Toulouse Business School

What Toulouse Business School does

Toulouse Business School, operating under the brand TBS Education, is a French triple-accredited (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) business school founded in 1903 and headquartered in Toulouse. It operates as an Établissement d'Enseignement Supérieur Consulaire (EESC) under the CCI de Toulouse and CCI Occitanie, and was reclassified as a société à mission in 2022. TBS delivers a full-stack portfolio spanning a three-year Bachelor in Management, the Programme Grande École (Master in Management), ten Mastères Spécialisés, twenty MSc programs, a 14-month Global Executive MBA, a four-year Executive DBA, short Summer and Winter Schools, continuing education for professionals, and DCG/DSCG accounting certifications. Education is delivered across four physical campuses in Toulouse, Paris (opened 2022), Barcelona (opened 2022), and Casablanca (opened October 2025), with proprietary pedagogical assets including The Kross learning spaces, the Inspiring Guest humor-based pedagogy, the Foresight Lab Experience (a generative-AI serious game), and the TBSeeds / TBStart entrepreneurship stack. The underlying platform combines on-campus instruction with a digital campus for continuing education and an online admissions portal.

The school's revenue mechanics rest on tuition from initial-training students (6,600 in post-bac programs), fees from 2,300 executives and managers in continuing education annually, apprenticeship/alternance contracts, and customized corporate training. Go-to-market is multi-channel: selective admission through France's national competitive exams (Concours BCE for post-prépa, AST for admissions sur titre), international recruitment across 110+ nationalities, direct applications via an online portal, corporate partnerships for work-study programs, and event-driven recruitment (career fairs, open campus days, and Meet'up events with 200+ participating companies). Disclosed operating budget is €65 million for 2022-2023, with €4 million earmarked for research and a staff of 416, supplemented by 136 permanent professors (99% PhD, 53% international), 116 visiting professors, and 1,200 professional practitioners. TBS's ecosystem includes 230+ international university partnerships, 100 double-degree programs, a 57,000-strong alumni network across 60 chapters, and partnerships with entities such as Pierre Fabre, ALA, ISAE-SUPAERO, Sciences Po Toulouse, École des Mines, INSA Toulouse, DomusVi, and Provale.

Name

Toulouse Business School

Legal name

TBS Education

Website

https://tbs-education.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TBS Education is a French triple-accredited business school founded in 1903, operating four campuses in Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, and Casablanca, and serving over 8,900 students and executives annually through Bachelor, Master, MBA, DBA, and continuing-education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Business school education
• Executive education programs
• Master in management
• Undergraduate business programs
• Doctoral business programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Initial Education: Tuition fees from degree programs including Bachelor, Programme Grande École, MSc, and MS programs for students in initial training
2. Continuing Education (Formation Continue): Programs for working professionals including executive education, short programs, customized training for companies, and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience). Serves 2,300 executives and managers annually.
3. Apprenticeship/Alternance Contracts: Work-study programs combining academic training with practical company experience under apprenticeship or professionalization contracts
4. Executive Programs: High-value executive education including International Executive MBA, Executive DBA, and management programs for senior executives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TBS Education is a triple-accredited business school offering degree programs from Bachelor through Doctorate level, including the Programme Grande École (Master in Management), Mastères Spécialisés, MSc, Global Executive MBA, and Executive DBA. The institution operates across four international campuses (Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, Casablanca) and also delivers customized executive education and corporate training programs for working professionals.

Product overview

TBS Education operates as a comprehensive business school offering a multi-tiered portfolio of educational programs. The core offerings include undergraduate (Bachelor in Management) and graduate programs (Programme Grande École/Master in Management, 10 Mastères Spécialisés, 20 MSc programs). Executive education includes the 14-month Global Executive MBA and 4-year Executive DBA. Short programs encompass Summer and Winter Schools. The school also provides continuing education/Executive Education, accounting certifications (DCG & DSCG), and entrepreneurship support through TBSeeds Incubator and TBStart pre-incubation. The portfolio spans bachelor's through doctoral levels, serving students from undergraduate to executive professionals, with campuses in Toulouse, Barcelona, Paris, and Casablanca.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TBSeeds: Business incubator supporting startup creation and development with a focus on projects with societal impact
• TBStart
• Fondation TBS Education
• TBS Alumni
• CPA (Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires)
• ESCadrille Toulouse Junior Conseil

Products and services

• Bachelor in Management Three-year undergraduate program providing foundational management education and business fundamentals, leading to initial professional qualifications. Targets recent high school graduates seeking undergraduate business education with international exposure.
• Programme Grande École / Master in Management Prestigious 2-3 year Grande École program providing comprehensive management education, considered the flagship offering of the school. Targets students completing preparatory classes or university-level studies seeking elite business education and double degree opportunities.
• Mastères Spécialisés (MS) Ten specialized master's programs (label Conférence des Grandes Écoles) offering intensive, focused education in specific business disciplines such as Audit Interne, Management des Structures Sanitaires et Sociales, Gestion des Ressources Humaines, Marketing, and Industries Pharmaceutiques.
• Masters of Science (MSc) Twenty MSc programs providing specialized graduate-level education across various business and management domains, targeting young graduates seeking specialized expertise in areas like finance, marketing, AI, aerospace, luxury, or healthcare.
• Global Executive MBA Fourteen-month intensive executive MBA program designed for senior professionals and leaders seeking advanced business education, leadership development, and strategic skills.
• Executive DBA Four-year doctoral program in business administration designed for executives seeking the highest level of academic business credentials.
• Summer School Immersive summer programs available in 3-week or 6-week formats, offering international students and professionals opportunities for intensive study.
• Winter School Compact winter programs offered in 10-day or 3-week formats, providing focused educational experiences during winter breaks.
• Formation Continue / Executive Education Professional continuing education and executive development programs for working professionals seeking to enhance skills and advance careers, serving 2,300 executives and managers annually. Includes customized corporate training, short programs, apprenticeship contracts, and VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience).
• DCG & DSCG Diplomas French accounting diplomas (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion and Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion) preparing students for careers in accounting and finance.
• TBSeeds Incubator Startup incubation program supporting student entrepreneurs in developing and launching their business ventures with mentorship, resources, and a focus on societal impact.
• TBStart Pre-incubation Program Pre-incubation device helping aspiring entrepreneurs prepare and refine their business concepts before entering the full incubator program.
• CPA (Centre de Perfectionnement aux Affaires) Business training center offering specialized professional development and training services for corporate clients and professionals, hosting a specific management training program for business managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 54th in Financial Times European Business Schools 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of GalwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2025New double degree partnership with prestigious Irish university for Bachelor program students.
• ALA (AeroSpace Learning Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with ALA to strengthen TBS Education's presence in the aerospace ecosystem. Supports the school's Center of Excellence in Aeronautics & Space.
• ICC FinancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ICC Finance for Business Courtage & Finance program, combining academic excellence with sector-specific expertise in brokerage and finance.
• ISAE-SUPAEROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with leading aerospace engineering school for specialized programs and student exchanges.
• Sciences Po ToulousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership offering combined political science and business education.
• École des MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDouble degree partnership with engineering school for combined management and engineering education.
• INSA ToulousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTriple diploma partnership (Manager/Ingénieur/MSc) combining engineering and business management degrees.
• DomusViminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DomusVi (elderly care provider) for MS Manager de Structures Sanitaires et Sociales program, supporting work on aging and quality of life.
• ProvaleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Provale for professional athlete career transition programs, offering training pathways for elite sports professionals.
• 230+ International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of international university partnerships across 5 continents for exchanges, double degrees, and collaborative programs. Includes 100+ universities accredited AACSB, EQUIS, or EPAS.
• Pierre Fabre GroupcoreOthersEric Ducournau, Director General of Pierre Fabre laboratories, appointed President of TBS Education in November 2025, bringing international vision rooted in Occitanie.
• CCI de Toulouse and CCI OccitaniecoreOthersTBS Education is an EESC (Établissement Enseignement Supérieur Consulaire) affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Shareholders include CCI de Toulouse and CCI Occitanie.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ESSEC Business School: ESSEC is a French Triple Crown Grande Ecole with campuses in France, Singapore, and Morocco offering comparable Bachelor, MSc, MBA, and executive programs. It competes directly with TBS across initial training and executive education, particularly through its Cergy and Rabat presences.
• EDHEC Business School: EDHEC is a French Triple Crown business school with strong finance and MSc specializations and campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore. It targets the same post-prepa and international student segments as TBS and competes on FT rankings and corporate recruiting.
• Audencia Business School: Audencia is a Nantes-based French Triple Crown business school offering Bachelor, Grande Ecole, MSc, and executive programs. It competes with TBS in post-bac and post-prepa recruitment, international MSc, and French executive education mandates.
• INSEAD: INSEAD is a globally leading multi-campus business school (Fontainebleau, Singapore, Abu Dhabi) offering MBA, EMBA, and executive education. Although more global and selective, INSEAD competes with TBS for international executive education mandates and faculty talent.
• NEOMA Business School: NEOMA is a French Triple Crown business school with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris. It is a direct competitor to TBS for SIGEM-ranked post-prepa admissions and corporate executive education in France.
• IESE Business School: IESE is a Barcelona-based global business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education through the University of Navarra. It is a direct competitor to TBS's Barcelona campus for international and Spanish executive MBA students.
• IESEG School of Management: IESEG is a French Triple Crown business school (Université Catholique de Lille) offering Bachelor, Grande Ecole, MSc, and programs in Paris and Lille. It directly competes with TBS across undergraduate, postgraduate, and corporate executive audiences.
• HEC Paris: HEC Paris is France's leading Triple Crown business school offering Grande Ecole, MSc, MBA, and Executive Education programs. It directly competes with TBS for the same pool of post-prepa students and corporate executive education budgets in France and internationally.
• Grenoble Ecole de Management: GEM is a French Triple Crown business school with strong technology management and digital programs plus international campuses. It directly competes with TBS in MSc specializations, Grande Ecole program, and technology-oriented executive education.
• KEDGE Business School: KEDGE is a French Triple Crown Grande Ecole formed from Euromed and Sup de Co Marseille, with campuses in Bordeaux, Marseille, Paris, Shanghai, and Suzhou. It is a direct competitor to TBS in initial training, MSc, and executive education across French and international markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/toulousebs
• Facebookfacebook.com/ToulouseBusinessSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/tbseducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/tbs_education
• TikToktiktok.com/@tbs_education
• Xx.com/ToulouseBS

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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