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Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management

MAIN INTAKE

February
September

SECONDARY INTAKE

April
November

CAMPUS

BHS SWITZERLAND, Switzerland

DURATION

1- or 2-Years includes:
Academic Study
20 weeks/year
Internship
20-24 weeks/year

STUDY MODE

Onsite or
Blended
Learning

LANGUAGE

100%  in English
Overview
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Fees

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism

The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management provides students with an understanding of the managerial, decision-making and leadership aspects of the hospitality and tourism industry and an appreciation for independent research and study skills required when working at senior managerial level in the industry. The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism program provides students with direct entry to the final year of a bachelor’s degree.

Next Application Deadline: 

  • International Students:  please contact Student Services Office
  • EU/Swiss Students:  please contact Student Services Office

Classes begin: please contact Student Services Office

Entry Requirements

Diploma Pathway/Transfer Student (1 year):

  • A minimum age of 18 at enrollment.
  • Completed full-time high school education and a Diploma with minimum 60 ECTS or equivalent.
  • OR Completed BHS SWITZERLAND’s Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Direct Advanced Diploma Pathway (2 years):

  • A minimum age of 18 at enrollment.
  • Completed full-time high school education.

     

English Requirements

  • All students without English as a first language must show competence in English at a level equal to IELTS 5.5 minimum.  Or prior study in English language.
  • BHS SWITZERLAND can provide a set of placement tests where necessary to assess a student’s English level.
  • Students who do not satisfy the English language requirement may choose to combine this program with the English for Tourism & Hospitality qualification in order to help raise their fluency to the required level.

Career Opportunities

The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism will enable students to apply for jobs in hospitality and tourism organisations as hotels, travel agencies, resorts, clubs, restaurants, cruise lines, contract catering, retail outlets, fast food restaurants, and many more.

Fees

BHS SWITZERLAND Campus

Fees apply for 2022 intake

 

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

(1-2 year)

Fees in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Diploma Level

(Year 1)

Advanced Diploma Level 

(Year 2)

Standard Tuition Fee 

17,800

18,800

Application Fee

500

500

Meals Fee

2,750

2,750

Accommodation Fee*

3,300

3,300

Operation Expenses

3,200

3,200

Grand Total

27,550

28,550

Covid-19 Support for 2022 Intake

10,000

10,000

Grand Total after Discount

17,550

18,550

 

* The accommodation fee may vary. Based on the room type. All room options are subject to availability.

For further details regarding fees, please visit Tuition & Fees.

Why Study the Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism at BHS SWITZERLAND?

The Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism provides students with:

  • skills that are applicable to all aspects of the business, science and art of hospitality
  • skills for supervisory roles in the hospitality and tourism industry
  • needed skills for a dynamic and fast-growing hospitality and tourism industry world-wide
  • job opportunities all over the world
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Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism

Program Structure

Diploma Pathway/Transfer Students (1 year):

  • Students must successfully complete: 8 core courses and 3 optional courses and a full-time internship
  • Credits: 60 ECTS

Direct Advanced Diploma Pathway (2 years):

  • Students must successfully complete: 16 core courses and 6 optional courses and 2 full-time internships
  • Credits: 120 ECTS

Year 1

Core Courses

Finance in Tourism and Hospitality

Customer Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality

Global Tourism and Hospitality

Rooms Division Operations

Rooms Division Supervision

Food and Beverage Operations

Food and Beverage Supervision

Professional Practical Training 1

Practical Training Internship

Year 2

Core Courses

Understanding Funding and Finance in Tourism and Hospitality

Human Resource Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Strategic Marketing in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Customer Relationship Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Contemporary Issues in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Food and Beverage Management

Facilities Management in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Professional Practical Training 2

Note:  The courses listed above for this program are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and meet industry needs as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to the courses – if this occurs, we will contact all registered students as soon as possible.

Year 1

Optional Courses

Travel and Tourism Operations

Travel and Tourism Supervision

Travel Geography

Destination Analysis

Wine and Bar

Developing Employability for Hospitality

Professional Development Skills

English/German Communication 1

Year 2

Optional Courses

Tour Operations Management

Sustainable Tourism and Destination Development

International Issues in Tourism and Hospitality

Legal Aspects for Hospitality and Tourism

Service Quality Management

Gastronomy

Fundamentals of Management

English/German Communication 2

Please Note: 

  • The optional courses are decided by BHS SWITZERLAND academic team based on industry needs and student enrollment. 
  • The language courses are mandatory for students who do not possess the minimum score of a B2 level in English and A2 in German.

Advanced Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism

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