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Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management

Step into your future

Are you aiming to pivot into a new career and develop transferable hospitality skills? Our Postgraduate Diploma programme is the perfect step to complement your previous degree-level studies or significant work experience in a different field.

Elevate your career

Our Postgraduate Diploma programme is the perfect choice for both career changers and seasoned professionals seeking to elevate their skills in the dynamic world of hospitality. 

Tailored to meet the needs of modern professionals, our flexible curriculum allows 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 hospitality businesses, you'll be well-equipped to thrive in this dynamic sector or continue your academic journey at a postgraduate level. This programme provides you with a direct pathway to our prestigious M.Sc. programmes in Global Business or International Hospitality Management. 

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

Admission requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent plus minimum two years of full-time work experience OR

  • Bachelor's degree in another discipline

  • IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

  • For those who do not meet the English requirements, we offer the Preparatory English Programme, an intensive course designed for students to level up their language skills. 

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Curriculum

  • Study Skills 
  • eCommerce 
  • Business Sustainability 
  • Supervisory Development 
  • Hospitality and Tourism Structure and Products 
  • Food and Beverage Service Operations I (practical lab) 
  • Food and Beverage Service Operations II (practical lab) 
  • Hospitality Yield and Revenue Management
  • Sustainable Change Management for Tourism 
  • German or French Communication 

Electives (42 credits required) 

  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Business 
  • Small Business Management 
  • Menu Design 
  • Global Business 
  • Food and Wine Pairing 
  • Housekeeping Operations: Theory and Practice 
  • Beverage Studies 
  • Front Office Operations and Reservations: Theory and Practice
  • Housekeeping Operations 
  • Kitchen Operations 
  • Event Concepts and Planning 
  • Current Themes in Food and Beverage 
  • Hotel and Restaurant Design 
  • Inclusion, Diversity and Active Citizenship 
  • Advanced Food and Beverage Dining Services (practical lab) 
  • German or French Communication

During your internship, you are evaluated by your employer based on an agreed set of developmental criteria and are invited to reflect on your professional development through a written assessment.  

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Level up your English skills 

The Preparatory English Programme is a ten-week intensive language course designed to help you meet the English requirements of your chosen academic pathway. 


Through a dynamic approach to language learning, master skills key to your academic and professional success, such as brainstorming ideas, outlining and structuring written texts, and expressing your opinion. 
With 15-20 hours of tutor contact per week, Monday to Friday, small class sizes ensure individualised support to meet your unique needs.   

Center for Academic Support and Advice (CASA)

From providing academic guidance to offering help with school schedules, course selection, attendance, grades, and teacher interactions, CASA is your go-to resource for academic success. Whatever challenges you may face, we're here to provide the guidance and support you need to thrive in your academic journey. The CASA office is located in the library at our Lakeside Campus. 

4 intakes a year

  • November 2024

  • February 2025

  • May 2025

  • August 2025

  • November 2025

Breakdown of fees (in Swiss francs)

 

YEAR 1

Tuition

29,100

Operating costs

2,500

Living expenses*

5,900

Application fee

1,000

TOTAL

38,500

*Only apply to academic semester

 

Operating costs include:

  • Mandatory health & medical insurance

  • Visa, B-permit, and local tax

  • Access to e-campus and internet

  • Excursions and field trips

  • First airport pick-up

Accommodation

Located in the heart of Lucerne, our two main campuses provide you with comfortable rooms and modern amenities to help you feel at home throughout your time with us. Shared accommodation for 3-4 people on our City Campus is included in your fees. However, room upgrades are possible for an additional fee. 

 

Per Semester

Shared Superior Lakeside Campus (twin room)  

CHF 900

Studio Standard Lakeside Campus 

CHF 3,300

Studio Superior City Campus 

CHF 3,750

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