Graduate Diploma to kick-start your Hospitality Career
This flexible course can be completed either as two 11-week certificates or one six-month study period. Both options offer a paid work placement opportunity!
Flexible Study Options
Gain a Graduate Certificate in just three months and then decide whether to continue straight on to a second term of study or take advantage of a paid international work placement. On completion of both 11-week certificates, students will be awarded a Graduate Diploma award from IMI Switzerland.
Certificate I
Duration: 11 Weeks
Units studied:
- Enterprise Development Project (20 credits)
- Business Accounting (20 credits)
- Food & Beverage Service (10 credits)
- Festival & Special Event Management (10 credits)
Graduate Certificate in Hotel & Events Management
Certificate II*
Duration: 11 Weeks
Units studied:
- Managing People & Organisations (20 credits)
- Marketing & Consumer Behaviour (20 credits)
- Personal & Professional Development (10 credits)
*available on completion of Certificate I
Graduate Diploma in Hotel & Events Management
Graduate Diploma
Duration: 22 Weeks
Units studied:
All Certificate I and II units
The above package price is available when Certificates I and II are studied over consecutive terms.
Graduate Diploma in Hotel & Events Management
Top Ranked
One of the leading hospitality schools in the QS World Rankings.
UK-Degree Awards
All degrees validated by Manchester Metropolitan University.
Global Family
Join students from over 35 different nationalities on our beautiful lakeside campus.
Your Future
Internship support for all students and 95% employability rate after graduation.
Top Placement Locations
IMI's students take exciting work placements all across the globe. Whatever your future career goals, our Careers team have the connections to make it happen.
United States
One of the most exciting countries to live and work in, US placements offer you a fantastic life experience. IMI connects you with expert visa placement agencies as well as some of the country's leading hotels, resorts and country clubs.
The Middle East
With some of the most impressive properties in the world, the Middle East offers exciting placement opportunities in various luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurant outlets. Internships of 6-12 months are available.
Europe
A rapidly growing industry...
$9,950 billion
The estimated value of the hospitality industry in 2028.
100 million
The number of new jobs predicted to be created within the hospitality sector by 2028.
16.3% growth
Anticipated Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the hospitality sector between 2022 and 2028 - making it one of the world's fastest growing industry sectors.
97%
Alumni employment rate one year after graduation.
50%
Alumni employed within the hospitality sector. Remainder in other industries.
50%
Alumni employed within managerial positions or higher.