Created and funded by the French Ministry for Industry, IFM was founded to bridge the gap between creative design and business. The Parisian campus offers postgraduate and executive education. The institute is well-connected in the fashion world; many high profile individuals and companies sit on its board of directors and are patrons of the school. The educational offer is split into fashion design and luxury management programmes. Curricula are composed of real-life projects or business cases in cooperation with fashion or luxury goods companies. Courses include a six-month internship for all students. Student places are highly sought after and only one in five applicants secure a place in the course. This year, IFM was ranked first in BoF's inaugural Business Graduate Ranking, thanks to the quality of its teaching and diversity of its educational content. Our survey showed high results in students' satisfaction with resources, faculty and the student body. Students also rated the school's business and marketing courses highly. Students have commented on the excellent access to industry, and the quality of recruiters on campus leading to job opportunities following their graduation. According to our student and alumni survey, 86 percent of students have a job within six months of graduation, a reflection of the rich pool of employment opportunities available in France.