Institut Supérieur du Management d’Entreprise

Name

Institut Supérieur du Management d’Entreprise

Legal name

Emineo Management

Website

https://isme.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ISME is a French private business school operating seven campuses across western France, delivering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs primarily through work-study (alternance) formats to post-bac students and partner enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nantes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 - Initial Formation: Students in initial (non-alternance) programs pay tuition fees directly. The school charges annual tuition ranging from €4,900 to €6,900 depending on the program level. Alternance students have their training costs covered by their employer through OPCO (Opérateur de Compétences).
2. Government-Funded Training (Apprentissage): For apprenticeship contracts and professionalization contracts, the school receives funding from OPCOs (Opérateurs de Compétences), the Agence de Services et de Paiement, and relevant State services to finance the training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISME is a French private business school that delivers state-recognized BTS (Bac+2), Bachelor (Bac+3), and Mastère (Bac+5) diplomas in business management, commerce, marketing/communication, and tourism. Programs are offered in both initial (full-time student) and alternance (work-study apprenticeship) modalities across 7 campuses in western France. Annual tuition ranges from €4,900 (BTS) to €6,900 (Mastère) for initial formation, with alternance training costs covered by employers via OPCO.

Product overview

ISME (Institut Supérieur du Management d'Entreprise) is a business school within the Emineo Education Group offering a portfolio of vocational and higher education programs across seven campuses in western France. The core offering consists of BTS (Bac+2) diplomas in areas including GPME, NDRC, and MCO; Bachelor (Bac+3) certifications in business development, communication, and operational management; and Mastère (Bac+5) programs in commercial management, marketing strategy, and financial performance. Programs are delivered through both initial and apprenticeship (alternance) modalities, and select programs incorporate AI-enhanced training modules for business development applications. The institution also provides supplementary credential offerings through Open Badges and integrates with the national Parcoursup admission system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BTS Gestion de la PME (GPME) A two-year vocational diploma (RNCP 38363, Level 5) preparing students for administrative, commercial, accounting, and HR roles within small and medium enterprises. Offered in initial and alternance modes with €4,900/year tuition for initial formation.
• BTS NDRC (Négociation et Digitalisation de la Relation Client) A two-year vocational diploma focused on negotiation techniques, customer relationship management, and digital sales tools, training students in prospecting, negotiation, and client loyalty with digital customer relationship tools.
• BTS MCO (Management Commercial Opérationnel) A two-year vocational diploma preparing students for operational commercial management roles in retail and business environments.
• Bachelor Responsable du développement des affaires A Bac+3 certification (RNCP 38602, Level 6) training students in business development, B2B client portfolio management, contract negotiation, and commercial performance. Includes AI-enhanced modules for market analysis, promptstorming, and AI-assisted lead generation. €6,500/year tuition for initial formation.
• Bachelor Responsable en Gestion d'Activité Opérationnelle – Gestion financière A Bac+3 certification (RNCP 37865, Level 6) training students in financial management, performance analysis, budget management, and administrative coordination for business operations. €6,500/year tuition for initial formation.
• Mastère Manager du développement d'entreprise et commercial – Performance commerciale A Bac+5 certification (RNCP 39354, Level 7) focused on business development strategy, profit center management, commercial team leadership, and strategic project development. €6,900/year tuition for initial formation.
• BBA International Program An international business program offering triple certification including a Bachelor Honours from London Metropolitan University and a Diploma from Cesine Business School.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% employment rate within 6 months for 2024 graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emineo Éducation (Parent Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISME is part of the Emineo Éducation group, which operates 19 campuses across 9 cities with 7 schools, a centralized CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis), and 4 training streams: Management, IT, Communication, and Health. The group provides institutional support, shared resources, and brand identity to ISME.
• Sup de VincicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSup de Vinci is associated with the Emineo Éducation group. Some ISME programs (such as Bachelor Responsable du développement des affaires) deliver titles certified by the Association Sup de Vinci.
• OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPCOs are theSkills Operators that fund apprenticeship and professionalization contracts. They cover the training costs for alternance students placed with member companies.
• Partner Companies NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 1,000 companies partner with ISME to recruit alternance students. Companies include major brands like Zara, SNCF, and Orange. The school maintains an Enterprise Relations Service to facilitate recruitment, job dating events, and placement of students.
• London Metropolitan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BBA International program offers triple certification including a Bachelor Honours from London Metropolitan University.
• Cesine Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BBA International program offers triple certification including a Diploma from Cesine Business School.

Scale indicators9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ipac Bachelor Factory: French business school focused on Bachelor-level programs with strong alternance and professionalization offerings. Targets similar Bac+2 holders seeking specialization and is comparable in scale and program structure to ISME's Bachelor portfolio.
• Pigier: Well-established French business school network with BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs in commerce, gestion, and management — offered in both initial and alternance modes. Directly comparable program portfolio and target student segments to ISME.
• ESG (ESGCI, ESGF, ESG Luxe, etc.): Portfolio of French business schools under the ESG brand offering BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs across multiple specializations including finance, commerce, and marketing. Comparable multi-school network structure and program levels to ISME within the Emineo ecosystem.
• PPA Business School: French business school offering Bachelor and Mastère programs in commerce, marketing, and management with strong alternance orientation. Operates within the Galileo Global Education network, providing comparable offerings to ISME's program mix.
• MBway: French business school network specializing in BTS, Bachelor, and Mastère programs delivered primarily through alternance. Operates a comparable multi-campus model with similar OPCO-funded revenue mechanics and target audience of Bac to Bac+5 students.

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC: Large French private higher education group (part of INSEEC U.) offering a broad portfolio of BTS through Mastère programs in management, commerce, and engineering across many campuses. Operates as a broader incumbent with deeper resources and brand recognition than ISME.
• Sup de Vinci: French business school associated with the Emineo Education ecosystem that delivers RNCP-certified titles used by ISME programs. Operates as both a partner and a market peer with overlapping Bachelor-level offerings in commerce and management.
• Galileo Global Education: Major global education group operating numerous French business schools including PPA, MBway, and Paris School of Business. Directly comparable multi-school model with similar program mix and alternance orientation, but at vastly larger scale and geographic reach than ISME.
• IONIS Education Group: Large French private higher education group encompassing multiple schools (ISG, EPITA, EPITECH, and others) offering programs from BTS to Mastère across many disciplines. Comparable broad portfolio and multi-school structure, but operates at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• ESCD (European School of Commerce and Distribution): Specialized French business school focused on commerce, distribution, and retail management programs. Comparable niche focus to ISME's commerce and business development tracks, with a smaller footprint and emerging market position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isme.ecole.superieure
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ismeecolesuperieure
• Instagraminstagram.com/isme_ecole

Compliance6 records

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