Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management or International Hotel and Events Management (PGD)
SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
About this program
Postgraduate Diploma in Hotel and Resort Management
The postgraduate programme is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree outside of the hospitality field looking to change careers or use it as a pathway in joining a Master’s programme in hospitality.
The Postgraduate Diploma programme has been designed in such a way that, upon successful completion, students may progress directly to Master’s Programmes at the Leysin campus, namely the MIB Master in International Business in Hotel, Resort, and Wellness Management or the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management.
Students who complete the Hotel Operations pathway benefit from a substantial number of weekly real-life, on-the-job experiences in the many outlets and simulation situations on campus. Practice plus theory are the key components of learning.
The Hotel and Events Management pathway appeals to those seeking a more theory-driven approach. They typically already have some work experience in the field while lacking the pertinent undergraduate degree.
Sharing the same core and support modules with their Operations colleagues, the focus of the pathway is on Events organisation, with a social and MICE event as the highlight of the semester.
Admission requirements
- Bachelor degree in any discipline or at least 3 years work experience in any industry.
- English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 55 or equivalent.
- Recommended minimum age of 21 years.
Target Audience
Bachelor degree holders
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Option 1
International Hotel Operations Management
Semester 1
- Food & Beverage Management
- Service Practice & Studies
- Culinary Practice & Studies
- Wine & Champagne Studies
- Events Management Practice & Studies
- Hotel Cost Control
- Revenue Management
- Front Office & Back Office Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Professional Career Development
- Business Market Research
- Rooms Division Management Practice & Studies
- Housekeeping Management Practice & Studies
- Language (level elective)
Internship
- Practical Experience
Option 2
International Hotel & Events Management
Semester 1
- Food & Beverage Management
- Event Service Practice & Studies
- Financial Accounting
- Wine & Beverage Studies
- Events Management Practice & Studies
- Hotel & Event Marketing
- Revenue Management
- Front Office & Back Office Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Professional Career Development
- Business Market Research
- Rooms Division & Spa Management
- Feasibility & Business Planning
- Language (level elective)
Internship
- Practical Experience
Scholarships & funding
Limited scholarships are available every year on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, please visit the university website
Tuition
The full tuition price is 36400 CHF.
About this institute

Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
Housed in historical former palace hotels, Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is focused on learning by doing, offering a world-class hotel management education rooted in the heritage of Swiss hospitality traditions. With an emphasis on applied expertise, combined with international...