Hospitality / Hotel Management School in Switzerland

Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), Lucerne:
Business & Hotel Management School (BHMS), in Lucerne, north-central Switzerland, is an accredited hospitality management school offering diploma, bachelor degree, MBA degree in Hospitality and Global Management as well as postgraduate diploma courses in Hospitality and Culinary Management. The language of instruction in all courses is English. Industry training is an integral part of the study program at BHMS. The school provides one paid work placement / internship training assignment per year in a business that has been carefully selected and chosen as a training venue. In addition, BHMS works with numerous international placement agencies that specialize in placing graduated students in Europe, Asia and North America.

BHMS is an eduQua-certfied private institute in Lucerne canton, in compliance with Swiss federal and state law. EduQua is the Swiss Association for Quality & Management Systems (SQS) which certifies Swiss colleges and education institutions in Switzerland.

BHMS has a partnership agreement with The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen in the UK for granting the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel & Hospitality Management in Switzerland and City University of Seattle, WA, USA for the MBA in Hospitality Management and Global Business. The Times Good University Guide 2010 named The Robert Gordon University as the best modern university in the UK.

All Courses Taught in English:
The language of instruction in all courses is English. However, students also learn German and French as knowledge of several languages is an important asset in the hotel industry. Good knowledge of the German language will also help students to communicate with the local community and guarantee them a suitable industry placement in the German part of Switzerland.

Our Students:
Students come from 40 nations with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They speak different languages and have different beliefs, yet they all have one thing in common: the goal to achieve ambitious career in a global hospitality industry. Because of this constant cultural exchange and engagement in a multicultural community, students absorb an experience that is crucial to future leaders within the global village: the ability to work and communicate with people of different origins.

Accommodation & Meals:
The BHMS Student Residence building offers accommodation with a kitchen, restaurant, library, computer lab and student lounge. Students are hosted in modern double rooms equipped with en-suite showers and a kitchenette as well as cable TV. Single rooms are available at an additional charge. Students residing at BHMS are entitled to three meals a day during the week, and brunch and dinner service during the weekend and holidays. For vegetarians and those who do not eat pork or beef, special dishes are provided at no extra charge.

- Associate Degree in Culinary Entrepreneurship (12 months)
- 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management
- MBA Degree in Global Management & Hospitality Management (24-months)

Hospitality & Culinary Management Diploma & Advanced Diploma Programs:
- 1-year Diploma in Hospitality Management
- 2-year Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Diploma in Culinary Management: (6-12 months)
- Advanced Diploma in Culinary Management: (6-12 months)
- 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management

Beautiful Location:
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is located on the shore of Lake Lucerne and in the heart of Lucerne city. Within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi in the Swiss Alps, Lucerne is traditionally considered first and foremost as a tourist destination. It has also been voted as the 5th most popular tourist destination in the world in 2010 by Tripadvisor. This unique city is a perfect place for any international student who is looking for an experience of studying in Switzerland and to be well prepared for an ever challenging global career. Lucerne station enjoys excellent links to the rest of Switzerland via rail services operated by SBB and Zentralbahn.

"There are so many splendid memories from the three and half years I spent in Switzerland. It was such an unforgettable experience and Switzerland has already become my second home. BHMS gave me a really nice ending to my stay. Thanks for all the support and guidance from all the BHMS lecturers. I especially appreciate the kind help from Mr. Terry. I'm proud to see the school is developing and my classmates having such success. Thanks BHMS one more time."
- Jessica, Executive Secretary, Kempinski Hotel Shenyang, China.

"My entire Swiss experience was very informative right from day one. The teachers, Dr. Anderson, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Watkins, and not to forget Dean Terry, are never to be forgotten once you have been in their classes. Being on the U.S. Work & Travel program has made me realize how important every detail I learned in school was. I wish all future students equal luck."
- Joshua, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles

"My experience at BHMS was 'valuable'. I learned what 'professionalism' is and that helped me down the path to a successful career in Culinary Management. Classes are short and to the point with a very professional faculty, getting everyone to attend and involved. Highly disciplined Swiss industry training also helped me prepare for my current position in the United States. I would also like to mention the Dean, Mr. Philipp Terry, who helped us for with everything and had solution for every problem. He was especially helpful in securing international, post-graduate placement."
- Vaibhav, Holiday Inn Superdome, New Orleans