ICN Business School facts for kids
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Institut commercial de Nancy (ICN)
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Nancy ARTEM campus
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| Type | Grande école de commerce et de management (Private research university Business school) |
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| Established | 1905 |
| Accreditation | Triple accreditation: AACSB; AMBA; EQUIS |
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Academic affiliations
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Conférence des Grandes Écoles; Université de Lorraine Alliance Artem |
| President | Benoît Zimmermann |
| Dean | Florence Legros |
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Academic staff
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70 95% PhD.; 55% female; 61% international |
| Students | 3,000 38% international |
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| Language | English-only & French-only instruction |
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ICN Business School is a well-known business school in France. It is a "Grande École," which means it's a special type of top-level university. ICN is recognized by three important groups: AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA. This "triple accreditation" shows it offers high-quality education.
The school works with the University of Lorraine. It can give out official degrees, like a Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) and a Master's degree (Bac+5). ICN Business School started in 1905 in Nancy, France. Today, it has four campuses. Two are in France (Nancy and Paris La Défense). The other two are in Germany (Nuremberg and Berlin). ICN Business School is a non-profit organization.
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History of ICN Business School
How ICN Business School Started
ICN Business School began in 1905. It was first called Institut commercial de Nancy (ICN). A local business group, the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Meurthe-et-Moselle, created it.
Key Moments in ICN's Growth
- In 1999, ICN Business School joined with two other schools. These were the National Graduate School of Art in Nancy and Nancy Mines. Together, they formed the Artem Alliance.
- In 2003, the school officially changed its name to ICN Business School. It also became a private higher education school linked to the University of Lorraine.
- By 2017, all three schools in the ARTEM Alliance moved to one shared campus. This campus is known as the Artem campus.
- In 2018, ICN welcomed its first students to its new campus in Paris.
- In 2019, ICN opened another new campus in Berlin, Germany.
- Also in 2019, ICN Business School created "Station A." This is a special place for new ideas and learning.
What is a Grande École?
Understanding French Higher Education
ICN Business School is a grande école. In France, these are special universities. They are separate from the main public university system. However, they often work closely with it. Grandes écoles are known for being very selective. Students must pass tough exams to get in. Many graduates from these schools get important jobs in France. Think of them like famous, highly-rated universities in other countries.
Degrees and Accreditation at ICN
The degrees from ICN are approved by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. The French Ministry of National Education also awards them. Higher education business degrees in France have three levels. These are the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees. This system makes it easier for students to study in different countries.
Bachelor's degrees take 6 semesters (3 years). Master's degrees take 4 semesters (2 years) after a Bachelor's. Students earn credits for each course. A Bachelor's needs 180 credits. A Master's needs 120 more credits. The Master's in Management (MiM) is a very popular degree.
ICN Business School has a "triple accreditation." This means it is recognized by three important international groups: EQUIS, AMBA, and AACSB. This shows the school meets high standards for business education.
School Rankings
How ICN Business School Ranks Globally
ICN Business School is often listed among the best schools. In 2023, the Financial Times ranked its Masters in Management program. It was the 36th best in the world. This ranking also placed ICN as the 10th best French school after preparatory classes.
ICN's Position in French Rankings
ICN has also done well in French rankings.
- In 2020, the Figaro Etudiants ranking placed ICN as the 14th best school.
- The Financial Times also ranked ICN among European Business Schools. It was tied for 13th among French schools.
- In L’Etudiant's 2020 ranking, ICN moved up to 14th place.
- Challenges' 2020 ranking put ICN at 16th. The school did very well in diversity, moving up to 12th place. It also kept its 7th place for international focus.
- In Le Point's 2020 ranking, ICN was 14th. It stood out for its international focus, tying for 8th place. For teaching methods, it tied for 4th place.
- Le Parisien / Aujourd’hui en France's 2020 ranking placed ICN at 14th. ICN was also ranked 2nd for offering many double degrees.
Research at ICN
Exploring Business and Society
Research at ICN focuses on important issues. These include challenges faced by businesses and society. This research helps improve business practices. It also helps the school work with professionals.
Research Resources
- Research Laboratories: ICN uses the laboratories of the University of Lorraine. Teachers and students can use these resources. They work on new research and share their findings.
- UNESCO Chair: This special program does research on how people think. It focuses on being responsible and sustainable.
Alliance Artem: A Unique Partnership
Created in 1999, the Alliance Artem brings three top schools together. These are ICN Business School, the National Graduate School of Art in Nancy, and the Nancy School of Mines. All three schools are on one campus. The Alliance helps students learn across different subjects. It encourages creativity and new ideas. The goal is to train future leaders and creators.
ARTEM has 3,500 students and 300 teachers and researchers. It also has 150 support staff. They all work on one campus. The Alliance wants to combine different fields like business, art, and engineering. This gives students a full learning experience. It helps them think in new ways and tackle challenges outside their usual studies.
Station A: A Place for Innovation
ICN Business School created Station A. The "A" stands for Art, Technology, and Management. It's a special project that combines a learning lab and a research lab. It also has an advanced technology space called the Moving Lab. This space helps students learn by doing.
Notable Alumni
ICN Business School has a large network of over 17,000 graduates around the world. Many of them have achieved great things. Here are a few examples:
- Isabelle Rauch: A Member of Parliament in France.
- Nicolas Thévenin (1981): An archbishop in the Catholic Church.
- Masséré Touré (1998): A politician from Ivory Coast.
- Daniel Kablan Duncan: The Vice-President of the Republic of Ivory Coast.
- Jean-Pierre_Thomas: A French politician.
- Jacques Cordonnierr: A French politician.
- Didier Talpain: A French conductor and diplomat.
- Jean-Michel Guillon: A French business executive. He is the President of the ASM Clermont Auvergne sports club.
- Gilane Barret: A reporter for BFMTV, a French news channel.
See also
In Spanish: ICN Business School para niños
