Term 4 combines intensive training and advanced specialization, focused on trends and key roles in international hospitality and global business.

Duration:

• 11 weeks of intensive classes (October – December)
  • Optional international internship of 4–6 months at HIM partner facilities or companies

Available specializations:

• Luxury Brand Management – High Tech & High Touch experiences, communication, and positioning in the luxury world
• Talent Development & People Management – People management, inclusive leadership, HR organization
• Advanced Finance & Investment – Market analysis, portfolio management, financial strategies

HIM specializations are developed in collaboration with international companies and provide highly transferable skills, applicable also in sectors such as marketing, finance, HR, and corporate management.
An opportunity to broaden your professional horizons far beyond the hospitality world.

At the end of Term 4 and the internship, you will obtain the Swiss Higher Certificate in Hospitality Management, an internationally recognized qualification that certifies your academic and professional journey in the global hospitality industry.

This diploma opens the door to:

• Qualified positions within international hotel groups
• Career opportunities in sectors related to luxury brands, events, tourism, and services
• Further studies in international Master’s programs and MBAs

HIM (Hotel Institute Montreux) is a top-tier Swiss business school, ranked 7th in the QS World University Rankings for hospitality schools in 2025. Its program combines core hospitality skills with solid business education, offering specializations in areas such as Luxury Brand Management, Talent Development & People Management, and Advanced Finance & Investment.

• This educational structure provides a strong foundation for pursuing Master’s or MBA programs, particularly in fields such as management, marketing, human resources, and finance. However, admission to such programs depends on the specific requirements of each institution, which may include work experience, academic performance, and other criteria.

• Because it allows you to live a real international experience, both educational and professional
• Because it enhances your initial investment in HIA, projecting you into a global landscape
• Because it builds a complete journey—operational, managerial, and international—thanks to the strategic alliance between HIA and Hotel Institute Montreux

This pathway is designed for students who have completed the two-year HIA program and wish to:

• Continue their education with an international academic experience
• Specialize in strategic fields such as luxury brand management, finance, or HR
• Gain academic and professional experience abroad
• Open doors to global careers, even beyond the traditional hospitality sector

It’s the ideal choice for those with vision, ambition, and the desire to build a competitive international profile.

• Successful completion of the two-year HIA program (Hospitality One-Year Track + Advanced Hospitality Program)
• Passing all exams and earning the required 120 ECTS credits
• Obtaining the IELTS certification, through the integrated Business English program during the two-year course
• Orientation interview with the HIA team and admission confirmation from HIM Business School

Relevant professional sectors include:

• Hospitality (hotels and alternative accommodations, property managers, etc.)
• B2B and B2C intermediation (tour operators, travel agencies, GDS, online platforms/OTAs, etc.)
• Digital tourism and sharing economy platforms (online operators, sharing platforms, etc.)
• MICE – Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (PCOs, meeting planners, convention bureaus, trade fair organizers, etc.)
• Food & Beverage and restaurant management
• Consulting and research
• Transport (cruise and shipping companies, airlines, etc.)
• Cultural institutions and tourist attractions (museums, theatres, foundations, etc.)
• Public administration and industry associations (local authorities, regional development and tourism promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, tourism consortia, international institutions – EU, UNWTO – etc.)
• Luxury brands, finance-related companies, and the non-profit sector.