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Modules develop the competencies of students wishing to pursue careers in hotel, branding, luxury and design management.
The programme equips the students with design thinking skills to find business solutions for management and customers.
The theory is well supported with real life projects to enhance student employability. Leadership development is a cornerstone in all levels of the programme.
Degree is awarded in partnership with the University of Derby, U.K.
All students following the undergraduate programme will complete the first two years of their studies at our Caux campus, continuing on to our Leysin campus for their third year.
With IHTTI School of Hotel Management sharing campuses with SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School, students have access to 3 clear pathway options. Full course details for the Hospitality & Design pathway offered by IHTTI are available below. Full details on the Hospitality and Hospitality & Events pathways, offered by SHMS, are available here.
Students on all pathways will have the opportunity to share certain classes, work on group projects and organise VIP banquets together.
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Year 1 - Caux Campus
This module is designed to enable students to relate the theory and apply the practical understanding of service knowledge into both the fine-dining and buffet style food and beverage outlets here at SHMS - IHTTI. Students learn and practice the module alongside the module Food & Service Practice. The service styles provide the simulation of what will be expected during employment in the food and beverage industry.
Swiss Certificate in Food & Beverage Studies
Semester 1 (5 months)
Food & Beverage Production and Service Theory
Food & Beverage Service Practice
Food & Beverage Production Practice
Food & Beverage Management
Food & Beverage Experience & Interior Design
Wine & Bar
Hospitality Studies
Accounting Principles
Academic Communications and Web Design
Personal Development
The Arts of Employability
Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Internship (6 months)
Practical Experience
Year 2 - Caux Campus
Swiss Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management
Semester 2 (5 months)
Management Principles
Financial Accounting
Business Communication
Housekeeping Management
Front Office Management and Concierge Services
Hotel Information Systems
Marketing and Branding
Events Management
Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Hospitality and Design Pathway Electives:
Interior Design II
Visual Technology
Internship (6 months)
Practical Experience
Year 3 - Leysin Campus
Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel & Design Management
Semester 3 (5 months)
Human Resources Management
Managerial Accounting
Marketing Management
Logistics and Supply Events Management
Retail Management of Luxury Brands
Product and Brand Development
Food & Beverage Outlet Design
Hospitality Facility Management and Design
Interior Design 3
AutoCAD
Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Year 3 - Leysin Campus
Bachelor in International Hospitality & Design Management
Semester 4 (5 months)
Human Resources Management and Business Strategy
Delivering Added Value
Project Management
Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
Advanced Consumer Behaviour
Innovation in Technology and Design
Language (French, German, Spanish or Mandarin)
Independent Study / Integrated Project
No Course!
Through the International Recruitment Forum and our global Alumni network of over 22,000 hospitality professionals, your career is our priority. Alongside our many partnerships with industry leaders, a world awaits you following on from your graduation. However, the journey starts before then, through multiple internship and networking opportunities throughout your studies.
Encompassing 3 main roles, our Swiss Education Group Career Services department works hand-in-hand with each school to offer all students a 5-star service. To do this, we have established our 3 pillars:
To EMPOWER our students’ career development by providing them with the tools to be successful
To ENHANCE the quality of each student’s search with tailored career opportunities
To ENGAGE with members of our community (students, parents, faculty, alumni, corporate partners) to nurture key relationships
