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Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
No matter the business, the customer comes first. When it comes to career opportunities, this three-year degree, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities in whatever path you choose.
Next intake
October 9, 2023
Duration
3 years
Location
Montreux
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Tailor your degree
- Develop an understanding of the human and operational sides of the industry
- Tailor your degree in hospitality business management by choosing from a range of specializations endorsed and created with industry leaders
- Acquire hospitality's customer-centric approach to the business world, build mental agility to adapt your new skills in hospitality or industries beyond
- Embark on two industry internships that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career
- Graduate with a:
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Hotel Institute Montreux (with specialization)*
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management from Northwood University
*Hotel Institute Montreux awards its own separate degree confirming the successful completion of Northwood University’s BBA program at its campus in Switzerland, and this degree is a formal recognition by Hotel Institute Montreux of the tertiary standards achieved by BBA graduates.
Structure
Hospitality lives wherever people come to connect. When it comes to career opportunities, this three-year degree, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities in whatever path you choose.
Year 1
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)
- Bar and Beverage Management
- World Cultures and Customs
- Introduction to Customer Experience
- Applied Business Research
- Accounting Principles
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
TERM 2 (11 WEEKS)
- Food and Beverage Management
- Human Resource Management
- Data-driven decision-making
- Communications
- Microeconomics
- Front Office Management
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
Internship
Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 2
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
- Management of Information Technologies
- Managerial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
- Digital Marketing
- Convention Management, Banqueting, and Events
TERM 4 (11 WEEKS)
- Organizational Behavior and Leadership
- Introduction to Art
- Financial Management
- Specialization
Internship
Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 3
Learn the in-depth operations of an international business framework and how to be socially responsible in a multicultural setting.
TERM 5 (11 WEEKS)
- Business Ethics
- Business Law
- Responsible Resort Management
- Innovative Hospitality Models
- Statistics
- Economics of Public Policy
TERM 6 (11 WEEKS)
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Strategic Planning
- International Management
- Environmental Science
- Yield and Revenue Management
- Philosophy of Enterprise
Internship
Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Specializations
For Term 4, choose from one of our diverse specializations endorsed by some of the world’s most respected business and industry leaders who 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
Financial Analysis & Wealth Management
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
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 08, 2024
October 07, 2024
January 06, 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 55 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 university-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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