Contact Page - PGD & MBA in Hospitality Management, Switzerland

Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS):
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is located in Luzern, and is a member of the Bénédict Switzerland chain of schools. The chain has grown into a world-renowned learning organisation, with specialisation in hotel management being offered exclusively at BHMS in Luzern. Here, a selected group of approximately 200 students per year have the opportunity to prepare themselves for the hospitality opportunities available in the world's fastest growing market and career segment - the Service Sector. We pride ourselves in post graduate placement for our students, as this is how we measure success.

Switzerland is perfectly situated in the centre of Europe, bordered by France, Germany, Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein, and is an internationally-recognized destination for students seeking top quality education in Business & Hospitality Management.

Dual Award - Postgraduate / MBA Program  

- 2 year Post Graduate Diploma / Master in Business Administration (MBA), jointly managed by BHMS and City University of Seattle, USA and held at BHMS in Switzerland. The PGD Diploma by BHMS Lucerne. The MBA degree is issued by the City University of Seattle, one of the Northwest's largest, private universities with over 40,000 graduates worldwide, and accredited by NWCCU.
A two-year program, based on two intensive study periods of 6 months each at the BHMS campus in Lucerne and Zurich, Switzerland, and two paid internship periods of 4-6 months each in the Swiss Hospitality Industry.
The Dual Qualification Program is specifically designed for working adults and it will prepare you for a management career in the hospitality, service industry and general management. An MBA degree together with a vocational postgraduate diploma carries considerable value and prestige with employers worldwide. It can benefit people who are already in management or who as a next step in their careers, are looking to enter into a management position. Further, it is an ideal education for degree holders with a non-hospitality background looking to change their careers, or for people looking to obtain the necessary specialized knowledge when contemplating opening their own business.

Entry Requirements

- Minimum entry age - 23 years
- An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
- English language skills equal to IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Students unable to provide this participate in the language assisted program and must pass and IELTS test at the end of the first semester with an IELTS band score of 6.5.

Language Assisted Learning

City University of Seattle offers the only accredited MBA program in a language-assisted format, specifically tailored to non-native English speakers. City University of Seattle's Assisted Masters in Business Administration program offers students two educations at once: a business education taught by top business professionals and an English education that is focused on your academic and professional needs. You will spend time with your language specialist every week where we help you improve your English skills and complete your academic course successfully. Your language specialists will clarify questions regarding your MBA courses, focus on your individual language challenges, and help you pick up a new set of skills related to doing business in English.

International Management Traineeships

Once a student has a proven track record working in a Swiss hospitality position, they are ready for the international career step. We prepare students for the industry by working together with reputable agencies that know the local markets.