ALTERNIS BUSINESS SCHOOL

What ALTERNIS BUSINESS SCHOOL does

Alternis Business School is a private French business school headquartered in Bordeaux (Bassins à flot district) that delivers higher-education programs exclusively through the alternance (work-study) model, combining one week of academic instruction with two weeks of in-company experience. The school offers a portfolio spanning Bachelor programs (RNCP Level 6, in partnership with CESI) across management, HR, finance/banking, and purchasing/logistics tracks, and MBA programs (RNCP Level 7) covering Human Resources, Logistics/Purchasing/Supply Chain, Corporate Finance/M&A, Wealth Management, and Audit/Control. Several MBA tracks are co-delivered with Financia Business School, and the HR MBA is delivered with Formatives, with all programs leading to state-recognized RNCP certifications. International tracks include English-language versions of select Bachelor and MBA programs.

The school's revenue model is anchored on tuition fees ranging from €7,900 to €12,000 per year per student, with two distinct payment mechanics: in the alternance track (~71% of 2023-2024 enrollment), training costs are fully funded by the host employer and OPCO professional training funds, making the student cash-neutral; in the initial track (~29% of enrollment), students self-finance. A €500 admission deposit is required at enrollment confirmation and applied against tuition. A 500 EUR registration deposit accompanies admission. Student recruitment is selective (37% admission rate, 1 in 3 accepted), supported by enterprise partnerships with 80+ companies in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region including Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, FloaBank, Cordon Electronics, CEVA Santé Animale, and SICSOE.

Go-to-market relies on direct online applications, education fair participation (e.g., Salon des Masters de L'Étudiant at Palais de la Bourse de Bordeaux), student ambassador referrals, and the Grimp online platform for alternance offer tracking. The school holds Qualiopi certification (mandatory for French professional training funding access) and has been ranked in Eduniversal regional and national rankings for five consecutive years, with the MBA Supply Chain ranked 3rd in Bordeaux and 10th nationally (Eduniversal 2025), and MBA Finance d'Entreprise ranked 9th nationally (Eduniversal 2024). The institution is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or public funding events.

Name

ALTERNIS BUSINESS SCHOOL

Legal name

Alternis Business School

Website

https://alternis-bs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alternis Business School is a private Bordeaux-based business school offering Bachelor and MBA programs exclusively through the French alternance (work-study) model, combining academic study with paid professional experience across finance, HR, logistics, and management specializations.

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Product category

Higher Education (Private Business School)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAA

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAF

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAAAPAG

Finance, Banking & Capital Markets

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

Keywords

• Alternance business school
• Higher education programs
• Work-study training
• MBA specialization programs
• Bachelor management degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Alternance: In alternance (apprenticeship/professionalization contract), the training cost is fully covered by the employer, OPCO, and/or other organisms. Students pay no tuition fees directly as the company finances the education.
2. Tuition Fees - Initial: In initial training (internship or part-time CDI), students self-finance their education. Fees range from 7,900 to 12,000 EUR depending on program and year.
3. Registration Deposit: Upon admission, students pay a 500 EUR deposit to confirm enrollment, which is deducted from annual tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alternis Business School is a French private business school in Bordeaux offering work-study (alternance) higher-education programs from Bachelor (RNCP Level 6) to MBA (RNCP Level 7) in management, human resources, finance/M&A, wealth management, audit/control, and logistics/supply chain. Programs blend academic coursework with paid professional experience at partner companies, with tuition covered by employers and OPCOs in the alternance track or self-financed in the initial track.

Product overview

Alternis Business School is an alternating (work-study) business school located in Bordeaux, France, offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs. The institution provides Bachelor programs (RNCP Level 6) in Management with three specialization tracks (HR, Finance/Banking, and Purchasing/Logistics), and MBA programs (RNCP Level 7) across five domains: Human Resources, Logistics/Supply Chain, Corporate Finance/M&A, Wealth Management, and Audit/Control. Programs are delivered either through Alternis's own certifications or in partnership with Financia Business School (for finance programs) and CESI. The school emphasizes alternating between academic study (1 week at school) and professional experience (2 weeks in company), supported by a network of over 80 partner companies. Programs are ranked in national and regional Eduniversal rankings, with the Logistics MBA ranked 3rd in Bordeaux and the Finance M&A MBA ranked 9th nationally.

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Products and services

• Bachelor Management et Gestion (1ère année) Post-Bac first-year bachelor program in Management and Gestion, preparing students for operational management roles in various business sectors, with continuation into specialized tracks.
• Bachelor Business Development - English Track (1ère année)
• Bachelor Responsable en Management (3ème année) Third-year bachelor program leading to RNCP Level 6 certification as Responsable en Management d'unité et de projet, delivered by CESI under convention with Alternis Business School.
• Bachelor Responsable en Management - Parcours RH (3ème année)
• Bachelor Responsable en Management - Parcours Finance, Banque & Comptabilité (3ème année) Third-year Bachelor specialization track in Finance, Banking & Accounting, covering financial management and banking operations; program was awarded Prix de Lancement Eduniversal 2023.
• Bachelor Responsable en Management - Parcours Achats et Logistique (3ème année) Third-year Bachelor specialization track in Purchasing and Logistics, preparing students for supply chain and procurement management roles; awarded Prix Tremplin 2023.
• MBA1 Manager en Ressources Humaines
• MBA1 Logistique, Achats et Supply Chain
• MBA1 Logistique, Achats et Supply Chain - English Track
• MBA1 Finance d'Entreprise, Fusion Acquisition et Banque d'Affaires (FINANCIA Bordeaux)
• MBA1 Gestion de Patrimoine (FINANCIA Bordeaux)
• MBA1 Audit & Contrôle de Gestion (FINANCIA Bordeaux)
• MBA2 Manager en Ressources Humaines / Expert RH Second-year MBA in Human Resources Management completing RNCP Level 7 certification as Manager en Ressources Humaines.
• MBA2 Logistique, Achats et Supply Chain
• MBA2 Logistique, Achats et Supply Chain - English Track
• MBA2 Finance d'Entreprise, Fusion Acquisition et Banque d'Affaires
• MBA2 Gestion de Patrimoine (FINANCIA Bordeaux)
• MBA2 Audit & Contrôle de Gestion (FINANCIA Bordeaux)

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% global satisfaction rate among students
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IFTL CasablancaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026International partnership with IFTL (Institut de Formation aux Métiers du Transport et de la Logistique) in Casablanca for MBA Logistique & Supply Chain student immersions. Students participate in 3-day international immersion programs including AI courses in supply chain, warehouse visits, and truck driving simulation.
• IST College (Athènes)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025International academic partnership in Greece for Learning Expeditions. MBA 1 Logistique Achats Supply Chain students attend specialized courses at IST College in Athens and visit Greek logistics companies.
• Financia Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership where Financia Business School programs (Finance d'Entreprise, Gestion de Patrimoine, Audit & Contrôle de Gestion) are delivered at Alternis BS campus in Bordeaux. Programs bear Financia BS branding and are taught by Financia pedagogical team. Students receive Financia-certified RNCP Level 7 titles upon completion.
• CESIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bachelor RNCP Level 6 titles in Management. CESI delivers the 'Responsable en Management d'unité et de projet' title under convention with Alternis Business School.
• FormativescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for MBA Expert RH program. Formatives delivers the 'Manager en Ressources Humaines' RNCP Level 7 title under convention with Alternis Business School.
• OB|streemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek logistics company, leader in Greece and Balkans, that hosts student visits during Learning Expeditions. Students observe operations and exchange with teams on logistics challenges.
• CEVA SANTÉ ANIMALEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnual partnership for student immersion visits at CEVA SANTÉ ANIMALE headquarters in Libourne. Students visit production facilities and quality control laboratories to understand HR challenges in pharmaceutical/animal health industry.
• WealthcomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWealthTech company whose team (Head of Sales and Business Developer) deliver guest lectures on digital compliance, KYC, and digital tools for wealth management students, connecting theoretical regulatory knowledge with technological realities.
• 80+ Enterprise Partner CompaniescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of over 80 companies across various sectors (finance, logistics, HR, commerce) that host Alternis students for alternance placements. Includes major employers like Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, Cordon Electronics, Santé Verte, SICSOE, and many others in Bordeaux region.
• OPCO (Organismes Paritaires Collecteurs Agréés)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional training fund operators that collect and allocate training contributions from companies, covering costs of apprenticeship and professionalization contracts for Alternis students in alternance.
• IFTL NouaceurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner campus in Morocco providing logistics and transport training facilities for Alternis student immersions, mentioned alongside IFTL Casablanca.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pigier: Long-established French network of business and specialized schools offering Bachelor through MBA programs in commerce, management, and finance via alternance. Larger scale and national footprint make it a broad incumbent against which Alternis competes for the same candidates.
• ESG (Galileo Global Education): Part of Galileo Global Education, ESG operates a network of business schools (MBA ESG, ESGCI, ESGF, ESG Sport) offering Bachelor and MBA programs, many via alternance. Larger portfolio and parent group provide scale advantages over Alternis.

Direct peers

• IESEG School of Management: AACSB- and EQUIS-accredited French business school with strong alternance/Master in Management programs and international positioning. Comparable program structure and work-study orientation to Alternis's MBAs.
• CESI: Network of French engineering and management schools delivering RNCP Level 6 and 7 titles via alternance, including the 'Responsable en Management' program that Alternis co-delivers. Comparable vocational/alternance DNA and partnership-like positioning.
• INSEEC U. Multi-campus French private business school group (INSEEC, ESCE, ECE) with a Bordeaux campus offering Bachelor and MBA programs in finance, management, and supply chain. Directly comparable business model and regional footprint.
• IFAG: Network of French business schools focused on management, entrepreneurship, and alternance training across multiple cities. Comparable specialization in work-study management education at the Bachelor/Master level.
• Financia Business School: Specialist French business school focused on finance programs (Corporate Finance, Wealth Management, Audit & Contrôle de Gestion). Alternis's strategic partner for several flagship programs and therefore a direct comparator in the finance specialty vertical.
• KEDGE Business School: AACSB-accredited French business school operating a major campus in Bordeaux with a comparable portfolio of Bachelor and MSc/MBA programs, including supply chain and finance specializations. Direct geographic and program overlap makes it the closest comparator.
• MBway: National network of private business schools specialized in alternance/work-study programs from Bachelor to MBA levels, with campuses across France. Closely matches Alternis's core pédagogique model of work-linked business education.
• ICD Business School: French business school (part of IONIS Education Group) offering Bachelor through MBA programs in commerce, marketing, and management, with a strong alternance model. Similar student target, size, and pedagogical approach to Alternis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles12 records

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