Bachelor in Finance

This industry-relevant program prepares you to enter the fascinating world of finance. Graduates are prepared for top managerial positions in financial institutions, including banks, brokerage firms, financial companies and international organisations.

Our industry-relevant degree gives an excellent grounding in all aspects of business and a sharp understanding of the global financial environment. You will gain in-depth knowledge of markets, products, investments, and portfolio management. The curriculum provides you with practical tools and strong skills in analysis, negotiation, and strategy. Our program prepares you to meet the current challenges of the sector. You will become aware of changes, the impact of technology, and sustainability. You will become a professional who is able to think differently, analyze investments, measure risks, negotiate, create innovative strategies and achieve top performance.

This specialization prepares graduates for top positions in various financial institutions including financial companies, banks, pension funds, brokerage firms, and international organizations.

Employability: our innovative approach to studies includes industry examples, discussions, case studies, projects, group work, and our digital platform.

Faculty: You will learn from an international faculty who are industry experts, entrepreneurs, and senior managers selected from around the world to ensure educational excellence.

ABOUT IFM Business School, Geneva Switzerland

Established in 1971, IFM Business School is an accredited business school located in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. We benefit from half a century of education expertise and outstanding business know-how that puts a central emphasis on employability.

Our cutting-edge curriculum is designed by our experts with business leader’s input to give graduates’ career a genuine competitive edge. Our passion for innovation is reflected in our unique teaching style combining academic excellence, practical skills and technology. IFM’s excellence in business education is recognized and IFM benefits from a top reputation among recruiters.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Length: 3 years

Triple accreditation: ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

41 courses: including a wide range of subjects

Study mode: full time

Small classes: 15- 20 students

Excellent professor to student’s ratio: 1 to 6

Language: courses taught in English or Bilingual (FR-EN)

2 intakes per year in October and March

WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY

“IFM has provided me with the tools necessary to face professional life. Courses are realistic and close to the requirements of the business market. Today I am proud and entirely satisfied to have been a part of IFM.”

Jean-Frédéric Voumard, Senior Vice President, Kwanza Invest Bank

“IFM provides the opportunity to meet excellent professors and to build a network while studying in the heart of Geneva. I keep a great memory 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

“IFM’s highly qualified lecturers give students in-depth access to real-life business cases. They provide personal and professional advice on how they handle their own business and navigate through problems. The University’s outstanding programs offer a very comprehensive and hands-on perspective covering business-relevant aspects only. "

Pierre Valero Junior Internal Auditor, Mirabaud Bank