About us and our values
ICN Business School stands out for its #ATM (Art, Technology, Management) teaching approach, which fosters creativity, openness and agility. We champion the values of commitment, openness and team spirit in order to train managers capable of making a positive impact on society.
Discover the history of a century-old school
1905
The Founding of the Nancy Commercial Institute
Under the impetus of the CCI 54 and University of Lorraine, the Nancy Business School was established.
1999
Establishment of the ARTEM Alliance
Creation of In collaboration with two schools in Nancy, we are establishing the ARTEM Alliance. This initiative, which promotes the integration of disciplines, forms the basis of our #ATM teaching approach.
2003
The founding of ICN Business School
We are taking a significant step forward by becoming ICN Business School, a state-recognised private higher education institution affiliated with the University of Lorraine.
2017
ICN is setting up in Nancy ARTEM
ICN Business School is establishing its new campus at the heart of a state-of-the-art 97,000 m² complex at Nancy ARTEM.
2022
ICN is setting up in La Défense
Following our move to the capital in 2018, we opened our new campus in La Défense and now enjoy a prime location next to the Grande Arche.
2025
ICN is setting up in Berlin
Having established itself in Germany in 2019, ICN Business School is moving to new, student-friendly premises covering 2,000 square metres in the heart of the German capital.
An overview of our mission
Our primary mission is to prepare our students to become responsible professionals capable of innovating and making a positive impact on society. Through transdisciplinary education, whether initial or continuing, our students will be equipped to thrive in a globalised economic environment.
Strongly influenced by #ATM pedagogy, we are committed to creating cross-disciplinary knowledge. From management to art and technology, we promote forward-thinking knowledge and sustainable practices in the field of organisational management.
Furthermore, our commitment to social and environmental responsibility has been recognised with the award of the DD&RS label.
Discover our values
The values that drive our institution are based on openness, commitment and team spirit, thereby embodying our vision and mission.
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- The exchange programmes we organise between students and lecturers with our partner universities abroad give us a global outlook.
- The school is open to other disciplines through our links with numerous multidisciplinary institutions in France and abroad, a hallmark of our #ATM teaching approach.
- Finally, the Berlin campus reflects our commitment to welcoming the whole world with a unique mosaic of diverse and varied cultures
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- The school supports every student in their journey from ‘wanting to’ to ‘being able to’. Personal development and self-confidence are important to us because they help unlock potential.
- Our commitment to the local area is demonstrated through our contribution to the socio-economic development and attractiveness of the Grand-Est region.
- Finally, we are committed to a range of social and environmental initiatives, such as the 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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- ICN sees itself as a family. Sharing, networking and skills development take place within a group dynamic. The sense of community among students, fostered through the start-of-term seminars, is of great importance to the school, the teaching staff and the administration.
- We enjoy creating synergies, developing partnerships and fostering a sense of collective purpose in our activities.
