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Why study hospitality, Why Switzerland, Why Luzern, Why IMI University Centre?

Work in the world’s most dynamic industry sector. More jobs, more opportunities.

• Graduate salaries in hospitality showed a greater percentage increase than in any other sector
• Switzerland is the birthplace of tourism and hotel management
• Luzern, a beautiful ,alpine, lakeside, university town is also modern being the first with city wide WIFI Internet
• You can go from Certificate to BA / MBA in international hospitality management in just 2 ½ years
• Guaranteed paid practical work experience in Switzerland or internationally
• IMI University centre is a member of Luzern Tourism
• All IMI University Centre qualifications are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.
• Emphasis on new Internet and virtual technologies, virtual campus, e-learning, podcasting and wikis;
• All relevant accreditations (ISO9001, Eduqua, British Accreditation Council, Private school register Switzerland, MMU and the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency

It is still possible to sign up for next term! E-Mail: imi@imi-luzern.com

IMI University Centre is a highly specialised hospitality and tourism management institution which educates and trains young, talented individuals from around the globe to take up professional positions in the world’s largest industry. All IMI programmes are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, where IMI works closely with the Hollings Faculty, one of the oldest and most reputed hospitality centres in Europe.

The Anglo-Swiss philosophy of the Institute is an integral element of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The primary emphasis being on the quality of teaching and the student experience of a multi-national campus that is large enough to offer state-of-the-art learning but small enough to allow students to develop their own interests and personality. This is supported by the highly qualified permanent teaching staff and unquestionably the best visiting faculty of any hotel and tourism school. IMI’s commitment to quality education is evidenced by the thousands of graduates in leading hospitality and entrepreneurial positions around the world.

HOW IS IMI DIFFERENT?

• Short and intensive Programmes (6 months).
• Highly qualified, international faculty and renowned visiting professors.
• Strong partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.
• Personal development programme embedded in the course curriculum.
• Top-flight companies attending on-campus recruitment.
• Student centred learning, web-enhanced and supported through multimedia
• High salaries for graduates
• Luzern regularly ranked among the safest and most beautiful cities in the world , surrounded by mountains and lakes
• Our campus is only 12 minutes from central Luzern
• Luzern- as one of the world tourism centres, is home to some of the world’s best restaurants and hotels.
• IMI is the only Swiss Hotel School which is an active Member of Luzern Tourism and therefore has many professional links and connections.
• IMI was officially selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent Switzerland in China during the Olympics.
• IMI has one of the most innovative Internet capabilities on-campus, WIFI for all and web enhanced tuition.
• Luzern is in the heart of Europe with easy access to European cities like Paris, London and Milan

MBA PROGRAMME
The Masters of Business Administration in International Hospitality Management is a 1 year intensive course, six months residential, followed by 6 month non-residential for the dissertation. It 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 intermediate and senior management positions. The core focuses are on strategic management, hospitality management, marketing, financial management , entrepreneurship and the dissertation or field consulting project.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Hotel or Tourism Management, or successful completion of the IMI Postgraduate Diploma
• Exceptionally, a degree in other fields may be accepted
• Proficiency in English

Transfer agreements with over 100 educational institutes around the world

Year founded 1990

Language of instruction English

Students: Maximum of 250 students per semester

In any one semester there are around 35 different nationalities represented at IMI with no national group generally exceeding 20 in number

High Tech Infrastructure with high speed WIFI. Individual e-mail facilities for students

Career services
A strong and active careers department on hand to organise paid practical work placements in Switzerland or internationally. Their main work is to help all our graduates to find the best employment opportunities, through on-campus recruitment, an active online Alumni database and close links with the Industry Advisory Board.

Housing
Accommodation in single or twin rooms with a fridge, TV, telephone, wireless Internet and a breathtaking view of either Lake Luzern or the Alps

Contact details

IMI University Centre, International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland, Luzern

Seeacherweg 1
6047 Kastanienbaum
Luzern
Switzerland

T: ++4141 349 64 21
F: ++4141 349 64 64

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WWW: www.imi-luzern.com