IAE Graduate School of Management

What IAE Graduate School of Management does

IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management is a public French university business school within Aix-Marseille Université, founded in 1955 as the first university management school in France on the Harvard Business School model. The institution operates an EQUIS-accredited portfolio of academic programs organized into three tiers: a two-year foundational MSc 1 (also offered in continuing-education/executive formats), ten MSc 2 specializations in areas including International Business, International Finance, Audit and Risk Management, Communication and Change Management, Finance/Management Control, Information Systems/Digital Consulting, Service Management, Human Resources, Marketing/Brand Management, and Entrepreneurship/Innovation; Executive Education offerings (Executive MBA in 21-month part-time or 10-month accelerated modes, Executive Master in General Management, Executive Licence BAMO); and research programs (Master 2 Research, three-year Doctoral Programme, DESU Research in Management Sciences). It also operates the IMMIT triple-degree with Turku and Tilburg, the LAB Icube entrepreneurship incubator, and the CERGAM research center (EA 4225), which has approximately 150 teaching/research staff and over 400 doctoral theses defended. The school serves Bac+3 and Bac+4/5 graduates, senior executives with 5+ years of experience, and continuing-education professionals, with approximately 30% international students representing nearly 50 nationalities.

Core technology consists of a distance-learning platform with more than 300 e-learning modules in French and English, CrossKnowledge integration for training in finance, marketing, HR, and strategy, the MoveIn/gomovein centralized online admissions platform, and JobTeaser for career services. Digital learning is positioned as supporting accessibility rather than as a primary differentiator.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer recruitment via the online admissions platform with enterprise field sales through a dedicated Corporate Relations team. Revenue streams include: MSc tuition (€8,400 student / €20,000 executive for the two-year MSc 1; €4,800 student / €12,000 executive for MSc 2 direct entry; IMMIT priced separately for European vs. non-European students), Executive MBA and Executive Master tuition, the French apprenticeship tax (taxe d'apprentissage at 0.09% of corporate payroll, UAI code 0130197U), and continuing-education programs financed via CPF, Transition Pro, Pass Sud Formation, OPCO, and corporate funding. The school is funded through government allocations via Aix-Marseille Université, tuition fees, and corporate partnerships; specific revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

IAE Graduate School of Management

Legal name

IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management

Website

https://iae-aix.univ-amu.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management is a public French university business school founded in 1955, offering EQUIS-accredited MSc, MBA, and doctoral programs to graduate students and executives, with a 20,000+ alumni network across 120 countries and corporate partnerships with major French employers.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Pern

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. Tuition fees - MSc Programs: Primary revenue from MSc program tuition fees. Two-year MSc costs 8,400 EUR for students and 20,000 EUR for executives. Direct entry to MSc 2 costs 4,800 EUR for students and 12,000 EUR for executives. Fees fund pedagogical operations, faculty recruitment, and facility maintenance.
2. Executive MBA Tuition: Executive MBA program with tuition fees for executives and professionals seeking advanced management education. Part-time format allows working professionals to study while employed.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): French companies contribute apprenticeship tax (0.09% of payroll) which can be allocated to educational institutions like IAE. Funds support training programs and facility development. UAI code: 0130197U.
4. Continuing Education Programs: Executive Education including Executive Master in Management, Executive Licence in Organization Management (BAMO), and professional development courses. Generates revenue from professionals seeking career advancement or transition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IAE Aix is a public university business school that delivers management education programs across three tiers: MSc 1 (two-year foundational program), MSc 2 (10 specialized one-year tracks), and Executive Education (Executive MBA, Executive Master, BAMO). The school also offers research degrees (Doctoral Programme, Master 2 Research, DESU) and a triple-degree IMMIT program with Finland and Netherlands. Programs combine academic instruction with work-study apprenticeships and corporate projects with 300+ partner companies.

Product overview

IAE Graduate School of Management is a university business school within Aix-Marseille University, founded in 1955 on the Harvard model. The institution offers a unified platform of academic programs organized into three tiers: MSc 1 (foundational two-year program), MSc 2 (10 specialized tracks including General Management, International Business, International Finance, and sector-specific specializations), and Executive Education (Executive MBA, Executive Master, BAMO). The portfolio also includes research programs (Master 2 Research, Doctoral Programme, DESU) and the IMMIT triple-degree international program. A work-study and professionalization ecosystem supports all programs through apprenticeships, internships, and the LAB Icube incubator. The institution holds EQUIS accreditation and ranks in Financial Times global top 100.

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Brands

• CERGAM: Centre d'Études et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille - The main research center of IAE Aix, recognized as one of France's leading management science research centers with nearly 150 teaching and research staff and doctoral students.
• LAB Icube
• I3 Lab

Products and services

• MSc 1 Management Two-year foundational management program for Bac+3 holders providing core business knowledge and preparation for 10 specialized MSc 2 tracks. Includes internship and apprenticeship options, international mobility, and distance learning modules. Tuition: 8,400 EUR (student) or 20,000 EUR (executive).
• MSc 2 General Management One-year dual-skills program (Bac+5) for non-management graduates (engineers, scientists, pharmacists, lawyers) seeking comprehensive management training. Available in French or English tracks with over 120 elective options.
• MSc 2 International Business 100% English-taught specialization preparing students for strategic international roles. Features 30% international students, French Foreign Trade Advisor certification, consulting projects, and study tours abroad including Kelley School of Business partnerships.
• MSc 2 International Finance English-taught finance program covering corporate finance, financial markets, investment banking, portfolio management, and risk analysis. Features 90% placement rate with average salary of 44,000 EUR. Awarded LabelPLUS 'Link to Internationalisation' 2026.
• Executive MBA Part-time or accelerated Executive MBA (21 months or 10 months accelerated) combining 12 residential weeks with company consulting projects. EQUIS accredited with international faculty partnerships including MIP Politecnico di Milano, ESB Business School, and Kelley School of Business.
• Executive Master in Management 18-month part-time program for executives with 5+ years experience offering five knowledge blocks (Finance, Sustainable Development, Leadership, Digital Transitions, Manager in Action) with certificates available independently. Classes held every two weeks at Puyricard campus.
• BAMO (Bachelor of Operations Management) Six-month full-time Bac+3 executive program in organizational management for professionals seeking career advancement. Features operational modules in team management, analytical management, customer orientation, and business development with 'learning by doing' approach. Financing via CPF, Transition Pro, Pass Sud Formation, OPCO, and company funding.
• IMMIT (International Master in Management of Information Technology) Two-year triple-degree program across France (IAE Aix), Finland (Turku School of Economics), and Netherlands (Tilburg University), preparing hybrid managers to bridge business and IT in international environments. Includes 14 nationalities per cohort. Tuition: 4,200 EUR (European students) or 13,000 EUR (non-European students).
• MSc 2 Internal Audit and Risk Management Specialization track within MSc 2 focusing on internal auditing, governance, and enterprise risk management.
• MSc 2 Communication & Change Management Specialization track within MSc 2 covering corporate communications, organizational change, and transformation management.
• MSc 2 Finance, Management Control & Reporting Specialization track within MSc 2 focused on financial control, management reporting, and performance measurement systems.
• MSc 2 Information System & Digital Business Consulting Specialization track within MSc 2 addressing IT governance, digital transformation consulting, and information systems strategy.
• MSc 2 Service Management & Marketing Specialization track within MSc 2 focused on service industry management, customer experience, and service marketing strategies.
• MSc 2 Human Resources Management Specialization track within MSc 2 covering talent management, HR strategy, and organizational development.
• MSc 2 Marketing & Brand Management Specialization track within MSc 2 focused on brand strategy, marketing analytics, and integrated marketing communications.
• MSc 2 Entrepreneurship & Innovation Specialization track within MSc 2 focused on startup creation, innovation management, and entrepreneurial finance. Connected to Lab Icube incubator ecosystem.
• Doctoral Programme Three-year PhD program coordinated by CERGAM research center, preparing students for academic careers. Features seminars, international mobility support, and internal workshops in HR, marketing, strategy, and finance. Registration: 391 EUR plus student social security 215 EUR.
• Master 2 Research One-year research-oriented master's preparing for PhD studies in Finance/Audit/Control, Marketing/Service Management, or Strategy/HR. Includes AI tools for research, systematic literature reviews, and option for 6-month paid internship. Awarded LabelPlus 'Link to Research' 2026. Tuition: 250 EUR (EU nationals), 970 EUR (partially exempt countries), 3,879 EUR (other cases).
• DESU Research in Management Sciences 222-hour university diploma for M2 holders pursuing research careers. Entirely taught in English with 15 hours small-group coaching. Covers AI tools for research including databases, bibliometrics, and systematic literature reviews. Tuition: 500 EUR (initial training), 1,500 EUR (continuing education).
• CERGAM Research Center Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix-Marseille (EA 4225), one of France's leading management research centers with 150 teaching staff and 65 doctoral students. Founded 1974, produces over 400 doctoral theses.
• LAB Icube Incubator Entrepreneurship incubator supporting student startup projects, connected to the broader Aix-Marseille University innovation ecosystem including SATT and Impulse incubator.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89-94% graduate employment rate within 3 months
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• INSA LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership established since rentree 2025 allowing engineering students from INSA Lyon to spend a gap year (cesure) at IAE Aix to develop complementary management skills. Enables engineering students to broaden career prospects through management education.
• CFA Epure MéditerranéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary work-study program partner managing apprenticeship and professionalization contracts. Manages relationships with over 300 companies for work-study student placements. Contact: Sabine Bousquet.
• CERGAM (Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche en Gestion d'Aix Marseille)coreOthersResearch group (EA 4225) and leading management science research center with 150+ teaching and research staff. Founded 1974, over 400 doctoral theses defended. Member of two AMU institutes and two research federations.
• Doctoral School No 372 of Economics and ManagementcoreOthersBrings together doctoral students from AMU, Ecole Centrale de Marseille, and EHESS working on economics and management topics. 200 doctoral students, 199 researchers/teacher-researchers, 129 qualified to direct research.
• Turku School of Economics, University of Turku (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhase 2 of IMMIT triple-degree program. Students spend second year in Finland studying computer management skills, ICT service management, IS evaluation, and international IT partnerships.
• Tilburg School of Economics and Management, Tilburg University (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhase 3 of IMMIT triple-degree program. Students complete final year in Netherlands covering business transformation, business intelligence, process integration, and international production management.
• MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business (Italy)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive MBA partner institution contributing expertise in technology management and innovation. Draws on MIP's reputation and expertise for EMBA program delivery.
• ESB Business School (Germany)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive MBA partner contributing international business perspective. Adds German engineering and industrial management expertise to the program.
• Kelley School of Business (USA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive MBA partner providing access to American business education expertise. Enables semester abroad opportunity at Indiana University for International Business students.
• ITP Consortium (International Teachers Programme)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerITP is a prestigious management teacher training program originally developed by Harvard Business School. Consortium includes IAE Aix, INSEAD, HEC Paris, IMD, CEIBS, ISB, Kellogg School of Management, London Business School, NYU Stern, SDA Bocconi, and Stockholm School of Economics. Trains teaching staff of top business schools worldwide.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Audencia Business School: Nantes-based French business school with EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. Comparable to IAE in offering MSc, MBA, Executive Education, and specialized master's tracks with similar French and international student market.
• IESEG School of Management: French business school at Université Catholique de Lille with EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. Comparable to IAE in MSc/MBA programs, EQUIS credentials, and positioning as a French university-affiliated business school serving international students.
• TBS Education (Toulouse Business School): French business school with EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, offering MSc, MBA, and Bachelor programs. Comparable to IAE in EQUIS credentials, French market focus, and program portfolio including specialized master's tracks.
• EDHEC Business School: French business school with MSc, MBA, and Executive Education programs and campuses in Lille and Nice. Comparable to IAE in EQUIS accreditation, French market focus, and program offerings in finance, marketing, and management.
• EM Lyon Business School: Top French business school offering MSc, MBA, and Executive Education with EQUIS accreditation. Closely comparable to IAE in EQUIS credentials, French/European student market, and program portfolio including specialized MSc tracks.
• Grenoble Ecole de Management: French business school with EQUIS and AACSB accreditations, strong in technology management and international programs. Comparable to IAE in EQUIS credentials, international student recruitment, and management education portfolio.
• NEOMA Business School: French business school with campuses in Reims and Rouen, holding EQUIS and AACSB accreditations. Directly comparable to IAE in EQUIS credentials, MSc program portfolio, and work-study integration with French corporate partners.
• ESSEC Business School: French business school offering MSc, MBA, and Executive Education programs with strong international presence. Directly comparable to IAE in program mix (Master in Management, specialized MScs, Executive MBA) and target market (French and international management students and corporate-sponsored executives).
• SKEMA Business School: French business school with multi-campus presence (Paris, Sophia Antipolis, Lille, and international). Comparable to IAE in MSc portfolio, EQUIS accreditation, and integration with French corporate ecosystem.
• KEDGE Business School: French business school formed from merger of Euromed and Bordeaux schools, offering MSc, MBA, and Executive Education. Comparable to IAE in EQUIS accreditation, work-study/apprenticeship model integration, and French market focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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