The business school was initially founded as the corporate university of Orange Group, the first telecom operator in France and formerly a public company.

[14][15] Although they are more expensive than public universities in France, Grandes Écoles typically have much smaller class sizes and student bodies, and many of its programs are taught in English.

International internships, study abroad opportunities, and close ties with government and the corporate world are a hallmark of the Grandes Écoles.

[16][17] Degrees from Institut Mines-Télécom Business School are accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles[18] and awarded by the Ministry of National Education (France) (French: Le Ministère de L'éducation Nationale).

[20] The main research lab from Institut Mines-Télécom Business School is the LITEM, which is common with University of Paris-Saclay.