Master of Business Administration (MBA) (European & US accreditations)

Be prepared to become a top manager specialized in business administration, in multinationals, international organizations, and governments

Designed for careers in Business Management.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for young professionals interested in pursuing a career in business management. The MBA provides a comprehensive introduction to today’s global business environment: what are the key challenges facing companies? How are businesses successful at an international level? Why are business ethics and social responsibility crucial?

Key Benefits

• Learning in a dynamic environment in Switzerland with a multicultural student body and faculty with “real world” experience;
• Providing practical skills to advance personal and professional goals;
• Exploring the latest business theories and practices;
• Gaining insight into global businesses, their management, and operations.

Program Details

In addition to core business courses with a focus on quantitative problem solving, the MBA trains young professionals to be future top managers with courses in theory and practice: operations and project management, leadership and organizational behavior, global entrepreneurship and venture initiation, strategic financial management, and corporate social responsibility.

The Master of Business Administration is comprised of 14 courses taken over one year.

Year 1

1st Trimester

• ECO 607 – Global Economics
• ACC 514 – Accounting
• QMB 513 – Quantitative Methods in Business
• MGT 605 – Strategic Supply Chain Management

2nd Trimester

• NEG 615 – International Negotiations
• MGT 657 – Operations and Project Management
• MGT 610 – Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
• FIN 510 – Corporate Finance

3rd Trimester

• MGT 666 – Small Business Management
• ACC 622 – Management Accounting
• MKG 667 – International Marketing
• MGT 645 – Corporate Governance

4th Trimester

• MGT 650 – Digital Transformation
• BUS 698 – Corporate Strategy (Capstone Course)

Ranked among the top ten universities in Switzerland, the International Institute in Geneva (IUG) is an accredited academic institution specialising in business education. The Institute offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Business Administration, International Relations, Media and Communication and International Trade. The curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction, with a particular focus on international business practices. The international exchange program offers an opportunity for students to study at renowned universities worldwide. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, at the centre of Europe and a hub for international politics and business, the campus is close to the airport and about 5 km from the city centre. The IUG has students representing over 60 nationalities providing a truly multicultural setting.

MBA graduates have gone on to executive positions in multinationals, family businesses, international organizations and governments.

You have access to a Career Counselor who provides one-on-one career advising, job search support, and coaching.