International Hotel Management School in Switzerland

"HIM - One of Switzerland's finest Hotel Schools"

Yves Givel, Director of recruitement, Hyatt International EAME

HIM hotel management school has a long and proud tradition as one of Switzerland's finest and most well established hotel management schools. Our international accreditations and affiliations, a strong alumni network and excellent links to the hospitality industry ensure that your hospitality management diploma from HIM in Montreux is recognized worldwide, providing you with the best possible career opportunities.

Reputation

HIM international hotel management school has built an excellent reputation worldwide for providing up-to-date hospitality programs of outstanding quality.

Alumni

Since its opening in 1984, thousands of students who followed the hotel management programs have graduated from our institute and now hold important positions within the hospitality industry. Many of our graduates are members of our Alumni Association currently active in more than 80 countries around the world

Links to the Hospitality Industry

HIM hotel management school maintains strong links with leaders in the hospitality industry to ensure that the curricula correspond to the latest requirements and developments of the industry.

SEG - Swiss Education Group

HIM hotel management school in Switzerland is part of SEG, Swiss Education Group, a group of Switzerland's Leading Hospitality Management Schools. A wide range of advantages and benefits are offered to students studying at SEG institutions.

SEG International Recruitment Forum (IRF)

Each semester HIM hotel management school students are given the opportunity to meet with industry leaders from around the world at the SEG International Recruitment Forum (IRF). The event welcomes hotel groups, boutique hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines and many other industry groups. At the forum, HIM students attend presentations, are interviewed and recruited for full-time employment as well as internship positions.

Accreditations

HIM Accreditations

NEASC, New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc, USA
ASEH, Swiss Hotel Schools Association
Northwood University
EduQua, certifies the quality of educational institutions

The HIM American BBA Degree is awarded by Northwood University. Northwood is accredited by the US Higher Learning Commission.

Affiliations

HIM and/or its staff are members of the following associations:

AH&LA, American Hotel and Lodging Association
AIEST, International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism
ASTD, American Society for Training and Development
CHRIE, Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
EUHOFA, International Association of Hotel Schools
Institute of Hospitality, United Kingdom
HSMAI, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
IH&RA, International Hotel and Restaurant Association
NAFSA, National Association for Foreign Students Affairs
Prosper Montagne, Swiss Academy of Gastronomes
SFPS, Swiss Federation of Private Schools

HIM Hotel Management School Mission Statement

Our mission is to foster the success of aspiring individuals through educational programs that blend renowned Swiss hospitality practices with contemporary American management expertise, offered within a professional and supportive learning environment.

Choose internationally renowned hotel management studies and take the first step to a successful career in the hospitality industry today!

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Swiss Diploma, Swiss Higher Diploma and BBA Degree

The program develops hospitality and management skills. At HIM in Montreux, hospitality skills are taught in a traditional, yet dynamic Swiss manner providing students with expertise in food and beverage service and rooms division, consisting of front office operations and housekeeping, in order to prepare HIM hospitality management school graduates for top-end-management positions.

The attractive combination of Swiss hospitality practices and American management expertise are taught in an intensive program that allows students to graduate in just 3 years.

Years 1 and 2 include an intensive 5-month academic term followed by a 4 - 6 month internship. This combination allows students to develop their skills in both the theoretical and practical aspects of hospitality management.

The third year of the program consists of 2 academic terms focusing on Hospitality Management and International Business. This complements the more practical studies of the first two years, ensuring that students have a significant theoretical as well as practical grounding and are ready for an executive management career in the hospitality industry.

Next Intakes: September 3rd 2012, February 4th 2013

Minimum Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Program
Min. age: 17 years*
Students must have successfully completed their high school diploma
English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or Oxford Online Placement Test 50+ points*
For students with a lower level of English, we recommend our English Foundation program.

* Please note that students must be 18 years of age to commence the full-time industry internship. Those students who have not attained this age will be required to complete the second academic term at HIM before commencing their first internship placement.

* The Oxford Online Placement test can be taken free of charge. Please contact us to find your nearest test centre.

PGD in Hotel Management

The Postgraduate Diploma program (PGD) is designed for candidates who have already completed a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or who have at least 3 years work experience at a supervisory level and wish to build a career in the hospitality industry.

Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel Management

The PGD in Hotel Management is designed to meet the needs of applicants considering entry into non-operational positions within the hospitality industry or further study. This comprehensive program provides graduates with a broad theoretical understanding of hotel management.

Next Intakes: September 3rd 2012, February 4th 2013

Minimum Entry Requirements

Min. age: 21 years
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in any industry.
English: TOEFL 500+ or IELTS 5.0 or Oxford Online Placement Test 50+ points*

* The Oxford Online Placement test can be taken free of charge. Please contact us to find your nearest test centre.

MBA Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Through an innovative partnership with DeVos Graduate School, Northwood University, HIM hotel management studies provides students the opportunity to pursue a fully accredited US graduate degree. This accelerated MBA program is designed for high-caliber students from undergraduate programs and companies across the globe. Students are prepared to excel in today's global economy.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The purpose of the MBA program is to create highly effective executives and managers through a process of personal and professional transformation. This transformation is achieved through an innovative curriculum integrating key management and leadership topics to ensure well-rounded, active, critical thinkers.

MBA Program Highlights include:

42 week program of study
Team-oriented learning approach
Interactive case-based learning environment
A consulting project with a European-based company
Diverse student group - energized learning environment
Prominent American MBA faculty with deep industry and teaching experience

Next Intakes: August 2013

Minimum Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited, established, recognized university.
Strong English language capabilities: for non-native English speakers, a recent TOEFL (550 paper based) or IELTS (overall band 7.0) would strongly support the acceptance of applicant.