INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MBA · INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MBA UNIVERSIT Y OF GENEV A 5 Welcome to the University of Geneva’s Inter-national Organizations MBA, a unique MBA

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5INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MBA uNIvERSITy Of GENEvA

Welcome to the University of Geneva’s Inter-national Organizations MBA, a unique MBA program that prepares professionals for careers in the increasingly interconnected fields of international governmental and non-governmental organizations and companies that work with these institutions.As a one-year intensive MBA, located in the heart of United Nations organizations and other international institutions, it is taught by University of Geneva professors, leading practitioners, and an international faculty from leading universities around the world. The International Organizations MBA expos-es students to the latest theoretical and ap-plied knowledge combined with advanced

wELCOMEmanagement training. This multidisciplinary curriculum was developed in consultation with renowned scholars, high-level officials from international and non-governmental or-ganizations and business executives. Through ongoing engagement with international and nongovernmental organizations, and a pract-icum or a consultancy as the culmination of the program, students are given the oppor-tunity to apply these skills directly in relevant professional settings. Through a vibrant and active International Organizations MBA Alumni Association, stu-dents have access to our graduates who oc-cupy important positions in the international development sector, both public and private.

Monica Patry Program Director

We believe that the International Organiza-tions MBA, will provide the environment in which you can develop your skills, acquire new knowledge, and explore the range of possibilities that international organizations have to offer. Our students arrive from all over the globe with a passion to change the world, and leave with the tools to make it happen.

6 university of geneva internationaL organiZations MBa

THE UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA Founded in 1559 by Jean Calvin, the Uni-versity of Geneva has a long-standing tra-dition of excellence. Today, with more than 15,000 students, it is the second largest university in Switzerland. The multicultural environment in Geneva is mirrored at the University of Geneva. A third of its student body comes from abroad, and it pursues a policy of fostering the mobility of students, faculty and researchers, and establishing strategic partnerships through the cre-ation of European as well as international education and research programs, all of which contribute to its truly international character.

The international backdrop of Geneva gives the University a unique advantage and places it in the forefront of the world scene. As a founding member of the Geneva International Academic Network, whose goal is to facilitate collaboration between researchers and international

“The International Organizations MBA program

has equipped me with the tools and vision needed

to bridge the gap between my professional expe-

rience in for-profit and my aspirations toward the

non-profit sector. I have been greatly inspired not

only by the professors and guest speakers but also

by the diversity of my classmates.”

YANN FOLLYInternational Organisations MBA

2007/2008

The international backdrop of Geneva gives

the University a unique advantage and places it

in the forefront of the world scene

bodies in promoting peace, human rights, equitable social relationships, and sustain-able development, the University has con-tinually worked to develop contacts with both international and non-governmental organizations.



“Highly professional and outstanding manag-

ers are in steep demand in the ever more com-

plex environment of international and not-for-

profit organizations. With its unique combination

of theoretical insights and hands-on managerial

experience, the International Organizations MBA

program is perfectly tailored to equip the students

as ‘next-generation managers’ with all the tools to

meet that demand and to excel in those organiza-

tions.”

ACHIM VON HEYNITZConsultant at OPCW, ILO, AfDB

Professor, Resource Management

and Control in NPOs


Important landmarks in the history of Ge-neva include the International Committee of the Red Cross (1863), the League of Nations (1919), the International Labor Organization (1920), and the European offices of the United Nations (1946). These organizations paved the way for an impressive list of specialized UN agencies to settle in Geneva, including the World Health Organization, the World Intel-lectual Property Organization, the Interna-tional Telecommunications Union, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, the United Nations’ Office of the High Commis-sioner for Human Rights and the International Organization for Migration and the World Trade Organization.

Among the non-governmental organizations headquartered in Geneva, many are working in the humanitarian field, such as the World Organization against Torture; those focusing on the environment, such as the World Wide

Fund for Nature and the World Conservation Union; and those devoted to the links between trade, business and social issues, such as the World Economic Forum.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN GENEVA

Geneva is home to 32 international organizations

250 non-governmental organizations

170 diplomatic missions to the United Nations

and hosts twice as many international conferences

as New York


”Our mission is to educate and empower a new generation of change-makers who will play influential and leading roles in the international community’s response to social and economic challenges.”

FULL TIME MBA:24 modules over 10 months from September to June + a 3-months practicum in an inter-national organization, NGOs or in the private sector.

PART TIME MBA:24 modules over maximum 3 years from Sep-tember to June + an MBA project in the or-ganization you currently serve.

CERTIFICATE:6 modules of your choice from the Interna-tional Organizations MBA, preferably two from each of the three pillars.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS The International Organizations MBA is taught fully in English in a small size class, with a cutting-edge curriculum at the intersection of business and international public affairs. It is designed to:

• Increase your career prospects by acquir-ing knowledge and practical skills relevant to international institutions.

• Train you to adapt and apply successful private sector management models to In-ternational Organizations, NGOs, and social enterprises.

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Non-governmental organizations

Permanent missions and consulates

International organizations

Fully accredited program.

In association with other prestigious universities.

Taught by internationally recognized scholars and

locally-based practitioners.

• Teach you to introduce values of sustainable development, corporate social responsibil-ity, and environmental stewardship into the private sector.

• Develop your personal leadership skills in a challenging multicultural environment.



CURRICULUM – THE 3 BUILDING BLOCKS FOR CHANGEThe curriculum is composed of 24 modules, each of 24 hours. The format is a mix of lec-tures and case studies. Presence to each mod-ule is compulsory or else the module will not be validated in that learning is highly partici-patory and group work is encouraged.

Classes are small, which enhances participa-tion and interaction. Student performance is evaluated on the basis of individual or group assignments, presentations and sit-in exami-nations.

1. THE GLOBAL CONTEXT AND SOCIALUNDERPINNING OF INTERNATIONALAND NON-GOVERNAMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONALORGANIZATIONS & NGOSThis course introduces IOs and NGOs from a historical perspective. It then focuses on legal structures, decision-making processes and

the implementation of different organizational mandates. In the second part students visit 4-5 organizations based in Geneva.

Julian Fleet, UNAIDS

INTERNATIONAL LAw AND ITS EFFECTS ONINTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ANDNON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONSThis course focuses on the effects that inter-national law has on the creation and function-ing of international intergovernmental organi-zations. It deals with how IOs operate in this system of law, as well as with their influence on the legal aspect of international relations. The emerging role of NGOs and their impact on intergovernmental organizations is also considered.

Dr. Drazen Petrovic, International Labour Office

PRACTICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSThe growing intensity, and velocity of global

interactions requires new approaches to stud-ying the practice of international relations. This course combines theory and case study practice to make sense of an increasingly complex global actor and issue landscape. The course is based on highly interactive and participatory group learning and puts an em-phasis on presentation and discussion skills.

Dr. Sebastian Buckup, World Economic ForumDr. Stephan Mergenthaler, World Economic Forum

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICSIn today’s globalized world, an analysis of the problems faced by economic policy-makers requires a sound understanding of the princi-ples of open economy macroeconomics and trade.

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the economic models and re-lated empirical evidence that provide a basic


framework for the analysis of international financial and trade flows. A particular focus is placed on current policy concerns and rel-evant international institutions.

Prof. Dr. Alexander Keck, World Trade Organization and University of Geneva

GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENTCHALLENGES IN THE UN SYSTEMThe course provides a conceptual framework and an empirical basis for examining govern-ance and management practices in the UN system.

The course focuses both on the specific cha-racteristics of intergovernmental decision making and on the practical aspects of ma-nagement. The method of work will focus on group work and case studies.

Dr. Bruce Jenks, Columbia University and Harvard University.

CROSS SECTOR PARTNERSHIPSCross-sector partnerships are increasingly becoming mainstream in areas where societal actors detect own boundaries, sense efficien-cy gains through collaboration, or recognize opportunities behind interdependencies.

This course explains the global evolution of partnerships and the manifold types that emerged, it zooms-in on the management of partnerships, and providesguidelines as to when partnerships can and should be utilized. At the heart of the course, study-groups together with the actual part-nership managers critically study, analyze, and compare a suite of globally successful partnerships.

Dr. Valerie Federico-Weinzierl, HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA School of Governance inBerlin, and University of Geneva

2.THE BUSINESS UNDERPINNING OFINTERNATIONAL AND NON-GOVERNMENTALORGANIZATIONS

STRATEGY IN THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTThis course is designed to acquaint students with the delineation of business policy by the firm, and the development and implementa-tion of a business strategy that will allow the firm to achieve its goals and objectives in a competitive context and in a global environ-ment.

Dr. Paul Tiffany, The Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPThe course examines how social entrepre-neurial ventures tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems. How are they differ-ent from charitable non-profits or from main-stream businesses? What leadership role do


they play in society? How does the context in which they are spawned influence the prob-lems they address, their approaches, business models, and partnerships?

Dr. Pamela Hartigan, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School, Univer-sity of Oxford

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT IN SOCIETYAfter an introduction to the roles and drivers of society’s different stakeholders, the busi-ness case for engaging in society is discussed. The course’s core focus lies on the different ways in which companies can and do engage socially, and how they can benefit society and the environment. The course then provides insights and practi-cal learning on engagement measurement, company ratings and non-financial reporting, the manifold forms of collaboration between the UN system and business, as well as on the business of climate change.

Dr. Valérie Federico-Weinzierl, Humboldt-Viadrina School of Governance and University of Geneva

RISK MANAGEMENTThe aim of this course is to give students a basic understanding of the principles of risk management and their application. By the end of this module, students should have a broad understanding of the risk management func-tion in an organization, be able to define its risk profile and to develop a risk policy.

Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Fragnière, Geneva Business School (HEG)

BUSINESS ECONOMICSThe course introduces participants to basic price-discrimination techniques, and basic economic models (perfect competition and monopoly) by showing that most firms’ choices imply payoffs’ interdependency and require more complex strategies than the ones implicit

in the simple market structures. It then intro-duces basic concepts of strategic thinking. Prof. Dr. Federico Biagi, SDA Bocconi & Univer-sity of Padua

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTINGParticipants gain an appreciation of the vari-ous financial reporting and disclosure issues/methods used in preparing the major finan-cial statements. The course then provides participants an understanding of both the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and their public sector equivalents, International Public Sector Accounting Stand-ards (IPSASs). It is designed for prospective managers whose primary involvement with accounting information is expected to be from a user-perspective.

Prof. Dr. Franck Missonier-Piera, Universityof Geneva


MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTINGThe course is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of selecting and ana-lyzing financial and managerial accounting information for decision-making, planning, directing and controlling purposes. It focuses on the understanding and questioning of ac-counting numbers and of underlying assump-tions behind those numbers, and on the need to integrate accounting reports with non-financial performance measures and effective tools of analysis.

Antonio Vegezzi, Capital Italia Fund and Università della Svizzera Italiana

FINANCE FOR MANAGERS This course covers the main concepts of fi-nance and the major financial instruments. An important part of time is dedicated to under-stand Value Creation and to develop Business Plans.

This involves also discussions on Portfolio Selection and Capital Asset Pricing Method. Students also discuss the Shared Value con-cept which can be seen as an alternative to Traditional Finance.

Prof. Dr. Olaf Meyer, Fribourg Business School

MARKETING IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

This course is designed to blend an un-derstanding of the theoretical principles of marketing, communications, fundraising and branding with the practical skill development necessary in an international organization environment. The course is divided into a theoretical and a practical part, with a focus on international organizations.

Claudia Gonzalez, The Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and MalariaProf. Dr. Patrick de Pelsmacker, University of Antwerp

MICROFINANCE – wHAT IS YOUR OPINION?Get ready to dive into the world of credit, savings and insurance in their “bottom of the pyramid” incarnation. Bring along an open mind and your critical-thinking hat, and get ready to be an active participant in an eye-opening, myth-debunking journey into one of the development sector’s fastest growing and most contentious areas.

Dr. Iddo Dror, Micro Insurance Academy

3.MANAGING & LEADING IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVI-RONMENT: BRINGING THEORY TO PRACTICE

MANAGING ACROSS CULTURESThis course is designed to develop a deeper understanding of the issues in managing across cultures. First we question the impor-tance and relevance of culture in management practice. Then we explore methods for dis-covering culture and develop a framework to


diagnose culture whether national, corporate, functional, etc. Next we examine the impact of culture on strategy, structure, and human resource management. Finally we evaluate different approaches to managing cultural differences and question the role of managers and organizations in a global economy.

Prof. Dr. Susan Schneider, University of Geneva

CONFLICT RESOLUTION INBUSINESS & POLITICSIncreasing interdependence within and be-tween societies inevitably leads to conflicts of interest.

A dominant way to overcome these obstacles is the new disciplines of conflict resolution and negotiation. After setting the stage with theories of conflict and cooperation, this course covers structural and dynamic issues of negotiation processes. It combines analyti-cal and practical techniques with discussion

of real-world examples from business and political conflicts at international level.

Dr. Hugo Slim, University of Oxford

LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC CHANGEThe course provides a conceptual framework for understanding the concept of leadership in the UN System. It analyses the practice of leadership by successive Secretaries General and explores the experience with different leadership models. The course examines cur-rent and past efforts at reform in the UN.

Dr. Bruce Jenks, Columbia University and Har-vard University.

MANAGING PEOPLE IN GLOBAL MARKETSThis course introduces students to the major concepts, practices, and techniques involved in managing people-related business issues and addresses topics as varied as succession planning, recruiting, staffing, compensation,

performance management, restructuring, and procedural justice/ethics in the multi-national enterprise.

Prof. Dr. Wayne F. Cascio, University of Colorado Denver

DESIGNING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTSThis course provides an overview of the in-ternational development landscape and how different approaches to delivering develop-ment assistance have evolved through time while combining theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on training. Using detailed case studies of existing and hypothetical projects, the course explores essential tools for planning and implementing development projects.

Dr. Taylor Brown & Karen Iles, the IDL Group in Development


RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL IN NPOSThis ‘practitioner course’ takes the students in six thematic sessions through the resource management functions in Non-Profit Or-ganizations (NPOs). The course examines the constituent elements and boundaries of NPOs, their embedded incentive systems, and challenges to manage NPOs for results. It also provides the students the tools and analytical framework for an assessment of a NPO of their choice.

Achim von Heynitz, Consultant at IFAD, AfDB, ILO, OPCW

MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ININTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONSThis course explores the core problem solv-ing tools and approaches used by internation-al management consulting firms and how they can be adapted and deployed to meet the unique needs of international organizations. The course also examines the client – consult-

ant relationship and how it can be nurtured to generate value in the short and long term.

Gillian L. Anderson, International Strategy & Performance Consultant

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYCASE CHALLENGECompeting teams are faced with a CSR case study and need to devise an innovative and practical solution, which they present to a panel of judges from both the academic and professional world. All teams receive feed-back on their ideas and presentations from the evaluating panel.

Dr. Catherine Ferrier, University of Geneva PRACTICUM & MBA PROJECTThe program requires a three-month practi-cum after completion of the academic re-quirements in June. The practicum accounts for 20% of the MBA final grade and it provides

an opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience applying their theoretical knowledge, and developing further their pro-fessional networks. Students are expected to develop academically-grounded solutions to a management issue that is agreed between the student and the host organization at the beginning of their practicum and that results in a report.


COMMITTEESSCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE VINOD K. AGGARwAL Professor, Berkeley APEC Study

Center, University of

California, Berkeley

PIERRE ALLANProfessor, Dept. of Political Sciences,

Academic Director, IOMBA

University of Geneva

FRANCK MISSONIER-PIERAProfessor, Dept. of HEC,


BERNARD MORARDProfessor, Dean of the Faculty of

Economics and Social Sciences,

Academic Director, IOMBA


ALEXANDER KECKAssociate Professor, University of

Geneva, Counsellor, Economic

Research and Statistics Division,

World Trade Organization

ADVISORY BOARD

MS. MARIA AVAKOVAEconomic and Social Policy, UNICEF

MR. TOMASZ BLASIAK Governments and Institutions Ser-

vices, SGS

DR. IDDO DROR Micro Insurance Academy

DR. ALFREDO FORT Dept. of Reproductive Health and

Research, World Health Organization

MS. CLAUDIA GONZALES The Global Fund to fight AIDS,

TB and Malaria

DR. STéPHANE GRABER Economic Development,

Canton of Geneva

MR. ANTONIO VEGEZZI Capital Italia Fund

DR. VALéRIE FEDERICO- wEINZIERL Humboldt-Viadrina School of

Governance & University of

Geneva



Number of nationalities represented so far 51 Most represented countries: USA, Canada, Korea, Italy, Switzerlandand France Average years of work experience 5,5

Average Age 30,552% female students vs.

48% male students

CARL GINTHERUSA

MI SUN HONGSouth Korea

MATILDE ROSSOItaly

JON NECKERSUSA

AMANDA wIGFALL USA

KATHERINE SCIGLITANOAustralia

STUDENT PROFILES

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wHERE OUR STUDENTS GO AFTER GRADUATING

UN Organizations

Private sector / Consulting

Non-profit Organizations

Public Sector

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wHERE OUR STUDENTS COME FROM

Middle East & Africa

Europe

Latin America

North America

Oceania

Asia



DUAL DEGREES AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS The International Organizations MBA degree course is founded on the principle of international cooperation and in light of this we make the best efforts to recruit an internationally diverse faculty and a multicultural student body. As a direct con-tinuation of this philosophy, we have set up double degrees and exchange programs with prestigious and internationally rec-ognized graduate schools from around the world, which enable our students to study both at the University of Geneva and at one of the following graduate schools:

Yonsei UniversityDouble Degree International Organizations MBA / Master in International Studies

GSIS students can attend the first year at GSIS, the second year at Geneva, and be awarded both the International Organiza-tions MBA and the Master in International Studies.

National Taiwan UniversityDepartment of Political ScienceDouble Degree International Organizations MBA / Master of Arts in Political Science (MAPS)


Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown Public Policy Institute (GPPI)Double Degree International Organizations MBA / Master in Public Policy (MPP)

Over the course of five intense semesters (28 months), students earn both the Interna-tional Organizations MBA and Georgetown’s Masters in Public Policy (MPP). The dual degree programme includes an internship in Geneva and a master’s research project linked to the internship that is completed at Georgetown.

University of PittsburghGraduate School of Publicand International Affairs (GSPIA)Double Degree International Organizations MBA / Master of Public and International Affairs (MPIA), Master of Public Administra-tion (MPA), or Master of International De-velopment (MID)

Students will attend the first year at GSPIA following the typical MPIA, MPA, or MID plans of study, and will complete the entire International Organizations MBA curriculum in Geneva during their second year. Students then return to Pittsburgh for one semester to complete the remaining requirements of their GSPIA degree.

National University of SingaporeDouble degree International Organizations MBA / Master in Public Policy (MPP)


ADMISSIONSSelection depends on the applicant’s acade-mic record, personal motivation and relevant professional experience.

ADMISSION CRITERIA• University degree (Bachelor)• Relevant professional experience

(minimum 3 years)• Academic and professional reference letters• GMAT (minimum 500) or GRE• TOEFL (for non-native speakers of English)• Proof of payment of on-line

application fee of 75 CHF

After applying on-line (www.iomba.ch), please send hard copies of all the admission documents to the following address:

University of Geneva – HECInternational Organizations MBA– Admissions OfficeChemin de la Voie-Creuse, 16CH-1202 Geneva - Switzerland

“The International Organizations MBA provides

you with the ideal learning conditions: an interna-

tionally recognized faculty and locally based guest

speakers with proven expertise, not to mention the

proximity to international organizations and NGOs.

In order for the International Organizations MBA to

continue growing in quality and reputation, we need

highly motivated MBA candidates who are ready

to work in teams, who take the initiative to learn

beyond the classroom and most importantly who

embrace the change-maker spirit of the program.”

ROSE ACHEAMPONG-GERBER Admissions Officer

International Organizations MBA

we need highly motivated MBA candidates who are

ready to work in teams, who take the initiative to learn

beyond the classroom and most importantly who

embrace the change-maker spirit of the program


APPLICATIONSwHEN TO APPLYThe International Organizations MBA Pro-gramme operates a rolling admissions pro-cess:

SCHOLARSHIPSU.S. Loans : United States citizens and perma-nent resident are eligible for student loans through the US Department of Education. We are a fully accredited and recognized US Fed-eral Loan institution and our assigned school code for Direct Loans is G06715. www.unige.ch/international/etudageneve/usloans.html

1ST ROUND 2ND ROUND 3RD ROUND 4TH ROUND*

APPLICATION DEADLINE 15 NOVEMBER 1 MARCH 15 MAY 15 JUNE

ADMISSIONS DECISION BY 15 DECEMBER 15 MARCH 1 JUNE 1 JULY

COMMITMENT FEE PAID BY 15 JANUARY 15 JANUARY 15 APRIL 15 JUNE 15 JULY*only for applicants not needing a visa and only if there are still places available on the program.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MBA SCHOLARSHIPSInternational Organizations MBA Merit ScholarshipsThe International Organizations MBA offers a limited number of partial scholarships to outstanding students who apply by November 15th.

FEESEducational Expenses

CHFTuition 36,500Enrolment Fee 1,500Career Services 1,500Visa Services 1,000Total Educational Expenses 40,500

Rent/Housing 6,500(student accommodation)

Food 4,000Health Insurance 4,500Miscellaneous 7,300(Phone, laundry, insurance, entertainment)

Public Transportation in Geneva 700Total Living Expenses (estimate) 23,000


STUDENTS’ EVENTS & ACTIVITIESCAREER ADVICEA Career Advisor will meet with the students and identify ideal internships/jobs and, where possible, create the liaison between the stu-dent and the employer. Moreover, the Career Advisor will assist students by reviewing and providing feedback on their CVs and cover letters. Lastly, the Career Advisor will support students regarding career direction, strategy and planning.

NETwORKING EVENTSTo take advantage of the unparalleled oppor-tunity of being located in the world capital of international organizations, the International Organizations MBA Office organizes work-shops, conferences and brown bag lunches with eminent practitioners from international and non-governmental organizations.

THE GENEVA FORUM ON SOCIAL CHANGEThe Geneva Forum on Social Change is an annual event entirely organized and run by

students of the International Organizations MBA Program. Since its launch in 2009 the GFSC has attracted hundreds of attendees to take part in high-level panel discussions, interactive workshops, film screenings and distinguished keynote speakers including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

With the ongoing support of the University of Geneva, the International Organizations MBA alumni network, and several partner organiza-tions, International Organizations MBA stu-dents completely design and plan each year’s event: from the event theme and concept, to content selection, communications and mar-keting, and the operations and management of the event itself, International Organizations MBA students take the lead.

www.gfsc.ch

“The International Organizations MBA is a unique

program. This resides not only in the rigorous qual-

ity of the academic curriculum and experience of

the professors coming from around the world, but

also in the diversity of the students who chose the

program. IOMBA successfully provides business

skills to professionals from the public and devel-

opment sectors, while adding an important set of

values and development context for those with a

business background. The richness of this program

is rooted in the broad range of possibilities it offers

to each person who completes this MBA.”

SANDRO MEDINAInternational Organisations MBA

2011/2012


NET IMPACTNet Impact is a network of more than 13,000 new-generation leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world.

The Geneva International Organizations MBA chapter of Net Impact - which all International Organizations MBA students are part of - is committed to utilize its unique positioning amongst international organizations and NGOs in Geneva to bring together the business lead-ers who are interested in making a positive and meaningful impact on society through their ideas and actions.

www.netimpact.org

HULT GLOBAL CASE CHALLENGEThe Hult Global Case Challenge is a call to action for the world’s brightest university and college student minds to tackle the world’s most pressing social challenges.

International Organizations MBA students have the opportunity of participating to the world’s largest crowdsourcing platform for social good.

www.hultglobalcasechallenge.com“The International Organizations MBA provided

the interesting combination of business manage-

ment against the backdrop of the United Nations

and other International Organisations that have

very specific management conditions. Working

with fellow students on marketing strategies and

business plans put new concepts into action and

even generated a published case study. I would

highly recommend it to IO staff and others inter-

ested at moving beyond the corporate concepts of

a traditional MBA to the more challenging and very

rewarding realm of International Organisations.”

PETRA TEN HOOPE-BENDERInternational Organizations MBA

2006/2007

I would highly recommend it to

IO staff and others interested at moving

beyond the corporate con-cepts of a traditional MBA


CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIESIN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MANAGEMENT

The Certificate in International Organiza-tions Management was created to respond to the needs of professionals and practitioners working in the Geneva area.

As a part-time course, it allows participants to develop their technical, leadership and mana-gerial skills in the context of international organizations, and extend their knowledge of the socio-econo-mic and political context in which they work.

The Certificate can be completed over 1-2 academic years, through a flexible and acces-sible schedule.Participants can choose six courses from the twenty-four offered in the International Orga-nizations MBA.

Given its modular structure, participants can plan their classes in advance, around their work schedule.

ADMISSION CRITERIASelection depends on the applicant’s aca-demic performance, personal motivation, and relevant professional experience. A minimum of 3 years of work experience is requested.

FEESCertificate in International Organizations Management – 6 modules – 10’500 CHF Individual modules – 2’000 CHF


PART TIME MBAIN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS MANAGEMENT

To meet the needs of professionals and man-agers working full or part time in the Geneva area who want to obtain an MBA degree while keeping their job, the University of Geneva of-fers the possibility to attend the International Organizations MBA on a part time basis.

Part time students can choose to attend the program in two (12 modules/ year) or three (8 modules/year) academic years, organizing their academic workload consistently with their interests and work schedule. It is recom-mended to complete the MBA project after the first year.

Certificate graduates who wish to continue their academic path towards the MBA can ap-ply for the International Organizations MBA through the regular application process and attend it on a part time basis. The 6 modules of their Certificate will be counted off and the program fee proportionally deducted.

ADMISSION CRITERIA• Bachelor degree• 3 years of work experience• Letter of motivation and references• Minimum of 500 points of the GMAT/GRE

FEES• enrolment fee of 1’500 CHF due immedi-

ately after acceptance and non-refundable• tuition : 36’500 CHF

Application deadline: June 10th


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+41 22 379 89 71

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