Master of Science - International Hospitality and Events Management
- 1 year
- Duration
- 36,950 CHF
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Lucerne / Switzerland
- Location
Program description
This MSc program, offered by IMI, is designed for students who have a Bachelor's degree but no professional experience. The curriculum focuses on core strategic management skills in the hotel and events industries and provides a wide understanding of operational management, planning, and strategy in an international setting. Following the end of the study semesters, students can participate in paid work placements in Switzerland or abroad, gaining valuable industrial experience and strengthening their CV. For those wishing to advance as managers in either of these international domains, this program provides the ideal combination of theoretical competencies and practical understanding.
Program structure
Semester 1:
- International Events, Facilities and Venue Management: 20 credits
- Hospitality Operations and Human Resources Management: 20 credits
- Finance and Revenue Management in Hospitality: 10 credits
- International Conference Management: 20 credits
- International Strategic Management for Hospitality: 10 credits
- New Venture Creation and Innovation in Events:20 credits
- Live Events: 10 credits
Semester 2:
- Research Methods and Dissertation: 60 credits
- Marketing Strategies in the Digital Era: 10 credits
Professional practice CHF 2,212 monthly (optional)
Up to 44 weeks of work placements in Switzerland
Price
Semester 1
- Registration Fee - 3,300 CHF (per year)
- Tuition Fee - 28,500 CHF (per year)
Semester 2
- Registration Fee - 1,650 CHF (per year)
- Tuition Fee - 3,500 CHF (per year)
TOTAL CHF - 36,950 CHF (per year)
Each of the blocks above represents a 22-week semester of study. After each semester of study, students can participate in a paid internship in Switzerland or abroad. (The Swiss minimum monthly wage is 2,212 CHF)
Requirements for applicants
- Motivation Letter, outlining who you are, why you would like to study at IMI in Switzerland and your plans for your future career in this industry - approx. 500 words
- CV/Résumé in English
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent English test results
About the university
The IMI International Management Institute in Switzerland is a one-of-a-kind private school that provides cutting-edge hospitality education from foundation to master's level. We are a globally recognized worldwide hotel management school with extensive connections on all continents. Simultaneously, we have purposefully kept our class sizes small, with a maximum of 220 students per semester, allowing us to provide a highly personalized educational experience. Our graduates have senior managerial positions in companies all around the world. Their success demonstrates that starting at the top pays off.
We offer programs in International Culinary Arts ranging from a Diploma to a Bachelor's Degree, all of which are accredited by Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom. Our programs provide you with professional practical instruction as well as the management skills you'll need to succeed in this field.
Our aim is to provide higher education in hospitality and service management to students from across the world, and to develop them into accomplished and successful hospitality and business leaders for the global economy.
Our vision and mission are underpinned by five essential value pillars that guide our efforts to educate well-rounded students:
- Academic Excellence and Reliability
- Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
- Diversity, creativity, and innovation
- Personal Integrity, Accountability, and a Sense of Belonging
- Personal Touch and a Family Atmosphere
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