Who is the programme for?

The Masters of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management is 6 month intensive course designed for students with qualifications and/or experience in hospitality management who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the industry in preparation for intermediate and middle management positions.

Requirements for Admission:

• Degree in Hotel or Tourism Management, or successful completion of the IMI Postgraduate Diploma
• Exceptionally, Degree in other lines may be accepted, if supported with adequate professional experience
• IMI regards strong motivation and maturity as important as academic qualifications
• Proficiency in English: 525 TOEFL (paper-based), 196 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent

Programme objective:

The programme’s objective is to equip students with the skills necessary for eventual higher level management in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the internationalisation of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focus is on strategic business and applied management.

Course content:

• Personal Development Planning V
• Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Strategy and Marketing
• Human Resource Development and Business Cultures (notably Asia)
• Business Applications Project
• Operations and Events Management
• Economic and Financial Project Appraisal in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
• Studying at Master’s Level
• Optional: Business Language and Culture - French or German

View/download the course syllabus in .pdf

Academic Semester costs (Swiss Francs)
Registration fee:	CHF	2'800.-
All-inclusive fee:	CHF	23'250.-	(Continuation from   Postgraduate Diploma or BA)
	CHF	26'250.-	(Direct entry)

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 January and July.