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2007 -2008 The Geneva International Organizations MBA programme, HEC Geneve, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Geneva Chemin de la Voie Creuse 16, CH-1202 Gene`ve, Switzerland, Phone: + 41 22 379 81 20 www.iomba.ch, e-mail: [email protected]

Copyright 2006 Pierre Allan, Bernard Morard, Vinod K. Aggarwal, Iddo Dror Final program contents are subject to change. Please consult our website for updates. Contents

Directors’ Welcome ...... 2

IOMBA at a glance ...... 3

The Programme ...... 5

Internships and consultancies ...... 9

Focus on: Social Entrepreneurship at IOMBA ...... 10

Selected IOMBA Faculty ...... 12

IOMBA International Academic Advisory Board ...... 15

IOMBA Comité d’honneur ...... 17

Fees & Financial Aid ...... 18

Applying to the Programme ...... 19

The United Nations University Fellowship ...... 19

Academic partners ...... 20

Other partners ...... 22

Student Profiles ...... 24

The University of Geneva ...... 27

Living in Geneva ...... 29

Geneva - A Truly International Environment ...... 30

Why Geneva? ...... 31 nternational rganizationsmba UNIVERSITE´` DE GENEVE

Directors’ Welcome

Welcome to the University of Geneva's International Organizations MBA (IOMBA). We have developed this unique programme to address a major unfilled need: training professionals to pursue careers in the increasingly interconnected fields of international governmental and nongovernmental organizations and companies that work with these institutions. With multilateral institutions playing new and growing roles in addressing international economic, security, environmental, and social issues, managers must increasingly be able to use business management knowledge and skills appropriate to the distinctive setting of these institutions. To ensure that the Geneva IOMBA fulfils the expectations of both participants and prospective employers, we have worked intensively with internationally renowned scholars, top officials from international and nongovernmental organizations, business executives, and MBA students to design a rich, multidisciplinary curriculum that explores the core issues facing practitioners in these various communities. The result is a distinctive programme based on three key pillars: (1) theoretical and applied skills appropriate to the global and social context within which international and nongovernmental organizations operate; (2) advanced management training; and (3) ongoing engagement with international and nongovernmental organizations. Taught fully in English by University of Geneva professors, international officials, and an international faculty from leading universities around the world, the IOMBA exposes students to the latest theoretical and applied knowledge about international politics, economics, sociology, and law. Participants develop management skills grounded in finance, organizational behavior, interpersonal and negotiation skills, project management, and strategy. Through ongoing engagement with international and nongovernmental organizations, and a formal internship as a culmination of the programme, prospective managers are given the opportunity to directly apply these skills in relevant professional settings. Geneva - the global centre of international and nongovernmental organizations and an international business hub in the heart of Europe - provides an ideal setting for the IOMBA. The University of Geneva, founded in 1559, has a long tradition of training both academics and practitioners, and students who complete this programme become part of a distinguished group of well- placed alumni throughout the world. IOMBA students come from all corners of the globe, bringing a set of skills that enhances the learning experience of their peers and helps to create a highly talented network that alumni can rely on as their careers progress. This brochure describes in detail what it is like to pursue a Geneva IOMBA. If you have ad- ditional questions, please email or write to us. We believe that this unique programme will meet your interest in advancing your career in international organizations, nongovern- mental organizations, and international busi- ness. Come and find out for yourself!

For further information or to print the Application Form, please refer to the web site www.iomba.ch or send an e-mail to: [email protected]

Bernard Morard Pierre Allan Professor of Management Accounting Professor of International Relations and Co-director IOMBA programme Dean of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences Co-director IOMBA programme

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IOMBA at a glance

Hardly a day goes by without a headline hailing the involvement Structure of international organizations (IOs) and nongovernmental The International Organizations MBA is a 13-month programme, organizations (NGOs) in yet another economic and social taught entirely in English, consisting of a ten-month academic challenge, from Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) to the post-war re- curriculum and a three-month internship or consultancy project construction of Iraq. To take on these immensely important within an international organization (IO), nongovernmental or- and growing challenges, international institutions more than ganization (NGO), or a social enterprise. ever before must be managed by men and women who are skilled in applying multidisciplinary approaches, knowledgeable The core curriculum is composed of 24 modules taught over about multicultural sensitivities, and capable of bridging the a ten-month period. Courses are given on weekdays except fields of business administration, international relations, inter- Wednesdays, normally every week or two weeks, although mo- national economics, and related disciplines. dules taught by professors from abroad may have an intensive one-week format. Alongside traditional business topics and The University of Geneva, founded in 1559 and located at international relations, specific modules offer training in linking the very heart of the world's biggest concentration of IOs and conceptual approaches with the practical management of inter- NGOs, has developed an International Organizations MBA to national organizations. Guest lectures by internationally reco- meet the demand for global managers of exceptional com- gnized scholars and practitioners, project work, and attendance petence. Developed and guided by an International Academic at international conferences complement the core curriculum. Advisory Board comprising distinguished academics and practitioners from four continents, the programme combi- nes advanced and innovative teaching by a world-class faculty with exposure to a unique network of IO and NGO contacts. MBAs from this programme will have an insider’s under- standing of the international environment coupled with mas- tery of the strategic management tools needed to succeed in the highly competitive field of managing international insti- tutions.

From right to left: Pierre Allan, Professor and Dean, University of Geneva, co-director of the IOMBA programme, Supachai Panitchpakdi, Director-General, World Trade Organization (IOMBA Comité d'honneur member), John S. Odell, Professor, University of Southern California, Cédric Dupont, Professor, GIIS Geneva (IOMBA faculty member), Antonio Ortiz Mena, Professor, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City, (IOMBA International Academic Advisory Board) November 2003

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IOMBA at a glance

On Wednesdays, once or twice a month, students will partici- pate in career services workshops and seminars hosted by eminent practitioners from the local international governmental and nongovernmental organizations. The aim of the workshops and seminars is to prepare IOMBA participants for careers in the international sector, as well as to expose them to a wide range of organizations. Furthermore, participants will have a chance to sample a number of different organizational cultures, which will help inform their career choice once they graduate. The career services workshops will also pave the way for the formal three-month internship or consultancy project that con- stitutes the second integral part of the International Organiza- tions MBA. With the exposure and skills acquired during the first two semesters, participants will be poised to immediately make a valuable contribution from day one. This will enable them to benefit fully from their on-site opportunity to apply the concepts, skills and tools acquired during the first ten months The IOMBA class attends an Association for Human Resources Mana- gement in International Organizations (AHRMIO) function at the United of the programme. Nations Participants Our mission is to develop outstanding leaders from around the world who will contribute to the well-being of society. As such, the International Organizations MBA programme is de- signed for individuals who aspire to a managerial position in an international governmental and non-governmental organi- zation, or for upcoming social entrepreneurs who wish to col- laborate with such organizations. Likewise, the programme is suited for existing managers who wish to enhance their skills with a view to taking on greater responsibility in their own orga- nization. Finally, the programme aims to enhance the develop- ment of sound management policies and practices in the public sector of selected developing countries, by training mid-career professionals who are then expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other develop- ing countries. Our selection process emphasizes leadership potential, strong academic ability, personal qualities and characteristics, and international exposure and communications skills. Moreover, we aspire to create a class with a diverse international back- ground and global perspectives to add to the richness of the International Organizations MBA programme.

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The Programme

Overview Designed by scholars, executives, and international human The Business Underpinning of International and resources professionals from around the world, the core cur- Nongovernmental Organizations takes students through riculum of the International Organizations MBA comprises 24 traditional MBA subjects ranging from strategic planning modules through which students gain not only the detailed through marketing and donor relations to microeconomics skills but the broad perspective they need to succeed in the and the management of resources, providing graduates with competitive field of international management. a sound base from which to compete successfully with other MBAs for private-sector employment. The curriculum is carefully structured into three broad sections, each complementing the conceptual understandings and tools Following on logically from these business essentials, Mana- imparted in the others, and culminating in the practical appli- ging and Leading in an International Environment: cation of international managerial skills. From Theory To Practice turns to the unique world of multilateral institutions, both governmental and nongovernmen- The first section, The Global Context and Social Under- tal. This is the section in which participants acquire the con- pinning of International and Nongovernmental Or- ceptual tools and how-to skills that will enable them to meet ganizations, sets out the political, economic and legal en- the management, communication and organizational challen- vironment within which the multilateral organizations operate. ges specific to the international milieu. The section has a strong Participants will also gain insight into the moral, ethical and hands-on element, and participants can benefit from access social realities facing international managers, who must know to international and nongovernmental organizations, who open how to encourage social entrepreneurship, analyse lobbying windows onto their institutions and facilitate on-site learning. strategies, and weigh difficult trade-offs in the real world. The section culminates in a formal three-month internship or consultancy. UN/DPI Photo

Aerial view of the United Nations Office in Geneva

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The Global Context and Social Underpinning of In- How Organizations are Governed. Governance for the ternational and Nongovernmental Organizations purpose of this course is defined as the exercise of power in corporate entities. The entities studied will be international International Relations. This course provides an introduction organizations, NGOs and private sector bodies: the course to the systematic study of major issues in international relations. will examine and compare the origins, development and effec- Some themes recur throughout the course: power, motivation tiveness of governance mechanisms in all three sectors. Most and choice, n ation-states, anarchy, sovereignty, interdepen- of the discussion will revolve around case studies. The course dence, and political and economic market failure. We will will have a strong practical focus, including a substantial ele- systematically explore the players, their goals, the constraints ment of role-play in board settings. within which players operate, the interactions between players, and the strategies they pursue. Institutions and Social Responsibility. This course focuses on the social responsibilities of managers in the private and public International Political Economy. Participants will be intro- sectors. Participants will examine the roles of business in society, duced to the concepts used for analysing the global political the roles and obligations of governments and of nongovern- economy, including schools of thought such as liberalism, mental and international organizations, and the ethical respon- dependency, and mercantilism, as well as theories that attempt sibilities of managers. Differing conceptions of ethics, moral to explain the evolution of international arrangements and standards, and social responsibilities will be put forward. Em- organizations in different economic issue-areas. Applying these phasis will be placed on the processes of decision-making in tools and theories, participants will analyse the political and a variety of real-world cases, and on the sometimes painful economic basis of interaction among states and non-state trade-offs that must be weig-hed by decision-makers and stake- actors in trade, money, transnational corporations, and com- holders. modities, including the new global trends towards regionaliza- tion and sectoralism in trade and finance. Against this back- Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law. This intro- ground, participants will examine the current controversies over ductory module has three inter-related elements covering ethics globalization. in business, corporate governance and the introduction to a specific legal jurisdiction (English Law) to illustrate the role the International Law and its Effects on IOs & NGOs. This course laws of contract, employment and company administration and provides grounding in the legal issues of relevance to interna- finance have on organizations. The syllabus content also includes tional and nongovernmental organizations. Participants will comparison of legal systems. The ethical coverage is seen in a learn about the origins of international law, the role of sovereign professional accountant context but applies to all professions to states, and their relationship to nongovernmental and interna- a greater or lesser extent. tio-nal organizations, domestic versus super-national legal This module is also one of five, which when successfully complet- systems, and the resolution of disputes. WTO law, the use of ed, in addition to being an integral part of the IOMBA, leads to force, the treatment of refugees, and human rights issues will the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. be covered. In addition, current controversies on the actual impact of international law in constraining the behaviour of countries in the international system will be considered from a variety of perspectives. International Economics. This course provides a rigorous framework for analyzing the economy at the aggregate level. Its goal is to introduce the student to the practice of constructing theoretical models to explain real-world economic phenomena. The student should leave this class with the ability to use models and supporting evidence to understand the interactions between macroeconomic variables such as the price level, the interest rate, the exchange rate, and real GDP in both the long run and the short run.

Group exercise in International Economics with Prof. Richard Bladwin

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The Business Underpinning of International cash flow statements - for single entities. The syllabus coverage is and Nongovernmental Organizations set within a conceptual and regulatory framework and includes accounting and control systems and the interpretation of financial Strategy in the Global Environment. This course is designed accounting information. to acquaint the student with the delineation of business policy by This module is also one of five, which when successfully complet- the firm, and the development and implementation of a business ed, in addition to being an integral part of the IOMBA, leads to strategy that will allow the firm to achieve its goals and objectives. the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. The pursuit of these goals and objectives usually occurs within a competitive context, in which rival organizations often seek Management Accounting. Accurate, timely, and relevant similar if not the same ends (e.g., market share, profits, control financial and non-financial information - tailored to the needs of scarce resources, etc.). Accordingly, the essential drama of the of relevant stakeholders - is crucial to the successful running marketplace is how one firm attempts to ”win” vis-a-vis its rivals of all organizations, whether they be business or not-for-profit. - that is, how it develops and implements a competitive strategy. This course focuses on: understanding internal and external financial reports and how performance information can be Social Entrepreneurship (part 1). As societies search for better effectively communicated; the efficient and planned use of ways of providing socially important goods and solving social resources; the role of financial information in decision making; problems, governments and civil society alike have become more and the use of management accounting techniques (for exam- aware of the indispensable leadership role of social entrepreneurs. ple, the balanced and strategic scorecards) to add value to These are powerfully motivated individuals with all the skills of organizations at both the operational and strategic level. successful business entrepreneurs, who use those talents to insti- gate social change. This course deals with the essence of entre- Finance for Managers. This course covers the main concepts preneurship - identifying and seizing opportunities to challenge and tools of finance. In particular we focus on the methods the status quo - and in particular with social entrepreneurship. used for investment decision making as well as project assess- ment. It also discusses some issues in modern corporate fi- Business Mathematics. This introductory module in Business nance. These tools are widely used in corporate entities, but Mathematics has no prerequisites. The syllabus provides a sufficient are also very useful for managers in international organizations foundation in mathematics to meet the needs of the IOMBA pro- facing investment decisions. The various financial instruments gramme and includes coverage of basic mathematics, probability, and markets are also discussed. the analysis of data, forecasting, financial mathematics and the use of spreadsheets. Marketing and Public Relations / Fundraising. The module This module is also one of five, which when successfully complet- is designed to blend an understanding of the principle theoretical ed, in addition to being an integral part of the IOMBA, leads to precepts associated with marketing, social marketing and non- the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. profit marketing with practitioner skill development in the fields of non-profit marketing, public relations and fundraising practice. Business Economics. This introductory module in business The module concludes with the integration of theory and practice economics covers four inter-related areas of economic study through a ”real life” client brief (strategic marketing plan). which help underpin later studies on the IOMBA programme. These areas are: the differing goals of organizations and how Business Simulation Game. This module will be a capstone they affect the decisions of managers; how market economies simulation in Strategic Management and International Business function, why governments intervene and the resulting impact; that will put you in control of a company and have you make the role of financial institutions and markets in the provision of decisions that affect product quality, shareholder value, profit- finance; and how macroeconomic variables and government ability and more. In groups of four, students will manage a economic policies affect organizations. company over several financial periods (quarters) with a long- This module is also one of five, which when successfully complet- term viability perspective. ed, in addition to being an integral part of the IOMBA, leads to Social Entrepreneurship (part 2). This course builds on the the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting. materials presented in Social Entrepreneurship Part I, and will Financial Accounting. This introductory module in Financial focus on social entrepreneurship using a case study method Accounting requires as pre-requisites knowledge of business math- which integrates lectures, presentations by a social entrepre- ematics and business economics. The course content deals with neurs and a methodological approach to business plan devel- the recording of accounting transactions and the preparation of opment, preparing students to complete in global social entre- accounting statements - income statements, balance sheets and preneurship business plan competitions.

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Managing and Leading in an International Project Management in Development. The module focuses Environment: Transforming Theory into Practice on some of the big issues that development professionals need to be on top of when implementing projects and programmes Management Across Cultures. This course is designed to in today's development environment. The success of project develop a deeper understanding of the issues in managing interventions is dependent on the project managers understand- across cultures. First we will question the importance and rel- ing of these bigger issues. The module will combine theoretical evance of culture in management practice. Then we will explore knowledge with practical hands on training in the use of es- methods for discovering culture and develop a framework to sential tools and skills needed to be effective project managers diagnose culture whether national, corporate, functional, etc. in the field. Students will be expected to actively participate in Next we examine the impact of culture on strategy, structure, lecturers and will learn through a series of interactive sessions. and human resource management. Finally we will evaluate Each session will convey the latest thinking in the field, explore different approaches to managing cultural differences (aka relevant controversies and debates and identify implications diversity) and question the role of managers and organizations of project management in a development context for poor in a global economy. people and the achievement of millennium development goals. The Dynamics of Conflict and Negotiations. Increasing Resource Management in Non-Profit Organizations. This interdependence within and between societies inevitably leads 'practitioner course' will take the students in four thematic to frictions and conflicts of interest. A dominant way to over- sections through a full classic resource management cycle and come these obstacles has been the resort to negotiation. After beyond: (1) To what extent are NPOs different and how does setting the stage with the logic of conflict and cooperation, that impact the RM function in NPOs? (2) Alternative approach- this course covers major structural and dynamic issues of ne- es to allocating resources and to establishing linkages along gotiation processes. It combines the use of various analytical the value chain from results to performance. (3) Establishing techniques with the discussion of specific real-world examples accountability through the monitoring and reporting cycle, and at the international level. finally - building on the foundation of the traditional RM function Organizational Behaviour and Change Management. Rang- - (4) Perspectives on moving beyond the traditional RM model ing from human resource management at the micro level to to a flexible paradigm of continuous improvements. organizational design at the macro level, this course introduces Management Consulting in International Organizations. participants to basic concepts concerning leadership, motiva- Management consulting has helped businesses solve their most tion, organizational culture, and decision-making theories. challenging problems for decades. This has not gone unno- Prospective managers need to be familiar with the various ticed in the public sector where use of management consultants options for developing effective organizational blueprints, with has increased dramatically in recent years, and now accounts the tools for leveraging intellectual capital, and with the use for over 30% of the multi-billion dollar global consulting mar- of a learning organization approach. Cases of successful and ket. Management consulting will play an important role in an unsuccessful management styles in the international environ- IOMBA graduate's future, either as a field of practice or as a ment will be studied. service to purchase. This course exposes students to the mana- Managing People in Global Markets. Senior executives tell us gement consulting methodologies of Peacepath Consulting, that they spend about half their time dealing with people-related an international consulting firm established to serve leading business issues. Hence the job of the manager is to manage people, organizations and change makers in international development. along with capital and material resources. This course will introduce you to the major concepts, practices, and techniques involved in managing people-related business issues in contexts ranging from turnarounds of failing organizations, to growing or reengineering healthy ones, to managing cross-border mergers and acquisitions. This course will address topics as varied as succession planning, recruiting, staffing, employment discrimination, compensation, per- formance management, restructuring, and corporate social respon- sibility in the multi-national enterprise. This will be a case-oriented course, supplemented with a variety of other teaching methods - lectures, videos, and focused discussions. Student teams will be responsible for presenting cases, leading in-class discussions of them, and preparing detailed, written analyses of them. Group work in Business and Public Policy with Prof. Aggarwal, IOMBA 2005-2006

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Internships and consultancies

The internship/consultancy project is an integral part of the The IOMBA works with participants to equip them with the set International Organizations MBA programme. It consists of of skills they need to find a place in an IO, NGO, or SE. In 3 months of full-time employment with an international orga- addition, through our network of contacts we help match indi- nization, nongovernmental organization, or social enterprise viduals with suitable organizations. Here at the University of starting after completion of the academic core of the pro- Geneva, the whole system is set up to ensure that the IOMBA gramme. experience will offer a truly integrated, hands on, insiders' view into the world of management in international and nongovern- The IOMBA internship provides opportunities for valuable work mental organizations. experience, enables students to explore career options, and provides a unique opportunity for developing a professional Although the programme is still young, and despite our small network. Students can also choose to go straight into a job, class size, we have already established relationships with many so long as they can use their first months on the job to prepare organizations, both in the public and private sectors. A partial a detailed internship report that demonstrates the integration list of organizations that have taken on IOMBA students for of theory into practice. internship/consultancies includes:

Caterpillar Ciba Specialty Chemicals Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS (GBC) International Air Transport Associa- tion (IATA) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

International Labour Office (ILO) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Interna- tional Organization for Migration (IOM) International Trade Centre (ITC)

McKinsey & Company Novartis Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Na- tions (Geneva) Procter and Gamble (P&G) UNDP Growing Sustainable Business initia- tive (UNDP-GSB) Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) United Nations

Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations World Food Pro- gramme (WFP) World Conservation Union (IUCN) World Health Organization

(WHO) World Trade Organization (WTO) World YWCA (Young Women’s Christian

Association)

IOMBA class during a ”live case study” visit to UEFA

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focus on: social entrepreneurship at IO mba

Lately, the work of social entrepreneurs is capturing the world’s attention as social entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly recognized for their innovative approaches to social issues around the world. At its core, social entrepreneurship is a concept that refers to applying practical, innovative and sus- tainable approaches to benefit society, with an emphasis on those who are marginalized and poor. The University of Geneva was amongst the first to recognize the power of social entrepreneurship, and our business school was the first in continental Europe to include the topic in our MBA offering. At the IOMBA, we believe that fostering social entrepreneurship is an essential part of the growth experience that all MBA students should experience. This is why we have two social entrepreneurship core courses as part of the pro- gramme, a unique emphasis that to our knowledge has not been replicated elsewhere. Apart from cutting edge classroom teaching, this translates into a range of opportunities for IOMBA students to network and get involved with some of the most exciting initiative in

the field. The following is a summary of the main activities of IOMBA Net Impact members in action during the United Nation World the IOMBA during the first half of 2006: Food Program ”Walk the World” event in Geneva, May 2006 In March 2006, the IOMBA class founded a Geneva chapter of Net Impact. Net Impact is a membership driven non- In March 2006, Oxford University and the Skoll Foundation governmental organization (NGO) based out of California, hosted the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship in comprising more than 10,000 MBAs, graduate students and Oxford, England to celebrate and recognize Social Entrepre- young professionals committed to using the power of business neurs from more than 40 countries. More than half of the to improve the world. More than 100 chapters exist throughout entire IOMBA class was fortunate enough to have attended the United States and more recently, have begun to show up the event. There, the students were exposed to organizations, in Europe. IOMBA’s Net Impact chapter’s aim is to leverage individuals and ideas that are helping to shape world issues. its unique perspective and position among international and It was a tremendous opportunity - allowing students to obtain non-governmental organizations in Geneva to develop the a first hand account of Social Entrepreneurship and more next generation of socially minded business leaders who cata- poignantly, the importance of commitment and creativity for lyze, facilitate and support lasting social change. solving the world’s problems. The chapter has already begun to identify NGOs and interna- “It's inspiring to meet people who have dedicated their lives tional organizations, focused on issues of poverty and hunger to social causes and as an MBA student, meeting such people relief, to collaborate with and offer business expertise. In addi- really solidifies the idea that business skills can be applied in tion, the framework that Net Impact provides has allowed a number of ways - ways that make a difference.” - Rafael IOMBA students to identify educational resources and career Jimenez, Geneva Chapter Member & Skoll Attendee development opportunities while also contributing to social causes. ”Net Impact provides an opportunity to put into practice what we’ve learned in the classroom setting, adding value to inspiring projects and connecting students to real initiatives focused on social causes.” - Blake Dinkin, Geneva Chapter Co-President (2005/2006)

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UBS Philanthropy forum. On May 18-20 2006, UBS Philan- thropy Services held its second edition of the UBS Philanthropy Forum at the Château de Coppet near Geneva. 100 Philan- thropists and 70 experts from civil society discussed how to achieve leverage in their philanthropic activities. Dr. Maximilian Martin, who is the global head of UBS Philanthropy Services and also serves as a visiting professor at the IOMBA pro- gramme in Geneva, invited two students in the IOMBA 2006 cohort, Ariel Friedman and Inderpreet Chawla, to participate as note takers at the Forum workshops. This was a wonderful opportunity for IOMBA students to get a ”behind the scenes glimpse” at the cutting edge of philanthropy.

IOMBA Net Impact Geneva members meet Jeff Skoll, co-founder of ebay and founder of the Skoll foundation at the 2006 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship

In May 2006, the IOMBA Net Impact Chapter organized its first educational event: a public debate on ”Leadership and Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship” featuring Jim Fruchter- man, Founder and CEO, Benetech (an innovative technology organization that serves social causes including improving literacy, human rights, and landmine detection), Arthur Wood (Head of Social Financial Services, Ashoka), Dave Gershon (IOMBA Visiting Professor in Global Healthcare Policy & Social Entrepreneurship) and Iddo Dror (coordinator, IOMBA pro- gramme). The 13th-century Château of Coppet, venue of the second UBS Philanthropy Forum

Finally, the IOMBA programme is proud to announce it will join the Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) as an affiliate school as of the 2006/2007 intake, offering IOMBA participants another venue for their pursuit of social entrepre- neurship. The GSVC began in 1999 as a student-led initiative at the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley. In May 2001, Columbia Business School and The Goldman Sachs Foundation partnered with Haas to extend the reach of the competition and help grow a national platform Jim Fruchterman speaking during a ”Leadership and Innovation in Social Entrepreneurship” public event organized by the IOMBA Net Impact for social ventures. In June 2003, the London Business School chapter in May 2006. On the panel, from right to left: Arthur Wood, joined the competition partnership. This unprecedented part- Dave Gershon and Iddo Dror nership brings together the academic and financial worlds to support the creation of social ventures. Each year, teams from around the world compete for over $45,000 in cash and travel prizes.

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Selected IO MBA Faculty

Geographically and professionally, the IOMBA faculty is as international organizations, having been a consultant for, broad-based as the programme itself. Some modules will be among others, WHO, the World Bank, UNDP, Global Environ- taught by outstanding practitioners from the international or- mental Facility (GEF), UNITAR, the International Labour Orga- ganizations, and others by business executives from the private nization (ILO), The UN Intergovernmental Negotiating sector. The faculty is also comprised of well-known scholars Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change from the academic world, drawn from the University of Gene- (UNFCCC), The UN Center for Human Rights, as well as var- va's Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and its Business ious projects with the Swiss government. School (HEC), the University of California at Berkeley, the Australian National University, Dartmouth College, Henley Cédric Dupont (Switzerland) Management College, and many others. Cédric Dupont is Associate Professor and Head of the Depart- ment of Political Science at the Graduate Institute of Interna- Pierre Allan (Switzerland) tional Relations (IUHEI), University of Geneva. A faculty member Pierre Allan is Professor of International Relations and Political since 1995, Dr Dupont teaches classes on international political Science at the University of Geneva and Dean of its Faculty economy, governance and regional integration, political econ- of Economic and Social Sciences. He holds degrees in eco- omy of international finance (with Charles Wyplosz) and bar- nomics and sociology from the University of Lausanne and gaining, institutions and cooperation. His other research inter- a PhD in Political Science from the Graduate Institute of Inter- ests include the design of institutions, the link between trade national Studies. Dr. Allan has taught in Berkeley, Paris, Prague, and monetary integration, agent-based modelling, game theory Stanford, and Zurich and is a member of several editorial and international relations theory, and Swiss foreign economic boards including Business and Politics, European Journal of Inter- policy. national Relations and International Politics. He has published seven books on international politics, decision-making, bar- Bernard Morard (France) gaining and negotiation analysis. In the field of management, he also co-authored a book on business strategy and an article Bernard Morard is Professor of Cost and Management Accoun- in Management Science. His most recent book is entitled ”What ting at the University of Geneva (HEC). He holds doctorates in is a Just Peace?” (Oxford University Press 2006). Management from the Institut d’Administration des Entreprises and in Business from the Faculté d’Economie Appliquée of the University of Aix en Provence, France where he was Assistant Professor. He has previously taught in Canada at the UQUAM

Pierre Pierre Allan University of Montréal. He is a consultant for various companies. His publications deal with two main areas: management ac- counting and theory of financial markets. He has published books and articles concerning cost management, portfolio analy- sis, and hedging strategies. Bernard Morard

Laurence Boisson de Chazournes (France) Laurence Boisson de Chazournes is currently Director and Professor, Department of Public International Law and Interna- tional Organizations, in the Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva. In addition to her teaching at the University of Geneva, Professor Boisson de Chazournes has a wide experience of

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Selected IO MBA Faculty

Gilbert J.B. Probst (Switzerland) John Ravenhill (UK/Australia) Gilbert J.B. Probst, is Professor of Organizational Behavior and John Ravenhill is Professor of International Relations, Research Management at the University of Geneva (HEC). He holds School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National Uni- a Ph.D. from the University of St. Gall, Switzerland where he was versity, Canberra. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of also a lecturer and Vice President of the Institute of Manage- California at Berkeley. Professor Ravenhill was previously Chair ment. As a visiting faculty member, Professor Probst taught at of Politics at the University of Edinburgh, Associate Professor the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadel- at the University of Sydney, Assistant Professor at the University phia, as well as at the International Management Institute (IMI) of Virginia, and has been a visiting professor at the International in Geneva. Professor Probst is the founder of the Forum of University of Japan and at the University of California at Ber- Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management, as well keley. His research interests centre on the politics of international as the founder and partner of the Geneva Knowledge Group. economic relations, especially the fields of trade and produc- He is a consultant for various multinational companies and is tion, and on Australian foreign policy, which is reflected in his a member of the board of several top European companies. recent books, such as Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation: The He also is the President of the board of Swiss Top Executive Construction of Pacific Rim Regionalism, The Asian Financial Training (SKU). His publications deal with the subjects of learn- Crisis and the Architecture of Global Finance (co-editor), and ing organizations, knowledge management, systemic ap- The National Interest in a Global Era: Australia in World Affairs, proaches to management, thinking in networks, and structuring co-editor). He is Founder-Editor of the Cambridge Asia-Pacific of organizations. Studies book series, and a member of the editorial boards of Asian Survey, and Pacific Affairs. His articles have appeared in many of the leading international relations journals including World Politics, International Organization, World Policy Journal, World Development, and International Affairs. He was the first winner of the Australasian Political Studies Association's L.F. Gilbert J.B. Gilbert Probst J.B. Crisp medal.

The Headquarters of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), The International Labour Organization (ILO), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as seen from the IOMBA classroom

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Susan C. Schneider (USA) Paul Tiffany (USA) Susan Schneider is Professor of Human Resource Management Paul Tiffany is Senior Lecturer, The Haas School of Business, at the University of Geneva (HEC), and Visiting Professor of University of California, Berkeley. Professor Tiffany has taught Organizational Behaviour at INSEAD (France). After earning a at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, at doctorate in clinical psychology from Adelphi University (New Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, at INSEAD, Stanford York), she completed post-doctoral studies in organizational University, the University of Santa Clara, the University of Cal- analysis at New York University. Dr Schneider's research interests ifornia, Berkeley and at Golden Gate University, San Francisco. include cross-cultural management, and cognitive sciences' In addition to his career in higher education, Professor Tiffany impact on corporate strategy formulation. In addition to her is Director, Paul Tiffany & Associates (a management training research, she has actively worked to internationalize the 'mindsets' and consulting firm serving organizations in the U.S. and of managers and companies worldwide. She has published abroad). a book (written with Jean Louis Barsoux) entitled Managing Across Cultures and several articles in Academy of Management Achim von Heynitz (Germany) Review, Strategic Management Journal, Human Relations, Or- ganization Studies, Human Resource Management, Human Sys- Achim von Heynitz is Senior Advisor, FAD at IFAD/FAO in Rome. tems Management, and Political Psychology. Mr von Heynitz has over 30 years’ international consulting and management experience, including eight years as Director of the World Bank’s department of Corporate Resource Manage- ment, and five years as Director of the Front Office Planning and Budget department at the European Bank for Reconstruc- tion and Development.

IOMBA students working on a group project

IOMBA 2005/2006 during a LOOP career services session

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IOMBA International Academic Advisory Board

The IOMBA academic advisory board brings together a collection of internationally renowned scholars, who also have practical experience working in international or nongovernmental organizations as officials and consultants. Its members come from leading institutions around the world, both north and south as well as east and west. The board helps in the ongoing design and restructuring of the programme, often teach in the programme, and provide contacts for students in the respective regions. The curri- cula vitae of all board members can be found under www.iomba.ch. (List current as of July 2006.)

Chair of the Board Vinod K. Aggarwal, USA Vinod Aggarwal is Professor in the Department of Political Science, Affiliated Professor of Business and Public Policy in the Haas School of Business, and Director of the Berkeley Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Study Center (BASC) at the University of California at Berkeley. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the journal Business and Politics. Professor Aggarwal received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his M.A. and Ph.D. in international political economy from Stanford University. He has been a Fellow at the Brookings Institution, a Rockefeller Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Fellow, Professor at the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva, and a Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars Fellow. Dr Aggarwal consults regularly with multinational corporations. In the public sector, he has been a consultant to the World Trade Organization, OECD, the Group of Thirty, IFAD, UNCTAD, APEC, and the World Bank. He is the author or editor of 14 books and over 70 articles and book chapters on the politics of trade and finance.

Members of the Board ......

Professor Professor Indian Institute Ahmedabad, Rakesh Basant of Economics of Management India Professor Professor University of Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Roberto Bouzas of International Economics Argentina Professor Professor of East Asian Studies and School for Advanced Internatio- Washington Kent Calder Director of the Edwin O. Reischauer nal Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins D.C, USA Center for East Asian Studies University Professor Professor University of Milan Milan, Maurizio Ferrera of Political Science Italy Professor Professor of Economics and Dire- Graduate School of the Chinese Beijing, Fan Gang ctor, National Economic Research Academy of Social Sciences People's Repub- Institute, China Reform Foundation lic of China Professor Professor of Political Science, Stanford University Stanford, Judith Goldstein & Dean for Graduate CA, USA and Undergraduate Studies Professor Professor of Production, IESE Business School Barcelona, Luis María Huete Technology, and Operations Spain Management

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Dr. Gary Reginald Jones Institute for International Washington Hufbauer Senior Fellow Economics D.C, USA Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Professor and Director University Konstanz, G. Klimecki of the Academy of Continuing of Konstanz Germany Education Professor Professor and Head National University Singapore Lai To Lee of the Political Science of Singapore Department Professor Professor of International University of Chile Santiago, Patricio Meller Economics Chile Professor Professor of Political Science, Yonsei University Seoul, Chung-In Moon Graduate School of International Korea Studies Dr. Charles President East-West Center Honolulu, Morrison HI, USA Professor Professor of International Political Center for Research and Mexico City, Antonio Ortiz Economy and Chair of the Interna- Teaching in Economics (CIDE) Mexico Mena tional Studies Department Dr. Sylvia Distinguished Center for International Studies, Toronto, Ostry Research Fellow University of Toronto Canada Professor Professor Australian National Canberra, John Ravenhill of International Relations University Australia Dr. Ricardo Executive Director & Researcher Prospectiva International São Paulo, Ubiraci Sennes Consulting & the University Brazil of São Paulo (CAENI) Professor Professor Waseda University Tokyo, Shujiro Urata of Economics Japan Professor Professor of Public Policy and Gov- Georgetown University Washington Kent Weaver ernment D.C., USA Professor Professor of International Political INSEAD Fontainebleau, Douglas Webber Economy France

...... Sylvia Ostry Shujiro Urata Patricio Patricio Meller

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IOMBA Comité d’honneur

The Comité d'honneur comprises individuals who, by their presence in this honorary committee, have endorsed the development of the University of Geneva's International Organizations MBA. Nearly all of its members come from Geneva and represent this city's thriving international community. (List current as of July 2006.)

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Marcel Boisard UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Christiane Brunner Member of the Council of States representing the Republic and Canton of Geneva

Roger Eggleston President of the Association for Human Resources Management in International Organizations (AHRMIO)

Walter Fust Ambassador and Director-General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Marcel Boisard Benoît Genecand Head of Geneva Branch and Managing Director, UBS SA

André Hurst Professor and Rector of the University of Geneva

Jakob Kellenberger President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva

Lili Nabholz-Haidegger National Councilor, Bern Jakob Kellenberger

Patrick Odier Chairman of the Foundation Board of the International Center for Financial Asset Management and Engineering (FAME), Geneva

Serguei Ordzhonikidze Director-General of the United Nations Office, Geneva (UNOG)

Supachai Panitchpakdi Secretary-General of the United Nations

Conference on Trade and Development Serguei Ordzhonikidze (UNCTAD) Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) UN/DPI Photo

Guillaume Pictet President, Foundation for Geneva

Ivan Pictet Managing Partner Pictet & Co, President, Geneva Financial Center Supachai Panitchpakdi

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Fees & Financial Aid

Fees: Financial Aid: A quality MBA education represents a significant investment The University of Geneva and its partners will be offering several of time, effort and money, both on the part of the school and scholarships to outstanding students accepted into the that of the student. HEC Genève and the University of Geneva 2007/2008 International Organizations MBA programme. assume most of these costs as reflected in our comparatively Scholarships are based on a combination of academic merit, low tuition and fees. Additional support may be provided in financial need, and availability of funds. Additionally, some the form of scholarships. scholarships may be reserved for nationals of selected deve- Our support notwithstanding, participants are asked to contri- loping countries. bute their share to financing the costs of study. Individuals con- All applicants who apply by our stage 2 admissions deadline, sidering the International Organizations MBA programme are 15 November 2006, can be considered for a scholarship. encouraged to evaluate their finances, and prepare for both Please note that priority will be given to applicants who apply expected and unexpected expenditures through savings, debt- by our stage 1 deadline, 30 September 2006. Applicants will reduction, and a more modest student lifestyle. be notified if they have been awarded a scholarship upon To help you estimate financial obligations required to attend acceptance to the programme. the International Organizations MBA programme, the following Financial support may also be available from governments, estimated annual budget is provided for the academic year charities, companies, financial institutions etc. Please see our indicated. The budget includes both educational and living website for more information. expenses for the entire programme, including the intern- ship/consultancy period. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year.

Educational Expenses:

Tuition ¤ 22,000 Books, Supplies, and Course Packs ¤ 1,500

Total Educational Expenses Euros 23,500

Living and Other Expenses: Rent/Housing (includes utilities) ¤ 6,500 Food ¤ 3,200 Health Insurance ¤ 800 Miscellaneous Phone, laundry, insurance, ¤ 5,200 entertainment, personal, etc. Transportation ¤ 550

Total Living Expenses Euros 16,250

Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Geneva

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Applying to the Programme

We admit around 30 people each year to the International A completed application includes: Organizations MBA Programme. In light of the limited number Completed IOMBA Application Forms (including UNIGE of places available in the programme, applicants are strongly Matriculation forms) encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they have Standardized Test Scores (GMAT & TOEFL) decided to apply. We operate a rolling admissions process. Official Transcripts and photocopies of degrees Completed applications for the 2007/2008 class will be con- Reference Letters sidered in accordance with the date of the application. Decision Application Fee dates are given in the table below: 4 passport photos

Stage One Stage Two 2006/2007 Stage Final intake (UNU Fellows (IOMBA Merit Scholarship Application Deadline) Application Deadline) Three Deadline

Application 30 September 15 November 1 March 1 June Deadline 2006 2006 2007 2007

Admissions 1 November 19 December 30 March 30 June Decision by 2006 2006 2007 2007

Please see our website http://www.iomba.ch/apply/ for more detailed information on the application process. Applications forms, UNIGE Matriculation forms, reference letters forms, and transcript transfer forms are also available online.

The United Nations University Fellowship

The United Nations University (UNU) was established by the A think-tank for the UN system General Assembly of the United Nations on 6 December 1973 A builder of capacities, particularly in developing countries. to be an international community of scholars engaged in re- search, advanced training, and the dissemination of knowledge The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment related to the pressing global problems of human survival, to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity development, and welfare. The UNU started activities in 1975 of individuals from developing countries. Therefore, in line with at its headquarters in Tokyo. Its activities focus mainly on peace UNU's capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will and conflict resolution, development in a changing world, and offer two UNU fellowships on the 2007/2008 IOMBA intake. science and technology in relation to human welfare. The The UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from devel- University operates through a worldwide network of research oping countries, who would be expected to apply and dissem- and postgraduate training centres, with its planning and coor- inate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting dinating headquarters in Tokyo. the socio-economic development of their own and other de- The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and veloping countries. capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global The UNU fellowship covers full tuition and fees for the IOMBA problems that are the concern of the United Nations, its Peoples programme, as well as a stipend for living expenses in Geneva and Member States. UNU’s key roles are to be: throughout the academic part of the programme. For full details An international community of scholars and to submit an application, please visit: A bridge between the UN and the academic community www.iomba.ch/apply.

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Academic partners

The IOMBA degree course is founded on the principle of inter- health policy, environmental and regulatory policy). GPPI is national cooperation, and in light of this we make the best efforts home to four nationally known research centers in the areas of to recruit an internationally diverse faculty and a multicultural health care, children’s issues, nonprofit studies and democratic student body, and work very closely with the community of inter- governance. Its location in Washington offers excellent oppor- national and nongovernmental organizations, and multinational tunities for interaction with leading think tanks, international firms. As a direct continuation of this philosophy, we have set financial institutions, government agencies and NGOs. up international collaboration with prestigious graduate schools The University of Geneva and GPPI have joined forces to create from around the world, which enable our students to study at a dual degree programme ideally designed to prepare tomor- the University of Geneva and one of the following graduate row's leaders for international and non-governmental organiza- schools: tions with a combination of substantive, analytical and manage- rial skills. Over the course of intense 28 months, students earn both the IOMBA and Georgetown's Masters in Public Policy (MPP). The dual degree program includes an internship in Gene- va and a masters research project linked to the internship that Bocconi University is completed at Georgetown. Bocconi University, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. For a century, Bocconi has played a leading role in Italy´s social and economic moderniza- tion, by remaining true to its founding values of being a major research university, democratic and open to the world, as well Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) as financially and politically independent. At the outset of the Established in 1961 as an autonomous institution by the Gov- 21st century, Bocconi contributes to the advancement of Euro- ernment of India in collaboration with Government of Gujarat pean higher education, by teaching business and economic and Indian industry, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad knowledge to prospective managers and researchers from all has, in just four decades, evolved from being India’s premier over the world. management institute to a notable international school of man- The University of Geneva and Bocconi have set up a double agement. Many socially sensitive leader-managers committed degree programme in Management of Public Affairs and Inter- to excellence in management are among its alumni. The Econ- national Organizations. Subject to statutory rules, at the conclu- omist “Which MBA? Survey 2004” ranked it among the top sion of their studies, students enrolled in this program will be hundred B-schools in the world. On some criteria, it was in the awarded both the International Organizations MBA, issued by top ten, including ”opens new career opportunities”. The Insti- the University of Geneva, and the Italian graduate degree, Laurea tute’s flagship programme, the two-year post-graduate pro- Specialistica in Economia e Management delle Amministrazioni gramme in management was rated as the world’s toughest Pubbliche e delle Istituzioni Internazionali (CLAPI-LS), issued by programme to get admission to by The Economist ”Which MBA? Bocconi. Survey 2001”. The programme also has been rated among the best management schools in the Asia Pacific Region repeatedly. The Institute has established many centres of excellence for research, training, and consulting which include centres for educational innovation; electronic governance; telecom policy Georgetown University - Georgetown Public Policy studies; management of health services; management in agri- Institute (GPPI) culture; innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship; infrastruc- Founded in the capital of the United States in 1789, the same ture and policy research; etc. year that the U.S. constitution took effect, Georgetown University The University of Geneva and IIMA have identified a synergetic today is a major international research university that continues opportunity of collaboration around the IOMBA at the University to reflect its founding values of intellectual openness, diversity of Geneva and the Post Graduate Programme in Public Man- in faculty and staff, and a commitment to searching for the agement and Policy (PGP-PMP) of IIMA. Under this collaboration common good. agreement, up to five students per year from each institution The flagship degree at Georgetown’s Public Policy Institute (GPPI), can attend mutually agreed upon courses at the host institution, the Masters in Public Policy (MPP), combines a rigorous set of which will count towards their home institution degree. Students analytical and quantitative core courses with required concen- will receive an attestation from the host institution for the courses tration in a specific policy sector (e.g., international development, they successfully complete.

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Academic partners

Yonsei University Waseda University - Graduate School of Asia Pacific As one of the oldest universities in Korea, Yonsei University was Studies (GSAPS) first established in 1885. Yonsei has 16 graduate schools, 18 In the year 2007 Waseda University will celebrate the 125th colleges, and 111 subsidiary institutions. With a student body anniversary of its founding by Shigenobu Okuma, scholar and comprised of the top 1 percent of high school graduates in government leader. Waseda is one of Japnan's top private, Korea. Yonsei is proud of its long history and reputation as the coeducational institutions of higher learning. Founded as a leading institution of higher education and most international college with three departments under the old system of Japanese university in Korea. higher education, it has grown to become a comprehensive The Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) at Yonsei university with two senior high schools and an Art and Architec- University was established in 1987 as a pioneer of professional ture School. studies programmes in Korea. The founding motivation of Yonsei The Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS) is the first GSIS was to meet the growing global demand for international completely independent graduate school in the 120-year history academic institutions and to train individuals to become global of Waseda University. The founding principle of GSAPS is the experts. use of an interdisciplinary, global, and local approach to ana- In 1997, the Yonsei GSIS earned the distinction of being the lyzing and understanding the complex political, economic, in- ”best graduate school of international studies in Korea” by the dustrial, managerial, social, and cultural dimensions of the Asia- Ministry of Education, and was officially certified by the Ministry Pacific region. GSAPS aims to educate professionals who possess with the professional school status in November, 1999 in rec- a high level of specialized knowledge, but who will also give ognition of its global competitiveness and establishment of re- back to the community and contribute to the further development nowned doctoral programmes. of human society. The University of Geneva and Yonsei have identified a synergetic The University of Geneva and GSAPS have identified a synergetic opportunity of collaboration around the IOMBA and the Master opportunity of collaboration around the IOMBA and the MA in in International Studies at GSIS. Under this collaboration agree- International Relations at Waseda University. Under this collabo- ment, GSIS students can attend the first year at GSIS, the second ration agreement, GSAPS students can attend the first year at year at Geneva, and be awarded both the IOMBA and the GSAPS, the second year at Geneva, the third year at GSAPS Master in International Studies. and be awarded both the IOMBA and the MA in International Relations degrees.

IOMBA students working on a group project

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Other partners

Association of Human Resource Management in In- Association of MBAs (AMBA) ternational Organizations (AHRMIO) AMBA is an international membership organization, formed The Association for Human Resources Management in Inter- of graduates of accredited MBA programmes, which seeks to national Organizations is a unique professional association promote the value of the accredited MBA. created to promote best practice human resources manage- ”Our vision is to be the international advocate of the MBA. It ment in international not-for-profit organizations. It is a global is a vision that recognises the Association's strengths as the forum where information on research and best practice at the guardian of MBA quality standards and the unique role we cutting edge of HR management is exchanged. It provides play in supporting business schools, to develop business lead- ideas and solutions to support the strategic development of ers. The Association provides a network for MBAs, business international organizations, bringing together staff from the schools and employers. We also offer an important forum for member organizations with others in the private sector and the exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice.” academia. The University of Geneva (HEC) is a fully accredited member of AMBA, covering both the IOMBA as well as the part time AHRMIO's core objectives are to: MBA programmes of the University. further the professional and cost-effective deployment of HRM advance modern concepts and practice through conferences and meetings provide learning and development opportunities conduct and publish research on priority HRM concerns. In 2004 an agreement was forged between IOMBA and AHR- MIO, a first of its kind in the association's history. AHRMIO's CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management Ac- main role has been to provide its network of international countants organizations for the IOMBA programme. In terms of the overall CIMA - The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants accord, however, both partners will review developmen- - is a leading membership body that offers an internationally tal work in new areas, notably research and training. recognised professional qualification in management accoun- tancy, which focuses on accounting for business. CIMA qual- ifications help develop financial expertise and strategic insight to make key decisions about the future of businesses. The CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting is an entry require- ment to the CIMA Professional Qualification and a recognised qualification in its own right. It is a qualification that gives participants a grounding in the basics of business and account- ing. Its aim is to ensure an understanding of the principles of book-keeping, budgeting and preparing management and financial accounts. It also examines how formal business rela- tionships between organizations are established and the eco- nomic environment in which organizations operate. The IOMBA programme decided to partner with CIMA and incorporate its Certificate in Business Accounting into its core curriculum in order to open up a world of opportunities for

IOMBA groupwork IOMBA participants, who will be in an ideal position to manage and develop their career should they wish to progress through the CIMA qualifications after completing the IOMBA.

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Other partners

The Global Social Venture Competition The Resource Alliance The Global Social Venture Competition (GSVC) began in 1999 The Resource Alliance is an international network working to as a student-led initiative at the Haas School of Business Uni- build the capacity of not-for-profit organizations to mobilise versity of California at Berkeley. In May 2001, Columbia Busi- funds and local resources for their causes. We achieve this ness School and The Goldman Sachs Foundation partnered through training, knowledge sharing and networking activities with Haas to extend the reach of the competition and help worldwide. The Resource Alliance aims to be at the forefront grow a national platform for social ventures. In June 2003, of the development of resource mobilisation and fundraising the London Business School joined the competition partnership. capacity throughout the world by: This unprecedented partnership brings together the academic Developing a worldwide network for sharing and developing and financial worlds to support the creation of social ventures. skills, knowledge and experience Each year, entrant teams from around the world compete for Building fundraising capacity by providing, and increasing over $45,000 in cash and travel prizes. access to, training, education, advice and other learning The IOMBA programme will join the GSVC as an affiliate opportunities school as of the 2006/2007 intake, offering IOMBA partici- Advocating for an enabling environment to encourage the pants another venue for their pursuit of social entrepreneurship. growth of philanthropy and other forms of support to enable voluntary organizations to achieve their aims The University of Geneva and the Resource Alliance have decided to join forces to create a course in Geneva on fund- raising and management for non-profits, with proceeds being used to provide bursaries for students seeking to attend the Resource Alliance courses in developing countries. In addition, Net Impact the two partners will jointly offer a scholarship programme to enable a selected mid-career professional to attend the IOMBA Net Impact is a network of more than 13,000 new-generation as of the 2007/2008 intake. leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world. It is also one of the most innovative and influential networks of MBAs, graduate students and young professionals in existence today. Our members believe that business can both earn a profit and create positive social change. Through a central office in San Francisco and more than 100 chapters in cities and graduate schools around the globe, Net Impact offers a portfolio of programmes that enable members to trans- form this ideal into measurable results. The Geneva IOMBA chapter of Net Impact is committed to utilize its unique positioning amongst International Organiza- tions and NGOs in Geneva to bring together the business leaders and the thought leaders who are interested in making a positive and meaningful impact on the society through their ideas and actions.

Part of the 2005/2006 IOMBA class with Prof. Kang in front of Geneva’s landmark jet d’eau

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Student Profiles

Ilona Milner, 26, Canada (2004/2005) the help of IOMBA I found an internship with the World Food Programme in Rome in a division called Fight Hunger: United Nations World Food Program (WFP) Walk the World. Following my internship, I was hired as a My first experience in the developing world was at sixteen in consultant, which is what I have been doing ever since. Cap-Haitien, Haiti, with the Sisters of St. Joseph and I became My work involves setting up partnerships with all segments fascinated by this different world that stood in stark contrast to of society and organizing the logistics around a global fund- everything I had ever known. I decided to study development raising and advocacy event in the form of walk that takes for my undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto and place on the same day around the world. I was initially I continued to volunteer in India and South America. After I focused on Eastern Europe and was later transferred to graduated I worked for a year at the University in Toronto Canada. My work puts into practice many of the things planning academic conferences, but finally my hunger for I learned in the IOMBA, like marketing, fund-raising, public- travelling and development took over and I went to Nicaragua private partnership building, and finance. I don't think with the World Food Program working on monitoring and I would be in the position I am in right now without the evaluation of school feeding projects. IOMBA. It was the right choice for me and I would do During my time in Nicaragua I met some volunteers from WFP's it over in an instant. corporate partner, TNT-the global mail and logistics company. I learned about how they make available their people, skills, systems and assets to support WFP's mission to feed the world's hungry poor. I felt that these partnerships were the way of the future and I needed to learn more. The IOMBA programme was ideal for my needs be- cause it merges the fields of development and busi- Rafael Jimenez, 28, Mexico (2005/2006) ness; essentially it highlights how business can work for the McKinsey & Company poor. The multidisciplinary profile was also very attractive My undergraduate degree is an electrical engineering from and Geneva is the perfect setting for exposure to interna- Guadalajara, Mexico (2001). Since then I've taught high school tional organizations. math in Tijuana Mexico, studied French in France as my third My year in Geneva was amazing, both personally language, and just prior to the IOMBA worked for two years and professionally. I met a phenomenal group of people as an engineer at an international electronics manufacturer from all over the world from whom I learned as much (if based out of the US. not more) as my professors. The courses had a good mixture During my four year work experience I constantly had man- of academic and practical elements, and covered a wide agement responsibilities assigned to me, so I began looking range of topics. After almost a year of intensive study I was for a full-time one-year MBA programme that would give eager to apply my new skills to a work environment. With me the management tools and allow me to return quickly to the job market. I wanted a programme with an in- ternational focus that could provide an interesting learning experience outside of the regular courses. IOMBA gave me a great experience. I had the chance of work- ing with excellent fellow students and professors from all over the world, each of them with such a rich and diverse back- ground. Looking back, I learned just as much from the courses & professors, as I did from my peers & living in such an inter- national city as Geneva. The programme itself is a great balance of the classical MBA courses, and courses that deal with the international aspect of management specifically in IO's and NGO's. Be- fore IOMBA, I only knew I wanted a different MBA,

Ilona Milner one that didn't just focus on the ”how to make money” side of management. Now I've not only learned about

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Student Profiles social entrepreneurship and the ”triple bottom-line” (where larship from my country, I could have chosen many pro- you consider not just financial return but also the social grammes, but ended choosing Geneva, as I was enchanted and environmental impact of management), but I've been by the International Organizations MBA label. given the tools to go out and apply these. Applying the rule of law to a living situation doesn't neces- IOMBA has not just trained me as an MBA, but has sarily mean to actually solve its underlying and disturbing also opened my eyes to international social & political causes. The law is not yet conceived for that. I often felt affairs that in turn affect and shape the day-to-day like caught between two worlds, and neither right nor wrong business of an international organization or corpo- helped me to get out of the fighting-against-my-legal-self ration. This holistic education and broader point of trap. Having gone through the IOMBA with such courses view that IOMBA has given me, makes me feel I have like Social Entrepreneurship, helped me to face the rough- an advantage coming out of the ”MBA gates”, as I ness of the truth, not to ask why anymore, but to think of get ready to start my job as a management consultant with how to deal with it, instead. I often asked myself what the McKinsey& Company. IOMBA meant to me? Beyond quantitative skills and enhanced career opportunities, more than an enticing acronym on my business card, the IOMBA is a lesson on unselfishness, which I am happy to have been taught. As part of my post-IOMBA preparations, I have chosen and been admitted to an internship with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva, a place where I can apply the theory from Organizational Behavior, Results Based Management and Management across Cultures classes (to name but a few). My assignment is to research, assess and suggest solutions for IATA's legal status in the countries where the association runs its operations. The effects of my work will hopefully translate into establishing Rafael, shortly after opening his job offer letter Headquarters Agreements in most of the countries with IATA presence. At the time this brochure goes to press, I have already submitted reports containing suggestions for a work- ing plan and a proposed method of prioritizing among the almost 80 countries where IATA is present. I look forward to my future with excitement and confidence that have been boosted through the unique experience offered Irina Apostolescu, 31, Romania (2005/2006) to me at the IOMBA. International Air Transport Association (IATA) Who would have guessed, one year ago that I would share a kitchen table, joys and even unspoken fears with an American, a Canadian, and a Mexican? Nobody could foresee that I would become a part of this cosmopolite mix, which is the 2006 Ko- rean-Serbian-Bulgarian-American-Swiss-Israeli-Canadian- Mexican-Slovak-Grec-Indian-Dutch-Romanian cohort. I am Irina, the Romanian representative. Before joining IOMBA, I was a notary public in my country (no small feat at the age of 23) , which led me (with my double legal diploma), to con- tribute to an international book of notaries history, getting three years of professional cooperation between the Canadian and Romanian notaries. I felt I had accomplished quiet a bit and was ready for my next endeavor... As a recipient of a full scho- Irina Apostolescu

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Student Profiles

Alan Esser, 32, USA (2006-2007 incoming student) Joanne Brink, 27, South Africa (2006-2007 incoming student) BA History MSc Russian and Post-Soviet Studies Bachelor of Commerce with Law Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management 3 years experience with UNOPS and UNDP in Central Asia. Chartered Accountant While studies at the London School of Economics provided Four years work experience with a large consulting firm me with solid theoretical knowledge of economies, societies Two years volunteer experience with international development and political systems in transition, working with UN agen- NGOs cies in the field has given me invaluable insights and experience in running programmes and developing, discussing and negotiating projects with donors, im- plementing partners and beneficiaries. With on the ground, practical knowledge, I have a sound understanding of how IOs work together, with national and local author- ities, and with local communities on a wide range of issues and projects. During my time in the field, I have come across many challenging circumstances, but have also had a chance to see the profound impact the work of IOs can

have on social and economic life at the grassroots level. Joanne Brink Though providing me with a firm foundation, these There are many aspects of my professional experience experiences made me think of furthering my career that I have enjoyed, however working to save enor- in the field of development and taking it to a higher mous companies further millions has given me little level. This is why I have applied to the IOMBA at the job satisfaction. In contrast, my volunteer experience, University of Geneva, due firstly to its exceptional course where I have had the opportunity to provide economic of study, IOs, and secondly due to its location in Geneva, growth via small business opportunities to people in arguably the very heart of the IO community. This will also my country and continent, has been extremely reward- be an excellent opportunity for me to further strengthen my ing. Given this, I aspire to make what has previously been French language skills. a volunteer activity the central pillar of my career. In this way I can dedicate my energies to improving the lives of those Recently, I have had a number of opportunities to rejoin the who truly need help and do so in tangible, meaningful ways. UN in the field. However, I feel pursuing the IOMBA will be a crucial step toward developing new skills that will ultimately After graduating from the IOMBA, I intend to engage in help me attain my goal of acquiring a management position strengthening the capacity of Small to Medium-sized Enter- in an IO, a position where I feel my practical experience, strong prises (SMEs) by working for micro-enterprise development analytical skills and problem solving abilities will be put to best or micro-finance organizations in a developing country or use and achieve the greatest impact. region. Being South African I have witnessed widespread unemployment and I believe that the most effective way to reduce poverty and limit the effects of HIV/AIDS in Africa is to provide sustainable employment opportunities to the jobless population. My goal is to utilize the manage- ment skills attained at the IOMBA in combination with my professional experience in accountability and performance improvement analysis to work with en- trepreneurs and SME management to improve their efficiency and accountability. I believe that increasing the capacity of SMEs will increase employment levels in developing countries, which in turn will reduce poverty in the SMEs' communities and thereby enable Alan Esser further investment and consumption in SMEs to further increase their growth. I anticipate that this "upward spiral" effect could have far-reaching impacts to create sustainable development.

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The University of Geneva

From the time of its creation in 1559 by John Calvin to the The University of Geneva offers a tremendous range of services recent discovery by University astrophysicists of the first extra- and facilities to its students, includinga wide range of activities solar planets, the University of Geneva has continued to grow to help students integrate more easily and to strike a better and develop while maintaining its longstanding tradition of balance between their academic and social lives. Different excellence with an international slant. Today, with more than services are available to students to help them resolve any 15,000 students, we are the second largestuniversity in Swit- difficulties they may face and to help them achieve greater zerland, and the first in terms of grants received from the Swiss independence. Amongst them are cultural activities, sports, National Science Foundation. accommodation, professional guidance, and information con- cerning their health and social welfare. The multicultural environment in Geneva is mirrored at the University of Geneva, as one-third of our student body comes The University also benefits from an impressive infrastructure, from abroad, and we pursue an active policy of fostering the including some 60 specialized libraries offering mainly free mobility of students, faculty and researchers, and establish access to approximately one and a half million volumes cover- strategic partnerships for the future, through the creation of ing all disciplines. The libraries have a stock of some 11,500 pan-European as well as international education and research current periodicals and add 55,000 volumes and 10,000 programmes, all of which contribute to the truly international audio-visual materials to their collection each year. There are character of our university. also substantial collections of CDs, as well as electronic re- sources such as databases and on-line journals, which have The international backdrop of Geneva gives the University increased in number in recent years. All this material is available a unique advantage and places it in the forefront of the world on-line. scene. As a founding member of the Geneva International Academic Network (GIAN) whose goal is to facilitate collabo- ration between researchers and international bodies in promo- ting peace, human rights, equitable social relationships, and sustainable development, the University has continually worked to develop contacts with both international and nongovern- mental organizations, a network which we are happy to provide for the benefit of our International Organizations MBA parti- cipants and alumni.

The Reformers’ Wall in Geneva’s Park des Bastions

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The University of Geneva

The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences HEC Genève The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences is the largest of In 1994, the Department of Management Studies became the University's faculties, and the most multidisciplinary, with HEC Genève (Hautes Etudes Commerciales - Genève), and a wide variety of joint degree courses. The Faculty's guiding remained an integral part of the Faculty of Economic and objective is to provide an education for future leaders and Social Sciences. As the University's Business School, HEC takes executives that is underpinned by a humanistic approach. In charge of teaching and research in all areas of business and terms of the number of publications, the faculty is first in Switzer- management. land, both in the social sciences as well as in the fields of eco- The quality of HEC's courses is assured through its internatio- nomics and business. nally renowned faculty. This latter is composed of nearly 20 With a hundred professors at its service, it offers degree courses tenured professors from seven countries, who all bring a wealth in Business Administration, Communication and Media Studies, of business research and educational experience to the institu- Economics and Finance, Economic and Social History, Econo- tion. Visiting professors and guest lectures by prominent busi- metrics, Gender Studies, Geography, Information Systems, ness leaders from Switzerland and abroad complement and International Relations, Political Science, Public Management enrich its teaching quality. and Public Policy Analysis, Sociology, and Statistics. The Faculty HEC Genève has forged strong ties with the business sector is therefore ideally placed to draw on the competencies in Geneva, collaborating with many of the multinational com- of various individuals and subjects needed to support the panies based in Geneva. It has built itself a solid reputation unique area of managing international governmental and as an institution that responds to the international and local nongovernmental organizations. business needs of management development and training in Geneva, offering a rich palette of course offerings, ranging from undergraduate through doctoral studies, as well as exe- cutive education courses.

A classroom at HEC-Genève’s Voie Creuse campus. IOMBA classes take place at this unique location just a few hundred metres from the Place des Nations, overlooking the Alps, the UN offices and the Botanical Gardens

From left to right: AHRMIO president Roger Eggleston with A.C. (IOMBA 2004/2005) and IOMBA coordinator Iddo Dror

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Living in Geneva

Situated between the Alps and the Jura Mountains at the south- Thanks to the generous donations made by wealthy families at western tip of Switzerland, the Geneva region has much to the end of the 19th century, Geneva has the largest surface area offer, from scenic beauty to snowy ski slopes. Geneva holds of parkland in Switzerland. Geneva boasts 700 acres of parks a privileged geographical position: Neighboring mountains (equivalent to approx. 20% of the total area of the city), 7,500 can be reached by the Geneva public transportation system acres of forests, 3,750 acres of vineyards, and 40,000 rose trees in a few minutes. The Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, - making it the rose capital of the world. is an hour's drive away. Major European cities such as Paris, Geneva's high standards and quality of life are legendary, and Rome, London, Berlin, or Madrid are only a short flight or drive away. build on its exceptional security (low crime rate, traffic security Prompted by Geneva's international position, culture developed awareness), a dense network of social and cultural resources, considerably over the years. Today, "the smallest of big cities" offers and the large percentage of green areas. In the last survey a particularly rich artistic and cultural life. Concerts, shows, and of 215 of the world's leading cities conducted by William exhibitions of the highest quality take place throughout the year. M. Mercer in 2006, Geneva retained its excellent ranking Geneva is proud of its conservatories of music and its opera where (see below). an impressive number of famous artists have appeared. Geneva has some 30 museums, which together with the private galleries, house prestigious collections, which bear witness to the creativity and cultural influence of Geneva.

Quality of life: Quality of living index (2006)

2005 2006 City Rank Rank

Geneva, CH 2 2 Brussels, BE 13 14 Toronto, CA 12 15 The Alps viewed from the Geneva countryside Berlin, DE 15 16 San Francisco, US 24 25 Dublin, IR 23 28 Paris, FR 32 33 Tokyo, JP 34 35 London, GB 36 39 New York, US 39 46

Source: Mercer Human Resource Consulting (2006)

The Jet d’Eau fountain, a Geneva icon

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Geneva - A Truly International Environment

The city of Geneva, with a population of just 180,000, is home Geneva has also proven to be an ideal location for negotiations to no fewer than 20 intergovernmental organizations, 190 on the management of world trade. In 1947, the General nongovernmental organizations and over 150 diplomatic mis- Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was set up in Geneva, sions to the United Nations. This "smallest of big cities", as it which was succeeded by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is often described, holds twice as many international confe- in 1995, and one can also find here the United Nations Con- rences as New York, with its 10 million inhabitants. ference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This unique international presence did not materialize overnight. Along with intergovernmental organizations, numerous non- Geneva, the city of Calvin and home of 67 Nobel Prizes, has governmental organizations have also set their headquarters a long and distinguished history as a centre of international in Geneva, including many working in the humanitarian field, diplomacy. As early as 1919, it became the headquarters for such as the World Organization against Torture (OMCT) and the League of Nations and the International Labour Organiza- the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT); those focus- tion (ILO). In 1946, the United Nations set up its European ing on the environment, such as the World Wide Fund for offices in Geneva, paving the way for an impressive list of UN Nature (WWF) and the World Conservation Union (IUCN); specialized agencies to settle in Geneva including, among and those devoted to the links between trade, business and others, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World social issues, such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the International the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Telecommunication Union (ITU). (WBCSD). Home of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a forefather of modern so- As the world's private banking capital and with unmatched cialism and one of the first writers to insist that politics and levels of multilateral activity, it is not surprising that over 150 morality should not be separated, it was only natural that multinational companies can be found in Geneva. Many of Geneva would become a centre of humanitarian institutions. these firms have selected the city as their European or world In 1863, Henry Dunant and a group of Genevese formed the headquarters (including Caterpillar, Cargill, Dupont, IBM, International Committee of the Red Cross. This spirit was rein- Motorola, Procter & Gamble, and Serono, to name but a few), forced over the last century and a half with the establishment making Geneva a genuine principal locus for the management in Geneva of organizations such as the United Nations High of international affairs, international business, international Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the United Nations finance, world trade, and issues of human rights, labour rights, High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). health, the environment, and international law.

IOMBA class breaks up into groupwork in classroom C Catching up on world affairs in the lounge area

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Why Geneva?

The top ten reasons for choosing the International Organizations MBA programme at the University of Geneva 1. Geneva, ”the smallest of big cities” (population: 180,000), 4. As an International Organizations MBA participant, you will is home to over 200 intergovernmental and nongovernmental benefit from our excellent network of contacts within the inter- organizations (UN, WTO, ICRC, etc.), all offering you unpara- national sector, which we will draw on to help place you in an lleled opportunities for internships, research, conferences and internship, of at least three months, which forms an integral networking. This unique concentration makes Geneva the most (and assessed) part of the degree programme. logical place - perhaps the only possible location - for a spe- 5. As a speaker of English, you will find that although Geneva cialized MBA of this kind. lies in the heart of Europe, it has a large and friendly English- 2. The International Organizations MBA faculty consists of speaking community that runs everything from sports associa- experienced practitioners and renowned academics drawn tions and religious services, to concerts and theatrical perfor- from the international organizations, from the business sector, mances. and from top universities from around the world. You will benefit 6. The University of Geneva is just as cosmopolitan as its host from an unparalleled faculty/participant ratio, taught by world- city. You will find it easy to assimilate into the student body, which famous professors, rather then teaching assistants. is one-third foreign, and boasts over 166 nationalities. Foun- 3. As an International Organizations MBA participant, you will ded in 1559, the University of Geneva is prestigious and rich work intensively but efficiently, completing your degree (intern- in resources. It offers a wide array of elective courses that you ships included) in just 13 months. The total cost of this degree can select in tailoring the International Organizations MBA (including living expenses) is extremely competitive. curriculum to your expectations and experience. It also has vast library holdings and state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure.

IOMBA students skiing in Chamonix (Mont Blanc), only an hour’s drive from Geneva

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Why Geneva?

7. The core curriculum is taught in English but the programme's location is ideal for mastering or perfecting French, which is an official United Nations language. As an International Or- ganizations MBA participant, you will have free access to the language laboratories and other facilities of the University of Geneva. 8. Geneva is the world's private banking capital and boasts over 150 multinational companies offering an array of employ- ment possibilities. Many of these firms, such as Caterpillar, Cargill, Dupont, IBM, Motorola, Procter & Gamble, and Se- rono, have chosen Geneva for their European or world head-

quarters. IOMBA students after class 9. Situated at the southwestern tip of Switzerland, between the Alps and the Jura mountains, the Geneva region has much to offer, from scenic beauty to snowy ski slopes. Conveniently located at the crossroads of Western Europe, the city is also just a short flight away from London, Rome, Madrid, and Brussels. Its international airport, Cointrin, is a convenient ten-minute train ride from the city centre. A regular service of rapid, comfortable ”Intercity” trains connects Geneva's air- port and city-centre stations with all of Switzerland's main towns and cities, while international trains make it easy to get to all major European cities. For example, with five high- speed trains a day, Geneva is a mere 3 1/2 hours from down- town Paris. 10. Last but certainly not least, the International Organizations MBA programme is conceived as an organic whole, in which the academic courses are geared to hands-on management and linked by design to the internships. Taught in part by senior officials from international organizations, they revolve around Julia (IOMBA 2004/2005) working in class real-life issues and foreseen events so that students can make practical inputs as part of their academic and internship work.

Close up and personal economics training against the backdrop of the UN European HQ

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The Geneva International Organizations MBA programme, HEC Geneve, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Geneva Chemin de la Voie Creuse 16, CH-1202 Gene`ve, Switzerland, Phone: + 41 22 379 81 20 www.iomba.ch, e-mail: [email protected] Global Managers for International Institutions

The Geneva International Organizations MBA programme HEC Geneve, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences Chemin de la Voie Creuse 16, CH-1202 Gene`ve, Switzerland, Phone: +41 22 379 81 20

For further information or to print the Application Form, please refer to the web site www.iomba.ch or send an e-mail to [email protected]

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