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A world-class Hospitality Management School in the heart of Switzerland

Kick-start your future career at one of Switzerland's leading hospitality management schools...

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A world-class Hospitality Management School in the heart of Switzerland

Enquire now

Kick-start your future career at one of Switzerland's leading hospitality management schools...

Swiss management expertise with UK academic excellence

IMI Switzerland's BA (Hons) degrees are all validated by Manchester Metropolitan University, meaning graduating students receive a dual-degree award with an internationally recognised UK academic qualification. There are three specialist pathways that students can follow, allowing them a focus on events, hotel, tourism or hospitality entrepreneurship. 

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Degree Pathways

- BA (Hons) Degree in International Hospitality Management
- BA (Hons) Degree in International Business Management
- BA (Hons) Degree in International Culinary Management

Entry Requirements

- High School (IB/A Levels/Grade 12) or equivalent
- 18 years of age
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)

Start Dates

- February
- May
- August
- November

Hospitality Management Degree Structure

The following shows the typical degree pathway for students joining our BA (Hons) hospitality management degree. Direct entry onto later semesters may be possible for students transferring from other hospitality schools or one of our international partner schools.

Study Semester 1

22 weeks
Diploma in International Hospitality Business Management

Internship Placement 1

22 weeks
Paid placement in Switzerland or worldwide organised with the help of our Careers team.

 

Study Semester 2

22 weeks
Higher Diploma in International Hospitality Business Management

Internship Placement 2

22 weeks
Paid placement in Switzerland or worldwide organised with the help of our Careers team.

Study Semester 3

22 weeks
BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Business Management

Optional Internship Placement

22 weeks
Paid placement in Switzerland or worldwide organised with the help of our Careers team.

Why study at IMI Switzerland?

 

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Top-Ranked

A top-20 hospitality school in the QS World University Rankings.

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UK-Degree Awards

All degrees validated by Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Global Family

Join students from over 35 different nationalities on our beautiful lakeside campus.

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Your Future

Internship support for all students and 97% employability rate after graduation.

Setting you on a pathway to success...

IMI's dedicated Careers team works directly with the world's biggest hospitality brands as well as leading international companies to secure you CV-enriching, paid work placements in exciting destinations across the globe.

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Setting you on a pathway to success...

IMI's dedicated Careers team works directly with the world's biggest hospitality brands as well as leading international companies to secure you CV-enriching, paid work placements in exciting destinations across the globe.

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Hear from our students...

There are no better advocates for our school than our current students and recent alumni. See their stories below to get a true sense of what it is like to study with us and become a member of the IMI Family.

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 Student Testimonial

“It really is the best of both worlds…”

Jamie Grove

Postgraduate student in Hotel & Events Management

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 Internship Testimonial

“The IMI Internships team found me The Chedi…”

Ivan Nilton Gomes

Service Trainee at The Chedi Andermatt, Switzerland

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 Student Testimonial

“What appealed to me was the people...”

Kayleigh Joëlle De Jong

Undergraduate student in Hotel & Tourism Management

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 Internship Testimonial

“It's a bit of the Dolce Vita here…”

René Ilsche

Front Office Trainee at Giardino Ascona Hotel, Switzerland