Business, Management, and Communication

The aim of business and management schools is to turn you into experts in the economic world (macro) and the corporate world (micro), who are both operational and strategic, versatile and specialised, capable of being managers as well as entrepreneurs. The reputation of their students for adaptability makes them highly sought-after by recruiters as soon as they graduate.

And to achieve this, there are several options available to you in the region:

3A - The International School of Responsible Management: places particular emphasis on sustainable development and humanitarian work.

Aura International School of Management: located in the Eve Tower, this business school offers English-language programs in hospitality management, international business, artificial intelligence, and data science.

Ascencia Business School: for training in human resources, management, and business strategy.

De Vinci Executive Education: in 2022, four of its MBAs and four specialized master’s programs in management, healthcare, and digital technology were ranked among the top 10 and top 3 best master’s programs of 2022. Since September 2022, the campus has been at the heart of the Le Croissant project in Nanterre.

EDC Paris Business School: formerly known as the École des Cadres, it focuses on innovation, global outreach, and sustainable development.

EMLV: The Léonard de Vinci School of Management is part of the Léonard de Vinci Cluster. It trains the managers of the future to become responsible and adaptable professionals.

ESCE - International Business School: Ranked 3rd in international business programs in the 2022 MOCI (Le Moniteur du Commerce International) rankings, ESCE is located in the Cœur Défense tower

ESSEC Business School Executive Education: Founded in 1907, the École supérieure des sciences économiques et commerciales is an institution of excellence.

ESUP: The ESUP campus, located in the heart of the business district, offers a wide range of programs in diverse fields, from BTS to Master’s degrees.

ICN Business School Paris: internationally recognized for marketing, luxury, finance, and business, the campus is now located at the foot of La Grande Arche in La Défense.

IDRAC Business School – Paris campus: since 2018, this business school has been at the heart of an innovative multidisciplinary campus.

IESEG School of Management: Ranked No. 1 among post-baccalaureate business schools in the 2017 Financial Times rankings, it welcomes international students.

IFAG Paris – Management School: train in entrepreneurship in Europe's leading business district!

IFG Executive Education: founded in 1956, this management school for executives and future executives offers online and blended (distance and face-to-face) courses.

IGENSIA Alternance: Specializing in work-study programs, the school offers training in 10 different fields of expertise, including business, finance, management and entrepreneurship, and marketing.

Incom Sup: located in the Collines de l'Arche, the Incom Sup school offers post-baccalaureate courses in international business, communication, digital marketing, entrepreneurship and business administration.

Jump: Located in the Grande Arche, Jump is an academy specializing in sports-related careers. It offers programs to become a sports coach, sports facility manager, or sports sales manager.

KLIMA School: a business school dedicated to careers in climate transition and corporate social responsibility, located in Nanterre. It offers work-study programs, from the third year of a bachelor’s degree through a master’s degree, leading to RNCP credentials recognized by the government.

PEM Paris – Apollon: the Apollon school is a sports management school. Students can follow work-study programmes ranging from bachelor's to master's degrees.

PEM Paris– EFMH: the Paris School of Management trains its students in management professions in the hotel and catering industry.

PEM Paris – IEM: in the Atlantique tower, PEM – IEM students can take a bachelor's degree in human resources management and a master's degree in strategic human resources management.

PSTM Business School – Paris School of Technology and Management: located in the Europe Tower, this higher education institution is an international business school offering courses up to Master's level.

Schiller International University: This university is located in the Collines de l’Arche. It offers programs in business, international relations, and more.

Studency: The school offers 12 programs, ranging from the BTS to the Master’s degree, in the fields of marketing, management, accounting, and human resources.

Sup de Com: founded in 1985, Sup'de com is a school for communication professions. It trains its students to become experts in global communication, online and offline, media and non-media.

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