International Management Institute (IMI)
Switzerland
Founded in 1991, IMI is one of Switzerland's leading hospitality management schools.
We offer a comfortable, family atmosphere on campus and personalised learning support and careers advice for every student. Study takes place at our picturesque campus surrounded by the beautiful mountains and lakes of this spectacular region. 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!
Why Study at IMI Switzerland?
Academic Excellence
Your Employability
This is Switzerland
International Family
Programmes
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree – Hospitality
IMI’s BA (Hons) degree in hospitality management is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK and provides practical work placements alongside three semesters of study. In the final year, students can specialise in a combination of Hotel, Tourism and Events Management or Hospitality Entrepreneurship. Paid internship placements, which can be undertaken in Switzerland or internationally, offer invaluable experience which sets graduates apart and prepares them to progress towards management positions within the industry.
Degree Pathway Options
International Hotel and Tourism Management
International Hotel and Event Management
International Hospitality Entrepreneurship
Entry Requirements for Bachelor Degrees
- IMI Certificate/High School/IB/A Levels or equivalent
- 18 years of age
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree – Business
IMI’s BA (Hons) degree in global business or marketing management follows the same structure as our hospitality degree award and is also validated by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. Preparing students for international roles in a variety of sectors, the degree focuses on contemporary issues of strategy, sustainability and digitalisation within the global business and marketing environments. Paid internship placements allow greater insight into the day-today running of international corporations and the strategic decision making processes.
Degree Pathway Options
Global Business Management
Global Marketing Management
Entry Requirements for Bachelor Degrees
- IMI Certificate/High School/IB/A Levels or equivalent
- 18 years of age
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Degree – Culinary Arts
Blending practical and theoretical skills, this programme allows students to perfect their culinary abilities while also developing core industry management knowledge. Students spend approximately 30% of their time in the kitchen and 70% in the classroom, balancing the gastro-culinary skills with the strategies and techniques required to run a successful business. Paid internship placements, which can be undertaken in Switzerland or worldwide, offer the possibility for students to gain experience at leading, internationally acclaimed restaurant.
Entry Requirements for Bachelor Degrees
- IMI Certificate/High School/IB/A Levels or equivalent
- 18 years of age
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
Graduate Diploma in Hotel & Events Management
The programme’s objective is to equip student who have limited or no experience of the hospitality industry with the practical and management skills necessary for entry positions in hotel, events and related industries. The core focus is operational and integrative management, enterprise development of hospitality organisations and special events management. There is the opportunity to undertake a paid work internship, either in Switzerland or internationally, on completion of the study semester.
Entry Requirements for Graduate Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline OR Three years of work experience
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)
Graduate Diploma in International Culinary Arts
The programme is designed for those who wish to move into the culinary sector and have limited or no experience of the industry. It equips students with the practical and management skills necessary for entry positions in the world of culinary management or operations. The focus is on kitchen skills with units balancing practical abilities with the management theory necessary to run a successful kitchen or restaurant. Students can undertake a paid work internship, either in Switzerland or internationally, on completion of the study semester.
Entry Requirements for Graduate Diploma
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline OR Three years of work experience
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent)