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Hotel Management School in Switzerland

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IMI International Management Institute Switzerland:
IMI International Management Institute in Switzerland is a private hospitality and business management school founded in 1991. We offer a comfortable, family atmosphere on campus and personalised learning support and careers advice for every student.

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Swiss Hospitality & Business Management Education:

Photo of Hotel Management School in SwitzerlandWe have deliberately remained small, with a maximum of 200 students per semester. This way our students can be assured of a highly personalised and individual approach to their learning. All programmes are in English, but you have the option to learn French or German as a second language.

A qualification from IMI is a stamp of excellence on any CV and will ensure that you are top of the pile for those first important interviews. Study takes place at our picturesque campus surrounded by the mountains and lakes of Switzerland. Students are minutes away from the historical city of Luzern with its many shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.

The combination of quality academic teaching, Swiss practical training, excellent industry contacts and breath-taking scenery are a recipe for success. Our graduates can be found in Senior Management positions all around the globe. Their success shows that, to reach the top, it pays to start at the top!

Accreditations, Certifications & Validations:

- Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. (All undergraduate hospitality, business and marketing programmes)

- Oxford Brookes University, UK. (Culinary Arts undergraduate degree)

- Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH), UK. (Support the MSc programme)

Hospitality & Business Management Education:

Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) Degree Courses:
- International Hotel & Events Management
- International Hotel & Tourism Management
- International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
- Global Business Management
- Global Marketing Management
- International Culinary Arts

Masters (MSc) Degree Courses:
- International Hospitality & Events Management

Postgraduate Diploma Courses:
- International Hotel & Events Management
- International Culinary Arts

Hospitality Internships - Paid Practical Training:

Image of Hotel Management School in SwitzerlandOur internship office will help you to find suitable and challenging positions, both in Switzerland and abroad, through our excellent network of contacts in the industry. You are entitled to take a paid practical training after every semester although only one is compulsory. Internships are tailored to your individual needs to allow you to develop and hone the skills learnt in the classroom.

Job Assistance:
The fact that we promise to find job opportunities for all our graduates makes us exceptional among hotel schools. Our excellent industry contacts and on-campus recruitment mean that during your time at IMI you will attend inspirational presentations and interview with major hotel chains and industry leaders. During your first few weeks at IMI, you will meet with our Internships and Careers team to start your personal development programme. We aim to ensure that you make the right course and internship choices to complement your personal strengths and aspirations.

Lucerne (Luzern):

Photos of IMI International Management Institute SwitzerlandLucerne is ideally located in the centre of Europe in the German-speaking region of Switzerland. One of the main tourist hubs as well as a University town, Lucerne is a vibrant lakeside city. It offers history, culture, modern facilities & opportunities for artistic and sporting activities like sailing, surfing, skiing, nordic walking, (mountain-) biking, canoeing, horse riding all within easy reach from the IMI campus. It is one of the most beautiful and scenic regions of Switzerland.

Lucerne has established a reputation as a worldwide tourism hub. Every day thousands of tourists stroll around the beautiful city, sipping coffee after extensive shopping or after a nice walk along Lake Luzern's shoreline. Lucerne is served by excellent road and rail links, and just 180km from Geneva and 65km from Berne. The IMI campus enjoys an enviable location on the shores of Lake Luzern yet is only ten minutes away by car or public transport from the thriving city of Lucerne.

Accommodation:

While studying at IMI, students are accommodated in single or twin rooms on campus, with a breathtaking view of either Lake Lucerne, or the Alps. Our full-board package for student staying on campus, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and brunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays.

Nearby off-campus accommodation is also available for students who prefer this option. It is situated within easy reach of both the IMI campus and the city of Lucerne.

Student Testimonials:

“IMI is a university like no other. With passion, dedication, and competence, professors and staff members forged me into the best professional I could become. The personal attention I  received during my studies and trainings reflected the ‘family-first’ ethos of the school. The design of the programme and the career services at IMI enabled me to do five different internships in  Switzerland and abroad, boosting my professional profile and opening plenty of doors and job opportunities after graduation. I believe IMI has played a major role in shaping me as a person and as a professional.”
Sofia Branca - Italy - 2018 Graduate

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Address: Seeacherweg 1, Kastanienbaum, Lucerne, Switzerland
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BA (Hons) in Business in one of 7 pathways
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Master's Degree / MBA Programs

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: Bachelor, Masters Degrees, MBA
IMI University Centre – International Management Institute Switzerland
Courses / Programs
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Established in 1991, we are one of the oldest Hotel Management Schools in Switzerland. In addition, we are among the very few Hotel Schools which is 100% Swiss owned. IMI has various accreditations, memberships and validation agreements. At IMI, all our courses are validated by our British academic partner, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

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Student Testimonial:
"At IMI I was given the opportunity to connect with students from various parts of the world and a very good faculty who guided me and gave me the support needed for my personal and career growth. Their continuous support helped me achieve the role of General Manager" - Neil
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Courses / Programs
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Schellhammer Business School in Spain
Courses / Programs
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Testimonial:
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Bachelor, Masters & Diploma Programs taught in English:

• 3-Year Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA)

• 1-Year Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program

• 1-Year Foundation Diploma in Business (Alternative route into our Bachelor Program)

• 13-week Executive Diploma in Business (Focusing on Business, Economy, Politics, Education, and Understanding)

All programs include the option to learn one or more foreign languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Russian and English.