Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (Hotel Institute Montreux)
Montreux, Switzerland
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 24,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* you are advised to submit your online application as soon as possible as places are limited in the school
** please check the “Tuition fees” for Year 2 and 3
Scholarships
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Introduction
Tailor your bachelor's degree with a specialization endorsed by a leading industry partner.
Program Highlights
Tailor your degree
- Develop an understanding of the human and operational sides of the industry
- Tailor your study by choosing from a range of specializations endorsed and created by industry leaders
- Acquire hospitality's customer-centric approach to the business world, build mental agility to adapt your new skills in hospitality or industries beyond
- Embark on two industry internships that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career
- Graduate with a: Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Hotel Institute Montreux (with Specialization) + Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Northwood University
*Hotel Institute Montreux awards its own separate degree confirming the successful completion of Northwood University’s BBA program at its campus in Switzerland, and this degree is a formal recognition by Hotel Institute Montreux of the tertiary standards achieved by BBA graduates.
Curriculum
Structure
Wherever there are consumers, there’s a need for hospitality; therefore, when it comes to career opportunities, this three-year degree, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities.
For Term 5 choose from one or more specializations:
Financial Analysis & Wealth Management
- Corporate Investment Decisions
- Portfolio Management
- Capital Markets and Analysis
Human Capital & Development
- Mediation and Workplace Conflict
- Strategic Management of Human Resources
- Performance Management System
Management for the Senior Living Industry
- Social Gerontology - The study of Aging
- Operations Management for Senior Living Facilities
- Managing Health and Changing Lifestyles
Luxury Brand Management
- Competitive Analysis for Luxury Business
- Luxury Marketing and Communications Strategies
- High Tech and High Touch Experiences
Franchise Business Management
- Principles of Franchising
- Franchise Compliance Issues
- Franchise Strategy Development
Year 1
Introduction to Hospitality
Montreux
Term 1 (11 weeks)
- Food & Beverage Service, Theory and Practical
- Food Production Theory and Food Safety
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Introduction to College Studies
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Food & Beverage Management
- Bar and Beverage Management
- Communications
- World Cultures and Customs
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Accounting Principles
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Internship
Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 2
Rooms Division and Management Application
Montreux
Increase your influence as a leader by developing your emotional intelligence and acquiring key managerial skills.
Term 3 (11 weeks)
- Front Office Management & Operations
- Housekeeping Management
- Human Resource Management
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Hospitality Sales and Marketing
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Term 4 (11 weeks)
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Art
- Convention Management, Banqueting, and Events
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Management of Information Technologies
- Language (French, German, Mandarin, or Spanish)
Internship
Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 3
Hospitality Management, International Business & Specialization
Montreux
Build on your previous studies and develop a strong understanding of operating international business in preparation for a career in a multicultural environment. Deepen your understanding of social responsibility as you learn to face contemporary global issues.
Term 5 (11 weeks)
- Chosen Specialization
- Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Digital Marketing
- Financial Management
- Language (French, German, Mandarin, or Spanish)
Term 6 (11 weeks)
- Business Ethics
- Strategic Planning
- Responsible Resort Management
- Innovative Hospitality Models
- Statistics
Term 7 (11 weeks)
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Business Law
- International Management
- Environmental Science
- Yield and Revenue Management
- Philosophy of Enterprise
Specializations
For Term 5, choose from one of our diverse specializations endorsed by some of the world’s most respected business and industry leaders who assist us in creating course content, hold guest lectures, host company visits, assign projects, and offer exclusive career opportunities.
Financial Analysis & Wealth Management
- Corporate Investment Decisions
- Portfolio Management
- Capital Markets and Analysis
Human Capital and Development
- Mediation and Workplace Conflict
- Strategic Management of Human Resources
- Performance Management Systems
Management for the Senior Living Industry
- Social Gerontology – The Study of Aging
- Operations Management for Senior Living Facilities
- Managing Health and Changing Lifestyles
Luxury Brand Management
- Competitive Analysis for Luxury Business
- Luxury Marketing and Communication Strategies
- High Tech and High Touch Experiences
Franchise Business Management
- Principles of Franchising
- Franchise Compliance Issues
- Franchise Strategy Development
