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International Organizations MBA at the University of Geneva (IOMBA):
The University of Geneva's International Organizations MBA (IOMBA) is a unique MBA programme that prepares professionals for careers in the increasingly interconnected fields of international governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and companies that work with these institutions. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, and taught fully in English, the IOMBA is an accredited intensive 13-month programme consisting of a ten-month academic curriculum and a three-month internship or consultancy project within an IO, NGO or a Social Enterprise.

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Photo of International Organizations MBA in Geneva, SwitzerlandThe IOMBA Programme holds prestigious International Accreditation and Affiliation; the IOMBA is the only programme in the world to be affiliated both to the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and to the Association of Professional Schools in International Affairs (APSIA).

About the IOMBA:
Learning at the IOMBA is highly participatory, flexible, and collaborative. The curriculum is delivered by an international faculty from leading universities around the world, as well as practitioners and officials from leading global institutions. The core academic curriculum consists of 24 modules structured into three complementary sections: Global Context, Business Fundamentals, and International Organization Management. Delivery is through a mix of lectures, case-studies, and field research, and students are encouraged to define and pursue individual interests.

Our Faculty:
The IOMBA faculty is as broad-based and international as the programme itself. Many of the courses are taught by professors from the University of Geneva's Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and its Business School (HEC), as well as by well-known scholars from leading universities around the world. Reflecting the multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral nature of the programme, a significant portion of the curriculum is delivered by practitioners from international organizations and by executives from the private sector. These faculty members provide applied knowledge to students and complement classroom learning with insights into their organizations and networks.

Global Context Courses:

- Debating World Politics
- International Law
- Public-Private Partnerships

Business Fundamentals Courses:
- Business Strategy in the Global Environment
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Business Risk and analysis

International Organization Management Courses:
- Management Across Cultures
- The Dynamics of Conflict and Negotiations
- Leadership and Strategic Change
& more...

Location:

The Geneva International Organizations MBA (IOMBA) program is based at The University of Geneva, Switzerland. Being a student in Geneva is an unforgettable, once in a lifetime experience. As the "Smallest of big cities", Geneva presents an excellent opportunity for launching your global career, and having fun while doing so!

Geneva is served by the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. It is connected by Geneva Airport railway station with both the Swiss railway network SBB-CFF-FFS, and the French SNCF network, including direct connections to Paris, Marseille and Montpellier by TGV. Geneva is also connected to the motorway systems of both Switzerland (A1 motorway) and France.

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