AIMING FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IMI Luzern MBA Programme Swiss Hotel Operations Sustainable Hotel and Tourism Social Media Marketing Luxury Brands and Services Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma Programmes validated by ENTRY DATES January, March, July and October
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW The IMI Luzern MBA is an intensive three semester, hospitality-focused MBA, offering four different pathways of study. In addition to the ten core modules you can choose to specialise in either Swiss Hotel Operations, Sustainable Hotel and Tourism, Social Media Marketing or Luxury Brands and Services. The first semester is a 22 week intensive residential programme taught on campus in Kastanienbaum, Luzern. The second semester is a 22 week professional practice where you may opt to work in a hospitality business either in Switzerland or abroad allowing you to develop your professional skills. The type of placements are dependent on previous experience and language skills. If you have considerable work experience already you may be entitled to move directly to semester 3. During your time in the industry you will be expected to complete a written assignment. The final semester, also, is for your Dissertation or Field Consulting Project. This is the nonresidential part of the programme but you will be assigned a tutor who will guide you through concept, planning and execution. If you are not able to commit to the full MBA programme you have two options: Postgraduate Certificate Programme You can choose to take the Postgraduate Certificate Programme which is awarded to students successfully completing term 1 of semester 1. This must be a combination of mandatory and pathway units. Postgraduate Diploma Programme The second option is the Postgraduate Diploma Programme which is awarded to students successfully completing all of semester 1. As with all IMI programmes our Career and Internship Services Department will source industry opportunities related to your pathway and provide you with information and advice on job applications after graduation. Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes validated by YOUR PROFILE You should already hold a first degree or equivalent qualification in a related or unrelated field awarded by a recognised institution. The Registrar will also consider applications from students who have a combination of qualifications and experience that demonstrate to the Programme Leader that the required intellectual and communication skills are met. If your first language is not English you will be expected to provide evidence of an English language proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0. WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE? This programme prepares you to be a future industry leader. You will learn how management has developed in its relationship to hospitality and have an in-depth understanding of international business and the services industry. You will gain confidence through your academic and practical training in areas such as marketing, finance, strategy, e-commerce and human resources management. Your educational experience at IMI will prepare you to excel in your chosen sector, whether in general business or in the hospitality, tourism, retail and events industries.
WHAT CORE UNITS WILL YOU STUDY? - Research Methods & Business Statistics - Human Resources - Financial - Principles of Accounting - Strategic - Corporate Finance - Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Hospitality - Managerial Economics - E-Commerce & Marketing for Hospitality - Professional Practice Assignment - Consulting Project or Dissertation YOUR CHOICE OF PATHWAYS Swiss Hotel Operations - Hotel Revenue and Yield - Hotel Operations - Quality Systems for Services - Real Estate Social Media Marketing - Social Media Marketing Design - Augmented Reality Marketing - Marketing Communications - Mobile Social Media Sustainable Hotel and Tourism - Sustainable Business Design - Green Hotel Design - Sustainable Tourism Planning - Critical Issues in Tourism Luxury Brands and Services - Introduction to Luxury Business - New Brand Development - Customer Relationship - Luxury Brand Design Workshops WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL YOU RECEIVE? On successful completion of semester 1 & your dissertation you will be awarded one of the following An IMI Luzern MBA in: - Swiss Hotel Operations - Sustainable Hotel & Tourism - Social Media Marketing - Luxury Brands and Services On successful completion of semester 1 you will be awarded one of the following An IMI Postgraduate Diploma in: - Swiss Hotel Operations - Sustainable Hotel and Tourism - Social Media Marketing - Luxury Brands and Services On successful completion of term 1 of semester 1 you will be awarded one of the following An IMI Postgraduate Certificate in: - Swiss Hotel Operations - Sustainable Hotel and Tourism - Social Media Marketing - Luxury Brands and Services Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma Programmes validated by THE BEST COMPANIES, THE BEST EXPERIENCE Here are just some of the companies currently recruiting at IMI
THE IMI LUZERN MBA AT A GLANCE SHORT OPTION Semester 1 TERM 1 (11weeks) TERM 2 (11weeks) Core and Pathway Units Semester 2 TERM 1 (11weeks) TERM 2 (11weeks) MBA Non Residential Dissertation or Field Consulting Project Post Programme Opportunities In management training programmes or in full-time jobs worldwide Free alumni service throughout your career 1 YEAR LONG OPTION Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Post Programme Opportunities TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 1 TERM 2 Core and Pathway Units Professional Practice (compulsory for those with no work experience) MBA Non Residential Dissertation or Field Consulting Project In management training programmes or in full-time jobs worldwide Free alumni service throughout your career 1 1/2 YEARS CORE UNITS AND CHOICE OF PATHWAYS - Research Methods & Business Statistics - Human Resources - Financial - Principles of Accounting - Strategic - Corporate Finance - Entrepreneurship & Leadership in Hospitality - Managerial Economics - E-Commerce & Marketing for Hospitality - Professional Practice Assignment - Consulting Project or Dissertation Swiss Hotel Operations Sustainable Hotel & Tourism Social Media Marketing Luxury Brands and Services Hotel Revenue and Yield Sustainable Business Design Social Media Marketing Design Introduction to Luxury Business Hotel Operations Green Hotel Design Augmented Reality Marketing New Brand Development Quality Systems for Services Sustainable Tourism Planning Critical Issues in Tourism Marketing Communications Mobile Social Media Customer Relationship Real Estate Luxury Brand Design Workshops IMI University Centre Luzern reserves the right to alter fees, dates and curriculum without prior notice.
WHY CHOOSE IMI UNIVERSITY CENTRE SWITZERLAND? - Our postgraduate programmes are designed to guide you through a personal transformation and to put you on the path to Senior. - We offer exceptional value: a highly qualified faculty, intensive courses and excellent student teacher ratios. - As part of our programmes you are given the opportunity to undertake a practical training in Switzerland or overseas. - We guarantee to source job opportunities for all our graduates and support you throughout your career. - You will return to the work place with the analytical and practical skills to make a difference and be successful. - You will benefit from our excellent industry contacts and on-campus recruitment. - A degree from IMI is one of the best investments you will ever make.
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