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BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

University, Graduate school in Luzern, Switzerland

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School

BHMS Business & Hotel Management School is a school in Lucerne, Switzerland, offering fast-track degrees in business, hospitality, tourism and culinary arts. Teaching combines academic study with hands-on learning, and internships are guaranteed during studies through the school's network of industry partners, in line with the Swiss dual approach to vocational education. BHMS partners with Robert Gordon University to offer dual degrees.

Programmes include:

  • BA in Global Business Management
  • BA in Hotel & Hospitality Management
  • MBA with one of seven specialisations (one year)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (one year)
  • Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Business Management (10 weeks)
  • One-year MSc programmes in business, hospitality, tourism, wine and beverage, culinary entrepreneurship and other fields

Some MSc programmes are taught in Zurich. Classes are small to medium-sized, and the school also runs a Preparatory English Programme and a summer camp. Applicants choose a programme and start date and apply through the online application portal; open days include a night on campus.

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Programmes

  • BA in Global Business Management
  • BA in Hotel & Hospitality Management

Fast-track bachelor's degrees combining academic study with hands-on industry experience and guaranteed internships. Dual degrees are offered with Robert Gordon University.

Graduate programmes

  • MBA with one of seven specialisations (one year)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (one year)
  • Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Business Management (10 weeks)
  • MSc in Global Business Management
  • MSc in International Hospitality Business Management
  • MSc in International Tourism Management
  • MSc in Wine and Beverage Business Management (Lucerne)
  • MSc in Business, Sports and Event Management, MSc in Business, Banking and Finance and MSc in Business and Airline Management (Zurich)
  • MSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship

Admission

DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum 18 years of age with successfully completed 12 year secondary education. English language skills at a level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 or equivalent. Hospitality orientation and good personality. BACHELOR DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum 20 years of age with a successfully completed Higher Diploma (or equivalent). Students, whose mother tongue is other than English, must provide an IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent certificate in order to receive an offer by the university. MASTER DEGREE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum entry age - 21 years. Undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Students whose mother tongue is other than English, must provide an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent certificate in order to receive a conditional offer by the university. You should also: Be committed to academics and practical learning and your own personal development. Be motivated towards a future career at a supervisory level in the international hospitality industry. Demonstrate curiosity, tolerance, and open-mindedness toward other cultures. Set yourself realistic goals for your time at BHMS in Switzerland.

Language requirements

Depending on the course, intermediate to proficiency English level.

Fees

Diploma from Chf. 28900 per year MBA from Chf. 26900 per year For more prices, please check our Website

Housing

Accommodation at the Campus

Services and activities

BHMS has it's own placement centre where we help students with international job opportunities.

Accreditation

Eduqua

Subjects taught

  • Hospitality, Leisure, Tourism and Travel
    • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Occupational Training
    • Culinary Arts