What ICD Business School does

ICD Business School (Institut International du Commerce et du Développement) is a private French higher education institution founded in 1980 and part of the IGENSIA Education group (formerly Groupe IGS). The school operates across three campuses in Paris (10th arrondissement near Canal Saint-Martin), Lyon (9th arrondissement), and Toulouse (Blagnac), offering programs at the Bac+3 (Bachelor) and Bac+5 (Mastère/Master) levels in commerce, marketing, business development, digital strategy, procurement, luxury, and banking. Programs carry RNCP Level 6 and Level 7 certifications, the Diplôme Visé Bac+5, the Grade de Licence, and the CGE (Conférence des Grandes Écoles) label, with State recognition granted by the Journal Officiel on 19 August 2004.

The core product portfolio comprises roughly fifteen degree and continuing-education programs, supported by an online application platform, a digital learning management system, and the "Start me up Career Program" for career coaching. International exposure is delivered through 80+ university partnerships across 5 continents, including double-degree programs with Fudan University (Shanghai), London South Bank University, Dublin Business School, and IMT Dubaï, plus the Semestre de Management Interculturel (SMI) spanning China, Vietnam, and Canada. Applied research is conducted through the wholly-owned LaRA (Laboratoire de Recherche Appliquée).

ICD is organized as a non-profit association under the French 1901 law, governed by a board of directors, management committee, professional council, and scientific council. Revenue is generated primarily through per-academic-year tuition fees for full-time and alternance (work-study) programs, supplemented by continuing education and Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience (VAE) revenue. Distribution occurs through direct admissions (online applications and entrance exams), the national Parcoursup platform for Baccalaureate holders, on-campus open days, and education fairs. The IGENSIA Education group serves approximately 10,000 learners across its campuses. Effective September 2026, ICD will merge with ESAM and IMIS to form Igensia School of Business, consolidating three of the group's brands into a single entity.

Name

ICD Business School

Legal name

ICD (Institut International du Commerce et du Développement)

Website

https://icd-ecoles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICD Business School is a French private Grande École de Commerce, founded in 1980 and part of the IGENSIA Education group, operating campuses in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse to deliver Bac+3 Bachelor and Bac+5 Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, and business development for post-baccalaureate and graduate students.

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Product category

Business Higher Education

NAICS

Business and Secretarial Schools (611410), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ), Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN), Financial Services & Insurance (FINRA, CFP, IAR, Insurance CE) (EDAAALAJ)

Keywords

• Business education programs
• Commerce school
• Marketing education
• Higher education
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for Bachelor, Mastère, and Mastère Pro programs. Fees are charged per academic year for full-time and alternating programs.
2. Continuing Education and VAE: Revenue from validation of prior learning (VAE) programs and continuing education offerings for professionals seeking certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICD Business School delivers state-recognized higher education programs in commerce, marketing, and business development at Bachelor (Bac+3), Mastère (Bac+5), and Mastère Pro levels across its Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse campuses. Offerings span specializations in international business development, B2B engineering, digital strategy, procurement, luxury, banking advisory, and wealth management, complemented by international exchange/double-degree programs and an Executive DBA. Revenue is generated primarily from annual tuition fees for full-time and alternance programs.

Product overview

ICD Business School is a private higher education institution and Grande École de Commerce belonging to the IGENSIA Education group (formerly Groupe IGS), founded in 1980. The institution operates a multi-campus structure in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse, positioning itself as the reference school for commerce, management, marketing, and business development professions. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs organized into Bachelors (Bac+3 level, conferring Grade de Licence or RNCP Level 6 titles), Mastères/Master programs (Bac+5 level, conferring Visé Bac+5 diploma and RNCP Level 7 titles), and professional Mastères (RNCP Level 7). Programs are organized into seven specialized tracks: International Business Development, Business Engineering, Digital Strategies, Procurement, Luxury Commercial Strategies, and two Banking specializations (Professional Client Advisor and Wealth Management Advisor). The school also offers a professional Bachelor track in Omnichannel Banking Customer Advisory, alongside international programs including the Semestre de Management Interculturel (SMI) spanning Asia to Canada, and a DBA Executive Doctorate delivered in partnership with the Business Science Institute. Research activities are supported by LaRA (Laboratoire de Recherche Appliquée). Programs carry CGE label and various RNCP certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bachelor en Sciences du Management: Three-year Bachelor program with 3 tracks: Business Development, Event Management, and Marketing et IA
• Bachelor Business et Marketing
• Bachelor Conseiller Clientèle Omnicanal Bancassurance
• Mastère International Business Development
• Mastère Ingénieur d'affaires
• Mastère Stratégies digitales des entreprises
• Mastère Achats
• Mastère Stratégies commerciales du luxe
• Mastère Banque - Conseiller Clientèle Professionnelle
• Mastère Banque - Conseiller en Gestion de Patrimoine
• Mastère Pro Manager du Marketing et de la Relation Client
• Mastère Pro Expert Financier - Chargé d'Affaires Entreprises
• LaRA (Laboratoire de Recherche Appliquée)
• Semestre de Management Interculturel

Products and services

• Bachelor en Sciences du Management Three-year Bachelor program offering three specialized tracks: Business Development, Event Management, and Marketing et IA. Leads to a Grade de Licence or RNCP Level 6 certification. Designed for post-Bac students.
• Bachelor Business et Marketing Three-year Bachelor program focused on commerce, marketing, and entrepreneurship with immersion in real-world projects and industry specialist accompaniment. Aimed at post-Bac students seeking business and marketing credentials.
• Bachelor Conseiller Clientèle Omnicanal Bancassurance One-year alternating Bachelor program (post Bac+2) training omnichannel customer advisors for the banking and insurance sectors. Delivered via work-study format.
• Mastère International Business Development Two-year master's program dedicated to accelerating international development of organizations with fine analysis of global markets. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma. For Bac+3 graduates pursuing international business careers.
• Mastère Ingénieur d'affaires Two-year master's program focused on B2B development, market analysis, negotiation, and customer relationship management. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Stratégies digitales des entreprises Two-year master's program training experts to design and drive innovative digital marketing strategies, integrating digital transformation, emerging technologies, and omnichannel customer experience. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Achats Two-year master's program boosting organizational performance through strategic mastery of procurement, logistics, and supply chain with responsible and sustainable practices. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Stratégies commerciales du luxe Two-year master's program training experts to develop and drive innovative commercial actions adapted to luxury sector requirements. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Banque - Conseiller Clientèle Professionnelle Two-year master's program training experts to drive commercial development, financing, and support for TPE/PME clients, combining performance, risk management, and territorial anchoring. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Banque - Conseiller en Gestion de Patrimoine Two-year master's program enabling access to commercial banking careers in network banking, private banking, online banking, or wealth management companies. Confers Visé Bac+5 diploma.
• Mastère Pro Manager du Marketing et de la Relation Client Professional master's program training future managers of marketing and customer relationship in a globalized context, integrating European market specifics. Leads to RNCP Level 7 certification.
• Mastère Pro Expert Financier - Chargé d'Affaires Entreprises Professional master's program focused on development solutions and business support, providing skills to become a corporate account manager. Leads to RNCP Level 7 certification.
• Semestre de Management Interculturel (SMI) International semester program accessible from the 2nd year, taking students across China, Vietnam, and Canada to discover best management, marketing, and commercial practices in multiple business environments.
• DBA - Executive Doctorate of Business Administration Executive Doctorate of Business Administration program delivered by the Business Science Institute, targeting experienced managers and executives.
• LaRA (Laboratoire de Recherche Appliquée) Applied Research Laboratory of ICD Business School that drives individual publication dynamics of teacher-researchers while ensuring collective coherence of research activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,500+ alumni in professional network
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Igensia School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026In September 2026, ICD Business School will merge with ESAM and IMIS to form Igensia School of Business under the Igensia Education group. Students already enrolled will complete their original programs and receive the diplomas for which they originally enrolled.
• Fudan University (Shanghai)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranco-Chinese program partnership allowing students to acquire specialized competencies in exchanges between Europe and Asia. Part of the school's international strategy providing Asian market exposure and cross-cultural business skills.
• London South Bank UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership offering students the opportunity to obtain a diploma from both institutions, enhancing international credentials and career prospects.
• Dublin Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership providing Irish educational experience and international business exposure within the European market.
• IMT DubaïminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership with Institut Mines-Télécom campus in Dubai, offering Middle East market exposure and international business education.
• 80+ International Universities WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of over 80 partner universities across 5 continents for student exchanges, study abroad semesters, and international academic collaborations. Enables students to spend 4 months to 1 year internationally as part of their curriculum.
• Semestre de Management Interculturel Partners (China, Vietnam, Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative semester program visiting 6 cities across China, Vietnam, and Canada where students meet business leaders and entrepreneurs, gaining hands-on intercultural management experience.
• Hand'IGS (Disability Support Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership program established in 2008 to facilitate professional integration for students with disabilities, connecting them with local companies for internships and employment opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NEOMA Business School: French business school with multi-campus structure (Reims, Rouen, Paris) similar to ICD's Paris-Lyon-Toulouse footprint. Both schools offer Bachelor through Master programs targeting similar French and international student segments.
• ICN Business School: French business school of similar size and positioning offering Bachelor to Master programs with multiple accreditations. Competes directly with ICD for French and international students in the mid-tier Grandes Écoles segment.
• IESEG School of Management: French business school with similar program structure (Bachelor, Master, Grande École), comparable international partnerships, and competing student demographic. Member of Université Catholique de Lille with similar mid-tier positioning.
• SKEMA Business School: French business school with strong international presence and multi-campus model. Competes with ICD for international student recruitment and offers similar program portfolios in business, management, and marketing specializations.
• Sup de V (École Supérieure de Commerce et de Management): French private business school with similar mid-tier positioning, Bachelor and Master offerings, and focus on commerce and management education. Competes with ICD in the same private Grandes Écoles segment.
• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): French business school with similar scope offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs. Both schools share a Toulouse campus, similar tier of French business school rankings, comparable international partnership networks, and competing for the same student segments in southern France.
• ESG (various schools under Groupe ESG): French private business school group offering Bachelor and Master programs in commerce, marketing, and management. Directly comparable to ICD in program portfolio, target segments, and French private higher education positioning.
• ESAM (École Supérieure d'Assurances et de Management): Fellow IGENSIA Education group school that is merging with ICD in September 2026 to form Igensia School of Business. Similar profile in size, program scope, and target audience within French private higher education.
• IMIS (Institut du Management et de l'Ingénierie des Services): Fellow IGENSIA Education group school merging with ICD in 2026 to form Igensia School of Business. Operates within the same parent group with overlapping student segments and similar private higher education positioning.

Broad incumbents

• KEDGE Business School: Larger French business school with multi-campus presence and broader program portfolio. Competes with ICD for student recruitment and offers overlapping programs in commerce, marketing, and international business, but with greater scale and broader institutional positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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