Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 24,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
A three-year degree in partnership with the University of Derby, with specializations in hospitality, events, or design. Two internships and a multi-campus experience.
Program Highlights
Learning by doing
- Gain leading hospitality knowledge, practical experience, and managerial skills
- Equips you to excel in an international career in hospitality management and beyond
- Applied practical & academic learning, with two professional internships
- Refine your skills in a specialization that will make you stand out in the job market
- Graduate with a: Bachelor of Arts in (Chozen Specialization) from Swiss Hotel Management School + Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in (Chozen Specialization) from the University of Derby
Curriculum
Structure
4 semesters of study, combined with 2 professional worldwide internships
- Specialization 1 - International Hospitality Management
- Specialization 2 - International Hospitality and Events Management
- Specialization 3 - International Hospitality and Design Management
Year 1
Caux
Master the tools of service and food & beverage management.
Semester 1
- Food & Beverage Management
- Beverage Studies
- Introduction to Hospitality and Events
- Introduction to Service and Kitchen Theory
- Service and Kitchen Practice
- Food and Beverage Cost Control
- Hospitality Design I
- Accounting I
- Business and Academic Communications I
- Art of Employability I
- Language I (French or German)
Worldwide internship (4-6 months)
Year 2
Caux
Master the use of hospitality administration tools for daily management tasks and learn the management principles for various departments.
Semester 2
- Rooms Division Management
- Yield and Revenue Optimization
- Marketing
- Hospitality Design II
- Housekeeping Management
- Accounting II
- Rooms Division Management
- Event Concept Design
- Business and Academic Communications II
- Art of Employability II
- Language II (French or German)
Worldwide internship (4-6 months)
Year 3
Leysin
During semesters 3 and 4, you will be able to focus on your specialization and finalize your studies with a dissertation, integrated business, or design project of 6 weeks.
Semester 3 - Shared courses
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Human Resources and Leadership
- Marketing and Branding Management
- Accounting III
- Project Management
- Research and Reporting
Semester 3 - International Hospitality Management
- AI and Digital Innovation
- MICE and Logistics
- Hospitality Economics
- Ethics, Sustainability, and Business Culture
Semester 3 - International Hospitality and Events Management
- MICE and Logistics
- Hospitality Economics
- Event Experience Creation
- Event Experience Management
Semester 3 - International Hospitality and Design Management
- Digital Design and Visual Technology
- Hospitality Design III
- Food and Beverage Outlet Design
- AutoCAD
Semester 4 - Shared courses
- Contemporary Trends
- Strategic Management
- Digital Marketing
- International Resort & Spa Management
Semester 4 - International Hospitality Management
- Food and Beverage Development
- People and Intercultural Strategies
Semester 4 - International Hospitality and Events Management
- Sustainable Events Management
- Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events
Semester 4 - International Hospitality and Design Management
- Innovation in Design and Technology
- Retail Management of Luxury Brands
Independent Study (Six weeks)
- Digital portfolio project
- Project presentation – (hotel business plan, company event, or hotel design)
- Digital CV – banquet, digital marketing projects.
- Reflective iBook – the final chapter of critical reflection
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Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.