Our latest "Master" stories

“I would like to work in the sports industry, and I believe IUM has perfectly positioned me to make my dreams come true.” Lucia Villanueva, a current bachelor’s student

The Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge 2024

On May 14, 2024, the prestigious Monaco Yacht Club hosted the 11th edition of the Mark Challenge, the business plan competition powered by IUM.

The City of London welcomed students from the master’s in finance for a two-day discovery of the industry! 

From February 11th to February 16th, students from the MSc in Luxury Management (Hospitality and Event Management and Brand Management specialization) went to Italy to discover the Italian hospitality world.

From February 11th to February 16th, students from the MSc in Luxury Management program (Brand Management and Fashion & Accessories Management specialization) went to Italy to discover the Italian Luxury world.

From February 25th to March 1st, MSc in Sports Business Management students went to Switzerland.

We recently met with Ali Irfan, an MSc in Sports Business Management student from Pakistan/Canada. 

For the eighth time, the IUM team will compete with twenty other top schools in France and will research and analyze Amundi Asset Management, the leading European asset manager.

We recently met with Thomas Fladby, Bachelor’s alumnus from 2003. He currently works as part of the Responsible Investment team at Danske Bank Asset Management as Chief ESG Specialist.

We recently met with Perrine Rident, MSc in Sports Business Management alumna 2018.

She’s currently working as Event Coordinator at Paris 2024 Olympic Committee.

Before, she worked as Events Organiser at LONGINES GLOBAL CHAMPIONS TOUR for four years.

On DAY FOUR, the students woke up in Barcelona. They joined the Luxury Fashion and Accessories Management track students for a cultural visit, a winery visit and the Peralada Hotel Group visit. At night, they attended a networking cocktail at Hotel Alma.

From March 13th to March 17th, the students of the Master’s program in Luxury Management went to Spain to discover the Spanish Luxury world. The journey was different depending on what track the students are following.

Bridging the gap between ‘traditional’ teaching methodologies and the application of industry knowledge in the classroom not only enhances the curriculum but can help students understand the link between theory and practice and better prepare them for the future.

For the seventh time, the IUM team competed with twenty other top schools in France and has to research and analyze FNAC Darty, a multinational retail company.

Drawing on his 10+ years of expertise advising in luxury lifestyle purchases, Benjamin excels at building exceptional client relationships and is a master in the art of negotiation. This, coupled with his love of New York City, inspired him to join Douglas Elliman and raise the bar on the quality service he can offer his buyers and sellers.

We recently met with Mehdi Darlis, MSc in International Management Alumnus, currently working as Head of MATTE Films.

Dr.Jean-Philippe Muller, Directeur Général, and Dean of IUM signed the Commitment Charter of Monaco Capital of Advanced yachting