International Institute of Business, IIB-Ukraine

What International Institute of Business, IIB-Ukraine does

The International Institute of Business (IIB-Ukraine / МІБ) is a privately-held business school founded in 1993 and headquartered at Starokyivska Street 10-F, Eco Business Hub, Kyiv. It operates as a multi-product educational institution serving Ukrainian business owners, executives, senior managers, and functional managers through a portfolio of 6 MBA programs, 3 international professional certifications, 4 national qualification programs, and customized corporate training. The institution is the first Ukrainian business school to receive AMBA international accreditation, and holds additional accreditations from CIMA (UK), CIM (UK), and REFA (Germany), positioning it as a premium provider of practical, internationally-aligned business education. The school has produced over 10,000 graduates since establishment and serves 40+ enterprise clients including Nova Poshta, Kernel, MHP, Silpo, Coca-Cola HBC, Philip Morris, Bayer, Microsoft, Google, and major Ukrainian state enterprises.

The underlying technology consists of an educational delivery platform supporting both offline (in-person classroom at Kyiv headquarters) and online live formats, with programs delivered through multi-year subscription-style tuition contracts. The core product architecture spans flagship MBA programs (Executive MBA 21-month at 619,000 UAH + 3,000 USD; General MBA 18-month at 399,000 UAH + 2,700 USD; MBA in Business Psychology 11-month online at 3,750 USD) alongside international certifications (CIM Diploma, REFA-International) and national qualification tracks (property valuation, land appraisal, insolvency administration, real estate development). Revenue is generated through tuition fees in Ukrainian Hryvnia, USD, and GBP, with installment payment plans, registration fees, and additional international certification fees. Three programs (Ukrainian MBA, International MBA/FUDD with ISC Paris, and MBA in Public Administration) have been paused since 2022 due to martial law in Ukraine.

The go-to-market model is sales-led and consulting-driven, targeting business owners and C-level executives through individual consultations, program counseling, and application processes. Corporate clients are acquired through business network referrals, company partnerships, and participation in industry events. Marketing channels span Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Telegram for top-of-funnel awareness, supplemented by open events, MBA presentations, and workshops for mid-funnel conversion. The institution employs 22 people and is led by Rector Oleksandr Savchenko (Олександр Савченко) and Executive Director Yuriy Zelenin (Юрій Зеленін). AI is taught as curriculum content via dedicated modules in the General MBA and CIM programs, but is not a core institutional capability.

Name

International Institute of Business, IIB-Ukraine

Legal name

Міжнародний інститут бізнесу

Website

https://iib.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Institute of Business (IIB-Ukraine) is a privately-held Kyiv-based business school founded in 1993, offering MBA programs, international professional certifications (AMBA, CIMA, CIM, REFA), and corporate training to business owners, executives, and managers across Ukraine, with over 10,000 graduates since inception.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAJ

International Business & Global Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAIAIAH

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

Keywords

• Executive education
• MBA programs
• Professional certifications
• Corporate training
• Management development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MBA Programs: Tuition fees from Executive MBA, General MBA, MBA in Business Psychology, Ukrainian MBA, International MBA, and MBA in Public Administration programs. Programs range from 21 to 26 months in duration with tuition charged in Ukrainian Hryvnia and additional foreign currency components.
2. Professional Certifications (CIM, REFA): International professional certification programs including Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing from The Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) and REFA-International production management certification from Germany, with tuition in GBP and UAH respectively.
3. Corporate Training: Customized corporate training programs designed for specific company needs, delivered on-site or at IIB premises. Programs include Mini MBA and bespoke executive education for client organizations.
4. National Qualifications Programs: Professional certification courses in property valuation, land appraisal, insolvency administration, and real estate development for licensed professionals in Ukraine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International Institute of Business (IIB-Ukraine / MIB) is a private Ukrainian business school founded in 1993 that delivers MBA programs (Executive MBA, General MBA, MBA in Business Psychology, Ukrainian MBA, International MBA, MBA in Public Administration), international professional certifications (CIM marketing diploma from the UK and REFA-International production management from Germany), national qualification programs in property valuation, land appraisal, insolvency administration and real estate development, and customized corporate training programs for Ukrainian enterprises. Instruction is delivered in on-site classroom format at the Kyiv headquarters and through live online sessions, with tuition collected in UAH plus USD/GBP components.

Product overview

International Institute of Business (IIB-Ukraine / MIB) is a business school established in 1993 offering a comprehensive portfolio of business education programs. The institution operates as a multi-product educational platform organized around four main pillars: (1) MBA Programs including Executive MBA, General MBA, MBA in Business Psychology, Ukrainian MBA, International MBA, and MBA in Public Administration; (2) International Professional Qualifications including CIM (British marketing diploma), REFA-International (German production management), and CIMA (management accounting); (3) National Qualifications for professional certifications in property valuation, land valuation, insolvency administration, and real estate development; and (4) Corporate Training with customized programs. The institution holds international accreditations from AMBA, CIM, CIMA, REFA, and QS ranking recognition. With over 10,000 graduates, IIB positions itself as Ukraine's leading provider of practical business education aligned with international standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Executive MBA: MBA programs for business owners and executives
• General MBA
• MBA in Business Psychology
• Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing (CIM)
• REFA-International
• Ukrainian MBA

Products and services

• Executive MBA A 21-month offline MBA program for experienced business owners and executives delivered in monthly modules (Wednesday-Sunday) at the Kyiv campus; covers 26 courses across strategy, finance, marketing, leadership, and business transformation.
• General MBA An 18-month offline MBA for young managers, SME owners and functional/middle managers, organized into 27 courses across five blocks: Financial Management Tools, Leadership, Strategies & Business Processes, Marketing Management, and Startup modules.
• MBA in Business Psychology An 11-month online MBA delivered via weekly evening live sessions (18:00-21:00), consisting of three independent modules: 'I' (Personal Development in Business), Team & Interaction, and Organization (Psychology of Interaction within Organization).
• Ukrainian MBA A 26-course MBA program designed for specialists from various industries who seek dynamic careers but lack prior management experience; currently on pause during martial law in Ukraine.
• International MBA (FUDD MBA) A dual-degree MBA awarded jointly by IIB-Ukraine and ISC Paris (France); currently on pause due to martial law in Ukraine.
• MBA in Public Administration An MBA for professionals pursuing management careers in public administration, organized into 6 blocks covering state governance, economics, international politics and personal effectiveness; currently on pause during martial law.
• Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing (CIM) A 12-month online diploma program from the UK's Chartered Institute of Marketing, consisting of 4 modules: Marketing Strategy & Planning, Commercial Intelligence, Customer Journey Optimization, and AI in Marketing.
• REFA-International Production Management A 4-month German-accredited production management program delivered in two units (Work Systems and Processes Analysis; Production Process Data Management) for manufacturing and operations managers.
• Property Valuation National Qualification Program A 7-course professional certification program covering valuation of real estate, movable property, and business/intellectual property assets for licensed Ukrainian valuation specialists.
• Expert Monetary Land Valuation A 3-course certification program for expert monetary valuation of land plots, including basic training, advanced training, and state certification through Derzhgeokadastr.
• Arbitrage Management (Insolvency Administration) A 4-course national qualification program for training arbitration/insolvency managers, including preparation, advanced training, and specialization tracks for state enterprises and non-bank financial institutions.
• Real Estate Development Certification A 2-course certification program for real estate development professionals, including a comprehensive certification course and a training intensive on low-rise construction.
• Corporate Training (Bespoke Programs) Bespoke corporate training programs (Mini MBA, executive education, strategic sessions, master classes, business classes, conferences, consulting) delivered at the client's site or at IIB's Kyiv premises, tailored to the company's specific needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ graduates since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Association of MBAs (AMBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation organization for MBA programs based in the UK. IIB was the first Ukrainian business school to receive AMBA accreditation for its MBA programs, confirming compliance with global business education standards.
• The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based professional institution creating and delivering marketing education programs. CIM accreditation for IIB's Diploma in Professional & Digital Marketing provides international recognition for graduates.
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based international association for management accounting professionals. Four financial courses in General MBA are accredited by CIMA, providing students with exemptions from CIMA exams.
• REFA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Federal Association for work organization, production, and enterprise development. REFA certification program for production management taught at IIB provides internationally recognized credentials.
• QS World University RankingsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based company providing comparative rankings for business education products. IIB is working toward obtaining QS accreditation/rankings for its programs.
• ISC Paris (France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench business school partnership for International MBA (FUDD MBA) dual-degree program. Students receive degrees from both IIB and ISC Paris. Program currently paused due to martial law.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kyiv School of Economics (KSE): Leading Ukrainian graduate school offering Master's in Business Administration and executive education programs in Kyiv. Competes directly with IIB for Ukrainian executive talent and corporate clients, with comparable international positioning.
• Kyiv-Mohyla Business School (KMBS): Ukrainian business school founded within the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, offering MBA and executive education programs in Ukraine. Directly comparable to IIB-Ukraine as a domestic competitor serving the same executive and entrepreneur segments with similar international accreditations.
• International Management Institute MIM-Kyiv: Ukrainian business school offering MBA and executive education programs based on Western European curricula. Directly comparable to IIB-Ukraine in serving Ukrainian executives and corporate clients with internationally-oriented programs.

Regional players

• Skolkovo Moscow School of Management (SKOLKOVO): Russia/CIS-focused business school offering MBA, executive MBA, and corporate programs. Comparable in product mix (MBA + executive education + international accreditations) and in serving CIS executive market, but does not directly compete in Ukraine due to geographic restrictions.

Broad incumbents

• University of St. Gallen (HSG): Leading Swiss university known for its management and MBA programs with strong German-language executive education portfolio. Comparable in offering international management education and competing for German/European-trained executives in the broader region.
• INSEAD: Global top-tier business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi offering MBA and executive education. Comparable as a global benchmark for the type of internationally-accredited MBA IIB delivers at a smaller scale; competes for the same senior executive segment.
• International Executive Education Center (IMD): Swiss-based business school specializing in executive education, MBA, and leadership programs with strong European corporate client base. Comparable in product mix focused on senior executives and corporate training, though at much larger scale and global reach.
• London Business School (LBS): Premier UK-based global business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education programs. Comparable as a higher-end alternative for Ukrainian executives seeking AMBA-accredited credentials; offers a benchmark for IIB's AMBA-accredited programs.
• European School of Management and Technology (ESMT Berlin): Top European business school offering MBA, Executive MBA, and executive education with strong German/European industry ties. Comparable in product mix and AMBA-equivalent accreditations; competes with IIB for senior Ukrainian executives seeking European credentials.

Emerging players

• Hult International Business School: Global business school offering one-year MBA and executive education with campuses across multiple continents. Comparable in offering internationally-recognized, practice-oriented business education; competes with IIB for executives seeking accelerated, internationally-credentialed programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iib.ukraine
• Facebookfacebook.com/IIB.Ukraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iib-ukraine
• Instagraminstagram.com/iib.ukraine

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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