International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland

IMI University Centre OR International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland (IMI) is a Swiss private University with three campuses located in Luzern teaching Tourism, Hospitality, Events Management and Culinary Arts. IMI University Centre offers undergraduate, postgraduate and graduate programs, range from Certificate through to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration (MBA) . In any semester there are over 50 different nationalities and the IMI- Staff is from over 10 different nationalities. The teaching language of instruction is English. IMI’s educational partner is Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK (MMU)

An Internship (formerly known as in-training) is a paid practical training and play a crucial role in the education programme of IMI. The reason is that the hotel and tourism industry is constantly looking for individuals not only with a strong academic background but also with fundamental practical skills. And after each academic semester, students have an opportunity to do a practical training of 6 months in Switzerland (or as an alternative 12 months abroad). And according to the Swiss law in Switzerland all Trainees have to be paid.

Typical internship positions
The Internship positions are mostly available in hotels or restaurant in the German or French speaking part of Switzerland. Depending on the previous work experience and language skills, students will find positions mostly in operational departments like service, kitchen, housekeeping or reception. Some opportunities are also available in the UK, USA, Dubai and other countries.

Double degree

IMI University Centre students who study for their Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma and/or BA Degree at IMI will receive two qualification: Swiss IMI award and the British MMU award. At BA level, Honours are given if the student passes his/her dissertation.

Undergraduate courses

validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU)
• Certificate in International Hotel and Tourism Management
• Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management (Cert HE)
• Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management (Dip. HE)
• Higher Diploma in International Tourism Management
• Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management
• Higher Diploma in European Culinary Management
• BA Degree with Honours in International Hotel Management (BAHM)
• BA Degree with Honours in International Hotel and Tourism Management (BAHTM)
• BA Degree with Honours in International Hotel and Events Management (BAHEM)
• BA Degree with Honours in International Tourism Management (BATM)
• BA Degree with Honours in International Tourism and Events Management (BATEM)
• BA Degree with Honours in European Culinary Management (BACM)

Postgraduate courses

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Hospitality Management (MBA)
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management (PgD)

Other courses

• Foundation in English Studies Course (FESC)
• University English Preparatory Course (UEPC)
• Intensive English Certificate (IEC)

Membership

IMI University is member in:
• Luzern Tourism, IMI is the first active member of the Luzern Tourism Board actively working to promote Luzern as a student city.
• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Quality label for Swiss Tourism (QQQ) programme is supported by all major Swiss tourism associations. Its purpose is to enhance and safeguard the quality of service in Switzerland . The level QQQ means that IMI have successfully implemented a comprehensive and internationally recognised Quality Management System.
• International Hotel & Restaurant Association (IHRA)
• Institute of Hospitality (UK). Previously MHCIMA.
• European Foundation for Accreditation of Hotel School Programmes (EFAH)
• European Association of Hotel and Tourism Schools (AEHT)
• World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)
• The Leading Hotel Schools in Europe (EURHODIP)
• Swiss Chefs Society (Schweizerischer Kochverband)
• Craft Guild of Chefs
• Euhofa International (EUHOFA)
• Cercle des Chefs de Cuisine (CCCL)
• The Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (CHRIE)

Key Dates  2008: 
2008 Summer Olympics Games. IMI was chosen by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by Luzern Tourism to be its hospitality ambassador at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. the IMI students helped to run the official House of Switzerland
2009: All undergraduate programs are dual awards by both MMU Manchester Metropolitan University and IMI University Centre. Luzern has hosted the first Global Tourism Forum. IMI was an executive partner during this event.
2010: 3 star hotel accommodation for IMI student in Lucerne City


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