Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management or Management
Wherever there are consumers, there’s a need for hospitality; therefore, when it comes to career opportunities, this three-year degree in hospitality business management, awarded in partnership with Northwood University (US), unlocks endless possibilities. Tailor your study experience by choosing from our range of specializations endorsed by and created with industry leaders.
Tailor your degree
<p>Building strong foundations in business administration and hospitality management, you will get the unique chance to specialize in; Financial Analysis and Wealth Management, Human Capital and Development, Management for the Senior Living Industry, Franchise Business Management, and Luxury Brand Management.<br />
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This program will give you access to an international career and the agility to move from one industry to another, thanks to our specializations and leading industry partners.<br />
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Graduate with a dual-certification from Northwood University and Hotel Institute Montreux.</p>
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<li>5 specializations options endorsed by industry leaders</li>
<li>Degree from a top ranked US university</li>
<li>Strong business focus</li>
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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.
- 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 three industry internships that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career
- Graduate with a dual award:
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
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.
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.
- Introduction to Customer Experience
- Applied Business Research
- Accounting Principles
- Bar & Beverage Management
- World Cultures & Customs
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
- 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
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.
- Principles of Management
- Innovate with AI
- Financial & Managerial Accounting
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Digital Marketing
- Convention Management, Banqueting & Events
- Organizational Behavior & Leadership
- Introduction to Art
- Financial Management
- Specialization Courses
Internship
4–6-month internship worldwide or in Switzerland
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.
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
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
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
Learn the in-depth operations of an international business framework and how to be socially responsible in a multicultural setting.
- International Management
- Contemporary Global Issues
- Economics of Public Policies
- Strategic Planning
- Ethics
- Satistics
- Environmental
- Science
- Philosophy of American Enterprise
- Business Law I
- Pathway Courses
Choose Your Pathway
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Internship
4–6-month internship worldwide or in Switzerland
Term 6
- Operations Management
- Practice of Management and Leadership
- Management of Info Technologies
Term 6
- Resort Management
- Innovative Hospitality Models
- Revenue Management
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.
- 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.
- 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.
