Swiss Hotel Management School

Swiss Hotel Management School is one of the leading hospitality schools in the world ranked 2nd in Hospitality and Leisure Management. At SHMS, you will have the oppotunity to unleash your potential and enhance your competitive edge in the highly demanding hotel management industry.

With two stunning campuses located in Switzerland, you will study at the Hotel Palace, providing you with the most authethetic experience of Swiss hospitality. SHMS seamlessly intergrates traditional Swiss values with the latest industry trends equipping students with essential knowledge. Every student at SHMS gains practical skills through hands-on practice and mandatory internship in hotel management, spa wellness center operations, interior design, and customer experience program design.

SHMS is the first hospitality school in the world, and the first institute of higher education in Switzerland, to receive the prestigious “Apple Distinguished School” recognition. This recognition is awarded to centers of educational excellence that demonstrate innovative ways to use technology to support learning goals and inspire student creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking, while cultivating environments in which students are excited and curious about learning.

SHMS’s Program

Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

Description:

Pave the way for a career in hospitality with this hands-on degree that blends traditional hospitality skills with a contemporary approach to management. Refine your skills with specializations in events or design, and graduate ready to succeed in the global hospitality industry. You will have a chance to learn at 2 picturesque campuses: CAUX & LEYSIN

Course structure:

Bachelor of International Hospitality Business is a 3-year program including 2 compulsory internships.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3+4

SEMESTER 1 + INTERNSHIP : Food & Beverage Management

Master the tools of food & beverage management in this practical semester that will immerse you in the world of hospitality and learn all about the high standards required in service with some interesting topic:

Introduction to Hospitality and Events
Introduction to Service and Kitchen Theory
Hospitality Design I
Accounting I

Worldwide internship (4-6 months)

Your first professional experience plays a crucial role in your undergraduate studies, providing you with real-world experience at a leading company.

Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)

Postgraduate Diploma

Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

Description:

Pave the way for a career in hospitality with this hands-on degree that blends traditional hospitality skills with a contemporary approach to management. Refine your skills with specializations in events or design, and graduate ready to succeed in the global hospitality industry. You will have a chance to learn at 2 picturesque campuses: CAUX & LEYSIN

Course structure:

Bachelor of International Hospitality Business is a 3-year program including 2 compulsory internships.

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3+4

SEMESTER 1 + INTERNSHIP : Food & Beverage Management

Master the tools of food & beverage management in this practical semester that will immerse you in the world of hospitality and learn all about the high standards required in service with some interesting topic:

Introduction to Hospitality and Events
Introduction to Service and Kitchen Theory
Hospitality Design I
Accounting I

Worldwide internship (4-6 months)

Your first professional experience plays a crucial role in your undergraduate studies, providing you with real-world experience at a leading company.

Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)

Postgraduate Diploma

Why SHMS Is One of A Kind?

Diploma

Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management (Online)

Postgraduate Diploma

Specializations

International Hospitality Management

Event Management

Design Management

International Hospitality Business Management

Hotel Management

Luxury Brand Management

Accreditations

A fully accredited member of the International Center of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education (THE-ICE), an international non-profit accreditation agency that evaluates and certifies standards of excellence in hospitality education.

Internship

The unique partnerships and internship opportunities open doors to some of the world’s top players. Get invaluable real-world experience, connect with people at the heart of the business, and learn from the greats–both in the classroom and in the workplace.

Awards & Rankings

In 2024, SHMS ranked #2 worldwide in Hospitality & Leisure Management by the QS World University Rankings. It also secured the #3 spot for employer reputation and #4 for academic reputation, underscoring its excellence in both industry connections and academic quality.

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