Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management

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Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management

The customer always comes first – in all areas of business. You will be able to master the art of customer centricity in a perfect blend of academic and real-world experiences. With half the program spent on international internships, this three-year degree, delivered in partnership with Northwood University (US), makes you world ready.

Next intake

January 2025

Duration

3 years

Location

Montreux

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Unlock endless possibilities

  • Graduate with 1.5 years of professional experience through three internships that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career 
  • Develop your soft skills and acquire hospitality's customer-centric approach to the business world
  • Build a powerful network by connecting with industry leaders and top global brands
  • Immerse yourself in real-world situations, gaining the mental agility to adapt to diverse business environments
  • Customize your degree by picking between two majors, selecting a specialization, opting for an elective minor, and completing internships in any industry of your choosing
  • Graduate with a:
     
    Bachelor of Business Administration in Management or Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management by Northwood University and Swiss Higher Diploma* by HIM Business School
     
    *HIM Business School awards its own separate award. This award does not necessarily give access to the Swiss higher education system

 

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TAILOR-MADE PROGRAM

Customize your degree

  • Select one of two pathways to major in management or in hospitality management
  • Choose from a range of specializations endorsed by and created with industry leaders 
  • Add an optional minor to fortify your professional profile
  • Decide between studying fully in English or starting in French while you progress into an all-English curriculum

Structure

The program combines experiential learning, connections with top global brands, and a learning model emphasizing personal growth and real-world accomplishment. This fast track to a BBA degree allows you to be world ready in only three years.

Year 1

World cultural and principles of business

Montreux

Learn what it means to be customer-centric as you develop your soft skills, resulting in a deeper understanding of the industry's human behavioral and operational aspects.

TERM 1 (11 WEEKS)

  • Introduction to Customer Experience
  • Applied Business Research
  • Accounting Principles
  • Bar & Beverage Management
  • World Cultures & Customs
  • Language (French, German, or Spanish)

TERM 2 (11 WEEKS)

  • Human Resource Management
  • Introduction to Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Communications
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Front Office Management & Operations
  • Food & Beverage Management
  • Language (French, German, or Spanish)

 

Internship

4-6 month internship worldwide or Switzerland

Year 2

Leadership skills and competitive advantage

Montreux

Increase your influence as a leader by developing your emotional intelligence and key managerial skills with a combination of theory and real-world immersion. Choose a specialization to delve into your sector of interest.

TERM 3 (11 WEEKS)

  • Principles of Management
  • Innovate with AI
  • Financial & Managerial Accounting
  • Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Convention Management, Banqueting & Events

TERM 4 (11 WEEKS)

  • Organizational Behavior & Leadership
  • Introduction to Art
  • Financial Management
  • Specialization Courses

 

Internship

4–6-month internship worldwide or in Switzerland

Specializations

Choosing your competitive advantage

Choose from one of our diverse specializations endorsed by some of the world's most respected business and industry leaders. These leaders assist us in creating course content, hold guest lectures, host company visits, assign projects, and offer exclusive career opportunities.

Luxury Brand Management

This specialization explores the role of marketing within the luxury industry. Through guest lectures and case studies from partner companies, students learn critical skills to identify opportunities for market expansion and potential new luxury products.

  • Competitive Analysis for Luxury Business
  • Luxury Marketing and Communication Strategies
  • High Tech and High Touch Experiences

Advanced Strategies in Finance

Learn how to approach the financial component of a business plan, how to manage portfolios, and how to effectively research and assess financial markets and economies.

  • Corporate Investment Decisions
  • Portfolio Management
  • Capital Markets and Analysis

Talent Management

This specialization teaches students how to align the human resource function with an organization’s strategy. Students also acquire knowledge in conflict and mediation, and will familiarize themselves with performance management and conflict management systems.

  • People & Culture
  • Strategic Management of Human Capital
  • Managing Performance

Year 3

International Business

Montreux

Learn the in-depth operations of an international business framework and how to be socially responsible in a multicultural setting.

 

TERM 5 (11 WEEKS)

  • International Management
  • Contemporary Global Issues
  • Economics of Public Policies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Ethics
  • Satistics

TERM 6 (11 WEEKS)

  • Environmental Science
  • Philosophy of American Enterprise
  • Business Law I
  • Pathway Courses

 

Choose your major

Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Business Administration  in Management

 

Internship

4–6-month internship worldwide or in Switzerland

Majors

The finishing touch to your degree

Management

Term 6 

  • Operations Management 
  • Practice of Management and Leadership 
  • Management of Info Technologies

Hospitality Management

Term 6

  • Resort Management
  • Innovative Hospitality Models 
  • Revenue Management

 

 

FRENCH TRACK

FRENCH TRACK

Study in French, succeed internationally

This program is also available in French, offering a unique study path that allows you to begin your studies in French while gradually building up your English skills, preparing you for an international professional environment.

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Next intakes

We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.

January 2025

Requirements & fees

  • Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent). 
  • Direct entry options or credit transfer options may be available for IBCP, IBDP and BTEC Candidates. For further details or an individual assessment, please kindly contact directentry@swisseducation.com
  • Recommended minimum age of 18 years
  • English language proficiency of IELTS academic module 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46 or equivalent. If you don't have the required language level, you can improve your language and study skills with our English Foundation Program before joining

We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.

Advance Learning Program
  • Taking tertiary-level coursework requires that you meet the demands of lectures, seminars, and assignments. If English is not your first language, you are required to complete a short language assessment during the induction period. If you do not meet the minimum level for your academic program, you will be required to participate in the Advance Learning Program which runs in parallel to your regular studies and supports your academic progression. Students who benefit from this program will not be charged an additional fee.

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