ICD Business School: The Business and Marketing School of the Groupe IGS Since 1980, in Paris and Toulouse, ICD Business School, a dedicated institution within the Groupe IGS focusing on commerce, marketing, development, and banking, offers post-baccalaureate programs combining academic rigor, professionalization, and international dimension. In addition to its renowned and state-recognized Grande É cole Program at the Master's level (Bac+5), conferring the Master's degree, ICD Business School offers a 3-year Bachelor's program, state-recognized at Bac+3 and conferring the Bachelor's degree, in the fields of commercial development, marketing, and events management, as well as “ France Competences” certified programs. ICD Business School is renowned for its expertise in the following areas:
- Commerce / Retail
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Events Management
- Banking
With many years of experience in higher education, ICD Business School constantly adapts its programs to offer an exceptional educational experience to its students. Thus, it has integrated a strong international dimension into its programs, allowing its graduates to stand out in the job market.
Quality international certifications and labels
- EFMD Accredited Programme EFMD has awarded the EFMD Accredited Master label to ICD Business School's Grande É cole Program (PGE), confirming the academic excellence and professionalism of a program among the best in the world
- Bienvenue en France / Campus France The "Bienvenue en France" Label is awarded to institutions wishing to highlight their welcoming facilities. It is granted for 4 years by Campus France and validated by an independent commission
- ERASMUS + The Erasmus program facilitates student and teacher exchanges between universities, European business schools, and educational institutions worldwide. This program subsidizes the mobilities of students, teachers, and administrative staff of the School
Who Are We?
The ICD Business School, a leading business school within the IGS Group, has been offering a complete range of programs from Bac to Bac+5, covering the fields of commerce, marketing, business development, event management, and banking for 40 years.
A member of the Congrè's des Grandes Écoles and the Union des Grandes Écoles Indé pendants, the ICD Business School awards diplomas conferring the grade of Master at BAC+5, the grade of License at BAC+3, as well as level 6 and 7 certified titles. In addition, the Grande École Program is an EFMD Accredited Master.
The aim of our institution is to train professionals in three key areas: Internationalization, professionalization, and responsibility, in order to promote new business practices. The school recruits students who want to make a positive impact on society and is committed to making training accessible to as many people as possible by offering work-study programs in all courses, as well as a national and international scholarship program.
Since 1980, in Paris and Toulouse, the ICD Business School, a business, marketing, development, and banking school within the IGS Group, has been offering post-baccalaureate courses combining academic rigor, professionalization, and an international dimension.
In addition to its state-approved Grande École program at Bac+5, conferring the Master's degree, ICD Business School offers a 3-year Bachelor's program, state-approved at Bac+3 and conferring the Bachelor's degree, in the fields of business development, marketing, and events, as well as RNCP-certified programs at levels 6 and 7.
All ICD Business School courses include work experience and international placements.
An International Business School With Recognised Expertise
ICD has established an excellent reputation for its specialized courses in the areas of:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Event Management
With nearly 40 years of experience as a higher education provider, ICD regularly reviews its courses to offer students a unique learning experience. ICD has integrated a strong international dimension into its programs of study, which enables our graduates to stand out in the employment market.
Our Mission
Our mission is to train future professionals in the art of responsible business development, sales, marketing, and purchasing, offering them the skills and expertise to play an active role in the development of organizations and contribute to a sustainable economy in a digital and international environment. ICD prepares students to work and innovate together differently in a complex and unpredictable world, by promoting social commitment and cultural openness while upholding ethical values and embracing diversity.
Our Vision of Business
ICD is a pioneer and a leading school for responsible business and digital technology. We are conscious of global economic and social changes and are committed to promoting a vision of business that makes a positive impact by addressing major contemporary issues related to data, the environment, innovation, and interculturality in a variety of fields: from start-ups to retail, from distribution to banking.
Our Values
ICD&rsquo's activities and programs are guided by the founding values of IGS Group found in the HEP Charter, namely: Humanism, Entrepreneurship, and Professionalism. These values are reflected in an openness to the world and to others; projects that encourage innovation and collaboration; and teaching that is professionally oriented.