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Foundation Certificate Programme in International Hotel and Tourism Management

6 MONTHS
Foundation Programme Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Management

Foundation Programme Certificate

in International Hotel and Tourism Management

22 Weeks

This programme is for those interested in pursuing a career in the exciting world of hospitality. The objective of this programme is to prepare students for university and to give them a good foundation in the world of Hotel, Tourism, and Events Management. On completion of this foundation programme, students will be ready to progress to the first level of their BA (Hons) degree course. This programme also includes opportunities for students to strengthen their English language skills.

Requirements

  • 17 years of age
  • High school certificate or equivalent e.g. GCSE / IGCSE
  • Appropriate level of English (various English tests recognised)

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Award

  • Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by IMI, Switzerland

Core units: 120 credits
Credits: 10

Students learn about the historical development of international hotel and tourism industries and the structures and industry players today. A perfect overview of the main areas to be studied at this level.

Credits: 10

This unit teaches the core academic disciplines for successful university study and provides guidance and materials on researching, referencing, time management and organisation to help students make the most of their time on their chosen programme.

Credits: 20
This unit focuses on the essential subject of food hygiene management and control within modern day food production facilities.
Credits: 40

Students have the opportunity to improve their grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking and University level research skills based on hospitality and tourism themes. This ensures the success of the students in the current but also forthcoming levels of study.

Credits: 20

This unit provides an introduction to financial management in hospitality and practical excercises promoting the understanding of basic business concepts.

Credits: 20
This practical unit focuses on the development of students restaurant service skills and knowledge of beverages served within fine-dining restaurant environments.
TESTIMONIALS

"IMI has prepared me to succeed during my internship."

Helge De Wilt

from Netherlands

At IMI I am studying what I enjoy doing the most: Hospitality. One of the many things I have learned is how to provide my guests with an excellent service. IMI has prepared me to succeed during my internship. In a small school like IMI you will get to know everyone really fast from all over the world. My friends here at IMI are connections for a lifetime; having good connections in this industry is extremely useful.

In my Certificate semester, I was surprised that I had been awarded the Merit Scholarship for best overall scores for that semester – this was a good feeling (especially for my parents) and meant I was awarded a discount in tuition fees for my next semester of study!

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What is Your English Level?

Most IMI programmes require proof of English language level as part of the entry requirements. Our approved tests are:

  • IELTS (IELTS Indicator Score Check Account Name: IMI International Management Institute, Switzerland)
  • TOEFL (Institution code C699)
  • IGCSE English Grade C or above
  • IB English Standard Level or Higher Level
  • Pearson’s PTE

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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Starting Dates

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