About IPBS
International Partnership of Business Schools
The International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) is a consortium of 12 leading business schools in Europe, North and Latin America. The partner schools are located in Beijing (China), Dublin (Ireland), Lancaster (United Kingdom), Madrid (Spain), Reims/Rouen (France), Reutlingen (Germany), Piacenza (Italy), Raleigh (NC, USA), Elon (NC,USA), Puebla (Mexico), São Paulo (Brazil) and St. Catharines (Canada).
Learn more about the origins of IPBS here
The IPBS partners offer undergraduate programmes that grant double degrees, require study in two countries, and promote language and cultural fluency along with business aptitude. Furthermore, six of these partners offer an intensive full-time Masters of Science in Global Management (MGM) Programme (12-15 months duration – excluding any compulsory internships – depending on the chosen track) with single and double degree options. The IPBS MGM involves studying in two countries and learning the skills to be a successful global leader in the digital age. The programme is taught entirely in English.
Mission
The International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) is dedicated to the development
of a global community of business students, alumni, staff and faculty by sharing and
developing their knowledge, skills, and mutual understanding through international double
degrees and collaboration.
Values
Excellence in scholarship, a passion for global engagement, and a commitment to
sustainability.
Vision
The International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS) will be recognized as a leading
international network, dedicated to the collective pursuit of excellence in business
education that contributes to a better world.
Good to know about the IPBS: Top companies the partner schools cooperate with:
The IPBS is a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance.
Time to celebrate – 50 years of excellence
The size of each circle represents the frequency of cooperation across schools as well as the most frequently chosen employers.
This is based on data collected from each university. Due to the diversity of schools and locations, this is a general overview of the wide range of industry connections available to students.