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Online Learning

At Franklin Hudson — ISM, all online courses are delivered asynchronously by our faculty members, giving students complete flexibility to study from anywhere in the world.

To maintain a strong sense of cohort and community, each course includes optional live sessions with faculty, offering real-time interaction without requiring synchronous attendance.

These courses complement or replace online learning with our in-person international programs offered throughout the year in major global hubs: Paris, New York, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Cape Town, Singapore, Zürich, Seoul, and others.

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“The school offers flexibility without compromising the quality of the academic experience”

— Hashiru Idris Aminu, Ph.D. candidate from Nigeria and based in Saudi Arabia

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Core Research Courses

Our research courses run continuously throughout the academic year and form the methodological backbone of all graduate degrees.

Designed for maximum flexibility, they provide a complete foundation in academic inquiry, qualitative and quantitative methods, advanced analysis, proposal development, and AI-enhanced research practices.

All seven courses are delivered fully asynchronously, with optional live academic support sessions that offer guidance, feedback, and community interaction, all without imposing time-zone constraints.

• Advanced Academic Writing & Literature Review – 1.5 credits
• Research Methods – 2 credits
• Advanced Qualitative Techniques & Sequential Mixed Designs – 3 credits
• Quantitative Research & Statistical Analysis – 1.5 credits
• Practice-Oriented Research – 3 credits
• AI & Research – 1.5 credits
• Dissertation Proposal Tutorial – 5 credits

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Business Acumen Courses

Our Business Acumen courses provide the essential foundations of global management and leadership.

Offered every other year for a whole semester, these courses develop the core competencies expected of international business professionals, covering finance, strategy, economics, ethics, human resources, entrepreneurship, and technology management.

Each course is delivered fully asynchronously, complemented by optional live drop-ins, Q&A sessions, and forum discussions that allow students to connect with faculty and peers while maintaining complete scheduling flexibility.

• Human Resources Management – 1.5 credits
• Financial Management I & II – 3 credits
• Emotional Intelligence in Business & Leadership Development – 3 credits
• Strategic Management – 1.5 credits
• Global Economics – 1.5 credits
• Business Ethics – 1.5 credits
• Entrepreneurship I & II – 3 credits
• Management of Emerging Technologies – 3 credits

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Advanced Electives

A comprehensive and confirmed portfolio of graduate-level specialization courses

Our Advanced Electives form one of the most comprehensive and globally oriented graduate portfolios in international business education. Delivered on a three-year cycle, these 32 fully online electives allow students to personalize their academic journey by exploring specialized themes across technology, leadership, finance, entrepreneurship, sustainability, operations, and global strategy. Each course is designed by expert faculty and industry practitioners who bring their experience from multinational organizations, global consulting, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and applied research.

This model ensures that students benefit from advanced, practice-driven learning while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate demanding professional and international schedules. Whether deepening expertise in a current field or branching into new strategic capabilities, these electives empower learners to design a curriculum that reflects their goals, ambitions, and global career paths.

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    • Cybersecurity: Business Guide – 3 credits

    • Enterprise Agility – 3 credits

    • Digital Transformation – 3 credits

    • Sustainable Product Services & Innovation – 3 credits

    • Data-Driven Decision Making – 3 credits

    • AI for Business Strategy – 3 credits

    • FinTech – 1.5 credits

    • Predictive Analytics for Business – 1.5 credits

    • Advanced Project Management (Agile, Hybrid, PMO) – 1.5 credits

    • Process Optimization & Lean Six Sigma – 1.5 credits

    • Quality Management Systems (ISO, TQM & Operational Risk) – 1.5 credits

    • Supply Chain & Global Operations – 3 credits

    • Crisis Management: Uncertainty & Business Continuity – 1.5 credits

    • Design Thinking for Innovation – 3 credits

    • Sustainability & Social Enterprises – 3 credits

    • Global Entrepreneurship – 3 credits

    • Digital Marketing Strategy – 1.5 credits

    • Growth Hacking & Product-Led Growth – 1.5 credits

    • Brand Management in a Digital World – 1.5 credits

    • Social Media Strategy & Analytics – 1.5 credits

    • Environmental, Social & Governance: ESG Strategy – 3 credits

    • Financial Management I & II – 3 credits

    • Mergers & Acquisitions – 3 credits

    • Active Investment Management – 3 credits

    • Venture Capital & Private Equity – 3 credits

    • FinTech – 1.5 credits

    • Predictive Analytics for Business – 1.5 credits

    • Human Resources Management – 1.5 credits

    • Emotional Intelligence in Business & Leadership Development – 3 credits

    • Strategic Management – 1.5 credits

    • Business Ethics – 1.5 credits

    • Consultancy Management – 3 credits

    • Future Thinking – 3 credits

    • Global Entrepreneurship – 3 credits

    • Environmental, Social & Governance: ESG Strategy – 3 credits

    • Global Negotiation & Influence – 1.5 credits

    • Multicultural Management – 3 credits

    • Leading Organizational Change – 3 credits

    • Learning, Coaching & the Human Brain – 3 credits

    • Brain-Based Coaching & Individual Performance – 3 credits

    • Global Business Law & Corporate Governance – 1.5 credits

    • Global Risk Strategy – 1.5 credits

    • Executive Communication & Global Leadership Presence – 1.5 credits

“Relating what I learned to my work enhanced my work performance, and I experienced more management techniques to implement. ”

— Rayan Abdul Jabbar, DBA Alumnus from Saudi Arabia

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2026-2030 INTERNATIONAL COURSES

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    May, 2026

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    São Paulo

    November, 2026

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    January, 2027

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    March, 2027

    Innovation in Asia

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    May, 2027

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    July, 2027

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    November, 2027

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    January, 2028

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    May, 2028

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    July, 2028

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    September, 2028

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    January, 2029

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    March, 2029

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    May, 2029

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    July, 2029

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    September, 2029

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    Seoul

    November, 2029

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    Paris

    January, 2030

    Finance

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    New Delhi

    March, 2030

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    Paris

    May, 2030

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    California

    July, 2030

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    Paris

    September, 2030

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    Sao Paulo

    November, 2030

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