The MBA Institute – Paris International Business School

The MBA has fostered a tradition of excellence since its creation in 1982. Almost one third of alumni have completed prestigious North American MBA programs such Wharton, Kellog, MIT, Harvard, Tuck, and Columbia  to name but a few. Europe is also represented by schools such as Insead, London Business School, Bocconi, and HEC, all of which offer a wonderful array of career possibilities throughout the world.

The international faculty, with a majority of North American professors is a gauge of quality and a guarantee of fluency in English. They ensure the transmission of an international mindset which will stand each student in good stead for their future careers.

The mission of the MBA Institute is to provide both French and international students with the tools that they need to prosper in the world of international business. It gives them the confidence, the knowledge, and the skill necessary to analyze multiple business situations and take appropriate action.

Today, the school offers a multitude of French-American study options to young men and women interested in international management, including a European BBA in 3 yrs and an American BBA in 4 yrs, as well as a Masters program in 5 years culminating in a double diploma with a Partner university.

The school also grants a unique service to its students after they have graduated : it offers help and guidance to alumni wishing to pursue an MBA in the United States or Europe.  Interested students benefit from coaching to assist them throughout the application process in order to become ideal candidates.

2 Programs

European Bachelor :
A three year program in French or English resulting in a Bachelor degree. This will allow access to one of the prestigious INSEEC Master programs in Paris, Lyon, London or Bordeaux. The European BBA offers a complete curriculum in finance, accounting, advertising, management, and marketing. As they progress, students will find their courses both more challenging and more specialized. Of particular relevance to the curriculum is Europe.

North American BBA :
A four year program in English and French. This program prepares for the internationally renowned TOEFL and GMAT tests allowing students to directly integrate numerous Master of Science and MBA programs in North American universities, all of which are accredited AACSB during their fifth year of studies. Alternatively a student may gain valuable work experience for a minimum of three years before applying for one of the world’s most famous MBA programs.

Liberal arts courses also make up the curriculum.  There is a particular focus on American business culture, which enables students to understand how US history and international events resulted in the notion of the American dream and what it entails.  This emphasis further includes a look at geopolitics and economics, often oriented toward European and international issues.  In addition, students take courses such as public speaking, intercultural management, change management, introduction to leadership, and introduction to management, among others, which teach soft-skills necessary for the job market.