This innovative program prepares you for a successful career in the luxury sector. It provides a comprehensive understanding of business management and the unique dynamics of the luxury industry, including key players and market trends. You’ll address critical topics such as technology, sustainability, innovation, and emerging industry shifts.
The curriculum delivers specialized knowledge, practical tools, and enhances your management and negotiation skills. You’ll master market analysis, consumer behavior, brand valuation, trend forecasting, project management, and the development of cutting-edge strategies, equipping you to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
This specialization prepares graduates for dynamic managerial roles in luxury groups, premium brands, the luxury watch industry, consulting firms, and leading international corporations.
• Accreditations : ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA
• Degree awarded : Master of Business Administration (with specialization in Luxury Management)
• Rankings : Ranked Top 5 in Switzerland, Top 30 in Europe, and Top 100 globally > more
• Credits : 52 CH / US (67 ECTS)
• Duration : 1 academic year (9 Months)
• 12 courses : 9 core courses and 3 electives
• Workload : 6 courses / week
• Schedule : Mon - Fri, from 2pm
• Small classes : our classes average 20 students to promote exchange, class interaction, team work.
• Language : taught in English
• MBA students : 60% International & 40% local &, 70% speak at least 2 languages
• 2 intakes per year in March and October.
IFM’s MBA delivers a transformative education, providing global insights, strategic skills, leadership expertise, innovation, adaptability, and real-world business acumen for a competitive edge. You will follow a curriculum designed to create career opportunities.
TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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 employment record : our graduates secure key roles in top industries and leading global companies.
• Experiential learning : Our MBA blends case studies, group exercises, discussions, projects, simulations for real-world skills.
• Industry connections : Interact with industry leaders, visit top companies, and explore career opportunities.
• Career & workshops : Modern workshops, tailored advice, industry exposure and networking opportunities.
• Jobs & Internships : We provide access to a variety of useful information : job ads, internship ads, job portals and guidance.
• Excellent place to work : Geneva is home to world-renowned luxury brands, haute horlogerie, exclusive boutiques, and elite events, offering unparalleled business and career opportunities.
Interview with Prof. Caroline Zirakzadeh
Meet Prof. Caroline Zirakzadeh, luxury and global management expert at IFM Geneva. Former CEO of Swatch Group USA/Canada, Rado USA, and Hamilton USA, she shares powerful insights into global leadership and the luxury industry.
• Experience a curriculum designed for excellence, creating opportunities and delivering significant career impact.
• Earn an accredited, top-ranked MBA in a short time while enjoying a transformative educational journey.
• Maximize your investment through high-quality content, diverse electives, optimal duration, and program flexibility.
• Refine essential skills and confidently showcase your abilities to prospective employers.
• Achieve personal growth, unparalleled satisfaction, and a life-changing qualification to accelerate your career.
• Enjoy the flexibility of afternoon classes, balancing studies with personal life, internships, or part-time work.
• Receive a customized schedule tailored to your professional and academic needs, if required.
IFM students will have the amazing opportunity to visit the watch manufacturer Hublot, renowned for its craftsmanship and innovation. During this visit, you will discover the different aspects of watchmaking, from design to manufacturing. You will also have the opportunity to admire Hublot watches, unique and luxurious pieces.
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WIFM students had the exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes of the prestigious President Wilson Hotel. Known for owning the "european’s most expensive suite," or for featuring the Chef Danny Khezzar, a finalist of Top Chef, the hotel provided an immersive experience in the art of hotel management. IFM students had the privilege to learn how to create exceptional notoriety in a very competitive market.
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IFM students visited the Porsche Centre in Geneva. Porsche is an iconic brand of sports and high-end cars. The brand belongs to the VW group. Porsche has a turnover of more than 28.7 billion euros and 36,000 employees worldwide.
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IFM students immersed themselves in the world of Partouche casinos, a renowned French gaming and leisure group. With 41 casinos, 12 hotels, and 70 restaurants, Partouche offers top-notch entertainment and excitement. During this exclusive tour, our students explored behind the scenes, learning about market digitalization and exceptional customer service.
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IFM students had the chance to visit the Piaget manufacture. It was a very rich experience where they were able to learn the secrets of luxury watchmaking and interact with passionate employees. Since 1874, Piaget has been creating luxury watches and jewelry. The brand belongs to the luxury group Richemont.
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