International Organizations MBA

"In today's competitive market, having a MBA Degree is a must. However, earning an IOMBA degree is more than that; it is the asset that will open many doors for me in the corporate world, as well as in the international organizations arena." 

Ana , 33, Columbia, (Class of 2006/2007)

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Industrial Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.

7 years work experience as a Business Development Manager, Senior CRM and SAP Consultant.

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 "In my current position, I need to collect, analyze and synthesize information at a very rapid pace to help my clients keep a step ahead of the game. IOMBA gave me the extra edge to achieve these high demanding tasks."

Antony (AC) , 32, USA (Class of 2004/2005)

Program Director, Gartner

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Undergraduate in International Business (with minors in IT and French), Stetson University, USA.

Over 7 year of experience as an analyst and consultant with companies such as Arthur Andersen, Eagle Technology Consultants, Accenture, Siemens and Gartner.

 "It is amazing to see how many of the elements that I studied come into practice in my current position."

Ariel , 33, Israel (Class of 2005/2006)

Member of the UBS Philanthropy Team

Pre-IOMBA Experience: B.Sc in Computer Science and Mathematics, Israel.

Java software engineer with 5 years of experience working for Cisco and Terayon; An officer in the Israeli Army; Member of the field hospital to the refugees of Rwanda after the genocide in 1994.

 "Within a year of completing IOMBA, I worked with the world’s leading consulting company on International Development and then helped setup an extremely innovative mobile health startup. Do I need to say more?"

Badri, 27, India (Class of 2009/2010)

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Bachelors in Technology in IT, Anna University , India.

Over 4 years of IT consulting experience in India and the UK leading teams, coordinating delivery and liaising with major clients in the financial sector. Also co-founded an educational NGO in Southern India.

 "My goal is to positively impact the quality of life of poor people. In this regard, the IOMBA represents a unique opportunity to establish a strategic network for my future career."

Gianluca , 29, Italy (Class of 2006/2007)

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Master Degree in Economics, University of Rome, Italy.

Over 9 years of professional experience in finance (Probitas Partners, Credit Suisse and UBS) and international cooperation. Board member of a microcredit NGO and currently working in private equity.

 "The IOMBA network and its academic preparation were instrumental in getting me to the position I am in today. IOMBA was the right choice for me and I would do it over in an instant."

Ilona, 27, Canada (class of 2004/2005)

Reports and Donor Relations, UNICEF, South Sudan

Pre-IOMBA experience: BA (Hons), International Development & Political Science, University of Toronto, Canada.

Private Sector Relations Office, WFP HQ Rome, Pipeline Reports Officer, WFP CAR, Donor Relations Officer WFP Sri Lanka and now my current 'gig' in Sudan.

 "My goal is to utilize the management skills attained at the IOMBA to help improve the South African education (schooling) system."

Joanne, 32, South Africa (Class of 2006/2007)

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Bachelor of Commerce with Law, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management, University of Cape Town, South Africa. Chartered Accountant (Canada).

Two years experience working with Endeavor to accelerate small businesses in SA. Four years work experience with a large consulting firm and two years volunteer experience with international development NGOs.

 "After IOMBA, I will be looking towards using the skills acquired in the year to play a part in serving the society, especially people living in economically vulnerable and marginalized parts of the world."

John , 35, Kenya (Class 2007-08)

Pre-IOMBA Experience: BA in Economics and Sociology,

Egerton University, Kenya; CPA (Kenya), Strathmore University, Kenya

7 years work experience in Financial Management both in for-profit and not-for-profit sectors in Kenya, and 1 year volunteer experience in Vanuatu, South Pacific.

 "IOMBA has provided me with ample opportunity to refine my thinking, narrow my focus, and fine-tune my skills."

Laureen , 30, USA, (Class of 2007/2008)

Over six years experience in the management of International Development, Humanitarian and Security Assistance Programs with governmental and nongovernmental organizations including USAID and NGOs in East Africa and India

 "The holistic education and broader point of view that IOMBA provided, gave me an advantage coming out of the MBA gates."

Rafael , 29, Mexico (Class of 2005/2006)

Consultant, McKinsey and company

Pre-IOMBA Experience: Electrical Engineering Degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG), Mexico

Two years at international electronics manufacturer based in the US as well as two years experience teaching and school administration in Mexico.

 "Goodwill alone is not sufficient to cope with today's global problems. This programme has added the necessary skills."

Riccardo , 33, Italy (Class of 2004/2005)

Portfolio Manager at Merck-Serono.

Pre-IOMBA Experience: MSc in Statistics, University of Rome, Italy.

Work experience both in the private and public sector: pharmaceutical, genetics, public health and environmental conservation. Trainer and guest speakers. Founder and chairman of a cultural NGO based in Geneva.

 "I was attracted to the MPP/IOMBA by the unique combination of analytical and managerial skills offered by this double degree."

Saiqa , 27, Afghanistan/USA (Class of 2006/2007)


Pre-IOMBA Experience: BS in Health Sciences, James Madison University, USA. Master in Public Policy (expected 2007), Georgetown University, USA.

Previous experience as Development Coordinator for Population Action International (PAI), as well as an internship with the World Bank (South Asia Human Development).

 "I knew that I needed a vehicle to retune my professional competencies for the international public sector. However, the International Organizations MBA provided me with a lot more than that! In my current role I draw on a plethora of IO-focused knowledge developed on the program: results-based management, cultural change, strategic choices, governance and management consulting, to name a few. As a parent, choosing to relocate to Geneva was a big decision, but without HEC Geneva’s IOMBA, I would not have been able to restart my career at this level."

Simon, UK/Canada (class of 2010)

Program Management Coordinator, World Intellectual Property Organization

Pre-IOMBA Experience: B.Sc.(Hons) Product Design, United Kingdom.

Twelve years of international work experience in the private sector in the fields of Engineering, Project Management and Information Technology.

 "IOMBA was without doubt the best year of my life. I came away very well-informed on various aspects of the working of international agencies, and with the right skills for a career in the international non-profit sector. In addition, it was deeply satisfying time at a personal level as I made some of the best friends of my life amongst the class of IOMBA 2008-09."

Shobha, UK (Class of 2008/2009)


Director of Programmes with Minority Rights Group International, managing teams of human rights activists in London, Budapest and Kampala who deliver programmes for local communities throughout the world.

11 years as a manager in a regional UK charity.

 "The IOMBA programme career service staff was directly responsible for securing my internship in an international organization in Geneva. I believe that experience was critical in helping me attain the post that I am in now."

Valerie , 35, Canada (Class of 2005/2006)

Project Manager, Global Operations, IUCN

Pre-IOMBA Experience: MSc, Environmental Policy Studies, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA, BSc (Hons) Biology and Physical Geography, Queen's University, Canada

Product Marketing Manager, ESRI, Inc. (1998-2005). As a product marketing manager at ESRI, the world leader in mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software, I was responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans as they related to the ArcGIS line of software products. Network Facilitator, World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), World Meteorological Organization (WMO)