BBA in Finance (3 accreditations)
IFM Business School - Geneva Switzerland
Key Information
Campus location
Geneva, Switzerland
Languages
English, French
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CHF 30,900 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
This program prepares you to join the fascinating world of finance. Our industry-focused degree offers comprehensive business knowledge and a deep understanding of the global financial landscape and best practices.
You will acquire thorough insights into markets, financial products, investments, and portfolio and wealth management. The curriculum equips you with practical tools and strong skills in analysis, negotiation and strategy. It prepares you to tackle sector-specific challenges like technological impacts and sustainability.
You will emerge as a forward-thinking professional, adept in analyzing investments, trading, risk assessment, crafting innovative strategies, and achieving top performance.
This specialization prepares graduates for top positions in various financial entities, including financial firms, banks, insurance and mortgage companies, brokerage firms, and international organizations.
Employability: You will engage in real-world business scenarios using case studies, teamwork, engaging discussions, practical projects, and realistic business simulations.
FACTS & FIGURES
- Length: 3 years
- Triple accreditation: ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA
- Rankings: IFM is ranked 3rd in Switzerland and 71st among the top business schools in the world by Ceoworld.
- Degree awarded: Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)
- 41 courses: including a wide range of subjects
- Study mode: full-time
- Small classes: 20 students
- Excellent professor to student ratio: 1 to 6
- Language: courses taught in English.
- 2 intakes per year in October and March.
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WHY CHOOSE THE IFM BACHELOR DEGREE?
- Pursue an accredited Bachelor’s degree that offers both a solid education and a transformative life experience.
- Engage with a contemporary curriculum, recently enhanced by insights from leading business professionals and industry specialists.
- Acquire unparalleled knowledge covering a broad spectrum of subjects, international perspectives, practical skills, and cultivate a mindset geared for success.
- Experience learning through real-world, hands-on activities that bring business concepts and tools to life in the classroom.
- Develop personally in a nurturing environment, achieve remarkable self-fulfillment, and earn a degree that changes your outlook.
- Emerge fully equipped for the professional world, ready to kick-start your career.
ABOUT IFM BUSINESS SCHOOL. SWITZERLAND
IFM Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked and internationally acclaimed private institution. Boasting over 50 years of Swiss-quality education, IFM is celebrated for its outstanding and innovative business education through global rankings. Located in Geneva’s vibrant center, in Switzerland, IFM’s campus is at the heart of global business.
IFM’s distinctive educational approach delivers fresh perspectives, modern management insights, essential skills, practical tools, and the confidence necessary for success. Our commitment to innovation shines through our dynamic, hands-on teaching style. Developed by our experts with contributions from business leaders, our forward-thinking curriculum equips you for today’s business challenges, fostering an innovative, sustainable, digital, and entrepreneurial mindset for career excellence.
WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY
“IFM provides the opportunity to meet excellent professors and to build a network while studying in the heart of Geneva. I keep a great memory of the classes and of the atmosphere amongst students. I would recommend it to any student looking for a good academic curriculum.”
Michel Khattar, Senior Private Banker, Audi Bank
“IFM’s highly qualified lecturers give students in-depth access to real-life business cases. They provide personal and professional advice on how they handle their own business and navigate through problems. The university’s outstanding programs offer a very comprehensive and hands-on perspective covering business-relevant aspects only."
Pierre Valero, Group Internal Auditor, Mirabaud Bank, Switzerland
“During my studies at IFM, I especially appreciated being taught by professors with real-world experience, ready to equip us with the skills to face real situations in our professional careers. IFM offers a great environment where teamwork is put into practice.”
Achraf Goneid, Alternative Investments Specialist, UBS Bank, Zurich, Switzerland
“IFM has provided me with the tools necessary to face professional life. Courses are realistic and close to the requirements of the business market. Today I am proud and entirely pleased to have been a part of IFM.”
Jean-Frédéric Voumard, Credit Officer, Banque Raiffeisen
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- A completed application form.
- A 300-400 word cover letter.
- Official copies (with stamps + signatures) of academic transcripts and certificates (in English or French)
- Official copy (with stamp + signature) of your secondary school diploma (in English or French).
- A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page.
- One recent passport format, colour photograph, jpeg format, of yourself for the student ID card.
- A non-refundable application fee of CHF/EUR 150.-
- International students: proof of financial means to pay for the course.
- For non-native English speakers, provide proof of your English proficiency.
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