WE ARE DOING OUR BEST TO ENSURE YOUR BUSINESS EDUCATION CONTINUES
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, IFM has been committed to ensuring the well-being and health of students, faculty, staff and stakeholders. We closely monitor how circumstances are developing. We follow the official recommendations and respect the decisions of the Swiss Government and Swiss Federal Office of Public Health. Our priorities have always been to ensure the quality and continuity of teaching, and to keep to course programmes and calendars. Thanks to our excellent preparation and efficient management of the situation, all courses were delivered in accordance with the academic calendar without a single day of interruption.
• Teaching takes mainly place face-to-face on campus and simultaneously virtual live.
• Situation is back to normal in Switzerland
During the Covid-19 period (Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2022)
• Teaching took place face-to-face on campus and simultaneously virtual live.
• Some courses were given in virtual live (online only) depending of the evolution of the situation.
• Classes were given according to the academic calendar and the timetable.
• Schedules were adjusted to limit contact.
Our cutting-edge digital platform was launched in 2019, one year before the pandemic. Students can attend live classes, watch recorded lectures, download course materials, share documents, call/chat with classmates, use multiple apps and access virtual libraries or the career centre and more. They learn how to work on projects remotely.
• Regular press releases sent by the IFM management
• Weekly information and question-and-answer sessions
• The administration and all services remain fully operational
• Our technical support is available daily
• Academic advisor is available on-campus or online
• Career coaching is available on-campus and online
• Life coaching available on campus and online
Situation is back to normal in Switzerland. The Covid Certificate/Sanitary Pass is no longer mandatory. Wearing a mask is no longer compulsory but remains authorized for those who wish. Disinfection of hands, places and ventilation of premises are maintained.
During the Covid-19 period (Nov. 2021 - Feb. 2022)
Classroom
• All classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology to ensure quality hybrid training
• Classrooms renovated to meet Covid needs
Cleaning and disinfection
• Cleaning, ventilation and disinfection of the premises 3 times a day
• Hydro-alcoholic liquid stations and wipes at the entrance of classes
• Free protective masks at reception
Information, masks and scan
• Wearing a mask was compulsory during lessons and on the premises
• Health information panels were on campus
• Temperature scanner was at the entrance of the premises
Food and drinks
• Were forbidden in classrooms and students were not allowed to share meals, food or drinks
Spring 2022
• Resumption of business meetings, company visits, student parties and cultural events with health pass.
• Books have been replaced by e-books and tablets
• The library has been replaced by online libraries offering e-books, newspapers, videos, financial reports, etc.