BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
The flagship Swiss degree for future hospitality leaders.
Duration
3 years
Credits
180 ECTS
Intakes
February, September
Delivery
On campus
Language
English
Awarded by
GIPM Institute, Switzerland
Programme overview
Our flagship Bachelor combines Swiss hospitality tradition with modern business management. Over three years you will master hotel operations, finance, marketing, revenue management and leadership — reinforced by two paid internships in Switzerland or abroad. Graduates leave with a globally recognised degree and the practical experience employers demand.
What you'll be able to do
- Lead hotel and hospitality operations to international standards
- Apply financial, revenue and yield management techniques
- Design and execute hospitality marketing strategies
- Manage diverse teams and deliver service excellence
Curriculum
Operational Foundations
- Rooms Division Operations
- Food & Beverage Management
- Hospitality Accounting
- Service Culture & Etiquette
- Business English
Management & Internship
- Marketing & Digital Distribution
- Human Resource Management
- Revenue Management
- Paid Industry Internship I (6 months)
Leadership & Strategy
- Strategic Management
- Hospitality Finance & Investment
- Entrepreneurship
- Applied Business Project
- Paid Industry Internship II (6 months)
This programme includes 2 paid internships of 6 months each, with a minimum stipend of CHF 2'390 / month. Our Career & Internship team places students with leading employers in Switzerland and abroad.
Where this leads
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior hospitality experience?
No. The programme starts from operational foundations and builds to management level.
Are the internships paid?
Yes — both 6-month internships are paid, with a minimum Swiss stipend of CHF 2,390 per month.
Is the degree internationally recognised?
Yes, the degree follows Swiss federal standards and the Bologna framework (180 ECTS).