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Foundation Certificate in Hotel & Tourism Management

Prepare yourself for our degree-level programmes with this six-month foundation preparatory course.

IMI Switzerland Hospitality Skills

Application Details

Start Dates

- February
- May
- August
- November

Requirements

- High school certificate or equivalent (GCSEs / O-Levels etc.)
- 17 years of age
- IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)
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Programme Award

Foundation Certificate in International Hotel and Events Management

allowing you direct entry onto any IMI BA (Hons) degree programme.

Degree Progression

Gain your BA (Hons) award in three years when you start your study with our Foundation Certificate. A minimum of 12 months of internship placements are required to complete this degree.

IMI Switzerland Hospitality Skills

Foundation Certificate

in Hotel and Tourism Management
22 weeks

IMI Switzerland International Students

Diploma

in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management
22 weeks

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Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad (Optional)
22 weeks

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Higher Diploma

in your chosen pathway option
22 weeks

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Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad (Optional)
22 weeks

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BA (Hons)

in your chosen pathway option
22 weeks

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Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad (Optional)
22 weeks

Programme Units - 120 Credits

The following units are studied on this programme.

The Hotel, Tourism & Events Industry - 10 Credits

Introduction to Food & Beverage Service - 20 Credits

Hospitality Business Basics - 20 Credits

Hygiene Management - 20 Credits

Studying at University - 10 Credits

English for University Studies - 40 Credits

Degree Pathway Options

On completion of your Foundation programme, you can progress directly to one of our BA (Hons) degree programmes, all of which are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.

International Hotel and Tourism Management

International Hotel and Events Management

International Hospitality Entrepreneurship

Global Business or Marketing Management

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Paid Internship Experience

Each of our degree programmes offers a minimum of six months of paid work experience. Our Careers team will help find you exciting and challenging placements either here in Switzerland or in a range of international locations such as the US, the Middle East or Europe. Our personalised service covers everything from CV preparation to visa application support. Discover a new culture, earn a salary, and gain invaluable, CV-enhancing experience.

Your future in hospitality...

...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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...and leading hotel brands

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