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6th
Ranked for employer reputation in H&L Management, QS 2026
97%
Hired on graduation
3
Paid worldwide internships (BBA)
10K+
HIM alumni worldwide

Undergraduate, for school-leavers

Bachelor of Business Administration

A modular, US-accredited business degree with a Swiss Federal Diploma built in, four majors to choose from, and 3 paid internships that put you inside real companies before you graduate.

One degree, world-ready at every stage

  • DegreeBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in your chosen major
  • Duration3 years, 6 terms, with 3 paid internships
  • Dual awardSwiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration (ES) plus a BBA awarded by Northwood University (US), ACBSP accredited
  • MajorsFinance, Marketing, Management, Hospitality
  • LanguageEnglish, with an optional bilingual French–English track
  • IntakesJanuary and October
  • EntryCompleted Class 12, minimum age 18, IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46

A people-first, customer-centric degree built for fast movers. Complete 3 paid worldwide internships, around 1.5 years of real experience, and graduate versatile, connected and ready to lead.

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  • Terms 1 to 2, Principles of Business. Build your soft skills and a customer-centric foundation.
  • Terms 3 to 5, Swiss Federal Diploma. Choose your major and earn the Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration.
  • Term 6, Bachelor's degree. Complete the Bachelor of Business Administration awarded by Northwood University (US).

3 global internships of 4 to 6 months each are built in across the program, around 1.5 years of paid experience. Enter the workforce after 5 terms with a Swiss Federal Diploma, or continue through all 6 terms for your Bachelor's degree.

After Business Fundamentals in Year 1, you specialize. Across Year 2 and Year 3 you build targeted expertise in one of four majors, paving the way for a powerful entry into the international business scene.

Finance

Corporate investment, international finance and portfolio strategy for fast-paced global markets.

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Marketing

Branding, luxury brand management, data analysis and strategic communication across global markets.

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Management

Lead people, processes and performance on an international, cross-cultural scale.

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Hospitality

Turn service into strategy: innovation, operations and revenue leadership in luxury hospitality.

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Postgraduate, new for 2026

Master in Applied AI in Customer Experience

AI is reshaping business faster than any skill on the market. Companies need leaders who can apply it.

Selective, 24 seats

The program at a glance

  • DegreeMaster in Applied AI in Customer Experience (MA), a Swiss Professional Master by HIM recognized by Swiss authorities
  • Duration1 year, full time
  • ExperienceOnline, then onsite in Macao, Montreux and Brig (optional)
  • CohortSelective, limited to 24 students
  • AwardsMaster in Applied AI in Customer Experience by HIM, with an optional dual master adding an MSc in Leadership from Cesar Ritz Colleges
  • LanguageEnglish
  • EntryBachelor's in any discipline, minimum GPA 3.0, IELTS 6.0, plus case study, video and interview

Built for students who want to lead AI-powered change, not just use AI tools. Graduate with practical business experience, international exposure, and the confidence to create responsible, customer-centered AI solutions.

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The three levels

  • Level 1, Certificate in Applied AI. Online from January to March, then onsite in Macao, April to May.
  • Level 2, Swiss Professional Master in AI by HIM. Onsite in Montreux, June to September, with an online capstone, October to December.
  • Level 3, optional dual master with Cesar Ritz Colleges. Onsite in Brig, October to December, adding an MSc in Leadership.

Global immersion

Two AI ecosystems in one year: live business challenges and company partnerships in Macao and the Greater Bay Area, then Europe's AI research, governance and innovation networks in Montreux.

AI Product Manager CX Strategist AI Transformation Consultant Digital Innovation Manager AI Ethics and Governance Lead AI-Driven Marketing Director UX Designer for AI Systems

Why HIM

A business school with a difference

HIM blends acclaimed Swiss management principles, contemporary American business acumen and a people-first soft-skill set found nowhere else. This triad is how HIM students become world ready, and why top employers keep hiring them.

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Empower your soft skills

Build cultural awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership in a team-focused environment.

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Immerse yourself in the real world

Sharpen your business and decision-making skills through real partnerships and paid placements.

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Be professional at all times

Learn responsibility, adaptability and empathy to anticipate customer needs with confidence.

14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
25+
Business challenges from companies (past 3 years)
30+
Company site visits (past 3 years)
60+
Nationalities represented on campus

Careers and return on investment

Paid Internships. Global Careers. Real ROI.

A Swiss business education that pays you back, in real experience, a paid internship salary, and a career without borders.

97%Hired on graduation
3Paid worldwide internships (BBA)
CHF 2,350Average monthly internship salary in Switzerland

Connected to the people that matter

Your projects, built with global brands

Across your studies you work on real briefs endorsed by leading industry names. Our specializations and business challenges are developed with global brands, including:

UEFAUEFA
Edmond de RothschildEdmond de Rothschild
Tourbillon BoutiqueTourbillon Boutique
Swiss Sustainable FinanceSwiss Sustainable Finance
Luxury InstituteLuxury Institute
Nestle ProfessionalNestle Professional
UBSUBS
Disneyland ParisDisneyland Paris

They hire our graduates. You could be next.

Real students. Real success.

An alumni network that opens doors

HIM graduates join one of the world's largest hospitality and business networks: 45,000+ alumni across 100+ countries, with mentorship, exclusive jobs and lifelong career support.

10K+
HIM alumni worldwide
45K+
Alumni across our global network
101
Nationalities in the HIM alumni community
90%
Of alumni highly satisfied with HIM (NPS)
Ninh DoND

Ninh Do

Class of 2006

Regional Head of Partner Marketing
Google Cloud, North America

Bowei LiBL

Bowei Li

China, Class of 2020

Communication Manager
LKQ Europe, Switzerland

Marielle McElrathMM

Marielle McElrath

Poland, Class of 2020

Manager in Training, EMEA
Louis Vuitton, Dubai

Leonardo GloorLG

Leonardo Gloor

Italy, Class of 2018

VP, Capital Markets
JLL Hotels and Hospitality

Your global business career starts here. Are you ready?

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Why study in Switzerland

A springboard for global careers

Switzerland offers more than breathtaking scenery. It is a springboard for international careers, trusted by parents and chosen by ambitious students worldwide.

Trusted by Indian families

  • A dedicated India admissions team, supporting you from application to arrival
  • Safe, structured campus life in central Montreux with full student services
  • A globally recognized degree valued in India, Singapore, the US and beyond
  • All-inclusive fees covering accommodation, meals, insurance and career support

Tuition fees

An education that pays off

Each program is all-inclusive: tuition, accommodation, meals, student services, arrival support, insurance and career services. Here is what each costs, and what comes with it. Fees are for studying in Switzerland and are shown in Swiss francs.

A Swiss degree blending business expertise with a hospitality mindset, preparing you to lead in finance, marketing, management, hospitality and entrepreneurship, with real-world experience and global connections built in. Fees are CHF 21,900 for Term 1 and CHF 21,500 per term thereafter.

What's included

  • Tuition: academic courses, exams, guest lectures, workshops and field trips
  • Accommodation (double standard room) and all weekday and weekend meals
  • Student services, sports facilities, digital center and lifelong alumni membership
  • Arrival in Switzerland: Geneva airport welcome, induction weekend and residence permit
  • Insurance and social assistance, career support, and 3 paid worldwide internships
Internship value: monthly gross salary in Switzerland can reach CHF 2,350.* A refundable CHF 2,000 security deposit applies, and a 2% early-bird discount is available when fees are paid in full 90 days before term start.
*Average gross salary. Amounts may vary by placement and industry.

HIM's new one-year master's for future customer-experience leaders. A selective cohort of 24 students studies across Switzerland and China, with an optional dual master adding an MSc in Leadership from Cesar Ritz Colleges.

What's included

  • Tuition and access to the online AI foundation
  • International immersion in Macao: field trips, company partnerships and live business challenges
  • Student services, career support and alumni network access
  • Optional dual-master pathway with Cesar Ritz Colleges
Limited seats: the inaugural cohort is capped at 24 students. A dedicated India team will share the current fee schedule and application deadlines.

Fees are payable in Swiss francs (via Flywire); the exchange rate at the time of payment will apply. Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. A dedicated India admissions team will share the full, current fee breakdown and scholarship eligibility for each program.

The campus

Study in the Heart of the Swiss Riviera

On the shores of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the Swiss and French Alps, Montreux is safe, welcoming and full of life, with cafes, shops and world-renowned events like the Montreux Jazz Festival just steps away.

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A close-knit, multicultural community

The HIM community is spread across four renovated buildings, all within walking distance, so you are never far from friends, classes or campus life. Each is equipped with modern accommodation and learning facilities, with panoramic terraces looking out over the Alps and Lake Geneva.

You'll join students from more than 60 nationalities in a supportive, people-first environment where you feel at home from day one.

  • Lake Geneva
  • 60+ nationalities
  • 24/7 student support
  • Montreux Jazz Festival

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Frequently Asked Questions

HIM graduates build global careers in finance, marketing, luxury brand management, hospitality, technology and leadership roles across industries. Alumni work at UBS, LVMH, Richemont, Accor, Google and Moncler, among many others, and 87% of alumni work in marketing, finance, human resources or customer service. Many students receive job offers before graduation.
Yes. The Bachelor of Business Administration is awarded by Northwood University (US), whose programs are accredited through ACBSP, and you also earn a Swiss Federal Diploma in Business Administration (ES). The new Master in Applied AI in Customer Experience is a Swiss postgraduate degree with an optional dual-master pathway alongside Cesar Ritz Colleges. All are globally respected credentials valued by top employers.
They are built for different students. The Bachelor of Business Administration is a 3-year undergraduate degree for school-leavers, with 3 paid internships and a choice of four majors. The Master in Applied AI in Customer Experience is a 1-year postgraduate degree for graduates who already hold a Bachelor's and want to lead AI-powered change in customer-centric roles. You apply to one or the other, not both at once.
Yes. The BBA includes 3 paid worldwide internships of 4 to 6 months each, around 1.5 years of professional experience, with recent placements at Richemont, Alfa Laval and Clinique La Prairie. The Master applies AI to live business challenges through company partnerships and field work in Macao.
No. Our on-campus programs are all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals and full visa support. You'll live in a central, scenic location in Montreux with structured assistance from your first day to graduation.
Studying abroad is a long-term investment. To support motivated students, HIM offers competitive merit-based scholarships of up to 20% and flexible payment plans for eligible applicants. Scholarships are limited and awarded competitively, so applying early is encouraged. Many students also finance their studies through education loans. Fill out the form and our dedicated India team will walk you through your options.
For the BBA: completed Class 12 (CBSE, CISCE or state board) or equivalent, minimum age 18, and English proficiency of around IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 46. For the Master: a recognized Bachelor's degree in any discipline, minimum GPA 3.0 and IELTS 6.0, plus a short selection process. Not quite there on English? Our English Foundation Program helps you build the skills to start with confidence.

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