Degrees From France's: University Business Schools

Degrees from Frances
University Business Schools
- IAE
(for Institut dAdministration des Entreprises)
Frances 31 University Business Schools

(IAE, for Institut dAdministration des Entreprises) are found in universities throughout
the country. They offer more than 550 general and specialized degree programs
from the bachelors to the doctoral level. Some programs are taught in English.
he first IAEs established in the 1950s. Gaston Berger,
director of higher education in the French ministry of
national education created IAGs inspired by the Business
Schools of the United States. His goal was to create a space
where academic knowledge of management could be
combined with real-world knowledge while bringing
universities and firms into closer contact. Now located
throughout France (including Corsica and Reunion), todays
31 IAEs enroll more than 37,000 students/year and concern
325, 000 alumni.
training to graduates of engineering schools and to

graduates of university faculties of law, letters, and sciences.
Designed as an MBA la franaise, the CAAE curriculum
formed the core of most IAEs for almost two decades before
evolving into a DESS (diplme d'tudes suprieures
spcialises) in management. The same degree is now
known as the MAE (Master dAdministration des Entreprises).
In 2005, the LMD reform changed the French higher
education scene. Under the new scheme, IAEs have been
repositioned as University Business Schools. They offer the
same masters level degrees as free-standing schools of
business, but at university tuition levels. This enables the
IAEs to attract excellent students and to confer widely
recognized degrees.
The first IAEs offered just one degree, the CAAE - Certificate
of Training in Business Administration -, which was among
the first French degrees designed to allow students to add a
complementary competency to one already acquired. CAAE
programs were intended primarily to deliver management
Why choose an IAE?
Choosing an IAE combines the advantages of a private business school (selective admissions, small class size at the
masters level, easy access to faculty, close ties with firms that are potential employers, an alumni network, internships, a
close-knit campus, career focus, an international outlook, help with job placements) with those of the universities (an allPhD faculty, a wide choice of specialized masters programs, and government-accredited degrees).
Employers value programs that combine professional training with theoretical instruction. IAE degrees are designed in
consultation with employers so as to meet their needs for trained personnel. The many contacts that students have with the
professional world over the course of their programand especially during internshipsreinforce that close link.
In IAEs, each of which is an integral part of a major university, students do much of the work in small groups, supported by
research faculty and practicing professionals.
IAEs help students get hired. The constant evolution of professional specializations and the pressure of the competitive
business environment force recruiters to seek two basic qualities in new hires: readiness to hit the ground running and the ability
to adapt to new challenges. In IAEs, the curriculum is designed to cultivate both of these essential qualities.
IAEs offer programs in general management and administration up to the Master 1 level (4 years of postsecondary
education), after which students are able to choose from vast array of specialized subjects that span the gamut of
management science: marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, international business, public administration,
procurement, and so on. More than 600 different degrees are offered.
Consistent with the LMD degree scheme

Licence level: +3 years of postsecondary education
Programs leading to the Licence professionnelle
Licence degrees in management
Some IAEs offer programs that admit students directly from secondary school.
Master level: +5 years of postsecondary education
Specialized professional masters programs
General professional MAE designed for students seeking training in
management to complement another skill
Research masters programs
MBA
Doctoral level: +8 years of postsecondary education
PhD in management sciences
Programs to suit a variety of personal circumstances:

Traditional programs: For students without prior professional experience.
Continuing education: For active professionals who want to keep working while they learn.
Apprenticeship: For students under the age of 26 who wish to alternate periods of study with periods of work, thereby
enabling them to begin working right away. Students sign an apprenticeship contract with an employer, entitling them
to a salary and other employment benefits. At the same time, the student enrolls in a university. Students from outside
the European Union must have a work permit before applying to an apprenticeship program.
Distance learning: Distance learning is based on three principles 24/7 access to online learning resources;
interactive work sessions with faculty; and face-to-face seminars that encourage and facilitate group dynamics.
Off-site program: Many off-site programs involve partner institutions located abroad. Some lead to double degrees:
students earn the degree of the partner institution as well as that of their home IAE.
Expertise in all Management disciplines

Sales, Distribution, Procurement
Public administration
Organization, Strategy, Projects
Accountability, Control, Audit
International management
Quality, Logistics, Production
Finance
Marketing
Human Resources
Information systems
In addition to the common base offered by most IAEs, each institute has specific areas of expertise that enable
it to offer masters programs in very specialized areas, some unique to just one IAE..
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Map of the IAEs in France
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VALENCIENNES
AMIENS
ROUEN
CAEN
METZ
PARIS
STRASBOURG
BREST
CRTEIL
NANCY
RENNES
ORLANS
NANTES
DIJON
TOURS
POITIERS
LYON
LIMOGES
CLERMONT-FERRAND
GRENOBLE
BORDEAUX
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
TOULOUSE
PAU
NICE
TOULON
MONTPELLIER
LA RUNION
PERPIGNAN
CORSE
Useful Web sites

List of IAEs and their programs:
http://www.reseau-iae.org
Score IAE-Message, site of the national test for admission to more than
200 business programs: http://www.iae-message.fr
IAE programs in the CampusFrance catalog:
http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/d-catalogue/lm/index.htm
ESSENTIALS
All of Frances IAEs practice selective admissions; all require an application.

Admission decisions are based on three factors:
- academic record, not only in business and management, but also in other
subjects (including language, where a B2 level of proficiency in French is
required). Applicants must demonstrate their writing ability, intellectual curiosity,
and a broad education
- performance on the Score IAE Message test, which assesses applicants
potential in four areas (French, English, general knowledge, and logical
reasoning)
- interview: top applicants are invited to an interview to explore their reasons for
wanting to attend the IAE, discuss their goals and achievements, and, generally,
to determine whether their personality and background are appropriate for the
program for which they have applied.
Online Public Access Catalog

A complete list of degrees, specializations, and institutions can be found on the
CampusFrance Website. CampusFrances online catalog displays every program in
France from the Licence to the Doctoral level.
campusfrance.org>Find your course
Licence and Masters levels: A search engine operating by degree level and field of
study enables users to find degrees of interest and the institutions that offer them.
Doctoral level: The online directory of doctoral departments uses its own search process.
A specific search for Programs Taught in English (more than 600 programs).
CampusBourse, an online directory of grant programs:
campusfrance.org>Finance your studies
Juin 2010 - Ralisation Atoll - Crdit photo : CampusFrance
A good command of French helps ensure that your application will be given careful
consideration. And, if you are admitted, proficiency in French will improve your
academic performance. English-speaking students have some additional admission
options, as IAEs offer some degree programs taught entirely in English. IAEs also
offer international student services, such as assistance in preparing the application
for admission, help finding housing, in-house language training adapted to specific
programs, orientation, tutorials, and ongoing guidance and support.

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Degrees from Frances

University Business Schools

(for Institut dAdministration des Entreprises)

Frances 31 University Business Schools

training to graduates of engineering schools and to

Why choose an IAE?

Consistent with the LMD degree scheme

Programs to suit a variety of personal circumstances:

Expertise in all Management disciplines

Organization, Strategy, Projects

Accountability, Control, Audit

Quality, Logistics, Production

Map of the IAEs in France

Useful Web sites

All of Frances IAEs practice selective admissions; all require an application.

Online Public Access Catalog

Juin 2010 - Ralisation Atoll - Crdit photo : CampusFrance

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