Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel and Events Management
The programme's objective is to equip students who have limited or no experience of the hospitality industry with the practical and management skills necessary for entry level positions in hotel, events and related industries. The core focus is operational and integrative management with subjects including food and beverage operations, front office management and the business development of hospitality organisations and events management.
Intakes
- Feb
- May
- Aug
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Through our excellent network of contacts in the industry and the reputation of IMI, our Internships Team will help you to find suitable and challenging positions, either in Switzerland or abroad.
An internship is a period of practical training which allows you to put into practice what has been learnt during the academic semester. IMI accepts internships of minimum 22 weeks duration and in some programmes the internship is an integral part of the course. Please refer to the section on Programmes for more information about whether the internship is compulsory or optional.
Twice yearly, IMI welcomes some of the most prestigious hospitality employers to our campus in Kastanienbaum. These industry leaders visit IMI to lecture, recruit and guide our students through all aspects of employment in the field of hospitality and beyond. Due to these excellent industry contacts, students are given the opportunity to connect and network with future employers as well as secure internship, graduate placements and jobs whilst still on campus.
PSW Opportunity
There is absolutely no PSW but the Universities and institutions does encourage and provide opportunities for the students can go for internships
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Completed IMI Switzerland - Application Form
Motivation Letter, outlining who you are, why you would like to study at IMI in Switzerland and your plans for your future career in this industry - approx. 500 words
CV/Résumé in English
Transcripts/Certificates of your academic qualifications since High School
Students transferring from recognised hotel management schools must also include official transcripts or records for each semester of their previous course of study
IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent English test results
Two recent passport photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm), make sure background is white or grey, if it is colour it might be refused
Copy of passport and Swiss residence permit where applicable
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
English proficiency: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
23000 CHF
Annual Cost of Living: 15000 CHF
Application Fee: N/A