International University in Geneva

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IIGLatin: studium de rebus vertendis

Motto in English| provide the highest quality education for student success in business and related careers
Established| 1997; 27 years ago (1997)
President| Eric Willumsen
Faculty| 41
Formerly called| International University in Geneva
Location|

Geneva

Switzerland

Coordinates| 46°13′26″N 6°06′04″E﻿ / ﻿46.224°N 6.101°E﻿ / 46.224; 6.101
Website| www.iig.ch

The International Institute in Geneva (IIG) -- formerly known as International University in Geneva - IUN or IUG), founded in 1997, is a private business school [1][2][3] in Geneva, Switzerland.[4] The business school is located in the International Centre Cointrin, next to Geneva Airport.

## History

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Its first president was David Williamson (former president of DuPont).[5] IIG has 270 students.[6]

## Academic programs

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The International Institute in Geneva offers undergraduate and graduate programs in several disciplines, including international relations, and communications, science, administration, management, and trade & finance.[7][8] The business school offers joint degrees at the Bachelor and Graduate levels with Plymouth University, UK. Students may select a unique option: the IIG master in IR and extending their studies to include an individual research dissertation to gain the award of MA-IR at University of Plymouth (UK) without leaving Geneva. A partnership with Boston University, USA, is also giving an opportunity to earn a double degree with the opportunity to study in Boston. A Doctorate in Business Administration jointly offered with Plymouth University is also available.[9]

## Accreditation

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* ACBSP private (US) programmatic accreditation.[10]
* BAC private (UK) Independent Higher Education Institution (IHEI) accreditation. [11]

## People

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The president is Eric Willumsen (founder and executive vice-president).[12] The chancellor is Claude Martin, former Director General of World Wide Fund for Nature.[13] Nigerian chief trade negotiator Chiedu Osakwe was adjunct professor till 2017.[14][15]

## Exchange programmes

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IIG developed educational affiliation agreements for study-abroad in North and South America including Boston University, Tulane in New Orleans, IUP in Pennsylvania, MIIS in California, UConn in Connecticut, Champlain College in Vermont, Anahuac University in Mexico City, Universidad Externado de Colombia in Colombia and Universidad de San Ignacio de Loyola in Peru. [citation needed]

Finally IIG also developed affiliation agreements for study-abroad in Asia with the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi \- India. [citation needed] need valid sources

## Extra-curricular activities

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IIG has a Model UN Team that participates in Harvard WorldMUN and United Ambassadors MUNC Geneva conferences organized annually. Additionally IIG has a football team that practices regularly and plays matches with other university teams in Geneva.

## References

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1. ^ Handbook of Universities 2013, UNESCO
2. ^ "International university in Geneva - Undergraduate profile". Top Universities.
3. ^ "International university in Geneva". Universities Handbook.
4. ^ "International University in Geneva". ASIPES. 2014.
5. ^ Nations, United (2002–2003). International Geneva Yearbook. ISBN 9789210001458.
6. ^ "Member schools Swiss federation of Private Schools". Swiss-schools. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
7. ^ "International University in Geneva". Mastersportal.
8. ^ "World Ranking Guide". World Ranking.
9. ^ "International Relationships - Institutions". Plymouth.
10. ^ "International Institute in Geneva (IIG) - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs".
11. ^ "Independent HE accreditation - international -".
12. ^ "The International Institute in Geneva develops new partnerships – Swiss Style Magazine". www.swissstyle.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
13. ^ "Full Member". Club of Rome. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014.
14. ^ "Nigeria: Chiedu Osakwe's passing may hit free trade ambitions". 24 September 2019.
15. ^ "Director General appointed for Nigerian Office for Trade Negotiations - Premium Times Nigeria". 26 July 2017.

## External links

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* Official Site - International Institute in Geneva - www.iig.ch

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