Founded in 1965, IPAG Business School has trained nearly 15,800 managers and entrepreneurs across a wide range of sectors and geographical areas.
A Private Higher Education Institution of General Interest (EESPIG), the school maintains its independence, being largely funded by tuition fees. It does not serve any shareholders and reinvests its profits in student success.
IPAG Business School’s educational model is distinguished by several key features:
- City-center campuses in Paris and Nice, allowing students to benefit from vibrant economic, cultural, and artistic environments;
- Small class sizes, ensuring personalized support and optimal chances for student success and personal development;
- Strong professional focus, reflected in program design, course content, teaching methods, internships, and work placements;
- International exposure, through frequent contact with different academic and cultural contexts on campus and with partner universities abroad;
- Opportunities for engagement, enabling students to participate in humanitarian, social, or civic projects;
- High-level research, conducted by faculty members in close connection with organizational challenges, continuously enriching and updating teaching.
The school believes it is possible for students to aim for excellence without having to choose between academic performance and practical skills development.
IPAG Business School has embarked on a new strategic plan (2025-2029) which aims to transform the school into a multidisciplinary Group. The strategic priorities are threefold:
Transforming students by hybridizing skills and personalizing curricula through close guidance and AI integration.
Transforming the school by intensifying internationalization.
Transforming organizations and society through research and faculty expertise.
Welcome to IPAG Business School.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Olivier Maillard, Dean and Managing Director
To achieve this, the school focuses on:
Educating responsible managers with strong ethical and social awareness, grounded in rigorous academic training.
Integrating practical learning experiences in programs, particularly in the Master in Management (MiM).
Connecting with the local economy and society while maintaining a global perspective.
Producing research that enriches pedagogy and contributes knowledge useful to organizations and society.
our goal is to prepare managers to be agile, versatile and responsible.
IPAG Business School in Europe, education in all its dimensions
All courses are underpinned by a strong research policy, with an emphasis on practical application.
Students acquire the tools to reinvent themselves throughout their careers.
Multidisciplinary teaching encourages global thinking and appreciation of diversity.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics are central to the school’s research policy and values.
IPAG Business School is a not-for-profit association under French law (Law of 1901). It is also recognized as an EESPIG, meaning it fulfills public service missions while maintaining complete independence. The School’s various stakeholders are actively involved in its governance.
The Professional Development Committee is composed of company directors and senior executives. Its membership is designed to cover the main professions, sectors, and geocultural regions that IPAG Business School’s programs prepare students for.
The Committee ensures that the courses offered by the School are aligned with current and emerging business needs.
The Scientific Council
The Scientific Advisory Board is made up of teacher-researchers from leading French and international universities. It provides guidance to IPAG Business School on its scientific and research policies.
More information on the Scientific Advisory Board and its composition.
IPAG Alumni Circle
The IPAG Alumni Circle comprises graduates of IPAG Business School. Its mission is to discuss and advise on the School’s strategic and pedagogical directions.
The Global Student Council consists of elected student representatives. It serves as a forum for discussing the School’s strategic initiatives and educational projects.
The IPAG Association is overseen by a Board of Directors, which supports the management team in shaping the School’s strategic direction. Its composition reflects IPAG’s close ties with the business community. More information on the Board of Directors and its composition.
The Board has established two dedicated committees to assist the Managing Director and maintain regular dialogue with the Board:
Development Committee – helps the School’s management prioritize development projects.
Risk Management and Internal Control Committee – assists the Managing Director in identifying and preventing operational risks.
Start-up Engagement: An agreement has been signed with Nice Start(s) Up to foster interaction between students and start-up entrepreneurs.
European Affairs & International Students’ Week: Collaboration with the Europe Direct Centre and other organizations to discuss the 2024 European elections and to launch the International Students’ Week.
Access to Culture: An agreement promotes theatre access for IPAG students and staff through various initiatives.
European Conferences and Events: A partnership has been established to organise conferences and events on European issues, providing students with access to activities at the Maison de l'Europe.
Education and Culture for Vulnerable Groups: An agreement supports access to education and culture for vulnerable populations, involving initiatives with IPAG students and faculty.
Communications Industry Training: An agreement aims to help students adapt to the expectations of communications agencies through targeted programs and activities.
Language and Cultural Programs: IPAG has signed an agreement to organise language courses, cultural events, and offer benefits to both students and staff.
Digital Innovation Partnership: Collaboration with the EuropIA Institute focuses on new technologies and digital initiatives, addressing the challenges of training and employment while developing tailored programs to meet industry needs in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
This partnership addresses the challenges of training and employment, developing a comprehensive training and support framework to meet the needs of industry in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
This partnership addresses the challenges of training and employment by developing a comprehensive training and support framework tailored to the needs of industry in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
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