Description : Doctor program in ISM - International School of Management

IMBA Full-Time (International Master of Business Administration)

The program Master of Business Administration full-time track (IMBA) in ISM is a standard full course of studying. The main part takes place in Paris + 2 weeks of studying in New York.

Students must fulfill:

• 31.5 academic credits
• 2 analysis of case studies (1.5 credits)
• Academic writing skills
• Master's thesis (20 credits)
• Total: 53 credits.

The program includes typical seminars held in Paris (1.5 credits each) and a two-week course in New York, consisting of several separate seminars (5 credits). Each workshop usually takes three full days.

Students can choose one of three specialization options:

• Universal
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Finance.

This program should be mastered in 18 months. It is possible to provide additional 6 months upon request.

• Case study

 As part of the educational program, each student must perform 2 case study analyzes on the assigned problem. In the feedback, students receive a detailed analysis of their work, with a detailed indication of skills that need to "tighten up." The first case-study is carried out before the beginning of the program, and the second at the end of schooling.

• Academic writing skills

Each student of the program must master the skills of academic writing. To this end, students are given a detailed review of the criteria and requirements of the language for writing scientific papers. Details are given to examples, typical problems, and tools are offered that improve the level of academic writing skills.

• Master's dissertation

The final requirement of studying is the writing of a dissertation under the direction of the dean of the program. The selected topic should be original and modern for international business and the present and future professional duties of the student. The student must learn to apply theories and knowledge in specific contexts and situations.

• Seminars of the program:

1. Location: Paris (1.5 credits each workshop)

• Business statistics and research methods for managers
• Change Management
• International Business Law
• Business Modeling
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Human Resource Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Supply Chain Management System
• Advertising and communication
• International Marketing
• Analysis of financial statements
• Financial management
• Corporate Finance
• International Finance
• Executive direction
• Global economy
• international Business
• business ethics
• E-commerce and social media

2. Location: New York

• Sustainable business development (1.0 credit)
• Risk management (1.5 credit)
• International consumption behavior (1.0 credit)
• Business policy (1.5 credit).

Sessions of the program in New York are held on the basis of Baruch College and St. John's University. Baruch College ranks first among the best colleges in the region and the country (according to US News & World Report, Forbes, Princeton Review and others).

St. John's University is a private institution founded in 1870. The university is famous for exceptionally high academic indicators and expands students' opportunities, providing them with a quality education. Seminars in New York give students knowledge about innovative developments in finance and marketing from knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

After successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded the title of International Master of Business Administration (IMBA).

IMBA Executive (International Master of Business Administration for people with work experience / managers).

IMBA Executive is a Master of Business Administration program designed specifically for professionals with experience / managers. Program participants must have 4 years of work experience. Studying on the program enables managers to become more competitive in the modern labour market and significantly improve the level of skill and knowledge.

Seminars of this direction are held in one or several locations of the center:

• Paris
• New York
• Shanghai
• New Delhi
• São Paulo
• Cape Town
• E-Learning (distance education - anywhere in the world).

Various locations of the centers allow students to get acquainted with different cultures and countries, as well as to acquire invaluable contacts in the international business environment and the scientific community.

The duration of the program is two and a half years with the possibility of extending for 6 months if necessary.

Academic skills and requirements are identical to the IMBA full-time program. Seminar programs and credits are also identical to the IMBA full-time program but with the addition of thematic seminars depending on the location (for example, the seminar "How to build a business in Brazil", the seminar "Brazilian Economy and Development Trends" and so on).

The program is also characterized by the presence of E-Learning (distance education). The characteristics of the E-Learning program are identical for the IMBA Executive, DBA and PhD courses and its description is given below (after the description of the main programs).

After successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded the title of International Master of Business Administration (IMBA).

DBA (Doctor of Business Administration).

The educational program for a doctor of business administration in the center is designed for those who want to significantly improve their level of professionalism, to deepen their knowledge and experience as senior managers. Also, it is useful to those who decided to build a career in teaching. The program is universal and versatile.

Seminars are held in different locations of the center:

• Paris
• New York
• Shanghai
• New Delhi
• São Paulo
• Cape Town
• E-Learning (distance education - anywhere in the world).

Change of locations enable students to get acquainted with the culture of different countries of the world and acquire valuable acquaintances and contacts with representatives of business structures and scientific personnel.

Students must fulfill:

• 21 academic credits
• Case study 1 and 2 (3 credits)
• Doctoral dissertation (30 credits).

Students choose one of three specialization options:

• Universal
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Finance.

The program is designed mainly for independent work and takes from 3 to 6 years with the possibility of extension for a period of 6 months if necessary.

• Case study

All students must do two case study analyzes: one before the program starts, and the second at the end of the program. The work must be of exceptionally high quality.

• Doctoral dissertation

All students must write a thesis under the guidance of the director of doctoral studies and counselor in the specialty (curator). The student presents his commission from among the teachers of the center his research in writing, and the commission evaluates the work. If the work meets the requirements of an independent and useful study, then the student is allowed to surrender the thesis.

Seminars of the program:

• Customer Relationship Management
• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Project management
• Rapid growth of markets
• Microeconomics of competitiveness
• Enhanced Corporate Strategy
• Introduction to research methods
• Methods of research
• Training and the human brain
• Venture capital and private capital
• Corporate Entrepreneurship Strategies
• Subversive Innovations
• Corporate Finance
• Fundamentals of financial instruments and markets
• Leadership and management of non-profit organizations
• Business modeling.

The program is also characterized by the presence of E-Learning (distance education). The characteristics of the E-Learning program are identical for the IMBA Executive, DBA and PhD courses and its description is given below (after the description of the main programs).

After successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded the title of Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

The program is designed to prepare highly qualified specialists of an all-encompassing range of practitioners and researchers.

Seminars are held at the center's offices around the world:

• Paris
• New York
• Shanghai
• New Delhi
• São Paulo
• Cape Town
• E-Learning (distance education - anywhere in the world).

Students choose one of four variants of specializations:

• Universal
• Specialization in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Specialization in finance
• Specialization in higher education.

Credits:

• 25 academic credits
• Case study (3 credits)
• Teaching (10 credits)
• Thesis (30 credits).

The duration of studying on the program is from 4 to 7 years with the possibility of extending for 6 months if necessary.

• Case study

All students must pass two case studies - one at the beginning of the studying, the other at the end of the education.

• Doctoral dissertation

All students must write and defend a thesis under the guidance of the director of doctoral studies and curator.

• Teaching activities

All students must develop and teach the course to students at universities and colleges for a minimum of 15 academic hours. Students must prove themselves as a talented teacher and organizer. If the student of the center already has experience of teaching, then this can be counted as the surrender of teaching activity provided that the necessary documents are provided.

The programs of the seminars are identical with the DBA (master of business administration).

The program is also characterized by the presence of E-Learning (distance education). The characteristics of the E-Learning program are identical for the IMBA Executive, DBA and PhD courses and its description is given below (after the description of the main programs).

After the successful completion of the program, the graduate is awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).