Rennes School of Business

What Rennes School of Business does

Rennes School of Business is a French triple-accredited international business school operating as an independent association under French law (Association loi 1901), headquartered in Rennes with additional campuses in Paris, Shanghai, and Foshan (China). Founded in 1990, the school serves over 5,000 students through a comprehensive portfolio spanning Bachelor programmes (Management in English, Management French/English, International Relations and Affairs), the Master in Management (Programme Grande École), 16 specialized MSc programmes covering fields such as Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Geopolitics, Immersive Design, International Music Business, and Luxury Marketing, plus a PhD in Management. The school holds AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations — placing it among the top 1% of business schools globally — and is ranked 92nd in the Financial Times Master in Management 2025, 61st in the FT European Business Schools 2025, and 3rd in Le Figaro's Bachelor in Management 2025.

The school operates a hybrid revenue model combining degree programme tuition (annual subscription, with scholarships available), Executive Education custom programmes sold directly to corporate clients including Ferrero, Eureden, Samsic, Cooperl, La Poste, Groupe Le Duff, SNCF, and Danone, professional certifications under the IASINFILTRE AI range (RNCP-recognised, CPF-funded), and short courses/summer programmes. Core educational technology comprises learning management systems, a strategic Microsoft partnership (Jan 2025) for AI integration, and the proprietary IASINFILTRE certification architecture covering seven AI function tracks. Pedagogical differentiation comes from Reverse Mentoring (AACSB Innovations That Inspire award 2025), the SONYA Horizon Europe research consortium (up to €3M EU grant), the FlexWay talent support system, and external Advisory Boards composed of industry professionals. The school employs 251–500 staff, draws 90% of its faculty from international sources, maintains 330+ partner universities for exchange and double-degree pathways, and serves a network of 30,000 alumni across 90 countries.

Name

Rennes School of Business

Legal name

Rennes School of Business – Association – 2 rue Robert d'Arbrissel

Website

https://rennes-sb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Rennes School of Business is a triple-accredited French business school (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) serving 5,000+ students across Bachelor, Master in Management, 16 MSc, PhD, and Executive Education programmes from campuses in Rennes, Paris, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business School / Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Business school
• Executive education
• Management programs
• Professional certifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Programme Tuition: Revenue from Bachelor, Master in Management, MSc, and PhD programmes. Tuition varies by programme level and format (full-time vs apprenticeship/alternance).
2. Executive Education: Custom programmes developed for corporate clients, open enrolment programmes, and professional certifications including the Leader Fit programme and IASINFILTRE AI certifications.
3. Summer Programmes and Short Courses: Revenue from summer programmes, exchange programmes, and short courses/certificates for students and professionals.
4. Application and Registration Fees: Fees associated with admissions process and programme registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rennes School of Business delivers accredited higher-education programmes in management, including Bachelor, Master in Management (Programme Grande École), specialised MSc tracks, and a PhD, taught at its Rennes and Paris campuses. It also sells custom executive-education programmes and short professional certifications (e.g., IASINFILTRE AI certifications, Leader-Fit) directly to companies and individual professionals. The school operates as a French non-profit association and earns revenue primarily from tuition and corporate training fees.

Product overview

Rennes School of Business is a triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) international business school in France offering a comprehensive portfolio of management education programmes. The core offering includes Bachelor programmes (in Management in English, French/English, and International Relations), the Master in Management (Programme Grande École) at Bac+5 level, and 16 specialized MSc programmes covering fields such as Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Geopolitics, Immersive Design, International Music Business, and Luxury Marketing. Additional offerings include PhD programmes, Summer programmes, Exchange programmes, Executive Education (customized corporate training), professional AI certifications (IASINFILTRE), and entrepreneurship support through Innostart and The Gen E incubators. The school operates from campuses in Rennes and Paris, with programmes delivered primarily in English and French, serving over 5,000 students with a strong international dimension.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innostart Incubator: Entrepreneurship incubator supporting students in bringing ideas to life
• The Gen E Incubator
• Centre for Unframed Thinking (CUT)
• IASINFILTRE
• Leader Fit

Products and services

• Bachelor Programmes (Bac +3) Three-year post-baccalaureate undergraduate programmes in management, delivered in English, French/English bilingual, or International Relations tracks for secondary-school graduates.
• Master in Management (Programme Grande École) Two-year postgraduate general-management programme conferring Programme Grande École + Grade de Master qualification, with full-time and alternance tracks for Bachelor graduates.
• Master of Science (MSc) Specialised Programmes Bac+5 specialised Master's programmes (15+ tracks) covering fields such as cyber security, data analytics, digital marketing, finance, geopolitics, immersive design, luxury marketing, and international music business for Bachelor graduates and career changers.
• PhD in Management Bac+8 doctoral research programme in management for individuals pursuing academic or applied research careers.
• Summer Programmes Short-term intensive summer programmes covering business topics for visiting and enrolled students.
• Exchange & Double-Degree Programmes Study-abroad mobility programmes (Levels 2–5) and double-degree pathways delivered through 330+ partner universities worldwide.
• Executive Education – Customized Solutions (EXED) Custom-designed corporate training and executive-education programmes delivered directly to enterprise clients for management transformation and leadership development.
• IASINFILTRE AI Certifications Seven RNCP-recognised, CPF-funded AI certification programmes (IA4BUSINESS, IA4MANAGERS, IA4SALES, IA4HR, IA4LAW, IA4MARKETING, IA4FINANCE) for executives and professionals, delivered in hybrid format.
• Leader-Fit Executive Health Programme Executive health and performance programme combining scientific insights, preventive health assessments, and leadership training for senior professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% employment rate within 6 months after graduation for Master in Management graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable, major and minor.

• EMIC (École de Management des Industries Créatives)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026Joint development of MSc in International Music Business programme with EMIC. The programme is designed jointly with EMIC and combines academic theory with industry expertise. First cohort starting September 2026.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 January 2025Partnership to integrate AI into management courses through Microsoft certifications, workshops, hackathons, and 'Classroom of the Future'. Students, teachers, and staff gain access to AI certifications through MS Learn for Educators programme.
• SNCFnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2025Reverse mentoring collaboration where RSB students shared AI knowledge with passengers on TGV Paris-Rennes. Launched 'Journey to the Heart of AI' programme.
• ChooseMyCompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025Joint Engagement & AI project to analyse integration of generative AI in companies and its impact on employee engagement. Survey of 100,000 employees from 700 companies with results published in Les Echos supplement.
• DanonenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Reverse mentoring programme where students and Danone professionals exchanged insights on AI's impact in their fields.
• La PostenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerReverse mentoring partnership for AI knowledge exchange with professionals.
• FerrerominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate client for custom management programmes for executives and managers.
• EuredenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate client for personalised management programmes.
• SamsicminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate client for custom corporate training programmes.
• CooperlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate client for executive education and management training.
• Groupe Le DuffminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCorporate client for custom management programmes.
• ArtefactonotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partnership for MSc Digital Marketing Management students. Company visit to learn about AR/VR immersive solutions for business applications.
• Horizon Europe SONYA Consortium PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean research consortium led by RSB including Universitat Jaume I de Castellón (Spain), Università degli Studi di Firenze (Italy), Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Fundación de la Comunitat Valenciana El Olmo (Spain), Federazione Trentina della Cooperazione (Italy), Sdruzhenie Aktivno Obshtestvo (Bulgaria), Zabala Innovation (Spain), and Deakin University (Australia). Funded 3 million euro grant for social elderly care research.
• 330+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange and double degree partnerships with over 330 universities worldwide enabling student exchanges, study abroad, and international credentials.
• Les EchosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner for Engagement & AI project survey results publication in special supplement.
• b<>comnotableTechnology or IntegrationTechnology institute partnership for virtual reality crisis management training with RSB students.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IESEG School of Management: Triple-accredited French business school in Lille and Paris, part of the Université Catholique de Lille. Comparable in programme portfolio, international focus, and ranking band, with similar Master in Management and MSc offerings.
• Montpellier Business School: Triple-accredited French business school with comparable programme portfolio (Bachelor, Master in Management, MSc, Executive Education) and similar ranking tier (FT MiM Top 100, Le Point Top 15). Strong match on scale and positioning.
• EM Strasbourg Business School: Part of the University of Strasbourg, AACSB and EQUIS accredited. Comparable in programme mix (Bachelor, Master in Management, MSc, Executive Education) and ranking tier, with similar international focus.
• NEOMA Business School: French business school with campuses in Reims, Rouen, and Paris, holding triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). Closely comparable to RSB in size, programme mix (Bachelor, MSc, Executive Education), and ranking tier (FT MiM Top 100, Le Point Top 15).
• Excelia Business School: Formerly Sup de Co La Rochelle, now Excelia (La Rochelle, Paris, Tours). Comparable in AACSB/EQUIS accreditation status, Bachelor/MSc/Executive Education portfolio, and French regional positioning.
• SKEMA Business School: Multi-campus French business school (Sophia Antipolis, Lille, Paris, São Paulo, Suzhou, Cape Town, Raleigh) with triple accreditation. Directly comparable on programme breadth, though with broader international footprint than RSB.

Broad incumbents

• Audencia Business School: Triple-accredited French business school based in Nantes with Paris campus. Comparable in programme mix, sustainability focus, and ranking tier, but larger alumni network and corporate client base.
• KEDGE Business School: Triple-accredited French business school formed from the merger of Euromed and BEM. Comparable programme portfolio (Bachelor, Master, MSc, Executive Education) but larger scale and broader international footprint (Marseille, Bordeaux, Paris, Shanghai, Dakar, Suzhou).
• Grenoble Ecole de Management: Triple-accredited French business school with campuses in Grenoble, Paris, and international locations. Direct overlap in MSc specialisations, Executive Education, and ranking tier, with stronger technology-management positioning.
• EDHEC Business School: Larger, higher-ranked French business school (FT MiM Top 10, FT Finance Top 5) with campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London, and Singapore. Overlaps in programme portfolio but operates at a larger scale and higher price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rennessb
• Facebookfacebook.com/RennesSB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renneschoolofbusiness
• Instagraminstagram.com/rennes_sb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@RennesSB

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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