American Graduate School in Paris
Encyclopedia
The American Graduate School in Paris (referred to as AGS) is an American institution of Higher Education
located in Paris
, France
. It is a not-for-profit organization. It is recognized in France by the Ministry of Higher Education as a private institution of Higher Learning, and offers programs that are accredited in the United States.
AGS has a School of International Relations and Diplomacy and a School of Business and Economics. With these two schools, AGS offers American postgraduate degrees (Masters, Doctorate), European Masters and LL.M. degrees in partnership with French universities, executive programs, certificates, and study abroad in Paris.
The campus is located in Paris, in the Alliance Française Building, on the left bank of the Seine River, between the lively artist district of Montparnasse and the traditional student area of the Latin Quarter.
- A Master of Arts of International Relations and Diplomacy, in partnership with Arcadia University
, Glenside, Pennsylvania (two-year program)
- A double-Master’s program in partnership with French university Université de Paris-Sud 11, where students earn a Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation accredited throughout Europe in addition to AGS’s M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy (two-year program in total)
- A double-Master’s program in partnership with the law school of French university Université de Cergy-Pontoise, where students earn an LL.M. in French and European Union Law accredited throughout Europe in addition to AGS’s M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy (three-year program in total)
- An American Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Study Abroad in Paris for both graduates and undergraduates (fall, spring or summer sessions) in partnership with Arcadia University
- Certificate programs (one or two semesters)
Programs at the School of Business and Economics at AGS include:
- An Executive Master of Science in Finance in partnership with the Baruch College
at CUNY (City University of New York) (one year program)
- An Executive Master of Science in Marketing in partnership with the Baruch College
at CUNY (one-year program)
- An International MBA (IMBA) program, in partnership with Arcadia University
, Glenside, Pennsylvania. (one-year program)
) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
, as affiliated programs of the Zicklin School of Business at the Baruch College
of CUNY (City University of New York)
The International MBA at AGS is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
and by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) as an affiliated program of Arcadia University
, Glenside, Pennsylvania
.
The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
, as an affiliated program of Arcadia University
, Glenside, Pennsylvania.
The faculty gathers accomplished scholars and practicing professionals (diplomats, lawyers, journalists, economists, business consultants).
Alumni of the School of Business and Economics work in international business, finance (corporate finance, investment and commercial banks, and other financial institutions), and in various branches of marketing (senior-level marketing and sales management, international market consulting, brand and product management, marketing communications).
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
located in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It is a not-for-profit organization. It is recognized in France by the Ministry of Higher Education as a private institution of Higher Learning, and offers programs that are accredited in the United States.
AGS has a School of International Relations and Diplomacy and a School of Business and Economics. With these two schools, AGS offers American postgraduate degrees (Masters, Doctorate), European Masters and LL.M. degrees in partnership with French universities, executive programs, certificates, and study abroad in Paris.
The campus is located in Paris, in the Alliance Française Building, on the left bank of the Seine River, between the lively artist district of Montparnasse and the traditional student area of the Latin Quarter.
Programs
Programs at the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at AGS include:- A Master of Arts of International Relations and Diplomacy, in partnership with Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
, Glenside, Pennsylvania (two-year program)
- A double-Master’s program in partnership with French university Université de Paris-Sud 11, where students earn a Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation accredited throughout Europe in addition to AGS’s M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy (two-year program in total)
- A double-Master’s program in partnership with the law school of French university Université de Cergy-Pontoise, where students earn an LL.M. in French and European Union Law accredited throughout Europe in addition to AGS’s M.A. in International Relations and Diplomacy (three-year program in total)
- An American Ph.D. in International Relations and Diplomacy
- Study Abroad in Paris for both graduates and undergraduates (fall, spring or summer sessions) in partnership with Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
- Certificate programs (one or two semesters)
Programs at the School of Business and Economics at AGS include:
- An Executive Master of Science in Finance in partnership with the Baruch College
Baruch College
Bernard M. Baruch College, more commonly known as Baruch College, is a constituent college of the City University of New York, located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 23%, Baruch is among the most competitive and diverse colleges in the nation...
at CUNY (City University of New York) (one year program)
- An Executive Master of Science in Marketing in partnership with the Baruch College
Baruch College
Bernard M. Baruch College, more commonly known as Baruch College, is a constituent college of the City University of New York, located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 23%, Baruch is among the most competitive and diverse colleges in the nation...
at CUNY (one-year program)
- An International MBA (IMBA) program, in partnership with Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
, Glenside, Pennsylvania. (one-year program)
History
The American Graduate School in Paris was established in 1994 under the name American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. In 2009, it merged with the American Graduate School of Business and Economics, and changed its name to American Graduate School in Paris in order to accommodate these new disciplines. Both sets of disciplines remain as schools under the umbrella of AGS.Accreditations
The Executive Master of Science in Finance and the Executive Master of Science in Marketing at AGS are accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business was founded in 1916 to accredit schools of business worldwide. The first accreditations took place in 1919. The stated mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation and thought leadership. It is regarded...
) and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
, as affiliated programs of the Zicklin School of Business at the Baruch College
Baruch College
Bernard M. Baruch College, more commonly known as Baruch College, is a constituent college of the City University of New York, located in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, New York City. With an acceptance rate of just 23%, Baruch is among the most competitive and diverse colleges in the nation...
of CUNY (City University of New York)
The International MBA at AGS is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
and by ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) as an affiliated program of Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
, Glenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside, Pennsylvania
Glenside is a census-designated place in Abington, Cheltenham, and Springfield townships, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,384 at the 2010 census...
.
The Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
, as an affiliated program of Arcadia University
Arcadia University
Arcadia University is a private university located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Philadelphia. A master's university by Carnegie Classification, the university has a co-educational student population of more than 4,000. The university was ranked 25th in the master's universities in...
, Glenside, Pennsylvania.
The faculty
The faculty of both schools (international relations and diplomacy; business and economics) are international. Its members come from the United States, Venezuela, India, Iran, Tunisia, Israel, France, Great-Britain, among other countries.The faculty gathers accomplished scholars and practicing professionals (diplomats, lawyers, journalists, economists, business consultants).
Teaching methods
The teaching methods of the American Graduate School in Paris are based on the American system: student-professor interaction and dialogue, classroom debates, emphasis put on research. The School of International Relations requires a 25,000 to 35,000 word Master’s thesis for graduation. Both schools combine strong theoretical foundations with a practical approach.The student body
Around 50 nationalities are represented in the student body and alumni of AGS. The school values cultural diversity and incorporates it into its program as one of the aspects of the international experience offered by the school. Debates are encouraged in class and the international profile of the student population allows to bring different perspectives into the debates.The Alumni
Alumni of the School of International Relations and Diplomacy work in international organizations (intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations), government, diplomacy, international business, media, and academia.Alumni of the School of Business and Economics work in international business, finance (corporate finance, investment and commercial banks, and other financial institutions), and in various branches of marketing (senior-level marketing and sales management, international market consulting, brand and product management, marketing communications).