IAE Jean Moulin University Lyon 3

Name

IAE Jean Moulin University Lyon 3

Legal name

iaelyon School of Management - Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3

Website

https://iae.univ-lyon3.fr

Company type

Public

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. National Tuition Fees: Public university tuition fees set at the national level. National Master tuition rate of 254 euros per year for formation initiale students.
2. Continuing Education (Formation Continue): Professionals and companies can enroll in part-time Masters, Diplôme Universitaire (D.U.) programs, short certifying courses, and customized in-company training. Revenue generated through professional development contracts and company-sponsored training.
3. Apprenticeship Tax (Taxe d'Apprentissage): Companies contribute a portion of their payroll (taxe d'apprentissage) which can be directed to iaelyon to support training development and student professionalization. Code UAI: 069 22 03 V.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

iaelyon School of Management delivers accredited university management education from undergraduate (Licence) to graduate (Master) and doctoral levels, with research anchored in the Magellan laboratory. It also provides continuing education (Formation Continue) including part-time Masters, Diplômes Universitaires, short certifying courses, and customized in-company training for professionals and corporate clients.

Product overview

IAE Jean Moulin Lyon 3 (iaelyon School of Management) offers a comprehensive portfolio of management education programs. The core offerings include undergraduate Licences (Gestion et Management, Business Management, CCA), Masters programs (notably EDEN for Entrepreneurship and IMPI for Intrapreneurship), professional accounting certifications (DCG/DSCG), and doctoral programs. The school operates research institutes including the Institut Intelligence Artificielle and Institut Entrepreneuriat CREATE within the Magellan research laboratory. Student support services include the Career Center and LAB'iaelyon resource center. Programs are delivered primarily at Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse campuses with international exchange opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iaelyon: Primary commercial brand name for the school of management within Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3

Products and services

• Master EDEN (Entrepreneuriat et Développement des Entreprises Nouvelles) A 2-year Master program focused on entrepreneurship and new business development, with options for work-study arrangements in M2. Classified in the top 30 national ranking for Entrepreneurship Masters.
• Master IMPI (Intrapreneuriat et Management de Projet Innovant) A 1-year Master program focusing on intrapreneurship and innovative project management within existing organizations, with intensive company immersion.
• Licence Gestion et Management Undergraduate management program covering business fundamentals, available on Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse campuses.
• Licence Business Management English-language undergraduate program in management, with mandatory international exchange in year 3.
• Licence CCA (Comptabilité Contrôle Audit) Specialized undergraduate track in accounting, control, and auditing, preparing for DCG/DSCG certifications.
• DCG/DSCG (Expertise Comptable) Complete preparation program for the French chartered accountant exams (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion).
• Doctoral Programs in Management Sciences PhD programs in management sciences through the Magellan research laboratory and Doctoral School SEG.
• D.U. and Certifying Certificates (Formation Continue) Short certifying courses and Diplômes Universitaires designed for working professionals seeking skill development or career transition.
• Customized In-Company Corporate Training Bespoke intra-company training programs tailored for businesses, covering management, finance, and professional development topics.
• Apprenticeship Programs (Alternance) Work-study degree programs combining academic instruction with paid employment via contrat d'apprentissage or contrat de professionnalisation.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• ComUE Université de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partneriaelyon is a member school of the ComUE Université de Lyon, a community of universities and establishments that gathers 11 members, 19 associates, and 5 research organisms across Lyon and Saint-Étienne. This membership provides institutional framework, shared resources, and collaborative opportunities across the academic site.
• International University Partners (150+ institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development Partneriaelyon maintains academic partnerships with over 150 universities across more than 50 countries, enabling student exchanges, double degree programs, international seminars, and collaborative research. Partnerships exist at both Licence and Master levels.
• CFA Formasup Ain-Rhône-LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CFA Formasup Ain-Rhône-Loire for the administration of apprenticeship contracts (contrat d'apprentissage) and professionalization contracts (contrat de professionnalisation), enabling students to combine studies with work experience in companies.
• Incubateur MANUFACTORYcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong connection with Incubateur MANUFACTORY, the student startup incubator of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, which supports iaelyon students from business creation to acceleration. The incubator has selected multiple iaelyon projects for its 2024 and 2025 cohorts.
• Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD) - Section Grand LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJD Grand Lyon brings its vision of entrepreneurship, management, and business development to the Master EDEN program. The partnership enriches the curriculum with practical business leadership perspectives and connects students with the young business leader community.
• IAE France NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partneriaelyon is the founding school and member of the IAE France network (Label IAE France Partner), the national network of university management schools. The network supports shared standards, research collaboration, and student mobility across IAE schools throughout France.
• NovIA Student AssociationminorOthersNovIA is a student association at iaelyon focused on promoting understanding, use, and reflection around artificial intelligence and technology among students. The association organizes workshops, conferences, and professional visits related to AI, digital transformation, and ethics.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IESEG School of Management: IESEG is a French private business school (triple-crown, affiliated with Universit\u00e9 Catholique de Lille) offering undergraduate to Master and DBA programs. Directly comparable on Eduniversal-style rankings and competes for the same French Master's candidates as iaelyon.
• EDHEC Business School: EDHEC is a French private business school with triple-crown accreditation, offering comparable Licence to Master and executive programs. Competes with iaelyon for French candidates and corporate partners but with significantly larger international footprint.
• emlyon business school: emlyon is a French private business school (AACSB/EQUIS/AMBA triple-crown) with broader and more international brand recognition than iaelyon. Comparable management curriculum at Licence through Doctorate, but with much greater pricing flexibility and global marketing reach.
• Universit\u00e9 Paris-Dauphine PSL: Dauphine is a French public university specialized in management and economics. Comparable public-university tuition regime, similar Licence-to-Master management portfolio, and similar Eduniversal ranking band, but with a stronger Paris brand and stronger QS positioning than iaelyon.

Direct peers

• IAE Paris-Sorbonne (Paris): IAE Paris-Sorbonne is the largest IAE France network school and a direct peer: a French public university management school offering Licence, Master, MBA, and executive programs in Paris. It shares iaelyon's national tuition regime, IAE France network membership, and AACSB accreditation pathway.
• IAE Aix-Marseille Graduate School of Management: IAE Aix-Marseille is a direct peer: a public IAE France management school in southern France offering Licence to Master and DBA programs with strong AACSB/AMBA EQUIS accreditations. It competes for the same French domestic candidates and shares iaelyon's public-university positioning.
• IAE Nantes \u00c9conomie & Management: IAE Nantes is a direct peer within the IAE France network, offering undergraduate to graduate management programs in western France. Shares the same public-university tuition framework and Eduniversal-style ranking context.
• IAE Nice - Universit\u00e9 C\u00f4te d'Azur: IAE Nice is a direct peer within the IAE France network, offering similar Licence, Master, and DBA programs in southeastern France. Comparable public-university positioning, tuition structure, and target candidate profile.
• IAE Toulouse School of Management: IAE Toulouse is a direct peer: a public IAE France management school delivering Licence to Master and executive programs, competing with iaelyon for the same French candidate pool and ranking in the same Eduniversal band.
• IAE Lille University School of Management: IAE Lille is a direct peer: a public IAE France management school in northern France offering Licence, Master, and DBA programs with similar Eduniversal rankings. It shares iaelyon's public-university tuition regime and network membership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeiae.univ-lyon3.fr/youtube
• Facebookfacebook.com/Officiel.IAELyon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10653981
• Instagramiae.univ-lyon3.fr/instagram
• TikToktiktok.com/@iaelyon
• Xx.com/IAE_Lyon

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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