International School of Management's PhD Program Opens Doors To New Career Paths

PARIS, February 16 - ISM, a US Accredited University in Paris, New York, Tokyo and Shanghai,
has a proven track record of turning seasoned business professionals into
exceptional researchers and teachers. ISM's PhD program is designed to
challenge top-level executives and entrepreneurs due to a rigorous program
designed by ISM's forward thinking Curriculum Management and Strategic
Management committees.

For PhD candidates, a desire to learn while using original research
derived from years of professional experience, and the ability to teach and
lead, are essential characteristics. It is therefore not surprising that the
challenges of the PhD program are met with determination, ingenuity and
success. Furthermore, with an ethic of collaboration and scholarship in mind,
PhD candidates receive the full support of ISM's highly qualified faculty.

Dr. Dawn Bowden, a recent ISM PhD graduate, confides that her professors
"provide[d] a teaching philosophy that … PhD students can subsequently
emulate as they embark on a career in academia." It is due to this very
philosophy that Dr. Bowden recently accepted an Assistant Professor position
at the University of Wisconsin, one of her original goals upon entering the
PhD program at the International School of Management.

Fellow candidates are a source of collaboration and engaged debate. With
a cohort of some of business' most savvy practitioners, candidates learn
almost as much from their peers as from their professors. Prof. Frank
Desimone, thoroughly satisfied with the PhD program states, "…my fellow
classmates were very impressive and motivated. Participating in courses in
New York and Paris with them has certainly broadened my educational
perspective and solidified my decision to move to a career in academia."

ISM's PhD candidates and graduates take on a higher level of
responsibility when using their expertise to guide their students towards new
discoveries. Seth Feldman, JD and ISM PhD candidate, who recently became a
thesis advisor, helps his student using a knowledge he acquired at ISM. Seth
attests that, "Not only was I able to provide my advisee with a solid tool
for gathering and evaluating research, I could help her apply her work in a
way that is useful to her community." That type of knowledge transfer is
critical to the work of a PhD.

Beyond the realm of teaching, the PhD experience itself helps candidates
and alumni forge new networks of support in business and life. The intensive
seminar format, ubiquitous throughout all four of ISM's international
locations, requires candidates to work together on challenging real world
issues. PhD candidate Ana Baldeon relates that, "[when] I took the 2-week
seminar in NY I was flabbergasted! I met incredible people from all over the
world…Even though it only lasted two weeks, we all bonded and became great
friends."As Ana further points out, these relationships tend to endure, "We
did a lot of group work together, but still had time to socialize and get to
know each other as people. We truly embraced and enjoyed our diversity. As a
result, I now have several great friends/colleagues in different parts of the
world!"

Becoming a professor after a successful professional career, and
attempting to bridge the gap between a results-oriented career and
theory-driven academia can be daunting. However, the International School of
Management's PhD candidates find the support they need from a dedicated staff
and inspiration from likeminded individuals who have embarked on a journey
that is as rewarding as it is challenging.

For further information on the International School of Management please
contact Mr. Matthew Werner, Executive Director at: info@ism.edu or visit the
website at: www.ism.edu.

For further information on the International School of Management please
contact Mr. Matthew Werner, Executive Director at: info at ism.edu or visit the
website at: www.ism.edu. Tel: +33-(0)1-45-51-09-09