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Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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