IAE Perpignan

What IAE Perpignan does

IAE Perpignan (Institut d'Administration des Entreprises de Perpignan) is the constituent business school of the Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD), a public French university located at 52 Avenue Paul Alduy in Perpignan, Occitanie. The institution delivers a portfolio of management and business education programs spanning undergraduate (Licence, Licence professionnelle), graduate (Master), university diploma (DU), and doctoral levels, with 25 training paths covering accounting and auditing, tourism management, banking and finance, logistics and supply chain, international trade, marketing, human resources, and construction project management. Courses are taught by a hybrid faculty of 26 teacher-researchers and approximately 145 industry professionals, enrolling roughly 998 students per year and producing around 418-426 graduates annually.

As a public institution under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, IAE Perpignan operates under a government charter and participates in the national IAE France network, holding Qualicert and CFET (Formation d'Excellence au Tourisme) certifications. The underlying platform is conventional higher education: an ENT (digital workspace), the UPVD mobile application (iOS/Android) for student services, and the JobTeaser career platform, complemented by research collaboration with the CRESEM laboratory (UR 7397). Adjacent infrastructure includes the UPVD IN CUBE incubator.

The business model is not commercial revenue in the venture sense; it is a publicly funded operating budget combining Ministry subsidies, standardized tuition fees (€178 for Licence, €255 for Master, €630 for Engineering degrees), the €105 CVEC student contribution, apprenticeship tax receipts, and continuing education via SFCA. Customer segments are exclusively individuals — Baccalauréat holders, professional Licence students, Master candidates, and doctoral researchers — recruited via the Parcoursup, MonMaster, and e-candidat national platforms rather than enterprise sales. The institution's competitive position rests on its degree-granting authority, regional employer relationships (particularly in tourism), and quality certifications rather than technology differentiation.

Name

IAE Perpignan

Legal name

Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD)

Website

https://iae.univ-perp.fr

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAE Perpignan is the public business school of the Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, offering Licence, Master, doctoral, and professional diploma programs in management, accounting, tourism, banking, logistics, and marketing to roughly 1,000 students annually in the Occitanie region of France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Business Administration)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Business administration education
• Management degree programs
• Higher education institution
• Graduate business school
• Professional undergraduate degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Perpignan, Occitanie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (droits d'inscription): Public university tuition fees set by French government. Licence: 178€, Master: 255€, Engineering: 630€. Additional fees for extra programs. Boursiers (scholarship holders) exempt from fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IAE Perpignan delivers higher education programs in business administration and management, including undergraduate Licence and Licence professionnelle degrees, Master's programs across accounting/audit, logistics, business management, tourism, international trade, banking/finance/insurance, and construction project management, as well as university diplomas (DU) and doctoral preparation. The institute serves approximately 998 students annually through in-person instruction at its Perpignan campus, complemented by alternating training (apprenticeship) contracts, industry-led courses, and progressive internship placement from Licence 3 onward.

Product overview

IAE Perpignan is the School of Business Administration (Institut d'Administration des Entreprises) of Université Perpignan Via Domitia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of management and business education programs. The institution provides undergraduate (Licence and Licence professionnelle) programs, graduate (Master) programs, doctoral (Doctorat) preparation, and professional university diplomas (DU). Programs cover key business domains including accounting and auditing, logistics and supply chain, business management, tourism management, international trade, banking and finance, and construction project management. The institution serves approximately 862-998 students annually across 25 training paths, with programs delivered by academic faculty and industry professionals. Beyond academic offerings, IAE Perpignan provides a mobile application (UPVD app) available on Android and iOS, a digital student workspace (ENT), and career services through the JobTeaser platform. The institution is a member of the IAE France network and maintains quality certification through Qualicert.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licence Économie et gestion Undergraduate degree program in economics and management with a health access track option, accessible via Parcoursup. Designed for Baccalauréat holders seeking foundational business education.
• Licence professionnelle Assurance, banque, finance : chargé de clientèle Professional undergraduate degree specializing in insurance, banking, and finance with a client management track focused on insurance and wealth management products.
• Licence professionnelle Métiers du tourisme : communication et valorisation des territoires Professional undergraduate program in tourism management with a specialization in business tourism, events, and territorial marketing.
• Licence professionnelle Métiers du tourisme et des loisirs : Management hôtellerie de plein air Professional undergraduate program focusing on outdoor hospitality and campsite management.
• Master Comptabilité - Contrôle - Audit (C.C.A) Master's program in accounting, control, and auditing providing advanced preparation for careers in financial oversight and certification.
• Master Gestion de Production, Logistique, Achats Master's program in production management, logistics, and procurement with two tracks: Purchasing, Multimodality, and global supply chain.
• Master Management et administration des entreprises Master's program in business management and administration with four specialized tracks: organizational management, management control and financial direction, innovation and digital marketing, and human resources administration.
• Master Management et commerce international Master's program in international business management with a specialized track in International Trade and Marketing.
• Master Management (Parcours GMPC) Master's program in management with a specialized track in Construction Project Management.
• Master Monnaie, Banque, Finance, Assurance Master's program in monetary, banking, finance, and insurance studies with tracks in consulting services for banking, insurance, wealth management, and support functions.
• Master Tourisme (Parcours MACT, MDOT, TEM) Master's program in tourism management with three tracks: Management of Cultural and Tourism Activities (MACT), Management of Destinations and Tour Operators (MDOT), and Tourism Economics and Management (TEM) - the latter holding CFET excellence certification and delivered 60% in English.
• DU Gestion de projets dans l'économie sociale et solidaire (GPESS) University diploma program focused on project management within the social and solidarity economy sector.
• DU Gestion et Management des Monuments Historiques (G2MH) University diploma program in the management and administration of historic monuments.
• DU Transitions et redirection écologique University diploma program addressing ecological transition and redirecting economic activities toward sustainability.
• Doctorat Doctoral research degree prepared within graduate schools, providing advanced research training, with research support from the CRESEM laboratory (UR 7397 UPVD).
• UPVD Mobile Application Official university mobile application available on Android and iOS, providing student ID card, campus map, schedules, directory, news, alerts, ENT access, Pass'culture, and sports registration features.
• ENT (Espace Numérique de Travail) Digital workspace platform providing students access to academic resources, schedules, and university services.
• JobTeaser Platform (Career Service) Career and internship platform connecting students with professional opportunities and employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% success rate for Tourism Economics and Management (TEM) program in 2024-2025
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IAE FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAE Perpignan is a member of the national IAE France network, a consortium of university business schools across France, providing shared standards, quality certifications (Qualicert), and network benefits for students and alumni.
• CRESEM LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch support from CRESEM (Centre de Recherche en Sciences Sociales et Économiques du Management), UR 7397 UPVD, specifically the Resources and Territories axis supporting tourism research.
• UPVD IN CUBEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity incubator supporting student entrepreneurship and innovation. Hosts events like Tourism Connect and collaborates with healthcare sector for innovation projects.
• Centre Hospitalier de PerpignanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJune 2026 collaboration meeting between UPVD, UPVD IN CUBE, and hospital focused on innovation, research, and territorial collaborations.
• CFET (Label Formation d'Excellence au Tourisme)coreOthersMaster TEM holds the CFET label recognizing tourism training excellence, demonstrating quality standard in tourism education.
• JobTeasercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer platform providing students access to internships and job opportunities, integrated into the student services portal.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IAE Bordeaux (Université Bordeaux Montaigne): Another IAE France network member offering management and business administration programs. Comparable in scale, network affiliation, and tuition/pricing structure; competes for the same French public-university business school applicant pool.
• IAE Toulouse (Université Toulouse 1 Capitole): IAE France member school also located in Occitanie and offering Licence, Master and DBA programs in management, finance and information systems. Closest regional peer within the same network, competing for Occitanie-based students and employers.
• IAE Paris-Est (Université Gustave Eiffel): Another IAE France network member school offering Licence and Master programs in management, finance and marketing. Directly comparable on network affiliation, public university status, program structure, and reliance on apprenticeship pathways, but operating in the larger Île-de-France market.
• IAE Nice (Université Côte d'Azur): IAE France network school located on the French Mediterranean coast, offering comparable management and tourism-adjacent programs. Comparable on network membership, public status, and Mediterranean/regional positioning relative to IAE Perpignan.
• IAE Lyon School of Management (Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3): A member of the IAE France network offering Licence, Master and Executive programs in management, finance, HR and marketing. Direct structural peer: same national network, same Qualicert quality framework, same government-set tuition regime, overlapping program portfolio in business administration.

Others

• Université de Perpignan Via Domitia (UPVD): Parent university of IAE Perpignan, hosting the law, economics and humanities faculties alongside IAE. Not a direct competitor for management students but a structural counterparty: shares governance, students, facilities, and the Perpignan-region talent pool.

Broad incumbents

• IESEG School of Management: Triple-accredited French business school offering Bachelor, Master and DBA programs in management, finance and marketing. Broader-incumbent competitor in the French business education market, with greater Paris/Lille presence and international visibility than IAE Perpignan.
• ESSEC Business School: Large French grande école offering undergraduate, Master and MBA programs in business, finance and marketing. Larger and more prestigious incumbent competing for the same students, but private (CCE) rather than public, and serving a broader geographic and program scope.
• INSEEC U. (Omnés Education): Large private French business school network offering BBA, Master and specialized programs across multiple campuses. Broader incumbent competing for the same French business-school applicants with greater private-sector flexibility on pricing and program design.

Regional players

• Université de Montpellier: Large public French university in the same Occitanie region offering its own management and economics programs via its IAE Montpellier. Regional academic peer that competes for the same Occitanie student pool and employer relationships, particularly for graduate-level management candidates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeiae.univ-perp.fr/youtube
• Facebookiae.univ-perp.fr/facebook
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iae-perp
• Instagramiae.univ-perp.fr/instagram

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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