Swiss Professional Degree (ES)

This specialization combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, financial insights, and intercultural leadership, preparing you to excel in managing diverse teams, developing innovative food and beverage concepts, and overseeing successful guest experiences in a global, people-centric industry.

Courses

• AI and Digital Innovation
• MICE and Logistics
• Hospitality Economics
• Ethics, Sustainability, and Business Culture

This specialization is designed to equip you with the skills to create and manage exceptional events by cultivating your knowledge and experience in strategic logistics, financial insights, and sustainable practices while fostering entrepreneurial thinking to lead and innovate the hospitality and events industries.

Courses

• MICE and Logistics
• Hospitality Economics
• Event Experience Creation
• Event Experience Management

This specialization prepares you to lead innovative design projects by blending digital technology, cutting-edge visual design, and expertise in retail management from a hospitality and guest experience perspective, all while cultivating creativity and strategic thinking to drive the evolution of luxury properties and brands.

Courses

• Digital Design and Visual Technology
• Hospitality Design III
• Food and Beverage Outlet Design
• AutoCAD

While public hospitality schools in Switzerland may offer lower tuition, they are few in number and lack the global reputation of SHMS. With its international environment, career-focused curriculum, and strong industry connections, SHMS offers Swiss students the opportunity to launch a truly global career.

• A Swiss Diploma with Global Recognition: An Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Hospitality Management awarded by SHMS not only holds the prestige of a Swiss education, it benefits from the excellent global reputation SHMS has held in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. For students serious about a global career in hospitality, a degree from SHMS is a better choice.
• Accessible Through Generous Swiss Scholarships: Swiss nationals benefit from a 30% tuition discount (CHF 37,710 over four semesters), and eligible students may receive up to CHF 25,000 more through the AES Grant—making a world-class hospitality education more financially accessible.
• International Environment, Global Perspective: Study alongside students from over 60 nationalities in an immersive, English-speaking environment. Gain the cross-cultural fluency and global mindset that Swiss employers increasingly demand—and international recruiters expect.
• Live and Learn in Historic Palace Hotels: Unlike most public institutions, SHMS offers a unique campus experience inside Swiss palace hotels. You’ll train in the very environments where hospitality excellence was born, bringing theory to life in real time.
• Built-In Industry Experience: Complete your diploma with a full year of professional experience built into the program—giving you an edge in the job market from day one.
• Pathway to a British Bachelor's Degree: Stand out with the option to fast-track into the final semester of the SHMS Bachelor’s program, earning degrees from both Swiss Hotel Management School and the University of Derby.
• Exclusive Career Opportunities: Benefit from direct access to international recruiters, personalized career coaching, and one of Switzerland’s most prestigious hospitality alumni networks.

For EU students, SHMS offers a Swiss-federally recognized diploma with global recognition, an international learning environment, and strong industry connections—ideal for launching a successful hospitality career worldwide.

• Internationally Respected Qualifications: Switzerland is renowned for hospitality education excellence and SHMS is a leading contributor in its reputation. This federally recognized diploma, awarded by SHMS and equivalent to EQF Level 6, is widely respected across the EU, carries both the Swiss reputation for education excellence and the SHMS reputation for hospitality excellence.
• Residence Permit–Based Tuition Discounts: Students with Swiss residence permits may be eligible for significant tuition reductions. C-permit holders receive a 20% discount (CHF 25,140 over four semesters). B-permit holders may qualify for a 15% discount (CHF 21,845), subject to local government approval. These discounts help make a world-class SHMS education more financially accessible, regardless of nationality.
• Recognized Across the EU:
Thanks to alignment with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), your diploma is professionally recognized in most EU countries, supporting seamless access to employment or continued study.
• Built-In Work Experience:
Graduate with a full year of industry experience as part of your studies. This real-world training makes you job-ready and highly competitive in the global hospitality market.
• Fast-Track to a Bachelor’s Degree: Diploma holders are granted direct entry into the final semester of the SHMS Bachelor’s program, earning dual degrees from both Swiss Hotel Management School and the University of Derby.
• Career Mobility Across Europe:
With no visa restrictions and a qualification recognized across borders, you’re well-positioned to pursue career opportunities in hospitality, tourism, luxury brands, and event management throughout the EU.
• Access to Global Career Support: Join a powerful international alumni network and benefit from exclusive recruitment events and personalized career services, giving you a head start in building your future.