Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by ISM - International School of Management provides doctoral-level preparation designed for experienced professionals and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of organisational practices across different sectors and cultural contexts. It combines structured learning with practical engagement, allowing participants to continue working while pursuing high-level academic study across global locations or through online delivery.

Key Facts

Participants complete a defined credit structure, engage in multidisciplinary business subjects and methodological training, fulfill teaching or publication requirements, and undertake comprehensive examinations. The programme culminates in a dissertation conducted under supervision, enabling candidates to produce original contributions grounded in both scholarly inquiry and professional experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multidisciplinary Business Courses
Research Methods Courses
Comprehensive Examination Preparation
Teaching or Publication Requirement
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Academic and Professional Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

68 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Self-paced
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

International Business View 6 other PhDs in International Business in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a master’s-level program

Strong written and spoken English

Work experience

Average of 10 years’ senior management experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22932 USD / year

≈ 22932 USD / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

22932 USD / year

≈ 22932 USD / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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