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

info@imi-luzern.com

Thank you!

Start dates:*:

2nd May 2016

22nd Aug 2016

14th Nov 2016

13th Feb 2017

*depending on programme selected.