About us

Founded in 1974, Paris School of Business is a school offering various programs from undergraduate programs (International Bachelor in Management), to graduate programs (Master in Management), and post graduate programs (MSc, MBA, DBA).

Paris School of Business is one of 35+ independent business schools accredited by the State delivering recognized diplomas. It regularly occupies a pivotal position between level II and level III schools.    

Over the course of the past decade, the school has continued to pursue a determined strategy to develop its international outreach, obtaining several accreditations:AACSB (for the entire school), EFMD-Master (for the Grande Ecole-Master in Management program), AMBA (for the MBA and Grande Ecole-Master in Management programs) and BGA (for the entire school).  

In 2022, the school formulated a strategy designed to consolidate its position among the top three post-secondary French business schools. This strategy places emphasis upon quality (academic, research, procedural) whilst maintaining controlled growth of its annual intake.   


 

Our ambition  

“To be the prominent school of management that develops globally-minded leaders who shape the future by transforming complexity into opportunities through a combination of cross-disciplinary skills and multicultural experiences, for a better world.” 

The Business School that combines interdisciplinary skills and multicultural experiences

Benefiting from the network of prestigious schools in Art, Design, and Tech within the Galileo Global Education group, we offer our students unique programs that blend professional expertise with essential behavioral skills. These programs aim to train leaders capable of securing strategic positions within international companies and managing multicultural teams, equipped to tackle the complex challenges of today’s global economy.

Our post-secondary programs, lasting 3 or 5 years, place a strong emphasis on developing skills in management, leadership, and intercultural communication. By integrating international experiences through exchanges, internships, and multicultural projects, we empower our students to explore their creativity, broaden their perspectives, and push the boundaries of conventional thinking.

This interdisciplinary and multicultural approach is essential for succeeding in a constantly evolving and highly globalized economic environment.

"Through interdisciplinary learning and an international outlook, we are committed to training leaders who are not only competent and innovative but also capable of collaborating in diverse settings and delivering real value to the business world."

By combining a variety of disciplines with a global perspective, our school shapes graduates ready to face the challenges of a globalized market, with a deep understanding of cultural differences and a vital adaptability for today’s world.

 

Our values

1.

Diversity

2.

Openness

3.

Agility

4.

Boldness

Our history

1974

Creation of Paris School of Business (known as “ESG”) 

1990

State recognition of ESG

1998

Grande Ecole program awarded the Ministry of National Education visa 

1999

Membership of the EFMD and AACSB 

2005

Official Masters status awarded to the Grande Ecole program 

2009

The school joins the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles 

2010

ESG becomes “ESG MS” 

2014

Creation of the Paris Innovation Campus Cluster in the 13th district

2015

ESG MS becomes “Paris School of Business”

2016

AACSB eligibility obtained / AMBA accreditation for the Master in Business Administration (MBA) 

2017

Official visa awarded for the Bachelor in General & International Management 

2018

The Grande Ecole-Master in Management program accredited by the EFMD

2020

Paris School of Business joins the SESAME competitive entrance exam system via Parcoursup / AACSB accreditation awarded to all Paris School of Business programs / BGA accreditation

2024

50th anniversary of Paris Business School 

Our ambitious strategic plan for 2025  

Academic excellence: renewed recruitment of doctorate-trained national and international faculty, accredited international academic partners, an increasingly significant body of academic chairs.     

Continual improvement of the student experience: opening of top-of-the-range national campuses, international campuses in partnership with schools from the Galileo group (Milan, Munich, London), new programs, and new teaching methods.  

Transformation of the learning environment: advanced digital skills (Metaverse and AI), launch of the STAR label (sustainability track), heightened hybridization, quality and diversity of student services.   

 

Prestigious partnerships 

At Paris School of Business, we are convinced that working hand in hand with schools and companies from around the world is crucial to training future impassioned, agile and creative decision-makers.     

It is for this reason that we have forged strong partnerships with universities from abroad, created programs in collaboration with prestigious schools and nurtured links with highly renowned companies.   

Our membership of the Galileo Global Education group also offers us the opportunity to exchange with the very best French and international schools in a variety of areas such as art, design, digital, and fashion.

Olivier Aptel

“Paris School of Business is a school of management accredited by the three main international quality assessment agencies (AACSB, EFMD and AMBA) and recognized by the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research for its Bachelor and Masters-level programs. In addition to the guarantee of top-quality teaching that these recognitions provide, Paris School of Business is also an outstanding institution in other areas. Its international essence, as evidenced by:  

→ Its full-time faculty, 52% of whom are international teacher-researchers;  

→ Its student intake: 39% of our 4500 students also come from abroad, with 134 nationalities living together on our Paris campus;  

→ Its international network: over 150 partner universities on 5 continents, enabling our students to carry out semester-long learning tracks or double degrees abroad in the very best institutions around the world.  

This international dimension offers a richly varied management education experience, guaranteeing that students will acquire intercultural agility skillsets that are highly sought after by recruiters. This international specificity is coupled with another distinguishing feature: since its foundation, Paris School of Business has incorporated hybrid learning tracks on themes such as “arts & culture”, “cybersecurity & management”, “technology & management”,“data management” and “hospitality management” into all its programs. This transversal approach provides our students with global, multi-purpose skills that many companies are looking for.

“When you choose Paris School of Business, you are joining a top-notch school of management that is acknowledged as Paris’ reference international hybridization platform.” 

Olivier Aptel, PhD, Director General & Dean of Paris School of Business.

+150
partner universities
 

5
programs created
with partner schools

+3k
corporate partners