Requirements for admission
First degree with Honours in relevant fields of study (i.e. hospitality and tourism) or first degree with Honours in unrelated fields of study and adequate professional experience or successful completion of IMI Postgraduate Diploma
Exceptionally, a pass degree or no degree combined with high level managerial experience in hospitality and tourism will be accepted
English competent to undertake MBA (applicants may be tested by IMI)
Professional and managerial experience in relevant areas
IMI regards strong motivation and maturity as important as academic qualifications

Who is this programme for?
This 6 months intensive residential course is followed by a 6 months non residential programme for the field consulting project or dissertation. The programme is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University and graduates receive a double qualification. The course is designed for students who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the hospitality industry in preparation for intermediate and middle management positions.

Objectives and content of programme
The programme aims to equip students with the professional and sector specific skills to eventually enter higher levels management in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the internationalization of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focuses are on a strategic management, hospitality management, marketing, financial management, entrepreneurship and the dissertation or field consulting project.

Entry dates
There are two intakes per year in January and July. Students requiring English language support may be advised to either take the Postgraduate Diploma where there is special provision for English or to study English to a higher level in their country of origin before embarking on the course. Applicants who have graduated at degree level in the English language medium will be admitted directly to the MBA.

Costs for full program
CHF 32 700 IMI Graduate (all inclusive)
CHF 35 700. Direct Entry (all inclusive)

Content
- International Strategic Management
- Business Research Methods
- Global Hospitality Management
- Services Marketing & e-Business
- Financial Management for Services
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Dissertation or Field Consulting Project

Duration
12 months direct entry with 6 months residency only, 1½ years if pursuing a IMI PgDip or 2 years for IMI PgDip, MMU MBA and internship.

Option
Students who wish to undertake Paid Practical raining in Switzerland must also additionally study German or French. Students without Honours Degree in Hotel or Tourism Management will be encouraged to consider this option.