Offered spring 2022
The 2022 MBA in Fine Art International Management (FAIM) at Geneva Business School is the perfect next step for postgraduate students whose careers are at the intersection of classic art knowledge, finance and investing, and management practice. FAIM students select their own curriculum to complement the core courses in Art Management and complete a master’s project with close mentorship and support from our expert faculty.
What is an MBA in Fine Art?
Over 18 months students build a solid platform in finance and management techniques while specializing in this exclusive area of investment to enhance their professional trajectory. Our FAIM MBA graduates gain industry knowledge, develop their leadership skills, and build a professional network to become key players in a highly competitive and lucrative field.
This program offers the ultimate flexibility with all semesters studied online. Twice per semester, the class will attend an International Art Fair such as Art Basel, where students can network with executives in the Art World. A management program of this caliber and depth does not exist in Europe. Be among the first MBAs to specialize in Fine Art International Management.
The program
Study an MBA full-time online over three semesters, or 18 months, 100 percent in English. The FAIM MBA is designed to be delivered online, with two weeks per semester to be attended in person on one of our European campuses for the first year. This online program is made up of seven core courses to complete the Fine Art specialization featuring the foundations of Art History, Art Law, Compliance & Money Laundering (AMLA), Fine Art Logistics, Entrepreneurship, and much more. The third semester focuses on the Master’s project and is supervised by a faculty member with expertise in the chosen field.
The faculty
Students will have access to expert faculty from the top tier in the Art world, as well as guest speakers from MoMa, MAMCO, Sotheby’s, Lalive, Deloitte & Christie’s. Geneva Business School has created an expert faculty selected from industry leaders such as Lalive (Art Law pioneer), Deloitte (Art Finance), Institut Restellini (Museum Management and Forensic Scientific Analysis), Nelly Wenger & Associates (Strategic Event Management), Charly Bailly / Opera Gallery (Entrepreneurship), ArtNow! (Art History), ArtBasel, and Artnet for the only MBA of its kind.
Why study an MBA in Fine Art International Management?
The increasing demand for Fine Art Management services has emerged in recent years as the global art market holds steady amidst global uncertainty. As stock markets and local economies fluctuate, Art remains a solid investment. The rise of NFTs use in Art sales is a growth industry in need of expert management and investment knowledge.
Bankers and Asset managers are required to speak the language of Art while providing investment advice and conducting inheritance practices as collectors of art are an ever-expanding community. Insurance and Multinational corporations are frequently involved in the management of Art assets and popularity is increasing as trends in this market sector are strong and the market is stable. Museum and gallery owners or employees need to understand the business side of Art, managing money, sponsorship, philanthropy, and fundraising. Art school graduates with prestigious accolades and knowledge of their craft can benefit from learning how to manage their business and evolve their skill set. Art Collectors seeking ways to understand the strategy of making better investment decisions and accessing reliable experts for managing their collections from acquisition, logistics, and storage to insurance and inheritance planning.
Dates and enrollment
Students are admitted to Geneva Business School in spring of 2022. The deadline for spring admission is January 31 (priority) and February 21 (final). All new students entering the program in spring 2022 will receive a 3,800CHF discount off the cost of tuition per semester for the entire program.
Questions
For more details about FAIM MBA, please see our website, watch the trailer, contact us at admissions [at] gbsge.com, or book a meeting. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
