Our latest "Master" stories

IUM Launches a Unique Yachting Industry Specialization

IUM introduces a Yachting Industry specialization within its Master’s in Luxury Management, developed with Cluster Yachting Monaco to train future yacht management professionals. Students gain hands-on experience through projects, networking with top industry leaders.

Alumni like Iliyana Popova and David Jakabovic highlight IUM’s industry connections, practical learning, and career opportunities. With its prime location in Monaco, IUM offers unparalleled access to key events like the Monaco Yacht Show, reinforcing its role in shaping future yachting professionals.

Dressed in the usual black caps and gowns, these three hundred graduating students from sixty-two nationalities climbed on stage to collect this symbolic piece of paper—the happy epilogue of several years of study and the long-awaited debut on the job market.

For the ninth time, the IUM team competed with twenty other top schools in France.

The International University of Monaco (IUM) starts this new academic year with remarkable expansion while staying true to its unique identity. This year, the Monegasque institution will welcome over 1,000 students.

“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.