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Certificate in Hospitality and Business Operations

Your first step towards a global career

Ready to start your journey in the exciting world of business and hospitality or culinary arts? The  1 semester (6 months) Certificate in Hospitality and Business Operations is designed for ambitious international students who need a bridge into Year 1 of the BHMS Bachelor degree programmes, combining academic preparation with practical industry insights.

Recognized among the top institutions in the 2026 QS World University Rankings

  • 12thBest hospitality school in the world
  • 7thBest hospitality school for employer reputation
  • 5-Star
    Institution
  • 27+years shaping future leaders in Switzerland

Why choose this programme?

Hospitality is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, while the service sector continues to expand and innovate. This offers international career opportunities in hotels, tourism, events, luxury services, and a broad range of service-sector global businesses. Through this BA preparation programme, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to successfully progress to the BHMS/RGU Bachelor’s degree in either Global Business Management, Hotel and Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts, that will open doors around the world to an exciting range of career opportunities. Graduates will be well prepared to enter the global workforce with the practical experience, business knowledge, and professional skills required to succeed in an increasingly competitive and international industry.

Admission requirements

  • Minimum 17 years of age

  • Minimum 5 iGCSE’s including Maths and English or equivalent

  • English 5.0 / B2 or equivalent

Certificate in Hospitality and Business Operations

Awarded by

  • Exploring Business & Hospitality
  • Creative Marketing & Brand Promotion
  • Team Building in Business
  • Managing an Event
  • Advanced Hospitality & Business Communication
  • Languages for Global Hospitality (German, French or Spanish) 

Upcoming intakes

  • February

  • May

  • August

  • November

Breakdown of fees (in Swiss francs)

 

Amount (CHF)

Tuition 

18,000

Shared accommodation for 4 terms

3,900

Meals for 4 terms

2,000

Operating cost for 4 terms

1,300 

Application fee 

1,000

TOTAL 

26,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Take the first step toward your future, request the factsheet now.

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