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PhD Program Brochure
Headquartered in Paris, and with partnerlocations in New York, Shanghai, New Delhi,São Paulo and Cape Town, ISM gives you theglobal perspective you need to thrive as amodern business leader.PHD INTRODUCTION.2FACTS AND FIGURES.3-4DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.5STUDY PLAN.6SPECIALIZATIONS.7-8CONTENTSCOURSES IN PARIS.9E-LEARNING.10COURSES IN OTHER LOCATIONS.11-12DOCTORAL FACULTY.13STUDENT SUPPORT.14FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS.15HOW TO APPLY.16
WHERE LEADERS GO NEXTOur PhD develops the research and teaching skills you need to promote new perspectives and inspire the nextgeneration of business leaders.The PhD’s flexible structure allows you to study without leaving yourjob for an extended period. It combines face-to-face courses in Pariswith special courses at our five partner locations around the world,and lets you take advantage of on-demand e-learning. This givesyou the freedom to study anywhere in the world, at the times thatsuit your career and lifestyle.ISM’s global presence lets you work towards your PhD in six ofthe world’s most influential business cities. Our bases in Paris andNew York offer general courses in international businesses, whileour partner institutions in Cape Town, New Delhi, São Paulo andShanghai give you focused insight into the cultures and practices ofkey emerging markets.Globally acclaimed for their applied research, our faculty membersare the PhD program’s most valuable asset. They come fromaround the world, bringing a wealth of professional knowledgeand cultural perspectives. You will develop close working andmentoring relationships with them, and they will guide you towardsa deeper understanding of how management is practiced andinterpreted across cultures and sectors.With more than 130 nationalities represented in our student andalumni community, we offer a culturally rich and diverse environmentfor your PhD studies. You will work alongside some of the brightestminds in global business, and become part of our thriving alumninetwork – giving you access to a world of career openings andacademic opportunities.Start your application today at apply.ism.eduISM gives me the flexibility to choosewhen, where and how I take courses. Thisallows me to fit my PhD studies into mywork schedule.Peter Bamkole, Nigeria““PhD Program Brochure 2
FACTS AND FIGURESDURATIONTUITION FEE Self paced 91,728 (total) Average completion time: 4-5 years Payment plans available Maximum completion time: 7 yearsRead more: page 15LOCATIONSParis, New York, Shanghai, New Delhi,São Paulo, Cape TownRead more: page 9, 11-12SCHOLARSHIPS N eed-based and merit-basedscholarships available Maximum value: 30% of tuition feeE-LEARNINGStudy anywhere, at any timeRead more: page 10Read more: page 15CLASS MAKE-UP Men vs women: 40% Female, 60% MaleSPECIALIZATION OPTIONS Nationalities: 43Source: Class of 2018 International Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation Finance Strategic Technology Management Learning and Development Read more: page 7-8CANDIDATE PROFILE Completion of a master’s-level program A verage of 8-10 years’ seniormanagement experience Strong written and spoken English3 PhD Program BrochureCAREER PROGRESSION P ercentage of alumni who received apromotion in the last two years: 36% Final salary amount (more than 100k): 73%Source: ISM Alumni Survey 2016
ACCREDITATIONOur PhD is fully accredited by theAccreditation Council for BusinessSchools and Programs (ACBSP).ISM has received specialized accreditationfor its business programs through theInternational Accreditation Council forBusiness Education (IACBE).RECOGNITIONUS State Authority to Confer DiplomasISM is authorized by the Delaware Department of Education toconfer academic and honorary degrees in the U.S.Status with the French Ministry of EducationISM is registered as a private establishment of higher educationin France with an official status from the French Ministry ofEducation: Établissement d’enseignement supérieur privétechnique. Our International MBA, DBA and PhD programs arerecognized as higher education programs.Read more about our accreditation, recognition andmemberships at ism.edu/accreditationPhD Program Brochure 4
DEGREE REQUIREMENTSAs a PhD candidate at ISM, you may complete your degree requirements through a combination of courses inParis, programs in other locations, and e-learning. You must complete the Capstone Case Analysis and a doctoraldissertation, and we recommend you do at least 25% of your coursework in person at one of our globallocations.Required Research Methods CourseworkSummary of all PhD requirementsCoursework is central to both the PhD program and your ISMexperience. It is your chance to engage with our professors, interactwith classmates from around the world, and benefit from theschool’s global presence. You may complete your courseworkthrough a combination of courses in Paris, programs in other ISMlocations, and e-learning.PhD Degree RequirementsCreditsRequired Research Methods Coursework8Specialization Coursework and Electives18Teaching Requirement10Capstone Case Analysis2PhD Dissertation Proposal5PhD Dissertation25Total Credits Required to Graduate68Multidisciplinary and Specialization CourseworkSee pages 7-8 for full details.Teaching RequirementAs part of your PhD, you must research, prepare and deliver a courseof study of at least 15 contact hours. If you have taught a 15-hourcourse at an accredited university in the last five years, you may beable to waive this requirement by submitting a copy of the syllabus,student evaluations, and course information.Capstone Case AnalysisYou will complete the Capstone Case Analysis after you havecompleted 75% of your coursework. It is worth 2 credits.Doctoral DissertationThis is the culmination of your PhD journey. You will write yourdissertation under supervision from the Director of DoctoralResearch and an assigned dissertation adviser, and defend it before acommittee to gain final approval.“I found it very helpful that you can breakyour coursework into manageableamounts so you can really focus on thecoursework, but also continue to have anormal work and family life.5 PhD Program Brochure“Kimberley Reeve, USA
PHD STUDY PLANPHD COURSEWORKYou will start your program by taking Writing a Doctoral-level Research Paper. Thereafter you may take required and elective courses in any order,unless otherwise indicated.Required Research CoursesCredits1.51.52Writing a Doctoral-level Research PaperStatistical AnalysisQuantitative & Qualitative Research MethodsA choice of one of the following:Advanced Quantitative Research MethodsAdvanced Qualitative Research Methods33Some courses above may be offered both in person and online. Some may be offered exclusively online.TOTAL RESEARCH COURSE CREDITS REQUIRED8Specialization Coursework and ElectivesChoose from any of the multidisciplinary business courses offered: fundamental skills (up to 6 credits), advanced electives, and specializedcourses.To be eligible for the specialization mention, you must validate the specialized coursework and write your dissertation on a topic relatedto your chosen specialization.Option 1: International Business SpecializationMultidisciplinary CoursesOption 2: Finance SpecializationSpecialization CoursesMultidisciplinary CoursesOption 3: Entrepreneurship & Innovation SpecializationSpecialization CoursesMultidisciplinary CoursesOption 4: Strategic Technology Management SpecializationSpecialization CoursesMultidisciplinary CoursesOption 5: Learning & DevelopmentSpecialization CoursesMultidisciplinary Courses1899999999TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED18TEACHING REQUIREMENTCreditsYou must conceive, deliver, and grade a university-level course of at least 15 instructional hours to fully matriculatedstudents for credit.10CAPSTONE CASE ANALYSISCreditsTo be completed after you have completed 75% of your coursework.2PHD DISSERTATION PROPOSALCreditsYou will receive feedback and guidance from an instructor to develop your proposal.5CreditsPHD DISSERTATIONYou will be assigned an individual dissertation advisor and participate in dissertation workshop sessions.25TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE6811. ISM credits are based on US semester credits according to which 1 credit hour represents 46 learning hours. The ECTS equivalent is 116 credits for the PhD degree.ONLINE VERSUS CLASSROOMIt is recommended that you take at least six credits of in-person courses. You may earn these from any coursework and in any location.STUDY OPTIONSParis in-person courses (organized in course blocks offered three timesper year)Each course block is worth 3-5 credits (consists ofindividual courses)New York in-person courses (one course block offered each year)Each course block is worth 3-5 credits (consists ofindividual courses)is scheduled periodically, two course blocks offered per year)Each course block is worth 3-5 credits (consists ofindividual courses)E-Learning (various modules are open throughout each calendar year)Course credit values may varyCourses in Shanghai, New Delhi, Cape Town, or São Paulo (each locationPhD Program Brochure 6
SPECIALIZATIONSThe core PhD curriculum equips you with the research methods you need to write a doctoral dissertation, writeresearch papers and /or studies of publishable quality, and oversee student research. Beyond this core, youmust validate 18 credits of multidisciplinary coursework, choosing from six specialization options. All optionsother than International Business require you to validate nine credits or more of coursework in a specificdiscipline. All six options represent the same number of credits and roughly the same investment of time SHIPAND INNOVATIONEnhance your knowledge of a wide rangeof topics and disciplines relevant tointernational business. Beyond the corecurriculum, you may take any doctoral-levelcourse as an International Business elective.Choose this option for in-depthknowledge of finance, accounting, andvaluation beyond the core curriculum. Learnto make smart, strategic decisions whenevaluating investment opportunities.Gain in-depth exposure to the most currenttheories and practices, and develop yourknowledge of key subjects such as startingnew companies, developing products, andlaunching projects.Course examples*Course examples*Course examples* Strategic Human Resources Active Investment Management The Future of Work Corporate Valuations orporate Entrepreneurship for CCompetitive Advantage Project Management Venture Capital & Private Equity Managing the Innovation Process Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Issues Executive Finance Managing SMEs Managing Strategic Risks Mergers & Acquisitions Social Enterprises International Marketing International Capital Markets Venture Capital & Private EquityDissertationDissertationYou will propose a dissertationtopic relevant to internationalbusiness.You will propose a dissertation topic in thefield of finance. Our dissertationcommittee must then approve thedissertation’s eligibility for thespecialization mentioned.7 PhD Program Brochure Disruptive Innovation D oing Business in Africa/Brazil/India/Europe/China(depending on where course is offered)DissertationYou will propose a dissertation topic inthe field of entrepreneurship andinnovation. Our dissertation committeemust then approve the dissertation’seligibility for the specializationmentioned.
STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGYMANAGEMENTLEARNING ANDDEVELOPMENTThis specialization gives you a criticalstrategic understanding of the most currenttechnology trends and business tools. A rtificial Intelligence and DeepLearning StrategyThis specialization gives you a criticalperspective on individual and collectivelearning, knowledge transfer and strategicknowledge management, and employeedevelopment. It addresses issues relevantto leadership in higher education,professional development, and corporatetraining. Business Data AnalyticsCourse examples*Course examples* Digital Transformation Cybersecurity Strategic Organizational Development FinTech Leadership in Higher Education Enterprise Systems Teaching & the Human BrainDissertation International Organizational BehaviorYou will propose a dissertation topicin the field of strategic technology.Our dissertation committee must thenapprove the dissertation’s eligibilityfor the specialization mentioned.DissertationYou will propose a dissertation topic inthe field of learning and development.Our dissertation committee must thenapprove the dissertation’s eligibilityfor the specialization mentioned.FIND OUT MOREFor more information and advice on choosing your specialization, email our Admissions Team atadmissions@ism.edu or call 33 (0)1 45 51 09 09*The example course lists represent a selection of possible elective courses. They are not intended to be exhaustive or definitive. The exact course offering will change from yearto year. Some courses may be offered in person while others may be offered online. In-person courses are usually worth 1.5 credits. Most e-learning courses are worth from 1.5 to3.0 credits. In-person courses may be offered at locations other than Paris.PhD Program Brochure 8
COURSES IN PARISOur Paris base hosts three-day courses with an international outlook. Offered in course blocks three times peryear, they are taught by professors from all over the world, who bring rich expertise and cultural perspectives toyour PhD studies. This list of sample courses gives a taste of what you can expect (schedules are subject tochange).EXAMPLES OF COURSESProject ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementExecutive LeadershipSupply Chain ManagementBreaking into New MarketsChange ManagementCorporate Entrepreneurial StrategyEmpirical Research & Advanced StatisticsInternational Business LawMulticultural ManagementManaging Strategic RisksEntrepreneurship & InnovationDisruptive InnovationEntrepreneurship & Innovation II:Startup Creation and FundraisingVenture Capital & Private EquityInternational Capital MarketsDigital MarketingBusiness Data AnalyticsStrategic Human Resource Management9 PhD Program Brochure
E-LEARNINGTaught by professors carefully chosen for their expertise and experience, our e-learning courses give you theflexibility to study for your PhD anywhere in the world. Throughout each course you can access materials,communicate with the instructor, participate in discussions, and benefit from one-on-one contact and feedback.EXAMPLES OF E-LEARNING COURSESActive Investment ManagementIntroduction to Research MethodsCorporate FinanceResearch MethodsCorporate Entrepreneurship for Competitive AdvantageCorporate Valuations - Measuring and Managing ValueInternational MarketingCareer Counseling in Higher EducationManaging the Innovation ProcessEntrepreneurship I and IILeadership in Higher EducationBusiness Ethics and LeadershipAccounting and Financial AnalysisDigital MarketingAdvanced Qualitative Research MethodsHuman Resources ManagementAdvanced Quantitative Research MethodsTechnology Trends in BusinessInternational Organizational BehaviorBusiness Statistics and Research Methods for ManagersDynamic Strategic ManagementQuestions about our e-learning courses? Email admissions@ism.edu“The PhD’s flexibility allowed me to fit mystudies around my work schedule andother commitments.“Gabriella Kindert, NetherlandsPhD Program Brochure 10
PROGRAMS IN OTHER LOCATIONSIn addition to studying in Paris, you can also earn PhD coursework credits by attending courses at our fivepartner locations across the globe. We offer course blocks in Cape Town, New Delhi, São Paulo and Shanghai ona rotating basis twice per year, while our New York location hosts a course block each year.All our partners share ISM’s values and commitment to excellence. They are dedicated to developing your crosscultural knowledge, creating small and interactive classroom experiences, and offering flexible learning options.PARISAcademic and administrativehome of ISMNEW YORKWhy New York?Global hub of internationalcommerce and businessPartner institutionsSt John’s UniversityBaruch CollegeCourse examplesManagement and Leadership of NonProfits; Enterprise Risk Management;Entrepreneurship & Technology;Executive FinanceSÃO PAULOWhy São Paulo?Brazil and Latin America’seconomic powerhousePartner institutionHSM EducaçãoCourse examplesDoing Business in Brazil; BrazilianEconomy and Trends; Leadership,Organizations, and Networks inTraditional Societies; StrategicChallenges, and OrganizationalDecline in Brazilian Companies11 PhD Program Brochure
““Taking classes in Cape Town and Paris and interactingwith people from Africa, the Middle East, NorthAmerica, and Europe has been wonderful.Nathan Sambul, USASHANGHAIWhy Shanghai?Economic and business center ofChina, and one of the world’s fastestdeveloping citiesPartner institutionsFudan University School ofManagementDonghua UniversityCourse examplesDoing Business in China; Examiningthe Chinese Economy; Marketingin China; RMB Exchange Rate andAsset BubblesNEW DELHIWhy New Delhi?India’s emerging business capital andhub of hi-tech industriesPartner institutionAmity UniversityCourse examplesDoing Business in India; IndianEconomy; Indian Financial Markets;Marketing in IndiaCAPE TOWNWhy Cape Town?Home to a thriving tech startup sceneand dynamic small business sectorPartner institutionStellenbosch UniversityCourse examplesDoing Business in Africa; ValuesBased Leadership and SustainablePerformance; Marketing in EmergingMarkets; Social Innovation andEntrepreneurshipPhD Program Brochure 12
“I firmly believe that academic leaders play aprominent role in society as change agents.I enjoy being a part of that process.“Dr. Ivo Pezzuto,Core Faculty, ISMDOCTORAL FACULTYAt ISM, we rigorously select doctoral faculty members who are not only acclaimed scholars, but who are activeand successful in global business. We evaluate them regularly to ensure that your PhD learning and supervisionmatches our high academic standards.FOR DETAILED PROFILES OF OUR FACULTY MEMBERS, VISIT ISM.EDU/FACULTY13 PhD Program Brochure
STUDENT SUPPORTAcademic SupportBefore you start your PhD coursework, you will have an academicadvising session. The session will give you an overview of all programrequirements, courses and delivery methods. It will also introduce youto ISM’s academic services and enrollment processes, and explain theprocesses we have in place to assure quality thesis advising.As a PhD candidate at ISM, you have access to thousands ofacademic studies and articles, business journals and archives, andmultimedia workstations. Our electronic library is available for you toaccess from anywhere at any time, and our expert librarian is on handto answer all your library requests within 48 hours.Student ServicesWhile studying in Paris you are eligible for membership at theAmerican Library of Paris – the largest English-language lendinglibrary in Europe. And to facilitate your research while studying atour overseas locations, we will reimburse the cost of membershipat your local library. Read more about our library services atism.edu/libraryWhether you need to request a transcript, transfer credit or register forinternational programs, our Programs Manager is available to help.Student Services can also assist with visa application processes andlogistics, attestations, diplomas, and most other matters concerningacademic records and ISM policies and procedures.CONTACT A STUDENTFor an on-the-ground view of the PhD program and life at ISM, we can put you in contact with a current student or recentalumnus. They will be able to answer any questions you may have about the program, and share their experience of everythingfrom enrollment to graduation and beyond.For more information, email our Admissions Team: admissions@ism.eduPhD Program Brochure 14
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPSTUITION FEESSCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 91,728 (total) Need-based and merit-based scholarships available Includes academic services in all cities of study Maximum value: 30% of tuition fee Also includes e-learning courses Awarded on a highly competitive basis Can be paid in Euros or other currencies on request Find out more: visit ism.edu/financing or emailadmissions@ism.edu oes not include costs associated with transportation, housing Dor personal expensesPAYMENT OPTIONS1. One lump-sum payment, with 15% financial assistance2. Four equal installments over 12 months, with 10%financial assistance3. Six equal installments over 24 months, with 5% financial assistance4. Eight equal installments over 36 monthsOur Admissions Team will work with you to find the best paymentoption for your personal circumstances.““Doing your PhD at ISM will be one of thebest decisions you’ll ever make.Tanzie C. B. Turel, India15 PhD Program Brochure
HOW TO APPLYWe accept applications on a rolling basis, with intakes in January, April, July and October.When assessing your suitability for the PhD, we consider the strength of your application as a whole – not simply your academic backgroundand professional experience. We are particularly interested in your rationale for choosing our program and how it fits with your career plan.Not sure if you meet the candidate profile?Contact our Admissions Team at admissions@ism.edu or (33) 01 45 51 09 09APPLICATION DEADLINESJANUARY INTAKEEarly application deadline: September 1Final deadline for applications: November 15APRIL INTAKEEarly application deadline: December 1Final deadline for applications: February 15Early application deadline: March 1Final deadline for applications: May 15OCTOBER INTAKEEarly application deadline: June 1Final deadline for applications: August 15“If you want international exposure andpractical learning, and you don’t want tointerrupt your work while you study, thenISM is the place to be.Timon Cheruiyot, Kenya“JULY INTAKEStart your application todayPhD Program Brochure 16
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Our International MBA, DBA and PhD programs are recognized as higher education programs. Read more about our accreditation, recognition and memberships at ism.edu/accreditation PhD Program Brochure 4. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS As a PhD candidate at ISM, you may complete your degree requirements through a combination of courses in
