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

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Benefit from:

- Swiss expertise   - UK academic excellence   - Paid internships

as part of your degree study at one of the world's leading hotel management schools!

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 management, events, tourism 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 hospitality schools or one of our international partner schools.

01

Study Semester 1

22 weeks
Diploma in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management

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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 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.

"What appealed to me was both the people and the location..."

In this video, Dutch student Kayleigh explains how visiting IMI for an Open Day convinced her that it was the right place for her to pursue her hospitality management studies. She also explains how her degree study has opened up multiple career opportunities for her, both in hospitality and the wider world of business and industry.

Your future in hotel management...

...or international industry

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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...or international industry

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Alumni Success

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50%

Alumni employed within the hospitality sector. Remainder in other industries.

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97%

Alumni employment rate one year after graduation.

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50%

Alumni employed within managerial positions or higher.

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We support you every step of the way...

IMI's Admissions team is on hand to guide you every step of the way on your application journey.

1

Application

We will guide you on all the necessary documents to submit for a complete application.

2

Personal Consultation

Arrange a call with our team where we map out your IMI study plan.

3

Visa Support

Our Registration team guides you on where, when and how to apply for your study visa.

4

Arrival

A friendly face will pick you up from the airport and transport you to campus to begin your Swiss study adventure!