International Institute in Geneva (IIG)

About

As a Swiss foundation of higher education, the International Institute in Geneva (IIG) is offering international high-quality academic standards by dual European and American accreditation and being ranked among the best business universities in Switzerland.

The University offers a range of Bachelor, Master and PhD programs in:

– Business Administration & International Management
– International Trade
– Business Analytics
– International Relations and Diplomacy,
– Digital Media and Communications
– Computer Science.

The curriculum features a unique combination of theoretical and practical instruction, with a particular focus on international business practices. The international exchange program offers an opportunity for students to study at renowned universities worldwide.

The University is offering to all Bachelor students’ groundbreaking Degree option: to graduate in 3 years with two international Bachelor degrees awarded by the University of Plymouth, UK and the International University in Geneva.

At the master level, students have the opportunity to graduate with a double degree from IIG and a partner institution: University of Plymouth (UK) for the program in International Relations and Boston University (USA) for the programs in Business Administration, Business Analytics and Digital Media.

Situated in Geneva, Switzerland, at the centre of Europe and a hub for international politics and business, the campus is located about 5 km from the city centre. The IIG has students representing over 60 nationalities thus providing a truly multicultural setting.

General Information

Curriculum
  • Bachelor
  • Master
  • Doctorate
Accreditations
  • BAC - British Accreditation Council
  • ACBSP - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • IACBE - International Accreditations Council for Business Education
Memberships
  • European Foundation for Management Development – EFMD
  • The British Accreditation Council- BAC
  • The Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs – ACBSP
  • The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business – AACSB International
  • National Association of Foreign Student Advisers – NAFSA – USA
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling – NACAC – USA
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers – AACRAO – USA
  • European Council of International Schools – ECIS
  • Association Genevoise des Ecoles Privées – AGEP – Switzerland
  • Fédération Suisse des Ecoles Privées – FSEP – Switzerland
  • Association Suisse des Institutions Privées d’Etudes Supérieures – ASIPES – Switzerland
Awards
  • “Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education” published by the American Council on Education
  • “International Handbook of Universities” published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Association of Universities
  • “World Higher Education Database” edited by the International Association of Universities (IAU)
  • Four palms of excellence by EdUniversal for the Best Master& MBA  programs
Partner Universities

Double Degree Programs: 

  • University of Plymouth, UK
  • Boston University, US
Industry Parnerships
  • United Nations
  • Unicef
  • IATA
  • L’oreal
  • Rolex
  • HSBC
  • Credit Suisse
  • Reuters
  • Pepsi
  • EY
  • others

Facts & Figures

1997
Year of Foundation
1,100
Number of Alumni
200
Number of Students
80
Number of Nationalities
Top 5 Nationalities
1:10
Ratio Staff Per Student
N/A
Students Per Room


Higher Education Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media (BA-DM)
The BA DM is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in advertising, media and journalism and communication within international organisations.
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR)
The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (BA-IR) program is designed for high school graduates interested in studying diplomacy, politics and global governance.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) / BSc (Hons) Business Management (Plymouth University - UK) (BBA/BSc)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)/ BSc (Hons) Business Management two degree program is delivered together with the University of Plymouth, UK and students who complete their studies will receive two degrees.
Bachelor of International Management (BA-IM)
The BIM program covers all key aspects of business management: marketing, economics, management, human resources, organizational behaviour and corporate strategy.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc-CS)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc-CS) program is designed for high school graduates passionate about digitalization, enjoy problem solving and have compassion to create and build IT solutions.
Master in Business Analytics
The Master in Business Analytics is designed for young professionals interested in Data science/analytics which is now a critical skill for every manager in the digital age.
Master of Arts in Digital Media (MA-DM)
The Master of Arts in Digital Media (MA-DM) is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in digital media and communications.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) trains young professionals to be future top managers with courses in theory and practice. The master of business administration comprises 14 courses taken over 12 months.
Master of Business Administration in Sales & Marketing (MBA-SM)
The Master of Business Administration in Sales & Marketing (MBA-SM) is designed for professionals who wish to pursue a career in sales and marketing or further their skills in the field.
Master of International Management (MIM)
The Master of International Management (MIM) trains students to be skilled in international business practices with a strong cross-cultural focus.
Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD)
The Master of International Relations and Diplomacy (MIRD) responds to the growing demand to train young professionals in Geneva for decision-making careers in international organizations, diplomatic services and the private sector.
Master of International Trade & Finance (MITF)
This master’s program offered by IIG in response to the growing demand for a combination of specializations in both International Trade and Finance.


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