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    Where We Stand

    World Ranking

    #20 in Hospitality & Leisure Management

    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

    #52 in Hospitality And Hotel Management

    CEO World Magazine By Subject Ranking 2022

    THE REASONS

    Why IMI

    Business & Hotel Management School
    • First Swiss hotel school to integrate PPD into curriculum
    • World ranking institute at affordable fee
    • Only school to be fully owned by Swiss family
    • Stunning campus surrounded by Swiss mountains and lakes

    NEW AGE

    Programs

    Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Hospitality

    This program prepares students for the demands of senior management and allows a measure of specialization in a combination of two fields of study; Hotel and Tourism. The curriculum focuses on the strategic business development of organizations and the Dissertation allows self-study and for students to further specialize. This is for students who intend to make their management careers in the industry and wish to be best placed to achieve rapid promotion.

    Eligibility

    • IMI Higher Diploma or equivalent
    • Six months work/internship experience
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

    Intakes - February | May | August | November

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    Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree - Business or Marketing

    This programme prepares students to enter the challenging field of international business management. The curriculum focuses on the strategic business development of organisations operating across borders and the political, cultural and economic challenges faced in the global marketplace. The dissertation allows for self study and for students to further specialise on a specific area of interest. This is for students who intend to make their management careers in the industry and wish to be best placed to achieve rapid promotion.

    Eligibility

    • IMI Higher Diploma or equivalent
    • Six months work/internship experience
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

    Intakes - February | May | August | November

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    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Culinary Arts

    This advanced programme is suitable for those who have already completed Higher Diploma or a UK Associate Degree in International Culinary Arts or equivalent. Tuition has both practical and academic elements preparing our graduates to cope with the demands and challenges of the professional kitchen. With a 70% focus on theoretical skills and 30% practical based, the emphasis is on state of the art technical skills and transferable advanced business and management skills to enable you to work at the highest professional levels.

    Concentrating on modern day gastronomy, students will be challenged to develop new culinary products suitable for today’s marketplace. Students will graduate from this programme equally well equipped to manage their own culinary business or run and work in the kitchen of a high-end restaurant or hotel.

    Eligibility

    • ICI Higher Diploma or equivalent
    • English proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

    Intakes - February | May | August | November

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    Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management

    The programme’s objective is to equip students who have limited or no experience of the hospitality industry with the practical and management skills necessary for entry level positions in hotel, events and related industries. The core focus is operational and integrative management with subjects including food and beverage operations, front office management and the business development of hospitality organisations and events management.

    Eligibility

    • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

    Intakes - February | May | August | November

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    Postgraduate Diploma in International Culinary Arts

    The programme’s objective is to equip students who have limited or no experience of the hospitality industry with the practical and management skills necessary for entry level positions in hotel, events and related industries. The core focus is operational and integrative management with subjects including food and beverage operations, front office management and the business development of hospitality organisations and events management.

    Eligibility

    • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent
    • English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent

    Intakes - February | August

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    MSc International Hospitality and Events Management

    This MSc programme, offered by IMI, is suitable for those with a Bachelor’s degree qualification but limited work experience. Focusing on key strategic management skills in the hospitality and events industries, the programme offers a broad insight into operational management, planning and strategy within the international arena. There is the opportunity to undertake paid work placements, either in Switzerland or internationally, on completion of the study semesters, offering the chance for CV-enhancing, practical experience in the industry. This programme offers the perfect blend of theoretical competencies and practical insight for those looking to develop as managers in either of these international fields.

    Eligibility

    • Bachelor's degree in any discipline
    • English proficiency: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent
    • IELTS 6

    Intakes - February | August

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    Experience the luxurious Swiss lifestyle and the quality of education at the Summer Program.

    BIG BOOST

    Your Career

    Through our excellent network of contacts in the industry and the reputation of IMI, our Internships Team will help you to find suitable and challenging positions, either in Switzerland or abroad.

    During your internship in Switzerland, an IMI staff member will visit you to ensure that you are happy with the progress of your training and to guide you with the internship assessment procedures.

    For overseas internships, IMI will maintain regular contact with you and your employer to ensure that your experience lives up to your expectations. Quite often, site visits are also conducted by staff members traveling to the region.

    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    International Placement Agency

    Twice yearly, IMI welcomes some of the most prestigious hospitality employers to our campus in Kastanienbaum. These industry leaders visit IMI to lecture, recruit and guide our students through all aspects of employment in the field of hospitality and beyond. Due to these excellent industry contacts, students are given the opportunity to connect and network with future employers as well as secure internship, graduate placements and jobs whilst still on campus.

    BIG BOOST

    Your Career

    Through our excellent network of contacts in the industry and the reputation of IMI, our Internships Team will help you to find suitable and challenging positions, either in Switzerland or abroad.

    During your internship in Switzerland, an IMI staff member will visit you to ensure that you are happy with the progress of your training and to guide you with the internship assessment procedures.

    For overseas internships, IMI will maintain regular contact with you and your employer to ensure that your experience lives up to your expectations. Quite often, site visits are also conducted by staff members traveling to the region.

    Hospitality & Leisure Management
    International Placement Agency

    Twice yearly, IMI welcomes some of the most prestigious hospitality employers to our campus in Kastanienbaum. These industry leaders visit IMI to lecture, recruit and guide our students through all aspects of employment in the field of hospitality and beyond. Due to these excellent industry contacts, students are given the opportunity to connect and network with future employers as well as secure internship, graduate placements and jobs whilst still on campus.

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      Campus Life

      We are proud of our small campus, with a true family feel which allows our students to develop a caring and friendly spirit so recognizable in our graduates. A regular bus service connects you to the vibrant city of Luzern and the surrounding areas.

      Accommodation

      We know how important it is for you to feel at home and we do everything we can to ensure you are comfortable. In the Kastanienbaum our accommodation has stunning views of Lake Luzern and Mount Pilatus with many rooms having a private balcony. All accommodation offers you a safe and warm experience in the traditional Swiss family way.

      Whether you choose one of our shared rooms on campus or our single student rooms they are all fully furnished with modern study facilities, refrigerators, safe, kettle, plenty of storage space, and 24-hour wireless internet connection. All rooms are non-smoking.

      We also offer off-campus accommodation options all within a convenient distance of the IMI campus. These options are ideal for returning students looking for a more independent living environment.

      We offer the following room categories:

      • Twin standard room with shared shower
      • Single standard room with shared shower
      • Twin ensuite
      • Single ensuite

      Cuisine and healthy food are of fundamental importance to IMI and all our students. With approximately 50 nationalities on campus, we specialize in ensuring all the food requirements are met by offering the best local fresh food every day. Included in the fees we offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday to Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturday, Sundays, and public holidays.

      Buffet dining is available daily with a fine dining training restaurant at lunch on weekdays. All special diets are catered for. Please indicate any special dietary requirements in your application.

      The IMI campus is situated on the shores of Lake Luzern with spectacular views over the Alps and the Mountains of Rigi and Pilatus. Our students are housed in comfortable rooms close to the lecture theatres, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

      ACCREDITATIONS AND

      Affiliation

      Career Days

      Recruitment

      Hyatt International, Sandals Resorts, Mövenpick, Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club, FRHI Hotels (Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel), MCI Events, The Landmark London and The Ritz Carlton are just some of the companies who have recruited at IMI recently.

      Our team organises one-on-one meetings with all students in their first weeks at IMI to ensure that each student makes the right placement choices to complement their personal strengths and aspirations.

      WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAYS?

      Testimonial

      Pranav

      You enjoy incredible views from your accommodation at IMI. The food is amazing with options for veg and non-veg. Switzerland has the lowest rate of crime and there is no racial discrimination. Overall it is just the country to study hospitality.

      Pranav
      Higher Dip. in Intl Hotel & Events Mgmt.
      IMI

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