Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Hospitality and Design Management.
A Swiss and British degree in 3 years with a focus on design in relation to the hospitality industry.
Bachelor's Degree.
The modules develop the competencies of students wishing to pursue careers in hotel, branding, luxury and design management.
The programme equips the students with design thinking skills to find business solutions for management and customers.
The theory is well supported with real life projects to enhance student employability. Leadership development is a cornerstone in all levels of the programme.
Year 1.
Semester 1 (5 months):
Food & Beverage Management
Internship:
Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland (6 months)
Swiss Certificate in Food & Beverage Studies
Year 2.
Semester 2 (5 months):
Hotel Operations
Branding & Management
Internship:
Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland (6 months)
Swiss Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management
Year 3.
Semester 3 (5 months):
Hotel Luxury Design & Management
Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel & Design Management
Semester 4 (5 months):
Project Management & Business Leadership
Dissertation / Integrated Project (6 weeks):
On or off campus
Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel & Design Management
Swiss and British Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Hospitality & Design Management.
Year 1.
Swiss Certificate in Food & Beverage Studies.
Semester 1 (5 months):
+Hospitality Studies
+Accounting Principles
+Interior Design 1 (incl. Events Decor)
+Food & Beverage Management
+Food & Beverage Applied Knowledge (incl. Banquets)
+Food & Beverage Practical Service
+Food & Beverage Cost Control & Menu Planning
+Personal Development and Leadership
+Art of Employability
+Academic Research & Reporting
+Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Internship (6 months)
+Practical Experience
Year 2.
Swiss Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management.
Semester 2 (5 months):
+Housekeeping Management
+Hotel Information Systems
+Front Office Management & Concierge Services (incl. Revenue Management)
+Interior Design 2
+Business Communication
+Branding and Media Strategies
+Visual Technology (Sketch-Up, Photoshop, V-Ray)
+Concept Design and Events Organisation
+Financial Accounting
+Management Principles
+Hospitality Social Responsibility
+Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Internship (6 months):
+Practical Experience
Year 3:
Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel & Design Management.
Semester 3 (5 months):
+Human Resources Management
+Managerial Accounting
+Marketing Management
+Logistics and Supply Events Management
+Retail Management of Luxury Brands
+Product and Brand Management
+Food & Beverage Outlet Design
+Hospitality Facility Management and Design
+Interior Design 3
+AutoCAD
+Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Bachelor in International Hospitality & Design Management.
Semester 4 (5 months):
+Human Resources Management and Business Strategy
+Delivering Added Value
+Project Management
+Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
+Advanced Consumer Behaviour
+Innovation in Technology and Design
+Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
+Independent Study / Integrated Project
Entry Requirements:
- High-school diploma or equivalent
- English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Recommended minimum age of 18 years*
Direct Entries into Year 2 or 3 of the Bachelor's Programme:
Direct entries into year two of the programme may be possible for students who hold appropriate academic qualifications in hospitality.
Applicants for direct entries into the final year of the Bachelor's program should have:
Higher Diploma in a relevant field
English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 65 or IELTS 5.5
Starting Dates / Course Calendar:
2019
from: to:
February intake 4th February 2019 7th June 2019
September intake* 2nd September 2019 24th January 2020
2020
from: to:
February intake 3rd February 2020 5th June 2020
September intake* 7th September 2020 22nd January 2021
2021
from: to:
February intake 1st February 2021 4th June 2021
September intake* 6th September 2021 28th January 2022
* Postgraduate Diploma and Master programme are only available for February intakes.
Application Deadline.
You are advised to send your application as soon as possible as places are limited in the school.
For students who require a visa to enter Switzerland it is important that you contact the Swiss Embassy in your home country to find out the length of time necessary for your visa application. In certain countries it may take up to 12 weeks for a visa to be approved.
