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Hotel Institute Montreux's campus is where students experience a blend of traditional Swiss hospitality education and contemporary American business studies. Final stage specialization options in close partnership with prominent global industry leaders in business and management give students enlightening insights into the international business world. The academic degree from our US partner university, Northwood University, rounds off our graduates' business management skills, making them highly sought after for careers in the hospitality and broader service industry sector. Industry partnerships combined with multiple internship opportunities prepare students for their future career paths from both a theoretical and practical standpoint. All Bachelor and Master students can also participate in Master Classes throughout their studies, covering various topics not traditionally taught in the classroom. With a diverse student body in Montreux's center, our campus offers the perfect opportunity to be immersed in Swiss and European culture. As a member school of Swiss Education Group, all students are part of one of the world's largest hospitality alumni networks and gain exclusive access to the bi-annual International Recruitment Forum, the perfect opportunity to network and organize future internships and careers possibilities. When you join a Swiss Education Group school, you will become a more prominent family. Whether you find yourself far from home for the first time or need a bit of friendly academic advice, we make sure there is always someone you can talk to. In our school, learning continues beyond the classroom walls. There are excellent opportunities to participate in social and sporting activities throughout Switzerland and Europe. The Student Ambassador Forum organizes multiple events, including ski trips, excursions around Switzerland, sports days, and themed nights. Sports and social activities provide an essential balance to academic study. Access to a professional gym is free, or you can go swimming, be part of a sports team and play tennis, beach volleyball, or football, or enjoy your hobbies and interests. The Student Ambassador Forum aims to represent the student body to the school's management to promote and improve the quality of all areas of student life. During term four of the Bachelor program, you will have a project which involves organizing and hosting a banquet for 80 guests on the school premises. Students are motivated, the team spirit between them is strong, and the banquets are spectacular. Hotel Institute Montreux hosts a cultural night twice a year, an event shared with students, staff, and invited VIPs. The different cultural groups present on campus demonstrate their culinary and artistic values and talents. Discover an overview of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management below in partnership with Northwood University. Contact us for our brochure with full course details or any further information. Develop an understanding of the hospitality industry, foster professional and reflective thinking, and become fully operational. Combined with a specialization in Finance, Human Resources, or Luxury Marketing and Business Management, tailor your education towards your future choice of career. Two internships allow for your education's practical application and the perfect opportunity to grow your professional network. The Postgraduate Diploma is designed for graduates or candidates with extensive work experience at the managerial level seeking to change paths or advance an existing career in the global hospitality industry. This comprehensive program provides you with a broad theoretical understanding of hospitality business management. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your language skills in French, German, Spanish, or Mandarin. The challenging Master program develops hospitality management skills and business knowledge for students seeking executive-level positions in the international world of hospitality and business. The program's business orientation includes a specialization in Finance, Human Resources, or Luxury Marketing and Business Management endorsed by leading companies in their field. As part of your course, you will have the opportunity to undertake internships to hone your skills over a four to six-month period. A successful manager needs to understand the role of every employee within an organization a great way to gain this knowledge through the internship experience. Internship periods of four to six months are an integral part of the academic program. Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both practical and language skills highly valued in the hospitality industry. The English Foundation Programme, offered by Swiss Education Group, and based at Hotel Institute Montreux, is an ideal way for students to strengthen their English language skills before commencing their academic studies at one of the Swiss Education Group schools. The program helps students acquire the competence, confidence, and skills necessary to enter any Swiss Education Group school program. It consists of several levels of intensive non-credit courses, which are delivered to small groups of students. Students entering the program are tested upon arrival using the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) to place students in the appropriate class level. The program can be taken before commencing an undergraduate or postgraduate program at any Swiss Education Group school. The length of the program for each participant depends on his or her English level and motivation. View full university