Who is the programme for?
This 5 month programme, which is recognized by IMI’s UK partner the Manchester Metropolitan University, is equivalent to the first year of university and is designed for school leavers who wish to begin their academic and industry career in hospitality and tourism with a good grounding in operational management.
Requirements for Admission
- Minimum 17 years of age
- High school certificate or equivalent (i.e. GCE, A Levels, IB or Abitur, etc.)
- Proficiency in English: 500 TOEFL (paper-based), 173 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent
Applicants who do not have the required English level may join the 4-week Intensive English Certificate (IEC), the 12-week University English Preparatory Course (UEPC) or the 6 months Foundation in English Studies Course (FESC).
Programme objective:
The objective of the programme is to give students a sound professional education in the operational management of hospitality and tourism organizations with a particular focus on the management of food and beverages, front office systems and tourism processes. The programme also includes opportunities to acquire fundamental skills in languages, communication, business planning and self-development.
Course content:
- Personal Development Planning
- Business Communication
- Restaurant Service
- Culinary Production
- Front Office Skills
- Computer Reservation Systems
- Business Language & Culture I
- Tourism Geography
- French or German I
View/download the course syllabus in .pdf
| Academic Semester costs (Swiss Francs) |
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| Registration fee: |
CHF |
2'800.- |
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| All-inclusive fee: |
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25'750.- |
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For details on costs, please download the
IMI Programme Catalogue and refer to pages 22 - 23.
Entry Dates:
There are two intakes per year, early in February and
August.