March 2021
MBA Alumnus Testimonial
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…
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Experiencing communication!
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…
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IUM is AACSB Accredited!
“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…
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From Sciences to Business with an MBA
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…
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IUM Charity Club
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…
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Officially AMBA re-accredited!
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…
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From Professional Athlete to Entrepreneur!
Meet with Etienne Boutan, Bachelor 2016, and co-founder of Heex Technologies. Following world-class acceleration programs from Microsoft, Nvidia, and Plug and Play, this French entrepreneur and his startup Heex Technologies are getting out of stealth mode to take on the ambitious industry of autonomous driving.” What have you done since you graduated from IUM? After IUM,…
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The IUM Sailing Club
Founded by the dynamic Finnish duo Karri Jokivartio & Mikael Louekoski. Combining a passion for sailing and competitiveness were the main goals while creating the Club. We both felt like something was missing from the IUM. While walking past the Yacht Club Monaco, we realized that the missing part was a close thing from our past: sailing. The…
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IUM Events – March 2021
Prepare Your Future! March 9th Instalive: Q&A between a student and his professor. March 10th 2 pm. Presentazione del programma Bachelor 6 pm. Webinar in Italiano sull’MBA 6.30 pm. Presentazione Online del Master of Luxury Management March 11th 6 pm. Webinar in Italiano sul Master in International Management 6.30 pm. Webinar in Italiano sul Master in Finance 6.45 pm. Webinar in…
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CFA Institute Research Challenge 2021
Awaiting the results! For the fifth time, the IUM team competed with seventeen other top schools in France and has to research and analyze Nexity, France’s leading integrated real estate group, with business operations in all areas of real estate development and services. “CFA challenge was an excellent opportunity to prepare us for future complex projects.…
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Monaco Yachting Capital of the world!
Partnership to promote the yachting Industry around the world, focusing on education, sustainable values, and networking opportunities. The International University of Monaco (IUM), together with Young Professionals in Yachting Monaco (YPY Monaco), Cluster Yachting Monaco, and Onboard with Marcela, join forces to promote the yachting Industry around the world, focusing on education, sustainable values, and networking opportunities for professionals in the yachting Industry.…
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Alumni Career Talks – February 2021
Join us and get inspired by our Alumni career stories! On February 11th Ieva Mikelinskiene, Senior Research Analyst at Tiverton Trading, will explain her journey as a Financial Trader. ⌚ at 6.30 pm Desislava Peycheva (Daisy) Peycheva, Business Manager at Right Formula, will talk about Rethinking Formula 1 assets to engage customers globally: immersion in an…
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Working in the Luxury Retail in Italy
Meet with Anna Padovan, MSc in Luxury Management 2020, and Assistant Buyer at Rinascente, Italy. Your professional biggest challenges working in such a demanding industry? To be creative and actively propose innovative ideas. In the luxury industry, you need to always reinvent your business to be more attractive for your target generations and to attract the right…
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Newly Appointed DBA Program Director
Since January 2021, Dr. Mariateresa Torchia is the new DBA program Director. Mariateresa Torchia is Associate Professor of Management at IUM since 2018 and Director of Research since 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Management and Governance from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata.” Her main research interest is in the area of Corporate Governance, Family…
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He Creates his Namesake Label – MARQUES
Meet with John Marques, MSc in Luxury Management Alumnus 2016. This dynamic Portuguese entrepreneur has just launched his fashion label, MARQUES. What have you done since you graduated from IUM? After IUM, I moved to Dubai to complete my internship at W Motors. That is where I ended up working for several years heading the marketing department. At the…
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MBA Master Class Week 2021
Members of the MBA Full-Time cohort and Part-Time MBA students attended this exceptional week either residentially or online. The second MBA Master Class Week began on January 18th, with an overview of the week, and the weeks, ahead! A special presentation from the General Director of Monaco Tech, the Monegasque start-up incubator, and accelerator with whom IUM…
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Woman Entrepreneur Series III
Meet with Sellma REICHSTEIN, MSc in Luxury Management Alumna 2018. Meet with Sellma REICHSTEIN, MSc in Luxury Management Alumna 2018. What have you done since you graduated from IUM? I left IUM in 2018 with an MSc degree in Luxury Management with a desire to develop my career within luxury fashion and lifestyle. I wanted to use…
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IUM jumps up 38 places in the Top 100 MBA programs worldwide
IUM ranked 33rd among the best 100 MBA programs worldwide by The Economist’s WhichMBA? IUM is proud to announce that in the recently published ranking of The Economist’s 2021 full-time MBA programs, IUM has jumped up 38 places, to be ranked 33rd amongst the top 100 MBA programs worldwide, from 71st last year. In the European regional…
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