Institut Mines-Télécom Business School

What Institut Mines-Télécom Business School does

Institut Mines-Télécom Business School (IMT-BS) is a French public higher-education institution founded in 1979 and part of the Institut Mines-Télécom group of state-recognized engineering and management schools. Operating from its main campus in Évry (co-located with engineering school Télécom SudParis) and a Paris Centre executive-education site at 25 rue des Jeûneurs, IMT-BS delivers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs for students from baccalauréat through bac+6 plus working professionals. The school positions itself as the French "school of Digital Intelligence," with curricula focused on management combined with digital transformation, AI, data protection, IT systems consulting, and international business development.

Its core product set spans a Bachelor in Management & Digital Business, the Programme Grande École (PGE), MSc programs in International Business and Digital Health Entrepreneurship, Engineer-Manager double degrees, and an extensive Executive Education division. The Executive Education division includes three CGE-accredited, RNCP Level 7 Mastères Spécialisés (CMSI for IT consulting, DPM for data protection, IAI for international business development), a 100% online Executive Master IA, a portfolio of CPF-eligible certifying programs (GDPR, AI & Data Marketing, Digital Marketing Law, entrepreneurship), and short programs covering IT procurement, digital risk, and stakeholder communication. Notable technical components include the DPO Clinic ("Clinique du DPO") where MS DPM students provide pro-bono GDPR compliance consulting to SMEs, the ComColors personality profiling tool for career workshops, and a shared IMT Starter incubator with Télécom SudParis and ENSIIE.

IMT-BS derives revenue from a diversified education-services mix: recurring tuition from degree programs, Mastères Spécialisés fees (€12,000 net self-financed / €15,000 net company-funded), executive short programs (€1,400–€8,700), apprenticeship contracts funded by the taxe d'apprentissage, and corporate in-company training managed by the corporate relations function. As a public institution, it operates inside the French Ministry of Higher Education framework, with its accreditation status, RNCP certifications, and parent membership in Institut Mines-Télécom giving access to a 70,000-alumni network and government training-fund mechanisms such as the CPF.

Name

Institut Mines-Télécom Business School

Legal name

ECOLE INSTITUT MINES-TELECOM BUSINESS SCHOOL

Website

https://imt-bs.eu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

French public business school within the Institut Mines-Télécom group, delivering undergraduate, Grande École, MSc, and executive-education programs focused on digital transformation, AI, data protection, and IT consulting for students, working professionals, and corporate partners in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Resources, Organizational Behavior & Leadership Institutes (EDAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive education programs
• Digital transformation training
• Higher education degrees
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Evry

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees for Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, and MSc programs. Tuition costs vary by program and financing arrangement (individual vs. company-funded).
2. Mastères Spécialisés (Executive Master's Programs): Revenue from 12-month part-time programs in alternating (apprentissage) or professional contracts. Dual pricing: €12,000 net for self-financed participants, €15,000 net for company-funded.
3. Executive Education Short Programs: Revenue from short professional certification and training programs (2–15 days) for working professionals. Programs include digital transformation, IT purchasing, risk management, AI, and GDPR. Some eligible for CPF (personal training account) funding.
4. Apprenticeship/Tax d'Apprentissage: Companies fund student apprenticeship contracts and the 'taxe d'apprentissage' (training tax), providing significant revenue stream for work-study programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Institut Mines-Télécom Business School (IMT-BS) is a French public business school delivering higher education programs from Bachelor to Executive Education, focused on digital transformation, AI, data protection, and management. It sells tuition-based degree programs (Bachelor, Programme Grande Ecole, MSc, Double Diplômes) and a portfolio of executive education programs (Mastères Spécialisés, certifying programs, and short courses) for working professionals and corporate clients.

Product overview

Institut Mines-Télécom Business School (IMT-BS) is a French business school specializing in digital transformation and management education. The institution operates as a multi-product educational platform offering undergraduate programs (Bachelor Management & Digital Business), the Grande Ecole program (PGE), MSc programs in International Business and Digital Health Entrepreneurship, dual-degree engineering-management programs, and an extensive Executive Education division. The Executive Education portfolio includes three specialized Master's programs (Mastères Spécialisés): CMSI (IT Consulting & Management), DPM (Data Protection Management), and IAI (International Business Development), plus the Executive Master IA for AI project management. The school also offers 11 certifying programs covering GDPR, Digital Marketing Law, AI & Data Marketing, and entrepreneurship, along with 5 short programs on IT procurement, digital transformation, risk management, negotiation, and stakeholder communication. Supporting services include the Career Center for professional development and the DPO Clinic for practical GDPR consulting experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMT Starter: Incubator program supporting student entrepreneurship projects

Products and services

• Bachelor Management & Digital Business Three-year undergraduate program combining management fundamentals with digital business skills, preparing students for digital transformation roles. Targeted at baccalauréat holders and bac+2 graduates seeking a business degree with a digital focus.
• Programme Grande Ecole (PGE) Prestigious French Grande Ecole master-level program offering specializations in management and digital transformation. Recruited primarily via the BCE national competitive entrance exam for prépa students.
• MSc International Business Master of Science program focused on international business management and global market strategies, targeted at students seeking careers in international business.
• MSc Entrepreneuriat dans le domaine de la santé numérique Master of Science program combining entrepreneurship with digital health innovation and healthcare technology management, for students targeting the digital health sector.
• Double Diplôme Ingénieur-Manager Dual degree program combining engineering and management qualifications, offered in partnership with Télécom SudParis on the shared Evry campus.
• Double Diplôme Manager-Ingénieur Reverse dual degree program allowing students to obtain both management and engineering qualifications through IMT-BS and Télécom SudParis.
• Mastère Spécialisé Conseil et Management en Systèmes d'Information (CMSI) 12-month part-time specialized master's program (Bac+6) focused on IT consulting and management, teaching students to align information systems with business strategy. CGE-accredited, RNCP Level 7 certified.
• Mastère Spécialisé Data Protection Management (DPM) 12-month specialized master's program training Data Protection Officers and privacy professionals on GDPR compliance, AI governance, and data protection strategies. Includes DPO Clinic practical experience and delivers RNCP Level 7 certification.
• Mastère Spécialisé Ingénieur d'Affaires International (IAI) 12-month specialized master's program (Bac+6) training international business developers and account managers with expertise in AI, data analytics, and complex sales cycles. Delivers RNCP Level 7 certification.
• Executive Master IA pour les Managers Innovants (EMIA) 6-month 100% online executive master's program teaching managers to pilot AI projects, understand AI terminology, manage data ethically, and define AI requirements. CPF-eligible.
• Formation Certifiante Intelligence Artificielle et Data Marketing 15-day certifying program (3 modules of 5 days over 4 months) at €8,700 covering AI tools in marketing, generative AI, LLMs, CRM, programmatic advertising, and personalization. RNCP certified and CPF-eligible.
• Programme Certifiant Défis Comportementaux du Nouveau Manager 9-day certifying program (3 modules of 3 days over 3 months) developing leadership, change management, and communication skills for new managers.
• Programme Certifiant Essentiel RGPD 5-day certifying program on GDPR fundamentals covering data protection compliance, responsible data management, and regulatory communication strategies. CPF-eligible.
• Programme Certifiant Droit du Marketing : Data, IA et Publicité Digitale 5-day certifying program covering digital marketing law, AI applications in advertising, and data-driven marketing compliance (RNCP 35910). CPF-eligible.
• Formation Certifiante Envol Entrepreneurial 9-day certifying program (63 hours) at €5,300 guiding entrepreneurs through startup creation, covering business models, innovation strategy, and funding. CPF-eligible.
• Programme Court Maîtriser les Achats IT 2-day intensive program at €1,400 teaching IT procurement best practices, supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost control for IT projects. Finançable par CPF.
• Programme Court Maîtriser vos Risques Numériques 2-day program at €1,950 covering digital risk mapping, cybersecurity threats, AI risks, and regulatory compliance for enterprise risk management. Finançable par CPF.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction rate for MS DPM graduates (Class of 2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Télécom SudPariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located on the same campus at Evry. Students and faculty from both IMT-BS (business school) and Télécom SudParis (engineering school) share facilities including 900 housing units, sports facilities, and 60+ associations. Enables unique Engineer-Manager double degree programs and mixed engineering-business culture.
• ENSIIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared IMT Starter incubator program for startup incubation across IMT-BS, Télécom SudParis, and ENSIIE (École Nationale Supérieure d'Informatique pour l'Industrie et l'Entreprise), supporting student and alumni entrepreneurship.
• Institut Mines-TélécomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution grouping France's leading engineering and business schools. IMT-BS is part of this network providing 70,000 alumni across all member schools and access to shared research labs and doctoral programs.
• BCE (Banque de Sujets d'Epreuves)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational competitive entrance examination system for business schools in France. IMT-BS participates in BCE admissions, allowing prépa students to apply through this centralized system.
• CNIL (Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench data protection authority. The MS DPM program references CNIL DPO designation statistics and prepares students for roles that report to or interact with CNIL in data protection compliance roles.
• AFCDP (Association Française des Correspondants à la Protection des Données Personnelles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench association of data protection officers. Fabrice Mattatia, co-director of MS DPM, serves as Délégué Général of AFCDP, linking the program to the professional DPO community.
• CPDP (Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic conference on data protection and privacy. MS DPM program includes international conferences including participation at CPDP in Brussels.
• AFDMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation Française Droit & Management. Xavier Strubel, founder and director of MS DPM, is a co-founder of this association, connecting the program to the academic management law community.
• Erasmus and International Exchange PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent exchange program agreements with international institutions. IMT-BS facilitates both incoming exchange students and outgoing IMT-BS students for international semesters, with Erasmus+ mobility aid support.
• France CompétencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench national authority for vocational training and skills. RNCP certifications for MS DPM, MS IAI, MS CMSI, and certifying programs are registered with France Compétences, enabling CPF funding eligibility.
• Good in Tech Research NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch network founded by Professor Christine Balagué focused on data, AI, and corporate digital responsibility. Links MS DPM and IA & Data Marketing programs to cutting-edge academic research.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NEOMA Business School: French Grande Ecole formed from Reims and Rouen schools with comparable PGE, MSc, and Executive Education offerings. Direct competitor in the same French business school segment.
• ESSEC Business School: Top-tier French Grande Ecole with comparable PGE, MSc, and Executive Education portfolios. Direct competitor in the same French business school market, particularly for digital transformation and executive programs targeting the same prépa and corporate segments.
• EDHEC Business School: French business school with strong MSc and Executive Education divisions and a similar ranking tier to IMT-BS. Comparable in target audience (prépa students, working professionals) and program structure, including specialized master's and corporate programs.
• IESEG School of Management: French business school offering PGE, MSc, and Executive Education programs. Direct competitor in the French business school market with comparable program mix targeting similar student and professional segments.
• TBS Education: French Grande Ecole (formerly Toulouse Business School) with PGE, MSc, and Executive Education portfolios. Direct competitor in the same tier of French business schools for both student recruitment and corporate training.
• SKEMA Business School: French Grande Ecole with comparable MSc, PGE, and Executive Education portfolio and a similar ranking tier. Direct competitor across programs in management, AI/data, and digital transformation.
• Audencia Business School: French business school with overlapping PGE, Mastère Spécialisé, and Executive Education programs. Competes directly for the same student and corporate training cohorts in France.
• emlyon business school: Top-tier French Grande Ecole offering PGE, MSc, and Executive Education with significant digital and entrepreneurship focus. Competitor in the same student and corporate segments, especially for digital transformation curricula.
• Grenoble École de Management (GEM): French Grande Ecole with comparable PGE, MSc, and Executive Education offerings. Direct competitor in the French business school market with similar emphasis on management and digital transformation programs.

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: France's #1-ranked Grande Ecole and the dominant incumbent in the French business school market. Overlaps significantly with IMT-BS's PGE, MSc, and Executive Education offerings but operates at substantially larger scale and stronger global brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/InstitutMinesT%C3%A9l%C3%A9comBusinessSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/imtbs
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/school/institut-mines-telecom-business-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/imt_bs

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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