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A world class Hotel Management Degree in the heart of Switzerland

Benefit from UK-validated degree awards, Swiss expertise and personal academic and careers support...

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A world class Hotel Management Degree in the heart of Switzerland

Benefit from UK-validated degree awards, Swiss expertise and personal academic and careers support...

Enquire now

Swiss hotel 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 hotel, tourism, events or hospitality entrepreneurship. 

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Degree Pathways

- BA (Hons) Degree in International Hotel and Events Management
- BA (Hons) Degree in International Hotel and Tourism Management
- BA (Hons) Degree in International Hospitality Entrepreneurship

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

Hotel Management Degree Structure

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

01

Study Semester 1

22 weeks
Diploma in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management

Units studied

02

Internship Placement 1

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

 

03

Study Semester 2

22 weeks
Higher Diploma in chosen pathway

Units studied

04

Internship Placement 2

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

05

Study Semester 3

22 weeks
BA (Hons) in chosen pathway

Units studied

06

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