering and creative schools of the IONIS group, including EPITA, ESME, Epitech, and e-artsup. These partnerships enable convergence between business and technology skills, creating dual-competency programs such as the 'Manager Ingénieur' (Tech and Management) track and the 'Manager de l'IA' track within the Grande École program.
• NBAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG has a partnership with the NBA (National Basketball Association) for its Sport Business Management program. This partnership enables ISG to offer a concrete and professionalizing program for sports business careers, with NBA-branded content and industry insights.
• IA Institut by Epita & ISGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA dedicated AI track within the Grande École program (Manager de l'IA section), co-developed by ISG and EPITA, providing advanced training in generative AI tools, machine learning, and predictive analytics.
• HSBC, Société Générale, BNP Paribas, Caisse d'EpargneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISG has arranged preferential bank loans with major French banks (HSBC, Société Générale, BNP Paribas, Caisse d'Epargne) for its students. These partnerships provide discounted loan rates to help students finance their studies.
• IONIS Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG is a member of IONIS Education Group, one of France's largest private higher education groups. This provides access to shared resources, cross-school programs, and the broader IONIS ecosystem of engineering, business, and creative schools.
• Maison de l'ExpatriationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISG partnered with the Maison de l'Expatriation to support French expatriates through international programs and resources for students planning to study or work abroad.
• International Partner Universities - AsiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISG has exchange and dual-degree partnerships with universities across Asia including Beijing International Studies University, Fudan University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Tongji University, Jiao Tong University, Peking University HSBC Business School, Hong Kong Baptist University, Bimtech, Chitkara University, IPMI International Business School, Seinan Gakuin University, Taylor's University, Nanyang Polytechnic, Pukyong National University, Feng Chia University, Mahidol University, Ateneo de Manila University, FPT School of Business, Hoa Sen, and others.
• International Partner Universities - OceaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISG has exchange and dual-degree partnerships with universities in Australia and New Zealand including Australian Catholic University, Macquarie University, International College of Management Sydney, University of Southern Queensland, James Cook University, University of Auckland, University of Otago, and Massey University.
• International Partner Universities - Middle EastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISG has partnerships with universities in the Middle East including Institute of Management Technology (Dubai), Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, College of Management Academic Studies (Israel), Royal University for Women (Bahrain), and Ahlia University (Bahrain).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESSEC Business School: French Grande École offering BSc, MSc, MBA, and Grande École programs with multiple campuses (Cergy, Singapore, Morocco). Direct competitor in the same French business school market for Parcoursup candidates, MSc/MBA students, and international applicants.
• EMLYON Business School: Top French Grande École with undergraduate, Grande École, MSc, and MBA programs across campuses in Paris, Lyon, and international sites. Competes directly with ISG for the same French student pool and offers comparable specialised MSc tracks.
• EDHEC Business School: French Grande École with campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore. Competes directly with ISG, particularly with ISG's Lille and Nice campus locations, and shares a similar multi-campus French business school model.
• IESEG School of Management: French Grande École with campuses in Lille and Paris, member of Université Catholique de Lille, offering Bachelor, Grande École, and MSc programs. Closely comparable in scale, program mix, and Paris-based positioning to ISG.
• NEOMA Business School: French Grande École formed from the merger of Reims and Rouen schools, with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris. Competes with ISG in the same mid-tier French business school segment, offering similar Bachelor, Grande École, and MSc portfolios.
• SKEMA Business School: Multi-campus French Grande École with sites in Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, and several international locations (US, China, Brazil, South Africa). Directly comparable to ISG's multi-campus model and internationalisation strategy.
• KEDGE Business School: French Grande École formed from the merger of Euromed and Bordeaux schools, with campuses in Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulon, Paris, and several international sites. Competes with ISG in Bordeaux and offers a comparable portfolio of specialised MSc programs.
• Audencia Business School: French Grande École based in Nantes, with a Paris campus. Directly comparable to ISG's Nantes and Paris presence, and offers a similar mix of Bachelor, Grande École, MSc, and MBA programs including specialised tracks.
• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): French Grande École with campuses in Toulouse, Barcelona, Casablanca, and Paris. Directly competes with ISG's Toulouse campus and offers similar multi-campus French and international business education programs.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: The leading French Grande École, based in Jouy-en-Josas near Paris. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same French business school market, with significantly stronger international brand recognition, larger scale, and higher pricing power than ISG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/isg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ISGparis
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecole.isg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/institut-sup%C3%A9rieur-de-gestion
• Instagraminstagram.com/isg_bschool

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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