Networks and Labels
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One of the core values of IAE Bordeaux is high standards. The school is dedicated to ensuring the quality of the teaching offered to its students. Its networks and quality labels certify this commitment to excellence.
World-Renowned Reputation for Excellence
For over 65 years, the IAE Bordeaux University School of Management has offered and continues to offer expert training in business and management to graduate students and working professionals from all over the world. The institute offers a wide variety of curricula, from Accounting and Auditing to Business Management, International trade, and more! Each student is offered the individualized training they need to achieve their educational and professional goals.
With a multitude of degree programs and training opportunities offered, as well as a large number of successful graduates, the 39 IAE institutions are France’s most highly-reputed schools of business management, training, and research.
National Labels
Qualicert SGS
Since 2007, IAE Bordeaux has been certified by QUALICERT SGS
It renews its certification every three years after an annual audit. In accordance with the "University Training and Research Activity in the Field of Management Sciences and Management" standard, IAE Bordeaux guarantees all its stake-holders that it will fulfill its commitments in terms of teaching, research, and services provided to students:
- The high value-added of initial and continuing education programs
- The expertise of both academic and administrative staff
- Proven academic research activity
- Teaching methods specific to management and business sciences
- Networks and partners in the economic and social sectors
- An international outlook
- Training courses delivered in a stimulating intellectual and cultural environment
- The reliability of information provided to students and businesses
- Commitment and social and environmental responsibility
Qualiopi
In March 2022, the University of Bordeaux and therefore IAE Bordeaux received Qualiopi Certification for their apprenticeship training programs. Qualiopi is a national standard issued by the French Government that recognizes the quality of activities contributing to skills development.
The quality certification was awarded in the following category : Apprenticeship Training Activities in accordance with the National Quality Reference Framework (RNQ).
Networks
IAE Bordeaux is involved in many academic and professional associations at the local, national, and international levels. These networks enable the school to expand its influence and visibility among its peers and future partners. They also enrich and share educational and scientific practices.
ENLIGHT
ENLIGHT is a European university alliance launched in 2020 with support from the European Commission. It brings together 10 universities, including the University of Bordeaux, to develop innovative models for teaching and research adapted to sustainability challenges. The alliance promotes impact-driven and challenge-based transformation of European higher education.
By 2030, ENLIGHT aims to create an integrated European university system without barriers. This includes free circulation of knowledge, teaching, and cooperation at all levels.
ENLIGHT: creating a European university alliance - University of Bordeaux
FNEGE
The FNEGE (French Foundation for Management Education) brings together leading business schools, universities, IAEs, scientific and academic associations, public institutions, and businesses to create a unique space for cooperation around the future of management.
As a foundation, FNEGE promotes excellence in management education and research, by strengthening the quality of research, teaching, and the dissemination of knowledge in management sciences.
This foundation, which IAE Bordeaux is a member, offers institutions a range of services, such as aptitude tests for selecting students, seminars, promotion of research work, faculty events, etc.
AACSB
As part of its continuous improvement process, IAE Bordeaux is now a AACSB Member (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the world's largest network and global standard-setting body for business education. The AACSB has over 1,900 member institutions in more than 100 countries. IAE's membership provides privileged access to resources, international events, benchmarks, and communities of practice that promote continuous improvement, educational innovation, and research development.
In 2025, IAE Bordeaux decided to enter the AACSB international accreditation process. AACSB elevates the quality and positive societal impact of business schools all over the world.
IAE FRANCE Network
IAE Bordeaux belongs to the national network of Business Administration Institutes (IAE France Network) which includes 39 schools, more than 50,000 students, 500,000 alumni, 20000 business partners and 1200 faculty members
Functioning alongside universities, most IAEs benefit from a special status which gives them an autonomy in terms of management.The schools focus on three fields of expertise - teaching, research and business - which enables them to combine vocational training with academic excellence.
IAE France Network is the leading network of french public management schools, it aims to promote the training and research activities of IAE, as well as to promote, defend, and improve the quality of management training in universities. The network fosters collaboration and synergy among IAEs, promoting national cohesion, and encourages international cooperation among students, programs, and faculty members. The IAE FRANCE network serves as the national conference of IAE directors and managing directors.
The IAE spirit refers to being an optimistic manager, a friendly inquirer and an efficient entrepreneur.
