The Higher Diploma programme equips students with the skills needed to succeed at higher level management in the hospitality industry. The emphasis is on business, tourism development, sustainability, entrepreunership, human resource management, financial decision making, events management and food & beverage studies . Students work individually as well as in groups in order to develop their critical thinking and managerial skills. This challenging programme will prepare you well for a top quality internship either in Switzerland or abroad.
22 week internship placements can be taken after each semester of study. To complete the BA programme, a student must have completed a minimum of 12 months of placements in total.
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This unit develops student reflective practice on personal development academically and professionally. Students will recognise academic and personal progression in support of their future career goals. Contact Hours: 24
This unit draws on and builds upon students’ knowledge of marketing, finance, human resources and services within a hospitality context. Students are engaged throughout the unit with a business scenario within Switzerland for which they are required to develop a commercial proposal. Contact Hours: 48
A critical assessement of the important role of financial and revenue management for international firms' decision making. Key financial management concepts are examined with emphasis placed on pricing, investments, financial planning, performance and reporting, indicators, capital structure management and revenue management.
An introduction to basic marketing concepts within the business services sector. A strong focus is given to consumer behaviour theory and consumer purchasing stages. Students' learning experience is complemented by case studies on social media and how this influences modern day consumer behaviour.
This unit examines the importance of Human Resource Management for businesses and assesses organisational theory, behaviour, motivation, training and performance management and their relationship to successful international organisations.
Students review the latest theories, trends and practices through relevant case studies on tourism destinations, development and branding.
An investigation of managerial aspects of operations in the international hotel industry. Students are involved in a cross departmental day-to-day operations analysis. Topics include corporate but also SME structure approach, departmental responsibilities, hotel related services decision making processes, and industry international trends.
from Malaysia , graduated in 2016
At IMI, we were being respected and treated by the member of staff as future potential leaders in the hospitality industry and trained to be one, both academically and personally. I secured my internship at Hilton RAK through Career Days on the IMI campus. The IMI experience was a turning point in my life, where the connection between study and work life happened.
from India , graduated in 2017
During my three years at IMI, the school hosted many career days where hotel, airline and tourism companies visited campus. However, for me the most exciting was Whitelodging- they did not only focus on the company’s portfolio but told us how we, as interns, can grow within the company. I interviewed with them for the Housekeeping Supervisor position and they accepted me as a Housekeeping Supervisor at the JW Marriott Hotel, Indianapolis. My internship helped me to grow personally and, most importantly, professionally. The knowledge gained and skills acquired are the things that complemented and enhanced the education I obtained in the classroom. I would not have this job without the mock interviews, CV evaluations, career days and all of the services that were provided to us (as students) at IMI and I am really thankful for it!
Most IMI programmes require proof of English language level as part of the entry requirements. Our approved tests are:
To check if your qualification is one that we accept, or to find out more information about the different certifications, please contact us.
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23 May 2023
It was another great evening of food, drink and entertainment on campus as our students hosted another successful International Night...
26 April 2023
It was great to welcome innovative Swiss whisky producer Seven Seals on campus for a special tasting session...
19 April 2023
The Rising Star competition aims to find fresh ideas for the hospitality industry that have the potential to impact the future in a groundbreaking way...
03 April 2023
Our students got to enjoy a selection of specially selected wines as we welcomed the Austrian Wine company on campus...
03 April 2023
It was great to welcome students and faculty from UK-partner Manchester Metropolitan University as part of their GoGlobal initiative...
