IAE Pau-Bayonne

What IAE Pau-Bayonne does

IAE Pau-Bayonne is a public university school of management (école universitaire de management) operating as an internal component of the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), an EPSCP under the French Ministry of Higher Education. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Pau with a second campus in Bayonne, the school delivers 18 management programmes spanning one Licence (Management Durable des Organisations), nine Master's tracks, one Diplôme d'Université (DU Outils pour Entreprendre), and preparation for the Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable. Its teaching model blends 23 permanent faculty with 170 professional practitioners, and is supported by the LiREM research laboratory.

The school operates on standard French public university infrastructure: third-party platforms handle online course management (ENT), internship conventions (ESUP Stage), international mobility grants (AQUIMOB), and apprenticeship tax allocation (SOLTÉA). The school develops no proprietary technology products. Its commercial footprint rests on national higher-education admissions platforms (Parcoursup, MonMaster, eCandidat), two physical campuses, and an ecosystem of 68 international partner universities and 500+ employer partners that feed alternance and internship pipelines.

Revenue is a mix of government allocations (French higher-education funding), nationally regulated tuition fees, apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage) collected via SOLTÉA, OPCO financing for alternance contracts, and corporate partnerships. The school targets four segments: traditional full-time students (Formation Initiale), continuing-education professionals (Formation Continue), regional employers/business partners, and prospective high-school students. Outcome signals include a 90.5% professional integration rate at six months (Enquête IAE France 2023) and diploma success rates of 92-100% between 2019 and 2023.

Name

IAE Pau-Bayonne

Legal name

Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour

Website

https://iae.univ-pau.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IAE Pau-Bayonne is a public university management school within the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, offering Licence, Master's, and diploma programmes across two campuses in Pau and Bayonne, France, for traditional students, continuing-education professionals, and regional employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pau

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a component of the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), a public university, IAE Pau-Bayonne is primarily funded through government allocations for public higher education.
2. Tuition Fees (Droits d'inscription): Students pay standard French university registration fees set by the French government for public higher education institutions. Fees are substantially lower than private business schools.
3. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Companies pay the apprenticeship tax (0.68% of payroll), with 13% (the 'solde') allocated to the school via the SOLTéA platform using code UAI 0641845H. This supports training development, student integration activities, conferences, and equipment purchases.
4. OPCO Contract Funding for Alternance: Apprenticeship and professionalization contracts are financed through OPCO (Opérateurs de Compétences), which fund the training costs for students in alternating study programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IAE Pau-Bayonne is a public university school of management within the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour that delivers nationally recognised management degree programmes. Its portfolio includes one Licence programme in sustainable organisational management, nine Master programmes (with multiple pathways such as banking and insurance, healthcare management, accounting and auditing, international trade, IT systems, public management, and entrepreneurship), one Diplôme d'Université (DU) for student-entrepreneurs, and one preparation programme for the DEC chartered-accountant diploma. Programmes are delivered across two campuses (Pau and Bayonne) in initial and alternating formats, supported by 23 permanent faculty and 170 professional practitioners.

Product overview

IAE Pau-Bayonne is a public university school of management offering a comprehensive portfolio of 12 distinct educational programs spanning undergraduate (Licence) and graduate (Master) levels, plus professional exam preparation and continuing education certificates. The core portfolio includes: one Licence program in sustainable management; nine Master programs covering management specializations including business administration, public sector management, healthcare organization management, international trade, information systems management, accounting/auditing, and organizational control; one DEC preparation course; and one university diploma for entrepreneurship. Programs are delivered across two campuses (Pau and Bayonne) with several offered in alternating apprenticeship format. The school emphasizes pedagogical innovation through project-based learning, business simulations, and professional partnerships.

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Products and services

• Licence Gestion — Parcours Management Durable des Organisations Three-year undergraduate degree in management with foundational teaching in management, economics, and strategy, focused on sustainable organisational management. Offered on the Bayonne campus.
• Master Mention Management et Administration des Entreprises (MAE) Master programme with three pathways: CAAE (Certificat d'aptitude à l'administration des entreprises), MAE-Ensgti, and European and International Business Studies (EIBS) delivered in English. Designed for non-management graduates seeking business administration competence.
• Master Mention Management Sectoriel — Parcours Conseiller Spécialisé Banque et Assurances (CSBA) Specialised master programme preparing students for careers as banking and insurance specialists. Offered on the Bayonne campus.
• Master Mention Management Public — Parcours Management des Organisations Territoriales National master programme focusing on territorial organisation management and local public sector administration.
• Master Mention Management Public — Parcours Management et Innovation en Collectivités Locales E-learning master focused on management and innovation in local public organisations.
• Master Mention Entrepreneuriat et Management de Projets — Parcours Ingénierie de Projet Master programme delivered in partnership with ESTIA in Bidart, combining management education with engineering perspectives and focusing on project engineering and entrepreneurial management.
• Master Mention Management des Organisations de Santé (MOS) Master programme focused on management of healthcare, medico-social, and wellness organisations. Offered on the Bayonne campus.
• Master Mention Management et Commerce International — Parcours International Trade Master programme in international trade and business development, including international mobility and export strategy.
• Master Mention Management et Commerce International — Parcours Achats et Logistique Internationale Master programme specialising in international purchasing and logistics with a focus on supply chain management and sustainable practices.
• Master Mention Management et Commerce International — Parcours Management International Amérique Latine Double-degree master programme focusing on international management with Latin American markets and business practices.
• Master Mention Management des Systèmes d'Information — Parcours MOTI Master programme combining information systems management with organisational management, covering IT governance, digital transformation, and project management.
• Master Mention Comptabilité — Contrôle — Audit (CCA) Master programme preparing students for chartered accountant careers via the DEC pathway, covering accounting, financial auditing, and regulatory compliance.
• Master Mention Contrôle de Gestion et Audit Organisationnel (CGAO) National master programme in management control and organisational auditing, training students for financial management, budgeting, and internal audit roles in private and public organisations.
• Préparation au Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable (DEC) Preparation programme for the chartered-accountant certification (DEC), offered in partnership with CEECA (Comité d'Entente des Écoles de Comptabilité et d'Administration).
• D.U. Outils pour Entreprendre Student-entrepreneur diploma (D2E) supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with tools and mentorship (including volunteer senior business experts from ECTI) for launching their business ventures.
• Formation Continue (Continuing Education) and VAE/VAPP Continuing education programmes for working professionals seeking reskilling, upskilling or career reorientation, including VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), VAPP (Validation des Acquis Professionnels et Personnels), professionalisation contracts (contrat de professionnalisation), and individual course enrolment via UPPASS'Compétences.
• Parcours Industriels Engagés (Executive Education Programme) Executive education programme co-developed with UIMM Adour-Atlantique for SME industrial leaders, covering sustainable management and CSR. Includes 6.5 days of collective training and 3 individualised coaching sessions, delivered in partnership with Pôle Formation Adour.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.5% professional integration rate at 6 months after graduation (Enquête IAE France 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IAE France NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne is one of 39 member schools in the IAE France network, the first public higher education and research network in management in France, serving over 50,000 students. The network provides a common brand identity, shared admissions tools (Score IAE Message), and national recognition. As of 2024, the network is directed for the first time by Marie-Christine Chalus, Director of IAE Lyon.
• Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne is an internal component (composante interne) of UPPA, a public scientific, cultural and professional institution. UPPA provides institutional governance, administrative infrastructure, IT systems, and access to its college system (including EEI). The Director of Publication is Laurent Bordes, President of UPPA. SIRET: 19640251500270.
• LiREM (Laboratoire de Recherche en Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiREM is the research laboratory in management at UPPA that collaborates with IAE Pau-Bayonne on research projects, faculty development, and knowledge dissemination. The lab supports the 'RDV du Management' conference series and interdisciplinary research missions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• 68 International Partner UniversitiesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne maintains cooperation agreements with 68 universities worldwide for student and faculty exchange. Key international partners include TEC de Monterrey (Mexico), Universidad del Pacífico (Peru), and University of Thessaly (Greece). International students from partner institutions can apply through eCandidat or the exchange programme.
• UIMM Adour-AtlantiquemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Union of Industries and Metallurgy of Adour-Atlantique partnered with IAE to co-develop the 'Parcours Industriels Engagés' executive education programme for SME industrial leaders on sustainable management and CSR. The programme includes 6.5 days of collective training and 3 individualized coaching sessions, delivered in partnership with Pôle Formation Adour.
• ESTIA (École Supérieure des Technologies Industrielles Avancées)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne delivers the Master Entrepreneuriat et Management de Projets (parcours Ingénierie de Projet) in partnership with ESTIA in Bidart, combining management education with engineering perspectives.
• ANDRH (Association Nationale des Directeurs des Ressources Humaines)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne is a member and partner of ANDRH, participating in monthly meetings on topics including gender equality, CSR, territorial attractiveness, and senior workers. ANDRH also invites IAE students to attend meetings.
• CEPyA (Club des Entreprises de l'UPPA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe business club of UPPA organizes joint events including 'L'alternance sans filtre' in collaboration with Lacq+. The club connects companies with the university and its components.
• Lacq+minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLacq+ collaborated with UPPA and IAE Pau-Bayonne to organize the 'Alternance sans filtre' table round event on alternating studies, bringing together professionals and Generation Z.
• ORANGE (Grand Sud Ouest)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerORANGE Grand Sud Ouest participated in the 'L'alternance sans filtre' event through its school relations manager Stéverine Girard, demonstrating commitment to recruiting young talent from IAE.
• Gregory Jeanne (International Trade Expert)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGregory Jeanne mentored students through three 'Faites de l'Export' sessions, delivered conferences, conducted commercial negotiation interviews in English, and served as a jury member for the Export Challenge student competition.
• IREKIA Project (FabLab International Actions)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Challenge Export student project is supported by the IREKIA project FabLab 'International Actions', which promotes international mobility and cross-border cooperation activities.
• ECTI Entreprises Nouvelle AquitaineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerECTI provides volunteer senior business experts as mentors for DU Outils pour Entreprendre students, supporting entrepreneurship projects through mentorship throughout the programme.
• Le Connecteur (Pionniers Programme)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Connecteur innovation hub runs the Pionniers programme, a collaborative open innovation challenge pairing 40 students from multiple institutions with 9 local companies. IAE student Yves Khayat participated in the 2026 edition alongside partners including EDF, TotalEnergies, Crédit Agricole, and Handi-Surf Boardriders.
• CEECA (Comité d'Entente des Écoles de Comptabilité et d'Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Pau-Bayonne partners with CEECA to offer the DEC (Diplôme d'Expertise Comptable) preparation programme, positioning students for careers as expert accountants.
• DFCG (Association des Directeurs Financiers et des Contrôleurs de Gestion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership with the DFCG association for the Master Contrôle de Gestion et Audit Organisationnel, providing industry connections and professional recognition.
• IFACI (Institut Français de l'Audit et du Contrôle Internes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with IFACI for the Master CGAO programme, connecting students with the French Institute of Auditing and Internal Control professional community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IESEG School of Management: French management school affiliated with Université Catholique de Lille and ranked in the FT top tier. Comparable French management education provider competing for the same national applicant pool and employer relationships, but with private-school positioning and pricing.
• ESSCA School of Management: Multi-campus French grande école offering undergraduate and Master programmes in management. Comparable as a French management school competing for the same national pool of bac+3/bac+5 applicants, though operating under a private non-profit charter with substantially higher fees.
• KEDGE Business School: One of France's largest private grandes écoles offering management programmes across multiple campuses (including Bordeaux). Comparable category (French management school) but operates at much larger scale and with private-school pricing, serving as a benchmark for the premium end of the same market.
• Audencia: French non-profit grande école based in Nantes offering management and business programmes. Comparable as an established French management school competing for the same regional and national applicant pool, with a stronger brand in western France.

Direct peers

• IAE Nantes: Public management school at Nantes Université and IAE France member. Direct peer: directly comparable IAE France school in a mid-sized French city with similar regional employer ecosystem and program portfolio.
• IAE Grenoble: IAE France member school based at Université Grenoble Alpes. Direct peer: same public-university management school model and IAE France network affiliation; comparable in scale and program breadth to IAE Pau-Bayonne.
• IAE Paris-Sorbonne: Public management school at Sorbonne Université and IAE France member. Direct peer: identical public-school positioning, same IAE France brand, and benchmark for the Paris market that IAE Pau-Bayonne competes against for nationally mobile students.
• IAE Lyon: Largest IAE France school, hosted at Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3. Direct peer: same IAE France network and governance model, larger scale, and currently leading the IAE France network direction — a structural template IAE Pau-Bayonne follows.
• IAE Bordeaux: Public management school within Université de Bordeaux and member of the IAE France network. Direct peer: same national network, same public-university business school model, overlapping employer base in southwest France.
• IAE Toulouse: IAE France member school based at Université Toulouse Capitole. Direct peer: same IAE France network and public university management school model, with overlapping program offerings in management, finance, and audit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles12 records

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