Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Hospitality

2.5 TO 3 YEARS
Paid Internship (optional)

Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Events Management
Paid Internship (optional)

Paid Internship* (optional)

* Min. 12 months of internships required to graduate.

Higher Diploma

in International Hotel and Events Management

22 Weeks

The Higher Diploma programme equips students with the skills needed to succeed at higher level management in the hospitality industry. The emphasis is on business, tourism development, sustainability, entrepreunership, human resource management, financial decision making, events management and food & beverage studies . 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.

Requirements

  • IMI Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Proficiency in English: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

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Award

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

Core units: 90 credits
Credits: 10

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

Credits: 20

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

Credits: 20

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.

Credits: 20

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. 

Credits: 20

This unit examines the importance of Human Resource Management for businesses and assesses organisational theory, behaviour, motivation, training and performance management and their relationship to successful international organisations.

Pathway units: 30 credits
Credits: 20

An investigation of managerial aspects of operations in the international hotel industry. Students are involved in a cross departmental day-to-day operations analysis. Topics include corporate but also SME structure approach, departmental responsibilities, hotel related services decision making processes, and industry international trends.

Credits: 10

This unit allows students to start exploring the strategic nature of events by examining the value of large scale special events to government agencies (central/local) and the private/third sector. This knowledge will then be applied as students plan, develop and operationalise their own special event concept within the boundaries of pre-determined strategic policies and goals. Contact Hours: 24

TESTIMONIALS

"What I miss most from my time at IMI is meeting people from all around the world and getting to know their cultures and traditions."

Stefaniya Litvinova

from Russia , graduated in 2015

I miss meeting people from all around the world and getting to know their cultures and traditions. I certainly miss all the fun we all used to have at IMI! And the food! Oh my, how much I miss Swiss fondue and raclette!

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