MBA in International Finance (3 accreditations)

This industry-relevant MBA program gears you up for the evolving challenges in the finance sector. You’ll become familiar with major industry shifts driven by technology, sustainability, and digitalization. The degree offers a robust management education, encompassing comprehensive studies of business and financial landscapes, along with detailed insights into markets, products, and investments. The curriculum arms you with practical tools, boosting your analytical, negotiation, and strategic skills. You will evolve into a professional adept at innovative thinking, investment analysis, risk assessment, negotiation, trading, strategy development, and achieving peak performance.

This specialization equips graduates for outstanding managerial roles in diverse financial entities, including banks, funds, insurance companies, brokerage firms, international organizations, and more.

Employability: You will engage in real-world business scenarios using case studies, teamwork, engaging discussions, practical projects, and realistic business simulations.

ABOUT IFM BUSINESS SCHOOL, SWITYERLAND

IFM Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked and internationally acclaimed private institution. Boasting over 50 years of Swiss-quality education, IFM is celebrated for its outstanding and innovative business education through global rankings. Located in Geneva’s vibrant center, in Switzerland, IFM’s campus is at the heart of global business.

IFM’s distinctive educational approach delivers fresh perspectives, modern management insights, essential skills, practical tools, and the confidence necessary for success. Our commitment to innovation shines through our dynamic, hands-on teaching style. Developed by our experts with contributions from business leaders, our forward-thinking curriculum equips you for today’s business challenges, fostering an innovative, sustainable, digital, and entrepreneurial mindset for career excellence.

FACTS & FIGURES

• Accreditations: ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA
• Ranking 1: ranked in the top tier one for the MBA program in Europe and in the world > more
• Ranking 2: ranked #3 in Switzerland and#71 among the top business schools in the world in CEOWORLD survey> more
• Degree awarded: Master of Business Administration (with specialization in International Finance)
• Duration: 1 academic year (9 Months)
• 12 courses: 10 core courses and 2 electives including Stocks & Crypto Trading, Digital Business Finance.
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, starting at 2pm
• Small classes: our classes average 20 students to promote exchange, class interaction, team work.
• Language: taught in English
• 2 intakes per year in March and October

WHY CHOOSE AN IFM MBA?

• Our curriculum, dedicated to excellence and regularly updated, is crafted for creating opportunities and ensuring significant career impact.
• Earn an accredited, highly-ranked MBA in a brief period, coupled with an extraordinary, transformative experience.
• Maximize your investment stemming from the quality of course content, diverse elective options, optimal duration, and program flexibility.
• Sharpen essential skills and learn to present your competencies and accomplishments compellingly to prospective employers.
• Experience personal growth, immense satisfaction, and gain a life-changing qualification that accelerates your career.
• Benefit from afternoon classes, offering a harmonious balance between studies, personal life, internships, or part-time work.
• If required, we can customize a schedule to align with your professional obligations and academic requirements.

WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY

“My IFM education has added to my further career growth due to the significant knowledge and practical experience gained during my studies. Needless to say, my Swiss diploma is highly valued among global companies.”

Anastasia Rudzinskaya, Relationship Director, Sberbank CIB, UAE

“When I started at IFM, I already had an interesting position and significant experience behind me. The MBA helped to fill the gaps and see the same activities from a different perspective.”

Alla Ferreiro Hermida, Director, Trade & Commodity Finance Societe Generale, Switzerland

“IFM provides the opportunity to meet excellent professors and to build a network while studying in the heart of Geneva. I have great memories of the classes and of the atmosphere amongst students. I would recommend it to any student looking for a good academic curriculum.”
Michel Khattar, Senior Private Banker, Audi Bank

“My IFM experience was fascinating. It allowed me to deepen my knowledge and develop an international approach to the reality of business. I recommend it to anyone who wants to gain solid skills.”

Laurie Berthollet, Consultant Financial Services, Swisscom, Switzerland

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• A completed application form.
• A 300-400-word cover letter
• Official Undergraduate diploma: Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Official copies of your university academic transcripts and certificates (in English or French)
• An up-to-date resumé / curriculum vitae showing your work experience if applicable
• For non-native English speakers, provide proof of your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.) *
• A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page
• One recent passport-sized, colour photograph, jpeg format, of yourself for the student ID card.
• A non-refundable application fee of CHF/EUR 150.-

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*Exemption from an English language test is possible if you have studied or worked in English.