B.H.M.S. is one of the world’s leading hospitality schools, located in the heart of Lucerne City. B.H.M.S. provides undergraduate and post graduate programs in the fields of Hotel Management, Culinary Arts and Global Business Management. At B.H.M.S campuses, over 1000 students per year take courses in the Business and Hospitality industry.
The B.H.M.S. Business & Hotel Management School is part of the Benedict Education Group, one of Switzerland’s oldest and largest Higher Education institutions.
The Bénédict Education Group has 8 campuses in Switzerland and over 15,000 part-time and full-time students and professionals studying at its premises every year. Worldwide over 50 schools are part of the Benedict Group.
A similar education in another Swiss hotel management school would require 24 months of studying plus a 12-month internship period. This gives B.H.M.S. graduates an advantage of studying 6 months less while gaining 6 additional months of paid work experience in Switzerland.
General Information
In the heart of Lucerne city, B.H.M.S. offers a great campus location to its students with easy access to cafés, supermarkets, bars, shops, and restaurants and additional a 24-hour front desk security.
The main campus of the school is the B.H.M.S. City Campus which includes student residences, student lounge (incl. billiard area), study room, offices, as well as the City Campus Restaurant where the B.H.M.S. students enjoy their meals.
B.H.M.S. has also 4 modern study facilities in the center of Lucerne city, all located in a 5-10 minute walking distance from each other.
Hospitality Management Programs
Hospitality Management Programs
Hospitality Management programs at B.H.M.S. are specifically designed for young adults and professionals wishing to enter the international hotel and hospitality field and who aspire to a management career in the tourism sector.
Various courses offered at B.H.M.S. provide students with a high-quality academic education complemented by vocational core competency training. This carries considerable value and prestige with employers worldwide. It can also benefit people looking to obtain the necessary specialized knowledge when considering opening their own business.
Undergraduate Programs
Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management
Higher Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management
Bachelor Degree in Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Programs
Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
M.Sc. Degree in International Hospitality Business Management
Graduate Certificate in Hospitality Business Management
MBA Dual Degree
Business Management Programs
Business Management programs at B.H.M.S. provide fundamental management skills applicable in practically every career field. Graduates of Business Management programs at B.H.M.S. are equipped with an academic qualification and skill set that is attractive to potential employers across a range of global business sectors in fields such as international sales and marketing, finance and controlling, banking, human resources, operations management, supply chain management and administrative positions in government and NGOs.
Undergraduate Programs
Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management
Higher Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management
Bachelor Degree in Global Management
Postgraduate Programs
M.Sc. Degree in Global Business Management
MBA Dual Degree
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts programs at B.H.M.S. combine hands-on approach to culinary operations with more advanced techniques and creativity. The highlights of the program include classic European cooking methods, cuts, stocks and sauces as a foundation stone, before practicing these skills with international and contemporary menus in a working restaurant environment.
B.H.M.S. has its location in Lucerne – the heart of Switzerland. Two of the neighboring countries - France and Italy, both have incredible cooking traditions. During the study, these culinary traditions and skills are brought closer together to create a unique and inspiring studying experience.
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts
Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
Direct Entry Culinary Arts
Preparatory English / English Foundation Program
The program is offered at three different levels to ensure students maximise their evelopment before starting a full academic program.
The Preparatory English Program is a dynamic course involving active learning that promotes English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Key academic skills such as brainstorming ( generating ideas ), outlining, drafting and structuring will also be internalized by students through the activities undertaken throughout the 10 weeks.
Our Preparatory English Program comprises of 15 -20 hours of tutor contact per week from Monday to Friday. Small classes ensure that attention is given to each individual’s unique ability in each of the four key language areas. This program can only be offered to certain nationalities who have no restriction in obtaining a Swiss study visa with an English level below the standard entry requirements.
