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Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Hospitality

2.5 TO 3 YEARS

Diploma in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management

Paid Internship CHF 2,212 (optional)

Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management

Paid Internship CHF 2,212 (optional)

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Hotel and Tourism Management

Paid Internship* CHF 2,212 (optional)

* Min. 12 months of internships required to graduate.

Diploma

in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management

22 Weeks

This programme builds on the foundation skills and knowledge gained at Certficate level. The objective of the Diploma is to further develop students' knowledge, understanding and practical skills within revenue generating outlets of the hospitality industry and provide a solid grounding in the financial and operational considerations necessary for their successful management.

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.

Requirements

18 years of age
IMI Certificate/High school/I.B./A Levels or equivalent
Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent

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Award

Diploma in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by IMI, Switzerland
Certificate of Higher Education in Business, Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Core units: 120 credits

Study Skills at University Level

Credits: 10

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.

Introduction to Business and Services Management

Credits: 20

Credits: 20

This unit introduces the students to the world of international business management. It provides an insight to current trends in the international services and products market unveiling its great potential. Furthermore the students will be introduced to management practices in the corporate and services industry in the context of various international markets.

Introduction to Marketing

Credits: 10

Credits: 10

Students develop a critical understanding of marketing, with specific focus on the service industries. Key marketing concepts such as marketing mix (Product, Price, Promotion and Place), internal marketing, CRM and marketing research are explored and engaged with.

Hospitality Business Operations

Credits: 30

Credits: 30

This unit has two components. The first one involves competence based practical skills in a working restaurant environment. Students are introduced to basic practical skills and then experience different service styles applicable to today’s food and beverage industry. The second component will explore and develop the students understanding in practical skills, technical skills, equipment and procedures in today’s modern kitchen environment.

Principles of Entrepreneurship

Credits: 10

Credits: 10

Provides an international strategic view on the entrepreneurial challenges and leadership in different cultures. Students review leading ideas and human resource management for successful market ventures. This unit explores startup ideas with exciting exposure to real-life business conditions.

Business Accounting

Credits: 20

Credits: 20

An introduction to the core principles and concepts of managerial accounting and basic financial management with a focus on service related businesses. Contact Hours: 48

The Tourism Business

Credits: 10

Credits: 10

The unit introduces the students to key tourism concepts, principles and impacts. The unit will also provide them with an introduction and a business approach to Tourism.

Foundations of Economics

Credits: 10

Credits: 10

Introduces students to the economic foundations of management by analysing key microeconomic and macroeconomic issues, in relation to the international services industry.

TESTIMONIALS

"The IMI experience was a turning point in my life, where the connection between study and work life happened."

Yusheng Ng

from Malaysia , graduated in 2016

At IMI, we were being respected and treated by the member of staff as future potential leaders in the hospitality industry and trained to be one, both academically and personally. I secured my internship at Hilton RAK through Career Days on the IMI campus. The IMI experience was a turning point in my life, where the connection between study and work life happened.

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