The Swiss Institute for Management & Hospitality (SWISS IM&H)

BBA in Hospitality Management

OVERVIEW

• A recognized and accredited Swiss quality hospitality bachelor degree
• Internship recognition certificate (SWISS IM&H counts 25 academic credits for each industrial internship and it is graded). Four different internship certificates and complete two years of working experience.
• Hospitality Professional Certification (HPC) from American Hospitality Academy (AHA). HPC course is recognized by the U.S government.
• Certified Guest Service Gold certificate from American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI). This certificate is widely recognized and it is the pathway to be a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
• There is always a possibility to get a dual degree completing four additional courses from our partner universities around the world including West Coast University, University of California FCE etc. These additional courses can be completed in SWISS IM&H campus. Therefore, students pay an extra amount of 400 CHF in the third year.

BBA year 1

Certificate in Hospitality management (6months)

1. Fundamentals of hotel and Catering Industry
2. Housekeeping and accommodation studies
3. Restaurant services
4. Front office operations
5. Food and beverage services
6. Kitchen operations
7. Training and development

Paid internship in Switzerland (6months)
*Minimum gross monthly salary CHF 2172

BBA year 2

Diploma in Hospitality Management (6 months)

1. Hotel and catering law
2. Accounting and cost control
3. Managing technology in the hospitality industry
4. Commercial food sources and costs
5. Marketing in hospitality and tourism
6. Introduction to the hospitality management
7. Professional development

Paid internship in Switzerland (6 months)
*Minimum gross monthly salary CHF 2172

BBA year 3

Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management (6 months)

1. Strategic management in hospitality
2. Customer relationship management
3. Economics
4. Organizational behavior in the hospitality industry
5. Environmental management in Hospitality Industry
6. Facilities design and development

Paid internship in Switzerland (6 months)
*Minimum gross monthly salary CHF 2172

BBA year 4

Final year incl. dissertation (6months)

1. Managerial communications
2. Event planning
3. Managing human resource
4. Research methods

Paid internship in Switzerland (6months)
*Minimum gross monthly salary CHF 2172

ADMISSION

Starting from the tender age of 18, we offer diplomas up to an MBA. All our courses, with the exception of languages, are taught in English. This gives the base requirement of an advanced standard of English. Should there be any queries, we also offer an internal exam to examine each application if needed. Contact SWISS IM&H administration office by telephone, fax or email for more information.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Management (4 years)

1. Students must be minimum of 17 years of age
2. The student must have completed High school (12 years school education)
3. Strong motivation towards the hospitality industry
4. English efficiency 5.0 overall band score in IELTS academic or equivalent
5. Filled enrollment application form (available in regional offices and on the website)
6. For direct entry into 2nd or 3rd or 4th year, the student must submit confirmation of the successful completion of prior education

TIMINGS AND INTAKES

Class Times: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 12:00 pm, 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm Intakes we have four intakes per year: January, April, July, and October

TUITION FEES

Our tuition fees include all aspects of school life: Accommodation, Food, Health Insurance, Visa, Uniform, Swiss Travel Cards, and Laptop Note: New students have to pay a total amount of CHF 24000. If students continue their studies in the following years, the fee will be CHF 15000-16200 for each consecutive year of studies.

INTERNSHIP

Studying the theory to become a leader, also requires that it can later be applied in the real world. That is why our internships are a vital experience towards becoming a true leader. After each semester our students will be given the opportunity to work for 4-6 months in the hospitality industry. Much of our industry is based on great communication skills. There is no better lesson than to be integrated into a new environment, learning to work with a new team and to prove one's worth. This gives our students the possibility to grow in confidence and gain the respect of other members of our industry. Being able to graduate with international accepted degrees as well as having been able to absolve multiple internships with working certificates, prepares our students to be in a leading role when they go out in search for the first step of their career. It must also be mentioned that the internships in Switzerland are paid (CHF 2’300 to 2’500/ Month). So this gives the incredible opportunity for some students to be able to finance part of their education. Our Internship support officer provides useful tips and also can direct you to the internship that most interests you. We have great connections in the hospitality industry and are proud to be able to introduce our students to them.