IFM provides academic programmes which include; master degrees, postgraduate diploma, bachelor degrees, ordinary diploma,and certificate programmes. The programmes are offered on both full time and part time basis. 

The philosophy behind these programmes is geared towards producing competent, responsible and creative graduates with all the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to deal with matters relating to accountancy, banking, computer science, information technology, taxation, economics, insurance and risk management, actuarial sciences, and social protection.  

Under each programme, a practical training is provided to students as an essential part of their studies. This allows students in mastery of knowledge by direct observation and develop their practical skills in the area of their specializations.