Groupe ISCAE — Our Journey
History
Since 1971, Groupe ISCAE has been shaping leaders in Morocco and Africa. A half-century of excellence, innovation, and commitment in service of development.
54
Years of History
15k+
Graduates
2
Campuses
80+
Partners
1971
Establishment of ISCAE Casablanca
Founded by His Late Majesty King Hassan II — the first higher education institution of management in Morocco
Our Journey Decade by Decade
Over 50 Years of Innovation, Excellence, and Commitment
1970s
1975
Relocation to Route de Nouasseur
Establishment of the historic campus at Km 9.5, Route de Nouasseur, Casablanca — permanent headquarters of ISCAE.
1978
Royal Audience at the Rabat Palace
Reception of graduates by His Late Majesty King Hassan II at the Royal Palace of Rabat — royal recognition of ISCAE's excellence.
1980s
Since 1986
Le Carrefour du Manager
Every May, 4th-year students organize the “Carrefour du Manager” — a flagship annual forum connecting recruiters and graduates.
1989 — 1990
New Study Cycles
- 1989 — Creation of the Graduate Program in International Trade
- 1990 — Creation of the Chartered Accountancy Cycle
1990s
1995
Establishment of ISCAE Rabat
Opening of the second campus in Rabat and appointment by Royal Decree (Dahir) of an ISCAE alumnus to head the institution.
1999
EFMD Strategic Audit
Strategic audit of ISCAE by the European Foundation for Management Development — a first step towards international recognition.
2000s
2001
30th Anniversary
- Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the founding of ISCAE
- Publication of the Golden Book and the 1st graduates directory
- New development strategy for ISCAE
2002 — 2004
African Outreach & Partnerships
- 2002 — Establishment of ISCAE Conakry (Guinea)
- 2002 — Master in Management Control with Groupe ONA
- 2002 — Master in Public Services with ESSEC-Paris
- 2003 — 1st specialized management center in Morocco
- 2004 — Agreement with the Mohammed V Foundation
2007
Establishment of Groupe ISCAE
Publication in the Official Gazette of Law No. 13-06 relating to Groupe ISCAE — a major institutional transformation.
2009 — 2010
40th Anniversary — Transformation
- Publication of Decree No. 2-08-65 implementing Law No. 13-06
- Establishment of the Doctoral School (CEDOC)
- ISO 9001v2008 Certification
- Launch of the EMBA accreditation process by AMBA
- New visual identity of Groupe ISCAE
2010s
2011 — 2013
Excellence & Innovation
- 2011 — Launch of the Revue Marocaine des Sciences de Management
- 2011 — Establishment of a Trading Room
- 2013 — Admission of Groupe ISCAE to AACSB
2015 — 2016
International Outreach
- Admission of Groupe ISCAE to AABS
- 1st Summer School program with Université LAVAL
- 28 international agreements signed since 2011
- Appointment of an ISCAE alumna as Director General
2017
New AMBA Accreditation
2020s
2020
AMBA Re-accreditation
2021
The 50th Anniversary of Groupe ISCAE
2025
New BGA Accreditation — AMBA Re-accreditation
