SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School
Swiss Hotel Management School combines the best of Switzerland's rich hotelier heritage with tomorrow's forward-thinking and innovative learning tools. Ranked 3rd best in the world, the school offers a multi-campus, hands-on education in iconic former palace hotels. Offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, in partnership with the University of Derby, students can choose from various specializations to tailor their educational experience.

Facts
Ages | 18 |
Languages | English |
Average class size | 30 |
Special education needs | Yes |
Day/Boarding | Full Boarding |
Website | www.shms.com |
Events
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About SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School
At Swiss Hotel Management School, we believe in the power of learning by doing to thoroughly prepare you for your future career. This means that real-life hospitality projects form an essential part of the curriculum, reinforcing what you learn in class and providing you with priceless opportunities to develop your professional and life skills.
Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management
Gain a competitive edge in global hospitality with our hands-on Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management. This program combines traditional expertise with modern business trends, preparing you with the cross-cultural skills and real-world experience to launch a successful international career.
Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of innovative hospitality leaders ready to redefine the industry in an increasingly interconnected world.
Specialize in design, events, or hospitality management, and pair it with two internships to gain the skills and experience needed to launch your career.
We offer a globally recognized education in an inclusive, multicultural, and supportive environment.
Graduate with Bachelor degrees from both Swiss Hotel Management School and the University of Derby, UK. Students specifically pursuing the Swiss Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education, can earn this qualification at the end of the second year upon successful completion of the capstone project. Diploma holders are granted automatic entry into the final semester of the Bachelor program, should they choose to continue.
MA in International Hospitality Business Management
Our International Hospitality Business Management degree is designed to help professionals refine their careers and define their future in the hospitality industry.
This one-year, accredited program allows you to specialize in one of three tracks, helping you focus on areas that align with your career goals. For example, if you want to become an event manager, choosing the Event Management track will equip you with the hands-on experience and industry knowledge to thrive in that role.
Through an industry-focused curriculum, you will learn all about hotel operations, food and beverage management, business leadership, and marketing strategies while also having the chance to apply this acquired knowledge to real-world situations through practical experience.
Thanks to our strategic partnerships and internship opportunities with some of the world’s leading hospitality players, you will gain practical training and build connections that can open doors for your career.
Online Master of Arts in Executive Hospitality Management
Our mission is to provide flexible, high-quality education that empowers working hospitality professionals like you to become the leaders our growing hospitality industry needs.
Your degree, your choice: Whether you’re balancing a busy schedule, working from anywhere, or juggling personal commitments, our courses are designed to fit seamlessly into your life without compromising the quality of learning or the support you deserve.
Thanks to our fully online format, you graduate with an accredited degree from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re aiming for that big management promotion, striving to make an impact in the industry, or simply driven to sharpen your skills and be the best hotelier you can be, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.
Sports
- Basketball
- Downhill Skiing
- Gym / Weights / Fitness / Conditioning
- Hiking
- Ice Skating
- Multi Sports
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Extracurricular Activities
- Art Club
- Band
- Business
- Cultural Excursions
- Event Management
- Student Council
- Wine Club
- Yearbook Committee
Facilities
- Concert Hall
- Design Technology Labs / Maker Spaces
- Gym / Fitness Centre
- Integrated IT
- Library
- Music Practice Rooms
- Recording Studio
- School Dining Room and Catering
- Study Rooms
- Swimming Pool
- Theatre
Curriculum
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Diplôme Ecole Supérieur
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Summer Camp
- Swiss Professional Degree
- University
- University Advanced Diploma