For two days, students from the MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence program at TBS Education, along with five students from the University of Galway, took on the challenge of solving a problem presented by the Pierre Fabre Group. This competition was organized by TBS Education professors, Kevin Carillo and Serge Nyawa in collaboration with Dieudonné TCHUENTE, head of the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics.
The Datathon is a flagship event that allows students to apply their skills in artificial intelligence and data analysis to a real business problem. This year, Pierre Fabre proposed a significant challenge: developing a predictive AI model for sales.
Pierre Fabre Laboratories, a key player in the pharmaceutical and dermo-cosmetics industry in France and worldwide, challenged participants to design an innovative solution. The project was carried out in partnership with TNP Consultants, a firm specializing in digital transformation and business strategy, which supported the students throughout the competition.
“TBS Education trains individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing together their rich experiences and skills. In the Datathon, they work on a highly important challenge for Pierre Fabre, where their expertise will be invaluable.” – Clara Thibault, Chief Data & Analytics Officer & Thibault Poissonnier, Data Scientist Lead at Pierre Fabre
“It’s very enriching to learn about different industries, especially the pharmaceutical sector. Additionally, the students come from various cultural backgrounds, bringing great diversity. It’s a valuable opportunity for us to learn how to forecast sales, a skill that will be useful when working for companies looking to predict their sales.” – Manish, student of University of Galway, attended the event
The competition began on the TBS Education campus with an introduction to the event and the problem statement provided by Pierre Fabre. Divided into teams, students worked on developing a machine learning model, guided by professors and industry professionals.
Each team had until midnight to submit a video pitch presenting their solution. The next day, after team debriefings, participants continued refining their models before the top three projects were selected for a final presentation before a jury.
The Datathon concluded with an awards ceremony and a networking session with professors and event partners.
“We focus on experience and student satisfaction, enabling them to apply all the skills learned throughout the year to a single project. There are highly technical aspects, but we also have prizes for those more business-oriented or creative, especially for video presentations, ensuring that over the two days, everyone finds value in the experience.” – Kévin CARILLO, Professor in charge of the MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence program
Each year, three teams are awarded prizes at the Datathon. Here are the winners of the 2025 edition:
A special surprise award, “Best Actor,” was given to Peerapat MANAKIT for his outstanding video “A.I. for Dummies.”
Congratulations to the winners and all the participants of the 2025 Datathon for their dedication and projects!
Alongside the Datathon, the APEM Award for Best Thesis in Artificial Intelligence ceremony was held. This award, presented by the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, recognizes the best MSc theses in Data Science and AI at TBS Education each year.
The submitted theses were evaluated based on several criteria:
The event took place at the Social Hub on Friday, March 21, 2025, following the Datathon.
This award ceremony provides a unique opportunity for Datathon participants and APEM Award winners to network with industry professionals and members of the Center of Excellence. It’s a special moment to celebrate innovation and excellence at TBS Education in artificial intelligence.
“One of the goals is to foster knowledge transmission. Seeing former students receive awards serves as motivation for the next cohort as they prepare for their own theses. We also invite industry partners, creating networking opportunities that can lead to internships or job prospects.” – Kévin CARILLO, Professor in charge of the MSc Data Science & Artificial Intelligence program
The 2025 Datathon and APEM Award ceremony illustrate TBS Education’s and its Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics’ commitment to training experts capable of tackling tomorrow’s challenges. This enriching experience aligns with business expectations and current industry challenges.
If you want to know more about the Centre of Excellence
After an audit carried out by Campus France, TBS Education was awarded level 3 of the “Bienvenue en France” label, the highest level of this certification. This label reflects the school’s international dimension and its commitment to welcoming international students.
Awarded for five years by Campus France, the “ Bienvenue en France” label distinguishes French higher education establishments which take concrete action to improve conditions for international students. The label is based on a rigorous assessment of 28 key criteria.
By reaching level 3, TBS Education has distinguished itself by:
Obtaining this certification at the highest level is an achievement of which TBS Education is proud, and a sign of confidence for international students. This recognition highlights TBS Education’s commitment to providing an optimal educational environment for all its students.
The “ Bienvenue en France ” label joins the school’s three international accreditations (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), further strengthening its position among internationally recognized institutions.
By joining TBS Education, international students can be sure of receiving a quality education that will help them to develop their full potential, as well as solid support in building their professional careers.
TBS Education offers 17 Master of Science (MSc) programs that provide students with specialized expertise in high-demand industries. These programs combine rigorous academic instruction with practical learning, ensuring that graduates are optimally prepared to tackle industry challenges. With a strong emphasis on international exposure, professional experience, and academic innovation, TBS Education MSc programs prepare students for careers in fields ranging from finance and marketing to supply chain management and aerospace.
TBS Education MSc programs focus on real-world case studies, industry projects, and direct interactions with professionals. Students engage in experiences such as company visits, consulting projects, and international collaborations. The school also provides the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts working in leading companies.
“The MSc Aerospace Management program at TBS Education offered me a unique and transformative learning experience. What stood out the most was the opportunity to learn directly from industry experts working in renowned aerospace companies. Their insights provided real-world perspectives that textbooks alone could never offer, making the learning process truly impactful.” Spurti, student in the MSc Aerospace Management program.
TBS Education maintains strong connections with major companies and research institutions, allowing students to stay updated on industry trends and innovations. Students benefit from visits to key industrial hubs, corporate partnerships, and collaborative projects that enable them to apply their skills in real-world settings.
“TBS Education also allowed us to gain substantial practical knowledge. From case studies to exciting visits like Francazal Airport and Latecoere, every experience added immense value. The collaboration with Paul Sabatier University on the MITAT project was another incredible opportunity to apply our learning. I had the privilege of being selected for the Arctic Winter School in Kiruna, Sweden, hosted by Universeh, where TBS covered my entire trip. Another highlight was leading a project at Airbus, where my team successfully integrated AI into external communications. Additionally, attending the USHAIR event further enriched my exposure to the aerospace industry.” Spurti, student in the MSc Aerospace Management program.
TBS Education’s global approach enables students to acquire the knowledge, practical experience, and professional network needed to succeed in competitive industries. Whether in management, finance, innovation, or marketing, graduates leave with strong expertise and a worldwide network that opens doors to numerous opportunities.
“Throughout the program, I gained not only knowledge but also a solid network in the aerospace industry. The combination of expert-led lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects has significantly shaped my expertise in aerospace management and prepared me to meet industry demands.” Spurti, student in the MSc Aerospace Management program.
With its commitment to academic excellence, industry engagement, and an international perspective, TBS Education’s Master of Science programs prepare students for successful careers in their chosen fields.
The TBS Education bachelor’s in management is a three-year international program, ranked as the #1 Best Bachelor’s degree in France. It grants a recognized French Higher Education Degree (“Grade de Licence”) in International Business and Administration. June, a Norwegian student, shares her experience at TBS Education.
TBS Education’s bachelor’s in management offers an innovative academic curriculum focused on both professionalization and international exposure. By the end of the program, students can complete up to 12 months of internships, gaining valuable professional experience. In their third year, they can choose from nearly 20 specializations such as Digital Business, Innovation Management, Event Management, Fashion & Luxury Management or International Business Management, to tailor their education to their career goals.
“I was searching for business schools in France, and when I discovered TBS Education, I immediately felt it was the right fit. The program offers a well-balanced curriculum that blends theoretical learning with real-world applications, making business education both accessible and engaging. Plus, the school’s strong international reputation and diverse student community made my decision even easier!”
With four campuses in Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, and Casablanca, along with over 130 partner universities, the Bachelor in Management provides students with a truly global education. Students spend a semester abroad in their second year and can pursue a specialization or a double degree in an international setting.
Courses are taught in English, and with more than 88 nationalities represented on campus, TBS Education offers a genuinely multicultural experience.
“I am really looking forward to taking advantage of the international opportunities that TBS Education provides. It’s an exciting experience that I can’t wait to explore!”
TBS Education hosts numerous student associations that foster engagement and help students integrate into campus life. With 2,000 students, 40% of whom are international, the program offers a rich cultural exchange across its four campuses, all located in cosmopolitan cities renowned for their energy and vibrant student life.
“From the very first day, I felt warmly welcomed. The international student community is strong, and the French students are open, friendly, and eager to connect with us. The school organizes many activities and events that help international students integrate smoothly. As for student life, Toulouse is an amazing city! It’s lively, full of history, and has a great student atmosphere. There’s always something happening—whether it’s social events, cultural experiences, or simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings with friends.”
The Master of Science (MSc) programs at TBS Education are designed to equip students with all the necessary skills to become experts in their field and position themselves as key assets in the job market.
The school offers 17 MSc programs, all recognized by the French government and awarding a Master’s degree. This diploma is not only recognized in France but also internationally, thanks to the school’s triple accreditation.
In addition to top-tier academic training, TBS Education promotes an immersive learning approach, allowing students to gain real-world professional experience.
This is exemplified by the MSc Aerospace Management, offered at the Toulouse campus, which participated in a 21-week project titled Cross Masters Air Travel Project.
This project focused on the theme: “Towards More Sustainable Tourism”, with a particular emphasis on enhancing Toulouse’s tourism appeal through the involvement of the region’s major airports: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and Toulouse Francazal Airport.
In collaboration with these airport infrastructures and the University of Toulouse, 37 students from 18 different nationalities worked together to develop innovative and feasible recommendations. Topics covered included:
Students applied various research methodologies (site visits, qualitative and quantitative surveys, interviews, documentary research, etc.) to propose concrete and innovative solutions.
This project allowed them to address a real and relevant issue while developing their skills and professional networks.
In Barcelona, students from the MSc Digital Transformation & Business Innovation conducted a consulting mission for Noè Builders, a subsidiary of the Coco-Mat group, specializing in sustainable wooden house and hotel architecture and construction.
The goal was to perform a market analysis, assessing competition and proposing strategic recommendations to support the company’s market growth.
This two-week mission enabled students to:
They were mentored by Xavier Gasso, a university professor, and Júlia Farré Fernández, a professor and consultant in strategic and business development.
These two projects illustrate TBS Education’s commitment to training its students not only on the academic level but also on the professional level, equipping them with all the tools they need to stand out in the job market.
Congratulations to all teams and students for the successful completion of these ambitious projects!
On 20 February 2025, the Institute for Sustainable Aviation (ISA) and Airbus took another step forward in their collaboration by signing two funding agreements dedicated to cutting-edge research on aviation sustainability. This initiative, which builds upon the partnership established in February 2024, highlights both organisations’ commitment to accelerating the aviation sector’s ecological transition through scientific innovation.
During the signing ceremony, Bob Lange, Head of Business Analysis and Market Forecast at Airbus, formalised these agreements alongside Marie-Hélène Baroux, General Manager of ISAE-SUPAERO, and Samuel Fosso-Wamba, Head of Research at TBS Education.
The two funded studies focus on key sustainability challenges: improving environmental impact assessment tools and understanding how climate risks influence passenger behaviour and air travel demand.
Led by Thomas Planès, Associate Professor at ISAE-SUPAERO, and conducted by Félix Pollet, a postdoctoral researcher at ISA, this project is funded by Airbus via the ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation. Its goal? To refine Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies tailored to the aviation industry, integrating the environmental impact of emerging energy sources such as Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and hydrogen.
A key breakthrough in this research involves incorporating non-CO₂ emissions (NOx, particulate matter, contrails) into climate impact assessments. The team will leverage advanced climate models and develop an open-source methodology, enabling broader adoption across the industry.
The second project, led by Sylvain Bourjade and Debrah Meloso, Finance Professors at TBS Education, in collaboration with Elena Asparouhova, Stena Faculty Chair of Finance at the University of Utah, addresses a crucial economic issue: how climate risks and growing environmental awareness shape air travel demand and passenger behaviour.
Funded by Airbus via TBS Education, this study applies experimental economics to analyse evolving consumer preferences based on several key factors:
By combining environmental engineering and economic sciences, these research projects aim to provide industry stakeholders with reliable tools to guide strategic decision-making, public policy, and sustainable business models for the aviation sector.
“Airbus is proud to support these projects, which demonstrate the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in tackling sustainability challenges. By bringing together experts from different fields, we are fostering an energy transition that is both efficient and grounded in scientific evidence,” said Bob Lange.
Through these initiatives, Airbus and ISA reaffirm their leadership in driving the aviation sector towards more environmentally responsible practices. The findings from these studies will contribute to improving climate impact assessments, shaping more sustainable transport policies, and refining market forecasting in response to ecological challenges.
A significant step towards a greener and more resilient aviation industry.
TBS Education’s Master in Management continues to rise. In 2024, the school had moved up 3 places from 13th to 10th in Le Point’s ranking. In 2025, it confirms this upward trend by reaching 9th place.
This ranking evaluates 37 schools that award a state-recognized degree at the Master’s level, based on six key criteria:
TBS Education stands out particularly in professionalization, ranking 7th nationwide. This ranking is based notably on graduate employment rates and the average starting salary.
“This progress reflects the recognition of our academic model and our strong commitment to responsible and career-focused education. It demonstrates our ability to prepare students for a successful professional integration through innovative pedagogy and close ties with businesses. This dynamic, driven by our entire community, encourages us to continue our efforts to train agile and engaged managers ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.” Stéphanie Lavigne, General Director of TBS Education
“This progress reflects the recognition of our academic model and our strong commitment to responsible and career-focused education. It demonstrates our ability to prepare students for a successful professional integration through innovative pedagogy and close ties with businesses. This dynamic, driven by our entire community, encourages us to continue our efforts to train agile and engaged managers ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.”
The TBS Education Master in Management stands out for its innovative educational approach. It combines academic excellence, immersive experiences, and professionalization. Thanks to this balance, graduates quickly secure high-value positions across various industries.
With these initiatives, the TBS Education Master in Management prepares its students to quickly enter the job market and advance in ambitious careers, both in France and internationally.
Beyond its rise in the general ranking, TBS Education also stands out in two specific categories of Le Point’s ranking:
With this national recognition, TBS Education solidifies its position among top-tier management schools and continues its commitment to innovative, responsible, and globally oriented education.
Starting in the 2025 academic year, students enrolled in the Bachelor in Management program will have the opportunity to graduate with dual degrees from TBS Education and the University of Galway in Ireland. Thanks to a newly signed partnership with this prestigious institution, the Bachelor program is taking another step in its international expansion strategy and continues to develop its dual degree offerings.
Each year, several third-year Bachelor students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree abroad at one of the seven partner universities available.
Further strengthening its international reach, the program has established a partnership with the University of Galway, recognized as Ireland’s top university. Accredited by AACSB, EFMD, and AMBA, it ranks within the 351-400 range of the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
This partnership will allow three TBS Education Bachelor students to complete half of their curriculum at the University of Galway, entirely in English. This experience will enable them to enhance their language proficiency and deepen their understanding of this rapidly growing economic region while studying at a top-tier institution on a highly multicultural campus.
Students will choose a specialization from six key fields:
The curriculum will also include additional courses, such as “Ireland in the Global Economy”, Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Strategy, and Innovation, providing a comprehensive perspective on contemporary economic challenges.
Upon completion of their studies, students will graduate with the TBS Education Bachelor’s degree as well as the Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Galway—a significant advantage for pursuing top Master’s programs and boosting employability.
As the cultural capital of Ireland’s West, Galway is also known as one of the country’s most welcoming cities. With its stunning coastal landscapes and postcard-worthy scenery, it offers an outstanding quality of life and attracts thousands of students each year, making it one of Ireland’s most sought-after student destinations.
Additionally, Ireland has become a thriving hub for global tech giants (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft—GAFAM), creating numerous professional opportunities.
This new partnership aligns perfectly with TBS Education’s commitment to academic excellence and international openness, providing students with an excellent educational background and exceptional prospects for further studies or career opportunities that match their ambitions.
Every year, as part of its Winter School, TBS Education opens its doors to international students from all over the world for a unique and enriching experience. This 2 to 4 week program, organized on the Toulouse and Paris campuses, offers an excellent opportunity to study in one of France’s top business schools while discovering France’s two major cities. This year, the TBS Education Winter School took place from 6 to 31 January 2025 in Toulouse and Paris.
The Winter School offers a curriculum entirely in English, with courses such as Digital Media, Luxury Brand Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Introduction to AI. These modules enable students to acquire up to 14 ECTS.
Beyond theoretical learning, the program emphasizes key skills: analytical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural communication, teamwork, and project management. Additionally, students receive professional coaching and participate in group projects to enhance their knowledge.
The experience extends far beyond the classroom! Students discover the cultural and historical richness of Toulouse and Paris. The program includes exciting visits to:
This immersion helps participants build an international network, connect with students from around the world, and enjoy an unforgettable adventure in France.
TBS Education offers a full hospitality package, including accommodation and local transportation. Additionally, the school’s international student office provides full support for administrative procedures (visa, insurance, housing).
With the TBS Education Winter School, students combine academic excellence, cultural experience, and personal development, all in a prestigious and dynamic environment.
Every year, TBS Education welcomes over 300 students into the Master in Management program. Leonardo Agresti, a new student who has just arrived from Italy, shares his experience, and explains why he chose TBS Education for his studies.
TBS Education stands out for its recognized academic excellence, particularly through its Master in Management program, ranked 10th in the “L’Étudiant” magazine rankings. With high-quality lecturers, it offers students valuable expertise: “Another relevant point is the professionalism of the professors, because they really bring their work experience into it.” This triple-accredited program guarantees high-quality teaching and unique opportunities: “Starting from the Triple Accreditation it has, I can really see that the Master itself is very well curated in details and the quality of it is very high.”
Designed to offer the most personalized experience possible for students: “The strength of the program is the way it is organized because it gives the student the chance to manage their own path through many career options you can choose in the second year.” This prestigious program is designed to prepare future leaders to face the challenges of the business world.
TBS Education’s reputation goes beyond France’s borders, attracting students from around the world each year. The opportunities offered, such as double degrees and various specializations, attract talent from all backgrounds. Leonardo shares: “Back when I was studying in Rome, I met a friend of a friend who graduated from TBS Education, and I was fascinated by her progress and the opportunities she had achieved, joining this Master in Management program.”
Ranked 4th in the Happy at School 2024 ranking, TBS Education ensures that all its students feel integrated and happy in their academic environment: “I was kindly welcomed by the students.”
Student life plays a significant role in the TBS Education experience. Leonardo highlights the various associations on campus: “The student life at TBS Education is really exciting, because it has many clubs to involve students, as well as the parties they organize a good chance to meet and greet with new students.”