Your career is important

We prepare you for any challenge you will face

During your journey, you will gain a solid business education, employable skills and develop an entrepreneurial and successful mindset. You will also benefit from tailored career advice, career workshops, networking and industry opportunities. This will improve your marketability, preparing you to excel in premier career paths.

Your employability is our priority


Our programmes improve your capacity for analysis, organisation and adaptability by developing both soft and hard skills.
Communication, negotiation, leadership and collaboration skills are expanded and developed for working with others; skills that add a competitive advantage to your career. Our dynamic approach includes discussions, case studies, simulations,
group exercises and projects.

Digital skills

Your classroom experience is enhanced by our advanced digital platform, making your learning experience more interactive, cooperative, and applicable. Engage actively in live virtual classes, access course materials, exchange documents, tackle assignments, and utilize various apps. Gain proficiency in remote teamwork, develop a comprehensive digital mindset, and acquire new skills to boost your employability.

Industry visits

IFM organises visits to both local and international companies, including factory tours. These visits allow you to gain insights into business operations and real-world practices. > more & videos

Interacting with business leaders

At IFM, meet CEOs from global corporations, innovative entrepreneurs, and industry specialists, gaining knowledge from their experiences. They offer a broad spectrum of career insights. > inspiring speakers @ IFM


Blending learning with practice

Incorporating industry visits and business presentations into our curriculum enriches the practical side of our courses, taught by seasoned professionals. This approach bridges concepts to current business environments.

Building Connections

Our immersive business engagement program facilitates networking opportunities, allowing you to connect with guest speakers, international firms, and business communities.


Your degree equips you for careers in some of the world’s most esteemed companies.

• Switzerland ranks as the most appealing country for talent, World Talent Ranking (WTR).

• Switzerland ranks 5th worldwide in career opportunities - HSBC Expat

• Switzerland offers the highest salaries in the world and the unemployment rate is as low as 2.5%.

Our graduates boast an impressive employment track record.

They enjoy access to prime career prospects and attractive salaries.

SECTORS OF ACTIVITY

17% Finance

15% Consumer Goods Industry

13% Consulting

12% Industry

11% High Tech / Telecom.

8% Trading

7% Communication / Media

6% Luxury goods

3% Int. Org. / Non Govern.

3% Real Estate

5% Others


Meet IFM career coach

We help you achieve your goals!
Our Career Coach, Mrs. L. Colombo has a Master’s degree in Social and Economic Sciences from Bocconi, University of Milan (IT). Founder and Consultant at InsideOut People Consulting, Former Talent Manager at Patek Philippe.

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Piaget Visit

FM 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.
Since 1874, Piaget has been creating luxury watches and jewelry. The brand belongs to the luxury group Richemont.
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Porsche Visit

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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Nestlé visit
Real-Business Exposure

IFM students visited the incredible Nestlé Headquarters in Vevey. Nestlé’s top priorities today is sustainability.
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Marcel Arndt & Lea Puyo, IFM alumni class of 2014 

Discover how two IFM graduates created and developed their innovative start-up. The project was established during their business creation course.

We pride ourselves on helping our students achieve their goals. IFM graduates are part of the new generation of leaders with a strong societal impact.

INNOVATION WEEK

The success of our Innovation Week, helped foster meaningful exchanges and the sharing of creative ideas. Our sincere gratitude goes out to all participants: students, alumni, professors, and external speakers, for presenting their companies and entrepreneurial projects. Your valuable contributions made this week a truly inspiring and enriching experience.

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