Business Administration & Hotel Management – Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

A new start in hospitality – build on your previous experience

Are you considering a career change and looking for a way into the hotel and restaurant industry?

Our Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) programme is specifically designed for those who already hold an academic degree or have extensive professional experience in a different field – but now want to transition into a new and international career.

The programme is delivered at BHMS in Lucerne, Switzerland – a city with strong ties to international hospitality education. The tuition fee includes accommodation, meals and insurance. For Swedish students, the programme is eligible for Swedish student funding (CSN), making it easier to invest in the next step of your career.

The programme gives you practical and theoretical tools to quickly take your place in the hospitality sector, with a focus on service, leadership and the business logic of the industry.

Elevate your career

The programme in Business Administration and Hotel Management is the perfect choice for both career changers and experienced professionals who want to enhance their skills in the dynamic hotel and restaurant industry.

Our flexible curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of modern professionals, allowing you to focus on specific areas of interest while adding new dimensions to your existing studies and experience. With a focus on both the operational and management sides of the hotel and restaurant industry, you will be well equipped to thrive in this dynamic sector or continue your academic journey at postgraduate level. This programme provides a direct pathway to our prestigious M.Sc. programmes in Global Business or International Hospitality Management.

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Structure

1. Semester 1
   1. Study skills
   2. E-commerce
   3. Business sustainability
   4. Supervisory development
   5. Structure and products of the hospitality and tourism industry
   6. Food and Beverage Service Operations I (practical lab)
   7. Food and Beverage Service Operations II (practical lab)
   8. Hospitality Yield and Revenue Management
   9. Sustainable change management for tourism
   10. Language: German or French
   11. Elective courses (42 credits required)
       1. Introduction to data analysis in business
       2. Small business management
       3. Menu design
       4. Global business
       5. Food and wine pairing
       6. Housekeeping operations: Theory and practice
       7. Beverage studies
       8. Front Office operations and reservations: Theory and practice
       9. Housekeeping operations
       10. Kitchen operations
       11. Event concepts and planning
       12. Current topics in food and beverage
       13. Hotel and restaurant design
       14. Inclusion, diversity and active citizenship
       15. Advanced Food and Beverage Dining Services (practical lab)
       16. Language: German or French
2. Semester 2
   1. Internship 4–6 months in Switzerland or globally

Admission Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent plus at least two years of full-time work experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a different discipline
• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Are you ready to unlock your full potential? Take the first step towards a successful future with our Postgraduate Diploma programme today.

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