Swiss UMEF was founded in Geneva in 1984, by Professor Marc-François Maret, previously known as Institut Supérieur de Gestion et Communication (ISGC).
Swiss UMEF is proud to have been the first federally accredited private institution as a University of Applied Sciences Institute in the Canton of Geneva.
Swiss UMEF is also accredited for its Management Sciences faculty by Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and International Accreditation Council on Business Education (IACBE). Both are recognised by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the largest accreditation organisation in the USA that specialises in higher education quality. It is also certified for its continued education programmes by eduQua, the Swiss System of Quality and Management Organisation.
Swiss UMEF has three faculties: management sciences, sciences and technology and political sciences. It offers programmes at bachelor, master and continuing education level. All its programmes are fully compatible with the Bologna European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the European Space for Higher Education norms.
Swiss UMEF is in the historic continuity of Europe’s outstanding university background with its campus located in a 15th-century Chateau in Geneva, offering on its two-hectare facility, an extremely pleasant and beautiful environment that allows students to study in ideal surroundings.
Under our partnership, King’s Business School will offer Bachelors, Masters, MBA and several short courses awarded by Swiss UMEF.
IPAC Business School is a top-ranked business school in France that offers globally renowned business qualifications. The school has an impressive international network of more than 60 partner universities spread across 20 countries. With six campuses located in Albertville, Annecy, Chambery, Grand Genève (Ville-la-Grand), Grenoble, and Geneva, IPAC caters to a diverse student population of 3,750, while boasting a network of 12,000 alumni.
IPAC Business School holds approval from the government of France’s Ministry of Higher Education and is a proud member of Campus France. The institution is also listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), further solidifying its reputation as a world-class business school. With a commitment to providing high-quality education and global exposure to its students, IPAC is a preferred choice for those seeking a career in business.
King’s Business School is a partner of IPAC Business School in the United Arab Emirates to deliver IPAC MBA and BBA degree programs in International Business.
Institut Supérieur des Sciences, Techniques et Economie Commerciales – ISTEC Business School Paris, is a well reputed business school dedicated to developing the talents of its students and educating agile, autonomous, operational, and responsible managers. The school also encourages entrepreneurship initiatives among its students, while ensuring excellent professional integration for its graduates.
ISTEC is part of The Conference of Grandes Écoles, an elite group of reputed higher education institutions in France recognized by the State. ISTEC is ranked 28th as per L’Étudiant 2024 Ranking of major business schools in France.
King’s Business School collaborates with ISTEC to deliver their Doctorate of Business Administration – DBA programs in the region.
King’s Business School UAE has a strategic partnership with Swiss Montreux Business School, which is a private business school in Switzerland, recognized in the field of business qualifications. SMBS has state accreditation from the Swiss Government. Swiss Montreux Business School has students from more than 70 countries.
Through our collaboration, King’s Business School delivers BBA and MBA programs awarded by SMBS in a variety of specialisations, predominantly to the executive learners in the region.
OTHM is a UK based Awarding Organization regulated by Ofqual – Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation. Their qualifications are made up of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) rules which provide flexible ways to get a qualification. OTHM has developed a wide range of programs in business management, accounting and finance, healthcare management, project and operations, information technology, and tourism and hospitality from foundation to doctoral level.
King’s Business School is an approved centre of OTHM to deliver a range of qualifications by providing excellent academic support in face-to-face and online format of learning, that contribute for a highly qualified and experienced workforce.
NCC Education is a UK awarding body and global provider of education, established as a computing initiative by the British Government in 1966. Since then, NCC Education has developed a network of over 200 Accredited Partner Centres located in more than 60 countries.
NCC Education works with a global network of schools, colleges and universities providing learners with an affordable route to obtain a university degree and access to British education, through a combination of traditional and distance learning.
King’s Business School is an Accredited Partner Centre of NCC Education to deliver a range of diploma programmes in business, management and computing.
Qualifi is a UK awarding organization that is recognized for its rigorous and consistent assessment standards. It is regulated in England by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and offers regulated and bespoke qualifications. The diplomas awarded by Qualifi have international scope, making them valuable for university degree pathways not only in the UK but also in many other countries. By achieving qualifications from Qualifi, learners can enhance their knowledge, skills and employability.
King’s Business School is an approved centre of Qualifi to offer a range of qualifications that are tailored to meet the needs of learners. The institution provides excellent academic support in face-to-face and online learning formats, which contributes to the development of a highly qualified and experienced workforce. By partnering with Qualifi, King’s Business School ensures that its students
are equipped with internationally recognized qualifications that will help them excel in their future careers. The partnership with Qualifi enables King’s Business School to provide a comprehensive and valuable education to learners, while also enhancing their professional and personal development.
London Graduate School is a dynamic institution that offers flexible degree and master’s top-up programs which are designed for students to gain knowledge and skills for a fast-changing and complex world. The school has partnered with the University of Buckingham to deliver high-standard British qualifications.
