Helping business students achieve their goals

IFM University is a business school with a focus on employability...

Since 1971, IFM University – Institute of Finance and Management has been the reference in business education. Located in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, our campus offers the latest technologies and amenities. Recognized for its excellence, IFM is fully accredited by 3 major accreditation bodies. Switzerland has recently been ranked 1st for education in the world by the World Economic Forum.

At IFM, we know how to help students reach their goals and achieve a successful career. We benefit from nearly half a century of experience, and an outstanding business expertise with a focus on students’ future employability. We are glad to say that we are an entrepreneur builder.

We offer outstanding Bachelor’s and Master’s (MBA) degrees in: Business Administration, Management, International Business, Banking, Finance, Trading, Communication, Marketing, and Family Business.

IFM is recognized for excellence in business education, is triple accredited and is a member of numerous associations and prestigious accreditation bodies such as ACBSP, IACBE, AACSB, CHEA … Our triple accreditation puts us in the top “10” business schools in Switzerland and in the 1% worldwide.

The University is located in a modern building in the heart of Geneva, in the university area, a lively, cultural and friendly district. IFM’s campus has just been refurbished and boasts state of the art technology and amenities. Our modern classrooms are equipped with HD interactive whiteboards to provide students with the best learning environment. Our modern conference rooms encourage interaction and allow better preparation of case studies or group work. Our computer lab is fitted with the latest iMacs connected to a network with multimedia technology to support the learning experience of our students. We also provide optic fiber network as well as free Wi-Fi for high-speed surfing. Our library provides a variety of books related to the numerous topics covered in class. When it is time to take a break, our students can relax in the newly designed Student Lounge or in the gardens. The campus is surrounded by restaurants, cafés, art galleries, museums and a park.

At IFM, we have a focus on the future employability of our students. Our students receive a strong foundation in business that gives them a competitive edge from the very start of their careers. All our programs are designed to bridge the gap between the academic and business worlds. They are based on practice and interaction, with a dynamic learning method. Our cutting-edge curriculum has been developed with the input of business leaders, alongside industry experts and corporate partners. Its provides our students with solid knowledge and the skills that employers want. Our syllabi are regularly reviewed to give students up-to-date business practices following the latest industry feedback and trends. We expose students to real-world business practices by using current industry examples, case studies, debates, problem-solving, business projects, group work and effective management of information. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and practice their skills in a real-life business environment. Our business degrees represent a great return on investment, the curriculum focuses on employability, develops essential skills, has a short duration as well as competitive tuition fees.

Courses are taught by renowned professors with excellent academic credentials. They also benefit from practical experience acquired as managers, entrepreneurs or consultants in international companies. Our highly committed team imparts motivation, positive energy and all the key skills. They use their extensive practical experience to help students become successful beyond the classroom.

Our approach is focused on the personal development of our students as active learners and our objective is allowing them to succeed in tomorrow’s workplace. Students will develop an understanding of the business environment. We don’t simply teach business concepts; we prepare students to use what they have learned to become valuable members of their future employers’ teams. We focus on teamwork and technology and we help students develop expertise. The critical thinking and reasoning skills students learn at IFM will remain with them for a lifetime and widen their future perspectives.

At IFM, everything is set to help students reach the next level in their career. We plug them into the business world and give them exclusive access to our professional network. Unlike other universities, CEOs, experts and managers from the most famous brands and companies such as UBS, Nestlé, Clarins, Procter & Gamble, Cargill and many others, come especially to IFM on a regular basis for presentations or discussions. While introducing students to a wide range of career opportunities, our company and factory visits help them understand processes and real business practices. Our career workshops help students secure future employment. We also personalize our guidance to students. We have an excellent employment record.

IFM graduates enjoy a solid reputation among recruiters, 86% of our graduates find a job within 6 months and 32% of IFM alumni have their own company. Our graduates hold key roles in industries and organizations in some of the world’s most acclaimed companies. Thousands of IFM graduates are successful in their business lives thanks to the knowledge they acquired at our Business School.

For more information, see www.universiteifm.com