webinar: an mba in the hospitality industry – a ‘necessity’ or ‘nice to have’?
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IMI International Management Institute SwitzerlandInternational Hospitality ManagementInternational Culinary Arts
Why study Hospitality?
“Even amid geopolitical instability, the emergence of new health concerns and stagnant economic growth in certain regions, the global hospitality industry thrives in a cycle of accelerating growth, and optimism prevails in most markets.”Ernst and Young – Global hospitality insights 2015
266 millionJobs directly provided by travel
and tourism in 2015. (Accounting for 9.5% of global GDP.)
550 billionForecast revenue (in US
dollars) of hotel industry in 2016.
Why study Hospitality?
Hospitality graduates are keenly sought out by a wide range of different industry sectors...
Hotel Management
Banquets and ConferencesF&B ManagementRestaurant ManagementRevenue Management
Business Management
Corporate HeadquartersFinanceGeneral ManagementHuman ResourcesPublic RelationsSales and MarketingConsulting
Event Management
Concerts and FestivalsExhibitionsInternational Trade ShowsSporting EventsWeddings
Tourism Planning
Tourism DevelopmentDMO Management Government Positions Tourism Policy Makers
Why Switzerland?• Heart of Europe• Long History of High Quality
Hospitality Education
• Safe and Clean Environment • High Quality Infrastructure• Excellent Standard of Education
Switzerland
64% German
20% French0.5% Romansh
7% Italian
8.5% Other
Population: 8 Million
IMI Luzern
Luzern
• Swiss German• Population Canton: 386,000• Population City: 80,000• 30% foreigners in Luzern city
IMI – the Swiss Hospitality School
1991 – 2016: Celebrating 25th Anniversary!
Swiss Family Owned
Active Family Involvement
The IMI Difference…
International Guest Speakers
Flexibility Through Pathways
Real World Projects
Individual Placement Service
Top UK University Validations
Small Class Sizes
Personalised Support
4 Intakes Per Year
International Staff
Who are our students?50+
NATIONS
Staff at IMI... 25+ NATIONS
Find your perfect programme...
Postgraduate Diploma in
International Hotel & Events
Management
IMI Luzern MBA in Swiss Hotel Management Operations
MBA in International Hospitality
Management
Looking for operational experience?We have the ideal postgraduate programme for you...
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management
Aiming for senior management positions?Our prestigious MBA puts you on the fast track to senior management...
MBA in International Hospitality Management
MBA in International Hospitality Management
You already have work experience in the industry and are looking to move to middle and senior management postions? This is the course for you...
Aiming to be a future manager but lacking work experience?Join the Luzern MBA which includes a professional placement...
IMI Luzern MBA in Swiss Hotel Management Operations
IMI Luzern MBA in Swiss Hotel Mangement OperationsIf you are looking for an MBA but lack work experience, this course offers you the opportunity to gain professional practice during the programme...
25th anniversary special CHF 3,000 part-scholarship available...
For for students who enrol for our Luzern MBA in Swiss Hotel Management Operations in August 2016.
IMI Luzern MBA in
Swiss Hotel Management Operations
Quality range of academic and industry accreditations
Prestigious Swiss and International memberships
A guarantee of quality for your studies and your career potential
Academic & Quality Accreditations
Gain first-hand experience of international events…
World Tourism Forum LuzernIMI students volunteer and participate at this event that brings together leading figures from the world of tourism.
Swiss City MarathonAs well as competing in this international running event, students also welcome runners and distribute fruit from a special IMI stall.
Careers and Internships
Internship Services• IMI accepts hospitality-related internships of minimum 22
consecutive weeks at full-time hours.• Opportunity to put theory into practice and learn the basics. • Try out different departments, locations and type of companies.
Hotel Viura, near Bilbao, SpainF&B Service Trainee
St LuciaFront Office Trainee
Franziska MackGERMANY
Internship Stories...
The Ritz Carlton Arts, Barcelona
The Powerscout Hotel, Ireland
The Paradise Koh Yao, Thailand
Rooms Division Trainee
Management Trainee
Internship Stories...Franziska MackGERMANY
Internship Stories...
Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & SpaUnited Arab Emirates - Front Office Trainee
Irina BarakshinaArkhangelsk Region - RUSSIA
Internship Stories...
Internship Services• Internships in Switzerland pay 2,172 CHF gross per month.
• Salaries for International placements vary depending on the location.
Career Services• Jobs• Management Training• Optional internships• Further study to MBA level
MBA in International Hospitality Management
IMI Luzern MBASwiss Hotel Operations Management
An opportunity for our students to learn more about the industry, network with industry professionals and interview for positions on
campus.
Career Days on campus at IMI
IMI Alumni• Our graduates can be found in senior management
positions all around the globe• We guarantee to find career opportunities for all students• All graduates can join our Alumni network...
See their stories...
Career Stories
Watch this space for 25th anniversary Alumni events...
Student Life...
Accommodation On Campus
Meals...• Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
every weekday.
• Brunch and dinner served at weekend.
• Three course lunch available in our Swiss Room restaurant every weekday of term time.
Application Procedure
1. Online application2. Basic application documents:
– Latest transcripts, diplomas
– CV
– Motivation letter
– Passport copy
– English language proof
3. If accepted – receive Provisional Letter of Acceptance and secure you seat with registration fee 2800 CHF
4. Payment structure
Fees & Pricing
IELTS 6.0
IELTS 6.5
IELTS 5.5
Thank you!
Start dates:*:
2nd May 2016
22nd Aug 2016
14th Nov 2016
13th Feb 2017
*depending on programme selected.