In the French entrepreneurial arena, Qui Veut Être Mon Associé (QVEMA) is an essential springboard for entrepreneurs looking to give their project a significant boost. One of the participants was at the TBSeeds incubator and another was an alumni!
Coach and TBS Education alumni
Among the programme’s team, the famous Startup Coach, Aram Attar, is a TBS Education alumni.
A 2023 graduate of the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), specialising in entrepreneurship, he defended his thesis “How Do Entrepreneurs Manage Their Mental Health?” at the same time as the QVEMA programme.
TBSeeds: a star seed at QVMA
The programme will take a particularly interesting turn for the TBS Education community as Brice Cavelier, a former TBSeeds incubatee, will appear on the show to present UpFiner.
UpFiner is a brand of nomadic safe with theft detection and alarm, manufactured in the Occitanie region of France, for securing valuables during travel and/or activities.
One question remains: will Brice be able to convince the show’s seven seasoned investors?
Join us on 21 February, at 9.10pm on M6, to find out the answer and support Brice in his entrepreneurial adventure!
TBSeeds
Since 2012, 173 projects have been supported by our TBSeeds incubator!
This synergy between quality education and an accessible entrepreneurial ecosystem makes TBS Education a fertile ground for launching and developing innovative projects.
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TBS Education is delighted to announce its ambitious real estate project in Toulouse. This strategic plan, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors in December 2023, provides for a major overhaul of the Entiore and Lascrosses campuses, symbolising a significant transformation for our school.
A responsible and innovative project focused on the student experience
Following the suspension of the initial project to build the Compans-Caffarelli campus, TBS Education has reassessed its real estate options. The new project aims to be both responsible and innovative, seeking to consolidate activities in two emblematic buildings: Entiore and Lascrosses. This consolidation aims to strengthen the cohesion of the training courses, encourage collaboration and reduce operating costs.
The project also aims to increase intake capacity to meet growing student demand, while diversifying the school’s activities. Innovation in the design of the spaces, incorporating educational well-being, is at the heart of this initiative.
Pierre Hurstel, Chairman of TBS Education, said: “The unanimous decision of our Board of Directors reflects our collective commitment to a sustainable vision for TBS Education. By redefining our campus project, we are reaffirming our societal mission and our determination to provide a first-class educational environment.“
Key dates and outlook
At the heart of this transformation, the Entiore campus in Quint-Fonsegrives is about to undergo an expansion, seeing its surface area double from 10,500 m2 to more than 20,000 m2, with an ambitious vision of potentially eventually reaching 30,000 m2. The available 10 hectares of land around the current Entiore buildings will be redeveloped to accommodate sports activities, shared gardens and outdoor spaces dedicated to events. This campus is destined to become the heart of the school’s activity. In addition, the creation of a student residence and accommodation for staff is currently being evaluated with the Toulouse Haute-Garonne Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
2024 marks the launch of this innovative project, with a call for tenders for project management assistance. Final handover is expected in 2028, marking the completion of an ambitious project and the start of a new chapter for TBS Education.
Each year, a jury made up of Aphec and HEADway Advisory meets to select the Director of the Year. In 2023, Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of TBS Education, is the winner.
Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of the school, was honoured by the L’Essentiel du Sup media at the start of 2024 for her work at TBS Education. She was awarded the prestigious prize of “Director of the Year” for this 7th edition.
“All our courses have integrated the UN’s sustainable development objectives after a review of their teaching models. Similarly, 40% of our research publications include the subject, and a centre of excellence brings together the professors concerned. To go even further, we have set up a Societal Transition Department to deal with issues of inclusion, environmental transition, living together and combating stereotypes. Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of TBS Education.
This prize, awarded by a jury made up of L’Essentiel du Sup and APHEC (Association des professeurs des classes préparatoires économiques et commerciales), is recognition of the excellence of TBS Education as an institution in the field of higher education.
TBS Education is looking to the future to remain committed to pursuing its mission with excellence, openness, boldness, agility and responsibility.
In a joint initiative to shape the future of education and industry, TBS Education and the APEM group have announced the launch of a chair dedicated to Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 3-year agreement was signed in the presence of Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of TBS Education, Thomas Henin, Group Marketing Director of APEM and Kevin Carillo, Head of the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analysis and Programme Director of the Master of Science Big Data, Marketing & Management at TBS Education.
AN INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION
This partnership is a pillar of innovation and of preparing students for today’s economic challenges.
Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of TBS Education, underlined the school’s commitment to innovation and to preparing students for today’s economic challenges. This collaboration with APEM consolidates the integration of technological advances into the school’s educational programme, offering students an immersive experience that is relevant to their future professional careers.
This chair is the result of the convergence of APEM’s objectives in data processing and TBS Education’s expertise in this crucial field. The partnership provides for a number of mechanisms to support APEM’s innovation, including the contribution of Master’s students on practical cases proposed by the company.
TBS EDUCATION & APEM
Founded in 1952, APEM is a world leader in the design and manufacture of human-machine interfaces (HMI), offering a diverse range of products for demanding markets such as instrumentation, industrial automation, aeronautics and defence.
For its part, TBS Education, through its center of excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, has positioned itself as a pioneer in these fields. Since 2013, the school has been offering high-level courses to train future executives, ranked among the best internationally.
This partnership is in line with TBS Education’s mission as a committed management school, while APEM continues to consolidate its position as a major force in the field of HMI worldwide.
TBS Education’s Master in Management program has moved up a place in Le Figaro Étudiant’s ranking and now stands in11th position with an average score of 16.3.
The three criteria analyzed in this ranking:
Academically, TBS Education stands out with a remarkable score of 17.3/20 in the “Academic” category of the Figaro Étudiant ranking. This assessment testifies to the excellence of the school’s teaching, with programs designed to provide rigorous and relevant training, preparing students optimally for professional challenges.
As for the international criterion, TBS Education achieved a score of 15.2/20, illustrating its commitment to offering its students a rich international experience. The school has 160 partner universities worldwide, offering enriching exchange opportunities. The campuses in Barcelona and Casablanca reinforce TBS Education’s global approach, offering students a complete international experience.
In terms of employment, TBS Education excels with a score of 15.4/20. 81% of graduates enter the job market quickly, finding employment within a month of graduation, and 97% are employed within six months of graduation. Graduates also enjoy promising salary prospects, with an average gross annual salary of between 42,000 and 48,000 euros after completing the Master in Management program. These results attest to the effectiveness of TBS Education in preparing students for a successful transition to the job market.
THE FIGARO ÉTUDIANT RANKING
This ranking of French business schools awarding a Master’s degree in management is designed to help students find their way around the vast field of management.
The Figaro Étudiant ranking is based on a number of indicators, including graduate employment, international scope, the quality of scientific research, and the effectiveness of teaching staff. These criteria enable us to assess the overall performance of each school, giving students a clearer picture when choosing a school.
L’ÉTUDIANT RANKING
This ranking, which recognizes 37 Master in Management programs awarding a Master’s degree (bac +5), places TBS Education among the top 10 schools in France.
L’Étudiant‘s ranking analyzes the performance of these schools according to 7 criteria: academic excellence, proximity to companies, international scope, social openness, graduate employment, graduate satisfaction and environment.
With an overall average of 56 points out of 76, TBS Education stands out as an excellent choice among the most reputable schools.
WHAT SETS TBS EDUCATION APART?
In 2022, TBS Education took a significant step forward by becoming a mission-led company, thus integrating its societal commitments into its articles of association. This institutional development is reflected in our raison d’être, which is focused on contributing to a more sustainable and responsible economy through research with societal impact.
Through this approach, TBS Education trains a diversity of open-minded and enlightened players, ready to play a key role in organizations promoting a responsible and sustainable economy.
Our school attaches the utmost importance to the well-being of our students, with priorities such as social openness, new-generation and eco-responsible campuses, and innovative learning experiences.
The faculty, guarantor of TBS Education’s academic excellence, is made up of experts producing impactful research and training responsible managers aware of societal and environmental challenges.
The international dimension plays a central role in the pedagogy of the school’s programs, with 54% of international professors from 36 different nationalities. Collaboration with more than 200 internationally renowned universities and the fact that almost half of our students come from all over the world foster multicultural immersion that stimulates interdisciplinary, open-mindedness and students’ ability to adapt.
TBS Education’s commitment to enhancing the employability of its students is reflected in its close collaboration with companies. This is demonstrated through the co-construction of training programs, company forums and personalized career support for students.
TBS Education ranks fourth in the HappyIndex®AtSchool 2023 ranking, with a satisfaction score of 8.54, a recommendation rate of 85%, and has been awarded the HappyIndex®AtSchool ranking label.
The importance of students’ well-being within their school is crucial, and is widely represented in this ranking dedicated to students on the Master in Management and Bachelor in Management programs. The aim of this ranking is to assess in depth the quality of the academic and social experience offered to students enrolled on these programs.
As such, it highlights TBS Education’s commitment to placing student satisfaction and happiness at the heart of its educational programs, underlining the importance placed on the overall fulfillment of learners within these programs.
WHAT EXACTLY IS THE “HAPPY AT SCHOOL” LABEL?
ChooseMyCompany oversees the HappyIndex®AtSchool label, which places the criteria of social performance and student fulfillment at the heart of its evaluation of schools. To obtain this label, three criteria must be met: participation rate, average satisfaction and recommendation rate. This recognition highlights the reality experienced within the school, as only students are asked to fill out the questionnaire.
The questionnaire covers a range of topics:
- Student life
- Confidence in the future
- Teaching methods
- Relationships with companies
- Environment (CSR)
- Learning environment
The HappyIndex®AtSchool ranking highlights the schools preferred by students, where the study experience is enjoyable. However, to guarantee the reliability and representativeness of their performance, the rate of participation in the survey and recommendation rate are taken into account.
The HappyIndex®AtSchool ranking is calculated by means of a 21-question questionnaire that each student can fill out as part of a survey carried out by his or her school. This questionnaire generates two values:
- The average of the 21 questions, expressed as a score out of 5
- A recommendation rate, representing the percentage of students who answered “somewhat agree” or “completely agree” to the question “I would recommend my school to a friend”.
WHAT DO OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY?
The Happy at School ranking and label reflect the reality of student life. In this year’s ranking, they specifically reflect the commitment to CSR on the Bachelor and Master 1 & 2 Grande École Programs of 2021/2022. Following massive student participation, several points of satisfaction are often cited.
– 90.8% of students are satisfied with the school’s environmental commitment
– 86.4% are satisfied with the societal and environmental issues integrated into teaching
– 85.3% are satisfied with the school’s community life, which is rich in extra-curricular projects
– 89% would recommend TBS Education to friends and family
Here are a few comments from students to illustrate the point:
“CSR and sustainable development courses”.
“The richness and variety of extracurricular activities, which are very formative”.
“The climate certification, which gives all students the opportunity to develop their knowledge of climate change issues”.
“The school’s good atmosphere”.
“The school’s ‘family’ atmosphere, both among students and with the teaching staff”.
“Commitments: CSR, equality, women, men…”
“The innovative teaching methods used and the fact that CSR is an integral part of the school’s values”.
“My school’s professional network and commitment to the environment and society”.
This recognition highlights the school’s commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), involving students and faculty alike.
FOSTERING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AT TBS EDUCATION
TBS Education strives to be an increasingly inclusive school, placing the encouragement of equal opportunities and the strengthening of social openness at the heart of its societal concerns. Our school is committed to providing students with an environment conducive to an accessible and serene education.
TBS Education has plans for bold and inspiring development, with the ambition of becoming a benchmark in terms of educational well-being, enhancing the employability of its learners, and maximizing its societal impact on its region. To achieve these goals, TBS Education relies on innovative campuses, an expert and renowned faculty, new training and employability models, and a strengthened international presence.
To ensure a first-class learning environment while underlining its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), TBS Education continues to reinvent itself in line with current requirements. The school’s students develop within eco-responsible campuses that create an ideal setting to stimulate individual transformation while ensuring an optimal learning experience for students.
On Monday December 4th, the Financial Times published its annual ranking of the 90 best business schools in Europe. This is the latest annual ranking by the British economic and financial daily, dedicated to European universities and business schools. This year, TBS Education confirms its positive momentum by entering the top 50, moving up 9 places to 46th place.
Stéphanie Lavigne, Managing Director of TBS Education, is delighted: “We are proud that our school has moved up 9 places among the top European business schools. This success is a strong signal and demonstrates the positive dynamic that TBS Education is part of. This is excellent news for our entire community, as the Financial Times rankings are eagerly awaited by students and recruiters from all over the world.”
A place in the top 90 of europe’s best business schools
Following its rankings of the best MBAs and Masters in Management, the Financial Times has now compiled a ranking of the 90 best business schools in Europe.
To compile this top 90, the British media, which is widely consulted around the world, relies mainly on several criteria linked to the careers of graduates, but also to the course itself. Alumni are questioned 3 years after the end of their course on criteria that guide students’ choices, such as professional integration, career development, international mobility, the faculty’s academic level, its degree of internationalisation and its gender balance.
What are the results for tbs education?
TBS Education continues to climb, having already moved up 3 places in the rankings last year. The British daily singled out TBS Education for its international dimension, an issue at the heart of the multi-campus school’s DNA, with its presence in Barcelona and Casablanca. By climbing into the top 50 of European schools, 46th place and in the top 10 of French business schools, the school is reaffirming its ambition to be a major player in French and European higher education.
TBS Education has also gained places in the other Financial Times rankings worldwide: 13 places in the Masters in Management ranking (37th) and 12 places in the GEMBA ranking (62nd).
Florence Ramillon, Director of International Relations, comments: “I am proud to highlight our remarkable rise in all the rankings, both national and international. This achievement testifies to our commitment to academic excellence, the quality of our teaching and the relevance of our programmes. We are particularly honoured by the recognition of our overall performance, which extends to crucial areas such as the employability of our graduates, the development of cutting-edge skills, the mastery of specialist expertise, and the strength of our professional networks. Innovation is central to our school, guiding our approach to teaching, the design of our programmes, our research activities, the management of our campuses and the formation of strategic alliances. Whether through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, the development of innovative partnerships or the promotion of artificial intelligence in our educational processes, we are determined to remain at the forefront of innovation to offer our students a world-class education.“
Article by Aurélien Feix and Georg Wernicke
Publised in Journal of Business Ethics
Activism undertaken by CEOs has been on the rise in recent years. Research on this practice has been primarily concerned with determining the conditions under which a CEO’s public statements on sociopolitical issues are beneficial or detrimental to her firm’s business performance.
We complement this instrumental perspective on CEO activism with an ethical investigation of the implications of CEO activism for the democratic process. Drawing on political philosophy, we show that the answer to the question of whether CEO activism is conducive to the democratic process depends on the view of democracy that is adopted.
From the perspective of liberalism, the sole requirement that an instance of CEO activism must fulfill is that it is lawful, provided that the applicable law sufficiently protects people’s essential rights. However, from the viewpoint of republicanism, this is not a sufficient condition. Besides being law-abiding, CEOs should be “civic-minded” when intervening in public debates, i.e., concerned with the quality and fairness with which those debates are conducted. Based on the literature on republicanism, we suggest four possible criteria that civic-minded CEOs can apply to gauge the democratic conduciveness of a possible public intervention: added insight, timeliness, constructiveness, and transparency.
Our article complements the predominantly instrumentally oriented literature on CEO activism and contributes, more broadly, to the literature that explores the normative dimensions of corporate political involvement, as well as to a growing strand of research that draws on philosophical theory to inform business leaders’ ethical decision-making.