Diploma of Hospitality and Business Management
BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
First-year hospitality and business qualification combining operations and management fundamentals with an industry internship.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply hotel accounting principles
- Deliver food and beverage service
- Manage basic guest experiences
- Communicate in hospitality settings
- Apply sustainable hospitality practices
Career outcomes
- Hospitality Trainee
- Front Office Assistant
- Guest Services Associate
- Food and Beverage Service Assistant
Curriculum
- Academic Skills
- German Communication
- The Contemporary Hospitality Industry
- Accounting Principles
- Food & Beverage Service Management
- The Hospitality Business Toolkit
- Leadership and Management for Hospitality
- Managing the Customer Experience
- Sustainable Hospitality Practice
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed secondary school diploma
- Minimum age 17 years
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Check program-specific entry criteria. Submit application with Admissions Advisor and requested documents. Receive provisional acceptance. Pay application fee and any deposit after acceptance. Arrange visa and pay first-year balance. Receive enrollment confirmation
Other costs
| Tuition per year | 29,100 CHF |
|---|---|
| Application fee | 1,000 CHF |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Lucerne Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | BHMS offers limited partial merit or profile-based scholarships for Diploma, Bachelor and Master programs, Amounts and eligibility depend on applicant and intake and require approval, 2026 promotional support advertised up to 8000 CHF for hospitality, Global business and culinary arts subject areas: up to 3000 CHF acceptance discount, 2000 CHF currency relief and 3000 CHF President scholarship (essay), Limited availability and exclusions apply. |
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is 29,100 CHF per year. The application fee is 1,000 CHF. The estimated living cost is 25,500 CHF.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.