Program Overview
The International Business in Hospitality Management with Specialization at HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux is a Master programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business in Hospitality Management with Specialization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5
- Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business in Hospitality Management with Specialization programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Food & Beverage Service Theory and Practical
- Bar and Beverage Management
- Food Production and Hygiene
- Hospitality Studies
- Housekeeping Management
- Computer Applications
- French, German, Spanish or Mandarin
- Hospitality Financial Accounting
- Food and Beverage Management
- Convention Management and Events
- Hospitality Sales and Marketing
- Front Office Management
- Cultural Diversity in Hospitality
- French, German, Spanish or Mandarin
- Practical Experience
- Managerial Accounting Yield and Revenue Management
- Tourism and Resort Management
- International Strategic Human Resource
- Management Business and Leadership Skills
- Marketing Management
- French, German, Spanish or Mandarin (optional)
- Business Economics Innovation,
- Creativity and Change
- Integrated Hotel Management Project
- French, German, Spanish or Mandarin (optional)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Recognised bachelor degree or at least 3 years of work experience in a supervisory position in any industry
- English language proficiency of TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or OOPT 50+ or equivalent
- Recommended minimum age of 21 years
English Proficiency: IELTS 5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux
HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux
Montreux, Switzerland
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) is a private hospitality and business school located in Montreux. It’s part of the Swiss Education Group, one of the biggest hospitality education providers in the world.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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