MBA International Hospitality Management

MBA International Hospitality Management

Swiss Hospitality Schools - Leading Hotel Management Schools in the World

Who is this programme for?This six month intensive residential course, which is validated by IMI's UK partner, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), is followed by a six month non residential programme for the field consulting project or dissertation. The course is designed for students with qualifications and/or experience in hospitality management who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the industry in preparation for middle and senior management positions.
Programme objective - Programme content - Awards - Requirements for Admissions - Entry dates Programme objectiveThe programme's objective is to equip students with the skills necessary for eventual higher level management in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the internationalisation of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focus is on strategic management
with subjects including studying at Master's level, strategic international marketing management, enterprise development, project appraisal and feasibility studies, business cultures in developing new markets (notably Asia).

Programme contentInternational Strategic Management
Business Research Methods
Global Hospitality Management
Services Marketing and e-business
Financial Management for Services
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dissertation or Field Consulting Project

Awards
Students successfully passing this course will receive two degrees:

MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by IMI
MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by MMU

Requirements for Admission
Degree with Honours in Hotel or Tourism Management, or successful completion of the IMI Postgraduate DiplomaExceptionally, Degree in other lines may be accepted, if supported with adequate professional experience
IMI regards strong motivation and maturity as important as academic qualifications
Proficiency in English: 525 TOEFL (paper-based), 196 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, early in January and July