Listen to Brooke and Stephanie, students in the MSc in Luxury Management program at IUM. In this Q&A, they share insights about their IUM journey, spotlighting the program’s academic excellence, practical exposure, and strong industry network, key reasons to choose the MSc in Luxury Management at IUM.

Listen to Brooke and Stephanie, students in the MSc in Luxury Management program at IUM. In this Q&A, they share insights about their IUM journey, spotlighting the program’s academic excellence, practical exposure, and strong industry network, key reasons to choose the MSc in Luxury Management at IUM.

👉 At the International University of Monaco, entrepreneurship is more than a concept; it’s a mindset cultivated through experience.

💡 Entrepreneurship is not just part of our mission statement; it’s part of our DNA.

💡 Nearly all our students take a course in entrepreneurship, where they learn and apply the essential elements of the discipline. We bring successful entrepreneurs into the classroom to share their experiences and inspire our pupils. And through our partnership with Monaco Tech, we organize an entrepreneurial hackathon that exposes students to real-world challenges and sparks innovative thinking.

💡 Our goal is to provide a holistic education that equips our graduates to launch their own ventures. In fact, any student may choose to pursue an entrepreneurial project instead of an internship. And when they do, we commit significant resources to support them.

💡 We want to see them succeed, and we do everything we can to help make that happen.

💡 Outside the classroom, we foster strong partnerships across the Principality.

💡 With MonacoTech, we’ve been organizing hackathons for several years, giving students the chance to innovate alongside startups and tech pioneers. We support the Entrepreneurship Club, helping members shape their careers as future founders.

💡 Through initiatives like the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge, we’ve witnessed and accompanied the success of more than 20 companies in the ocean ecosystem. And with the Mark Challenge now over 13 years old, we’ve welcomed over 3,000 participants from 90 nationalities, testing ideas in the luxury sector and turning competitions into the starting point for real ventures.

💡 At IUM, entrepreneurship is not just taught, it’s experienced. In Monaco’s unique business ecosystem, our students transform ideas into impact.

▶ To know more about our programs, check our website: monaco.edu

👉 Develop in-demand expertise in Real Estate Finance and Investment with the International University of Monaco (IUM).

♦ The Real Estate Management and Financing specialisation offers students a comprehensive understanding of the real estate ecosystem, covering valuation, development processes, financing structures, and investment and portfolio strategies. Designed to bridge theory and practice, the programme prepares students to navigate complex real estate markets and make informed investment decisions.

♦ In this video, discover the career opportunities this specialisation can lead to through the experience of Clement Gauthier, IUM alumnus, who brings over 17 years of international leadership in regulated asset management, private equity, and real estate. Currently CEO of Probus Pleion, one of Switzerland’s leading independent asset managers, he shares valuable insights into career paths, industry expectations, and the skills needed to succeed in the field.

Learn how IUM equips future professionals with the expertise, perspective, and network to build successful careers in real estate finance.

Interested in a career in Real Estate Finance and Investment?
▶️ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://www.monaco.edu/en/program/real-estate-management-and-financing/

We believe that having a global perspective is essential for every student to grow professionally and make a real difference.

For this reason, all Bachelor students have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. The university offers several study abroad programs with partner institutions worldwide, providing a wide range of exchange opportunities.

▶ Check our list of partnerships and choose your next destination: https://www.monaco.edu/en/the-experience-monaco/study-abroad/

[ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES]
👉 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 « 𝐰𝐡𝐲 » 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 « 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭. »

What does it take to turn a business idea into a reality?
𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭, 𝐚 𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

At IUM, we cultivate this from day one. We’re incredibly proud that 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬, who are building, innovating, and leading in the global market.

Our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship is woven into the IUM experience, providing a launchpad through:
→ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 from world-class faculty and industry mentors.
→ Strategic 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 with incubators, investors, and Monaco’s vibrant business community.
→ 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 via our capstone Entrepreneurial Project and global business plan competitions.

🙏 A 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 to IUM entrepreneurs Iliyana Popova, Inès Bensalah, Trudy Berger, Kwame Amfo-Akonnor, Tommy Buonsignore, and Aymeric Pazzaglia for being the voice of our alumni in this video. Your drive and success are an inspiration to our entire community.

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Curious about careers in Luxury? Aspiring luxury leaders share their experience during a Q&A with MSc in Luxury Management students at IUM, spotlighting the program’s academic excellence, practical exposure, and strong industry network, key reasons to choose the MSc in Luxury Management at IUM.

IUM Expert Interview – Prof. Lilian Ng on the Future of Finance, Skills, and Biodiversity

In Part 2 of our conversation with Prof. Lilian Ng, Professor of Finance and Scotiabank Chair in International Finance, we dive deeper into the skills, mindsets, and responsibilities shaping the next generation of finance leaders.

Building on her pioneering work at the intersection of biodiversity and financial markets, Prof. Ng discusses why biodiversity is no longer a niche topic but a core element of financial risk, opportunity, and long-term value creation. Her insights offer students and professionals a clear view of how sustainability is reshaping the industry, and how to prepare for it.

In this episode, she answers:
🌿 Why biodiversity-related risks and opportunities should matter to business schools and finance students
🌿 The essential skills and knowledge future finance professionals will need in a sustainability-driven financial landscape
🌿 How students from any discipline can make meaningful contributions to biodiversity protection
🌿 Her single most important piece of advice for those pursuing careers at the intersection of finance and sustainability

Whether you’re studying finance, business, or another field entirely, Prof. Ng’s guidance highlights the growing responsibility, and opportunity for young professionals to drive positive environmental and economic impact.

Watch Part 2 to discover how you can prepare for a more sustainable future in finance.

New IUM Expert Interview: Prof. Lilian Ng on Biodiversity & Finance

In this insightful conversation, we sat down with Prof. Lilian Ng, Professor of Finance and Scotiabank Chair in International Finance, to explore how biodiversity is rapidly becoming a critical frontier in global finance.
Prof. Ng brings a remarkable international academic career to the discussion, having held permanent positions at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, University of Texas–Austin, and City University of Hong Kong, as well as visiting appointments at leading institutions including USC, UC Irvine, MIT, National University of Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University. She currently serves as Co-Editor of the Review of Development Finance and Associate Editor of the Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies, and has acted as referee for over 30 financial and economic journals worldwide.
In this interview, she shares her perspective on:

✨ What sparked her interest in connecting biodiversity with financial research
✨ Why economic growth and biodiversity protection are not mutually exclusive
✨ What makes this interdisciplinary field both challenging and deeply rewarding
✨ How academics can influence policymakers, investors, and businesses to integrate biodiversity into financial decision-making
Whether you’re a student, researcher, policymaker, or practitioner, this discussion sheds light on why biodiversity is emerging as a key driver of risk, value, and sustainability in the global economy.

Watch now to learn how finance can help shape a more resilient, biodiverse future.