EQUIS: European Quality Improvement System

EQUIS is a system designed to improve, standardise, and certify quality for upper management education institutions in Europe. This international strategic audit and European accreditation system is organised by the EFMD (European Foundation for Management Development) in compliance with international educational standards.

International Recognition

This accreditation places IAE Aix-en-Provence as a centre of excellence on the international market of higher management education institutions. As such, it provides students, companies and all international partners with a clear signal of quality and excellence.

A Reference in Management Education

IAE Aix-en-Provence is the first institution of the French University system to receive such accreditation. The international standards at the basis of the EQUIS system provide a unique analysis framework to compare business schools.

Improving Quality At All Levels

The certification process is an ongoing opportunity to complete, redefine and update the strategy of the institution as well as an opportunity to refocus on quality criteria.

International Recognition of Excellence

Thanks to a quality standardisation effort undertaken over several years, the IAE Aix has now joined the ranks of the best European Management Institutions.

IAE Aix-en-Provence has been selected for the following strong points:

• Its integration with the business world and its ability to help students to start or pursue their professional careers
• The quality of the services offered to students and participants in its training programmes
• The quality of its international integration and programmes
• The quality and dynamism of its management science research
• Its pioneering teaching methods designed with the business world