ISG Higher Institute of Management

What ISG Higher Institute of Management does

ISG (Institut Supérieur de Gestion), founded in 1967 in Paris, is a private French higher education institution operating as part of IONIS Education Group. It delivers business and management education across 9 campuses in France and Switzerland (Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Geneva), enrolling approximately 6,000 students annually with a 31,500-member alumni network spanning 160 countries. The school offers a portfolio built around a core 5-year Grande École programme conferring a state-recognized Master's degree (Bac+5 visa), supplemented by Bachelor-level programmes (BMI, 3+2 Business & Management, International BBA), specialized MSc and MBA tracks, and sector-specific verticals in Luxury Management (ISG Luxury), Sport Business Management (with NBA partnership), and Human Resources.

The institution's technology and pedagogy center on business–technology convergence via its parent group's engineering schools (EPITA, ESME, Epitech, e-artsup), most notably through the IA Institut by EPITA & ISG, which delivers AI training integrated into management programmes. Other infrastructure includes the Studio 45 entrepreneurship incubator and an experiential "Roadtrip" programme that places students in international immersion experiences at corporate partners such as OpenAI, Google, LVMH, Sanofi, and KPMG. The school maintains accreditations from AACSB, EFMD, and CEFDG, and Erasmus+ Charter status for European mobility.

ISG's revenue model is tuition-driven, with publicly disclosed pricing of approximately €10,500/year for Bachelor years 1–3 and €9,320–€10,490/year for MSc programmes. A significant share of students enroll via work-study alternance contracts whose tuition is funded by OPCO and partner companies, while additional revenue comes from corporate partnerships, the taxe d'apprentissage, and financial partner referral agreements with HSBC, Société Générale, BNP Paribas, and Caisse d'Epargne. The school's go-to-market relies on the national Parcoursup platform for French Baccalaureate applicants, dedicated campus admissions offices, open days, ambassador programs, and an active digital presence across podcast, social, and newsletter channels.

Name

ISG Higher Institute of Management

Legal name

ISG – Institut Supérieur de Gestion

Website

https://isg.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ISG is a private French Grande École within IONIS Education Group, delivering business and management education across 9 campuses in France and Switzerland to approximately 6,000 students, with specialized tracks in Luxury, Sport, and AI convergence programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Business School)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Master’s in Management (MiM) & Business Analytics (EDAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Management degree programs
• Grande ecole formation
• Luxury management program
• Sport business management

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to students for various programs. Grande École and Bachelor programs charge between 10,500 EUR per year for years 1-3, while MSc programs charge 9,320 EUR for year 1 and 10,490 EUR for year 2.
2. Work-Study Alternance Contracts: Students on apprenticeship or professionalization contracts have tuition covered by OPCO (professional branch skills operator) supplemented by employing companies
3. Corporate Partnerships and Training: Companies partner with ISG for recruiting talent, tax d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax), and corporate training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ISG Higher Institute of Management is a private French business school delivering higher education programs in business and management, including a 5-year Grande École programme conferring a state-recognized Master's degree, 3-year Bachelor tracks (BMI, 3+2 Business & Management, BBA), specialized MSc/MBA programs, and sector-specific tracks in Luxury Management, Sport Business Management, Human Resources, and AI via IA Institut by Epita & ISG, taught across 9 campuses in France and Geneva.

Product overview

ISG (Institut Supérieur de Gestion) is a private higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of business and management programmes. The institution operates a platform-plus-tracks model with its core Grande École 5-year Master-degree programme as the primary offering, supplemented by Bachelor-level programmes (Bachelor en Management International, Programme 3+2 Business & Management, International BBA), specialized post-graduate MSc & MBA programmes, and sector-specific tracks in Luxury Management, Sport Business Management, and Human Resources. The IA Institut by Epita & ISG represents a dedicated AI specialization pathway. The institution delivers programmes across 9 campuses in France and abroad (Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Geneva), with instruction in French and/or English depending on programme and track.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISG Luxury: Specialized programme in Luxury Management covering fashion, hospitality, jewellery, and gastronomy sectors.
• ISG Sport
• ISG RH
• IA Institut by EPITA & ISG

Products and services

• Programme Grande École A 5-year Grande École program leading to a state-recognized Bac+5 diploma conferring the grade of Master. Offered in Classical, International, Work-Study (Alternance), and Manager Ingénieur tracks for students pursuing elite business credentials in France.
• Bachelor en Management International (BMI) A 3-year post-baccalaureate program forming students in international business management, available in French Track, Progressive Track, and Full English Track at ISG campuses.
• Programme 3+2 Business & Management A 5-year post-baccalaureate business program combining a 3-year Bachelor cycle with a 2-year Master's cycle, with an evolving and personalized pathway adapted to each student's professional ambitions.
• International Programme BBA An international Bachelor of Business Administration program delivered entirely in English for students seeking a global business education.
• Masters of Science & MBA Spécialisés Specialized Masters and MBA programs accessible after Bac+3, offering specializations in Finance, Asset Management, Marketing, Communication, e-Business, Project Management, HR, and Supply Chain, available in initial or work-study format.
• Luxury Management Specialized programs (Bachelor and MBA) for managerial roles in luxury industries including fashion, hospitality, jewelry, and gastronomy, available at dedicated campuses in Paris, Nice, and Geneva.
• Sport Business Management Programs delivered in partnership with the NBA for students pursuing careers in sports business management, offered at the Paris and Nantes campuses.
• Ressources Humaines (HR) Specialized programs focused on strategic human resources management for future enterprises, emphasizing HR integration at the heart of business strategy, including HR with Big Data.
• IA Institut by Epita & ISG A dedicated AI learning pathway within the Grande École program offering advanced training in generative AI tools, machine learning, and predictive analytics solutions, where students follow classical program courses plus supplementary AI coursework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of graduates employed within 2 months of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Maison de l'ExpatriationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 October 2024International partnership to support French expatriates through joint events at French Institutes abroad, helping students prepare for international careers.
• IONIS Education GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing shared services, cross-school programs, and institutional framework. Enables unique business + engineering convergence through sister schools EPITA, ESME, Epitech, and e-artsup with shared campus spaces (Toulouse) and integrated certifications.
• NBA (National Basketball Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partnership delivering the Sport Business Management program, providing NBA brand association, industry insights, and specialized curriculum for sports management careers.
• EPITA (EcolePour l'Informatique et les Technologies Avancees)coreTechnology or IntegrationCo-developed IA Institut combining EPITA's AI/engineering expertise with ISG's business education, creating unique AI management curriculum and certifications.
• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility partnerships in Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Northern Europe, and Eastern Europe enabling student exchanges, internships, and staff teaching opportunities under Erasmus+ Charter 2021-2027.
• 160 International Partner Universities (60 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of partner institutions enabling semester exchanges, double degrees, and international academic experiences across all continents.
• Pépite-PonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntrepreneurship competition partner for the Battle du Meilleur Elevator Pitch event, connecting student entrepreneurs with four investor jury members.
• StudapartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccommodation platform partnership providing ISG students with free access to housing listings, roommate matching, sublets, and temporary rooms in France and abroad.
• OpenAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive company visit during London AI roadtrip, providing students insights into generative AI development and industry applications.
• RichemontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York roadtrip partner where President & CEO (ISG Alumni) discussed responsible luxury, RSE, and environmental impact with students.
• LVMHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTokyo roadtrip visit focused on luxury sector sustainability and environmental challenges.
• SanofiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBudapest roadtrip visit where the CFO team challenged ISG students to develop AI use cases for financial operations.
• TotalEnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen roadtrip partner for energy transition discussions with local teams and offshore installation visits.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PSG (Paris School of Business): Paris-based private business school offering Grande École, Bachelor, and MSc programs with international tracks. Direct competitor for post-bac students in Paris with similar tuition positioning and AACSB accreditation.
• NEOMA Business School: French Grande École with campuses in Reims, Paris, and Rouen, offering AACSB/EQUIS-accredited Grande École and MSc programs in management, marketing, finance, and luxury. Direct competitor for the same student demographic as ISG.
• ESSEC Business School: One of France's top Grandes Écoles offering Grande École program, MSc/MBA, and Bachelor degrees across multiple campuses (France, Singapore, Morocco). Direct competitor to ISG for students and corporate training contracts, with overlapping program structure but stronger global brand recognition.
• KEDGE Business School: French Grande École created from merger of Euromed and Bordeaux schools, with campuses in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulon, Suzhou, and Casablanca. Competes for similar French and international candidates with overlapping specialization tracks including sport business and luxury.
• IESEG School of Management: French Grande École within Université Catholique de Lille, offering Grande École, Bachelor, and MSc programs across Paris and Lille campuses. Closely matched to ISG in size, target candidate profile, and product portfolio.
• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): Toulouse-based Grande École with campuses in Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, Casablanca, and London, and AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA triple accreditation. Competes with ISG for regional French candidates and similar program mix including MSc/MBA offerings.
• EDHEC Business School: French Grande École with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, multi-campus presence (Lille, Nice, Paris, London, Singapore) and similar post-bac Grande École, MSc, and Bachelor offerings. Competes head-to-head with ISG on regional French candidates, alumni networks, and English-taught tracks.
• SKEMA Business School: Multi-campus French Grande École (Paris, Lille, Sophia Antipolis, Paris La Défense, plus international sites) offering Grande École, MSc, and Bachelor programs. Direct peer with comparable scale and similar strategy of multi-city French footprint plus selective international expansion.
• emlyon Business School: Top French Grande École with campuses in Lyon, Paris, Saint-Étienne, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Africa. Competes directly for the same Grande École candidate pool as ISG, including the MSc/MBA and Bachelor segments, with comparable AACSB/EQUIS accreditations.
• ISC Paris / ISC Paris Business School: Paris-based private Grande École within IONIS Education Group's broader ecosystem, offering Grande École, Bachelor, and MSc programs. Sister institution with similar target market, tuition band, and Paris-centric positioning as ISG.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 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

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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