Program Overview

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Foundation Certificate in Hotel & Tourism Management

Programme Overview

Covering hospitality and management basics as well as university study skills, this foundation programme is designed for school leavers and, on completion, allows for direct entry onto any of our UK-accredited Bachelor's programmes. A comprehensive curriculum - covering both practical and theoretical study units - prepares students to take on degree-level study.

Student Profile

This foundation programme is designed for high school leavers from Grade 10 level who are looking to pursue a BA (Hons) degree in hospitality, business or culinary management at IMI Switzerland.

Application Details

Start Dates

• February
• May
• August
• November

Requirements

• High school certificate or equivalent (GCSEs / O-Levels etc.)
• 17 years of age
• IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)

Programme Award

Foundation Certificate in International Hotel and Events Management

allowing you direct entry onto any IMI BA (Hons) degree programme.

Degree Progression

Gain your BA (Hons) award in three years when you start your study with our Foundation Certificate. A minimum of 12 months of internship placements are required to complete this degree.

Foundation Certificate

in Hotel and Tourism Management
22 weeks

Diploma

in Hospitality, Business or Culinary Management pathway
22 weeks

Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad
(Optional)
22 weeks

Higher Diploma

in Hospitality, Business or Culinary Management pathway
22 weeks

Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad
(Optional)
22 weeks

BA (Hons)

in Hospitality, Business or Culinary Management pathway
22 weeks

Paid Internship

in Switzerland or abroad
(Optional)
22 weeks

Programme Units

120 Credits

The Hotel, Tourism & Events Industry - 10 Credits

Introduction to Food & Beverage Service - 20 Credits

Hospitality Business Basics - 20 Credits

Hygiene Management - 20 Credits

Studying at University - 10 Credits

English for University Studies - 40 Credits

Degree Pathway Options

On completion of your Foundation programme, you can progress directly to one of our BA (Hons) degree programmes, all of which are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK.

International Hospitality Business Management

International Business Management

International Culinary Management

Paid Internship Experience

Each of our study programmes offers a minimum of six months of paid work experience. Our Careers team will help find you exciting and challenging placements either here in Switzerland or in a range of international locations such as the US, the Middle East or Europe. Our personalised service covers everything from CV preparation to visa application support. Discover a new culture, earn a salary, and gain invaluable, CV-enhancing experience.

Internship Experiences

At front desk, I am always interacting with people.

Nora Armbruster - Germany
Front Office Trainee - The Chedi Andermatt

Your future in hospitality...

...or international industry

IMI's dedicated Careers team works directly with the world's biggest hospitality brands as well as leading international companies to secure you CV-enriching, paid work placements in exciting destinations across the globe.

...and leading hotel brands