Bachelor in Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration

1st class

Among top 1% of Business Schools worldwide with triple accreditation

#3 & #71

Ranked #3 in Switzerland & #71 among the top business Schools - Ceoworld

Top 15

Ranked in the top 15 in Switzerland.
#1 in knowledge transfer, U-Multirank.

90%

of graduates find a job or pursue an advanced degree within 6 months

BACHELOR IN FINANCE (BBA) - PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This program equips you to thrive in the dynamic and evolving world of finance. Designed with an industry focus, it provides comprehensive business knowledge and a deep understanding of the global financial landscape, emerging trends, and best practices. You’ll gain detailed insights into markets, financial products, investments, portfolio management, and wealth management.

The curriculum develops practical tools and strong skills in analysis, negotiation, and strategy, enabling you to address sector-specific challenges such as technological advancements, digitalization, and sustainability. You will graduate as a forward-thinking professional, skilled in investment analysis, trading, risk assessment, crafting innovative strategies, and delivering high performance.

This specialization prepares graduates for leading roles in financial firms, banks, insurance companies, brokerage firms, mortgage institutions, and international organizations.

FACTS & FIGURES

• Accreditations : ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA

• Degree awarded : Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialisation in Finance)

• Credits : 130 CH/US (184 ECTS)

• Length : 3 years

• 41 courses : including a wide range of subjects
• Study mode : full time

• Small classes : 20 students

• Excellent ratio : professor / students : 1 / 6

• Language : English.

We also offer a bilingual program (EN-FR)

• BBA students : 70% International & 30% local &, 70% speak at least 2 languages

• 2 intakes per year in March and October.

CURRICULUM

This undergraduate curriculum focuses on your success and provides you with global perspectives, real-business knowledge and a modern vision of finance You will develop a global, sustainable and digital mindset.

The curriculum contains 37 core courses & 4 elective courses to choose from the specialisation.

Sample core courses

• Corporate Finance

• Accounting for Future Managers

• Negotiation for Business

• Data Skills for Business

• Sustainability in Business

• Economics for Business

Specialization : elective courses

• International Finance

• Mastering Financial Markets

• Wealth & Investment Management

• Stocks & Cryptos Trading

• Digital Finance Strategies

• Driving Strategy with AI

• International Business

EMPLOYABILITY & CAREER

Preparing for your career

Our high-impact learning approach prepares you to become a versatile professional, ready to adapt to the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape and society. You will graduate fully prepared to embrace top career opportunities.

• Excellent record : 90% of BBA graduates find a job or pursue advanced degree studies within 6 months after graduation.

• Experiential learning : Our Bachelor degree is interactive and experiential, using a combination of case studies, group exercises, discussions, project work and business simulations. The curriculum gives you real-life business skills.

• Real business exposure : The in-class experience is combined with an exposure to real business operations through guest speaker sessions, industry and company visits. These events introduce you to numerous career opportunities.

• Career & workshops : Modern career workshops, one-to-one counselling sessions, real business exposure and networking opportunities help create career opportunities for you.

• Jobs & Internships : We provide access to a variety of useful information : job ads, internship ads, job portals and guidance.

• Excellent place to work : Switzerland offers top career opportunities.

ADMISSIONS

IFM offers 2 intakes per year in October and March .

To apply for the programme, you need to submit the following before the application deadlines.

Undergraduate requirements

• A completed application form

• A 300-400 word cover letter

• High school diploma, Baccalaureate, A levels, Maturite or equivalent

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates (in English)

• For non-native English speaker, provide proof of your English proficiency

• A letter of reference from your school or one of your professors (if possible)

• A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page

• One recent passport-sized, colour photograph, jpeg format (of yourself)

• A non-refundable application fee of CHF/EUR 150.-

Language test requirements : IELTS (6.0), TOEFL (80 ibt), DET Duolingo (110) or equivalent.

You can find more information about the application deadlines, procedures, tuition fees, international students on web pages concerning admissions : see

Why choose the IFM Bachelor degree?

• Earn an accredited Bachelor’s degree that combines a solid education with a transformative life experience.

• Benefit from a cutting-edge curriculum enriched by insights from leading business professionals and industry experts.

• Gain comprehensive knowledge across diverse subjects, international perspectives, practical skills, and develop a mindset for success.

• Engage in real-world, hands-on learning activities that bring business concepts and tools to life.

• Grow personally in a supportive environment, achieve self-fulfillment, and gain a degree that broadens your outlook

• Graduate fully equipped to launch a successful career.

“Geneva is the ideal location to study a quality degree in finance management”
Patrick Odier, Senior Associate Director Bank Lombard Odier. Former president of the Swiss Bankers Association.