From Certificate to BA and MBA as well as direct entry to our full-time hospitality, tourism and event programmes

"A learning institute where future leaders want to study and professors are lecturing relevant and important topics"

IMI courses combine the best Swiss education traditions with the most forward thinking ideas in the modern hospitality and tourism industries and are kept under constant review with leading members of industry to ensure compliance with best practice.

Whatever your goals might be, IMI offers the perfect training program for everything from a simple certificate to MBA graduation. Swiss and British qualifications, combined with work experience evaluations after completion of practical training in reputed Swiss restaurants and hotels, give IMI students a unique competitive advantage when applying for jobs in the international hospitality and tourism industry. The aim of IMI is to offer an academic and vocational education to the highest standards for a successful career in management.



Right after high school you can achieve our BA dual degree within 3 years. In case you already have hospitality experiences you can shorten this. The MBA can be done right after the BA, or as a direct entry through our Post Graduate programme and then MBA in less than 1 year. Contact us for more details anytime, preferably sending your CV , transcripts and reference letters in digital form (pdf) so we can find the best entry point for you.

Calendar dates for your career start at IMI University Centre.



Click below to see our start dates for the years 2012-2015.
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Our Comprehensive Programmes offer a "option" for every student

IMI provides comprehensive undergraduate BA (Hons) programmes for high school graduates, through to MBA qualifications for degree-holders. Students with prior hospitality, tourism and events education may apply for advanced standing (accredited prior learning credit - APL) directly into the Diploma, Higher Diploma or BA (Hons) semesters.

To determine the level at which YOU should join our programme, please complete this info request form and send together with your transcripts, cv and reference letters to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

MBA: Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management

Requirements for Admission
Degree with Honours 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

Who is this programme for?
This 6 month intensive course is 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.

Programme objective and content
The programme's objective is to equip students with the skills necessary for eventual higher level management in the hospitality industry by focusing on subjects that relate to the internationalisation of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focus is on strategic management
with subjects including studying at Master's level, strategic international marketing management, enterprise development, project appraisal and feasibility studies, events management.

- International Hotel Management
- International Tourism Management
- International Hotel and Tourism Management
- European Culinary Management
- International Hotel and Events Management
- International Tourism and Events Management

Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK



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All programmes share a common core of higher level management subjects with an emphasis on business development, including enterprise development, human resource management and corporate financial planning. Pathway specialisation is made through your choice of units: tourism and transport, tourism impacts, food and beverage facilities management, food costing, purchasing and merchandising and events operations. The programme also offers opportunities for learning a foreign language as well as higher management skills, for example negotiation and data analysis.

DON'T want to study hotel, tourism or events? WANT to become a CHEF? We also offer a specilaised culinary programme at IMI University Centre. For all information about our Culinary Management programme JUST CLICK the BANNER below to visit the dedicated website.

 
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Requirements for Admission
IMI Higher Diploma in Hotel and/or Tourism Management or equivalent

Transfers are considered from recognized Hotel/Tourism Management schools or universities. For details, please contact the Registrar at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Proficiency in English: 525 TOEFL (paper-based), 196 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent
Applicants who do not have the required English level may join the 4-week Intensive English Certificate (IEC) or the 12-week University English Preparatory Course (UEPC).

Who are these programmes for? Each of these 6 month programmes, which are validated and awarded by the Manchester Metropolitan University, are equivalent to the final undergraduate year of university study and allow a measure single or combined specialization in either hotel or tourism management and events management. The courses are designed for those who have prior qualifications to Higher Diploma level and who intend to make their management careers in the industry and wish to be best placed to achieve rapid promotion.