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Should I apply for a Master’s program? The current worldwide situation has deepened the need for young graduates to get a higher education and broaden their competencies in preference before entering the professional life for good. This context affects all industries, and finding suitable employment will be more and more challenging, as the opportunities will…

IUM’s students recently met Laurence Jenk (Jenkell), the creator of the « Bonbon,» the famous candy-shape sculpture. “Making communication science accessible through art and semiotics (study of signs) is really important, said Dr. Jauffret. In the Bachelor program (Marketing Communication Specialization), I integrate this science in the Advertising course but also in the Internal and External…

and safer than ever! For this academic year 2020-2021, we have set up a new teaching method that allows continuing to regularly welcome students to our premises, ensuring the safety of everyone. Safety measures are rigorously applied at IUM, notably by limiting the number of students present at the same time in the premises and…

The Mark Challenge team is glad to announce a partnership with Parley for the oceans. Parley is the space where creators, thinkers, and leaders come together to raise awareness for the beauty and fragility of our oceans and collaborate on projects that can end their destruction. Parley for the Oceans will award the best sustainable project…

Meet with Noémie Goris MSc in Luxury Management 2020 Nationality : Belgian Managing Partner at BehneAero ·LinkedIn After graduating from her MSc in Luxury Management program, Noémie Goris has started her career in the Yachting industry, working for a leading shipyard in Germany. A couple of months later, she moved on to the private jet industry,…

Turning a school uniform into a tool to empower and engage students! Meet with Matthew Benjamin, MBA 2009, Founder and CEO of KAPES, which makes and supplies sustainable uniforms. What have you done since you graduated from IUM? While at IUM, I wanted to get into the superyacht industry, and when I moved back to London, I…

IUM took part in the EFMD Global Virtual Fairs by Highered, as part of an exclusive network of top schools across the globe. The virtual fairs replicate a sophisticated job fair simulation environment that enables students to have real-time interaction, including one-to-one live chat with recruiters from leading companies and organizations, as well as video chat when enabled…

Meet with Sander Saxegaard Helseth, current Norwegian MSc in Finance student. Before joining IUM, Sander graduated from BI Norwegian Business School and worked part-time for three years at Svea Norge, a financial company group with operations in several European countries.   Why did you choose to study abroad? Finance is an international industry, and I believe it’s helpful…

Meet with Onike Nicol-Houra, a current DBA candidate. Onike is a Sierra Leonean and currently the Chief Global Investor Client Management Officer, in charge of Investors Engagement at the Africa Investment Forum – Office of the President at the African Development Bank. She holds a Master’s degree in Corporate & Business Communication, with a marketing and business development…

The MSc in Sport Business Management students benefit from SPORTEL+ eTALKS, recently launched by our partner SPORTEL. SPORTEL, a leader in the organization of face-to-face events dedicated to sports media rights and new technologies, has created SPORTEL+ in the COVID context. It is a new digital platform that offers enriching content, including eTALKS, which will…

Meet with Briana Longe, Bachelor 2019 Alumna. She is currently working as an investment banking analyst, specifically in syndicated and leveraged finance. Which skill(s) in particular did you develop during your degree? I was able to develop a foundation in finance and learn about business from an international perspective. Why did you choose Monaco for your…

Meet with Alain de Ruiter, 2nd year Bachelor of Business Administration, and President of the Student Association. How did you come about the idea of studying abroad? I was born in Amsterdam and graduated with an IB Diploma from the International School of Toulouse (IST). I was also fortunate enough to travel worldwide to places like…

Meet with Ross Kaplan, MBA 2015, and current Account Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS). What have you done since you graduated from IUM? I have worked at Amazon for the last 5+ years in the enterprise cloud division. I have worked in enterprise support, operations management, and, most recently, commercial cloud sales. Your professional biggest…

Last week, Dr. Jauffret invited the start-up Carboncoin in her class, “Internal & External Communication.” Providing hands-on experience to our students has always been a priority at IUM. As Dr. Jauffret said, “this invitation fulfills different goals: Make students discover the professional world and the entrepreneurial hub in particular; Train students to interview by applying tips and technics seen in…

“AACSB Accreditation recognizes institutions that have demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curriculum development, and student learning,” said Stephanie M. Bryant, executive vice president, and chief accreditation officer of AACSB. “We congratulate each of the newly accredited institutions for earning this respected honor.” Founded in 1916, AACSB is the longest-serving global…

An MBA can be a great way to change your career, rebrand yourself, build your network, and access great jobs. Meet with Cindy Benod, Monaco MBA 2020, who just co-founded a biotech company, LUDI Therapeutics. Before doing an MBA, Cindy graduated with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Why do an MBA after a Ph.D.? A Ph.D. in…

Because every step counts! “We are members of the IUM Charity Club (part of the Student Association) with two main goals: Raise awareness about the lack of children’s education in developing countries. Working on sustainability and preventing environmental pollution.” They also plan to develop their connections with Monaco-based Charity Organizations and raise funds by organizing…

The International University of Monaco receives AMBA re-accreditation and affirms its position in the top 2% of Business Schools globally. The IUM has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on postgraduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education. Accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA) represents…