The Higher Diploma programme equips students with the skills needed to succeed at higher level management positions within industry. The focus is on management strategy in a global context as well as the trades of goods and services across borders. Students work individually as well as in groups in order to develop their critical thinking and managerial skills. This challenging programme will prepare you well for a top quality internship either in Switzerland or abroad.
22 week internship placements can be taken after each semester of study. To complete the BA programme, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 months of placements in total.
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This unit develops student reflective practice on personal development academically and professionally. Students will recognise academic and personal progression in support of their future career goals. Contact Hours: 24
This unit draws on and builds upon students’ knowledge of marketing, finance, human resources and services within a hospitality context. Students are engaged throughout the unit with a business scenario within Switzerland for which they are required to develop a commercial proposal. Contact Hours: 48
A critical assessement of the important role of financial and revenue management for international firms' decision making. Key financial management concepts are examined with emphasis placed on pricing, investments, financial planning, performance and reporting, indicators, capital structure management and revenue management.
An introduction to basic marketing concepts within the business services sector. A strong focus is given to consumer behaviour theory and consumer purchasing stages. Students' learning experience is complemented by case studies on social media and how this influences modern day consumer behaviour.
This unit aims to introduce students to theories of organizational behavior and human resource management as effective approaches for managing people in modern day workplaces. The unit comprises three main topic areas. An introduction of the organizational context in which human resources management has evolved covering the history, and concepts of organizational theory and behaviour. The basis of traditional human resources management functions and the internationalization of human resources management. Throughout the unit will focus on the application of human resources management within contemporary workplace environments. Contact Hours: 48
This unit focuses on corporate business management strategies within the international arena. There is a focus on operating across borders, cultural and market awareness and international trade and expansion.
This unit focuses on the international trade of products and services, with a focus on logistics, distribution, communication, customer services and the opportunities and challenges created by ever-increasing digitalisation.
from Israel/Switzerland , graduated in 2005
I am very thankful for the time I spent at IMI. It was an inspiration for my entrepreneurship. There is not a single day that I do not quote Professor Gavin Caldwell... Furthermore, studying and living in such a diverse community made me a better manager of my international team. Learning marketing for specific international markets has helped me to form a Kai Sushi meal experience for the local Swiss market.
Most IMI programmes require proof of English language level as part of the entry requirements. Our approved tests are:
To check if your qualification is one that we accept, or to find out more information about the different certifications, please contact us.
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01 March 2023
It was great to welcome our first new intake of students for 2023 onto campus to start their Swiss study adventure with us here at IMI...
19 January 2023
It was our pleasure to host some key industry partners here on campus for a special industry lunch in the Swiss Room restaurant...
18 January 2023
Our culinary students took part in the 'Meat Free' challenge, tasked with creating a vegetarian three-course lunch for our Swiss Room restaurant...
12 January 2023
It was great news for our students as the Swiss authorities increased the minimum salary for hospitality placements to 2'303 CHF...
21 December 2022
With a growing awareness of the impact our travel habits can have on the environment, we examine the new trend of slow tourism and how it could offer a way to balance our planet's health with people's desire to explore it...
