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Programme Information
Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management
| Total Credits Required | 122 credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Duration | 3.5 years (7 semesters) | |
| Internships |
Internship 1: Semester 2 |
Internship 2: Semester 5 |
| Language | Taught and assessed in English | |
| Start Dates |
Intake 1: April |
Intake 2: September |
- Programme Structure: click here
- Academic Calendar (September 2023 to February 2024): click here
- Practical Arts Calendar (September 2023 to February 2024): click here
International Careers Begin at AIHM
A Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management from AIHM combines exemplary Swiss education with a global mindset and an international outlook to prepare you for a thriving career in hospitality, international tourism and related entrepreneurial ventures. Founded by Minor Hotels and in academic association with Les Roches, AIHM brings together two powerhouse names for one leading education in global hospitality management.
- Students following the Les Roches curriculum have a 94% employment rate upon graduation.
- Minor Hotels’ extensive network provides access to over 35,000 professionals and entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry.
- Receive real-world hospitality experience from some of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands.
- Learn from international faculty approved by Les Roches, with decades of hospitality-management experience.
Our bachelor’s degree programme unlocks a world of opportunity
When AIHM was formed, we asked ourselves one very important question: how do you get the most value out of your time with us? The answer is with a student-focused approach to education that lets you leave AIHM with promising career prospects ahead.
Through our Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management programme, students have opportunities to network and work directly with exemplary brands. Get an inside look at how a five-star hotel is managed, or go behind the front desk and learn what it takes to lead an award-winning customer service team. These are just two of the ways you’ll learn by doing at AIHM.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Key facts about AIHM’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management Programme.
AIHM is bringing the Les Roches accredited curriculum to South East Asia for the first time. The curriculum covers 3.5 years, which includes 7 semesters. Each semester builds on the previous and provides students with a holistic learning experience.
The programme aims to prepare students for a range of global management and operational careers in the international tourism and hospitality sectors, and to provide them with the tools to begin their entrepreneurial ventures. Building on operational skills and knowledge, the programme further develops management theories and competencies using a range of teaching and learning processes.
At AIHM, we put an emphasis on experiential learning.
On top of hands-on learning and personalised mentoring in the classroom, our bachelor’s degree programme includes two internship placements that will help you gain real-world experience and insider information that you’ll draw on for the rest of your career.
Internships take place in Semesters 2 and 5. The first is at a Minor Hotels property in Thailand, immersing students in a world of top-tier hospitality.
The second internship is an international placement of each student’s choosing – whether a hotel abroad, a Fortune 500 company, or an exciting start-up.
During each placement, you will have the chance to dive deeper into your specialisation and put your knowledge into practice.
Minimum age
AIHM accepts students who are aged 17.5 years minimum at entry date.
Education
- A high-school diploma certified by the Ministry of Education
- Thailand applicants : completion of Matthayom 6 required
- UK applicants : minimum of two, full A-levels (GCEs) studied and passed after a successful completion of at least six IGCSE-level (O level) or equivalent
- US applicants : high-school diploma and IB diploma
- GED applicants : minimum 145 points in all four areas
All documents must be translated into English.
Minimum English-language entry requirements
Non-native English speakers, or students who haven’t spent the last three years in full-time English education, will need to submit their English-language exam scores.
TOEFL: 525/70 or above
IELTS: 5.5 average
IELTS has four subcomponents (Writing, Reading, Speaking, Listening). Each subcomponent can be 0.5 less than the required average score, but not lower.
Cambridge FCE/CAE: B2 First or above
Admission assessment
The admission assessment includes successful completion of a personal statement followed by an interview with a faculty member.
How to apply
Students can apply to study at AIHM here. You have the option of submitting your completed application either online or offline.
Online application
Submit your completed application online at Apply now page.
Offline application
Download and fill out the application form. Submit your completed application via email to admissions@aihm.education or mail it to AIHM’s Bangkok Campus.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Earn a Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management from AIHM. This programme takes place over the course of 3.5 years (7 semesters). We emphasise experiential learning delivered with a global outlook, meaning you will spend two semesters engaged in a professional internship designed to put your knowledge and skills into practice in real-world hospitality settings. Learn in action at AIHM.
Practical Arts (Immersion)
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Communication
- From the Farm to the Table
- Guest Relations and Hotel Operations
- Skills and Techniques in Food and Beverage
- Restaurant Laboratory
Professional Internship
Enter a professional internship placement designed to embed and develop the knowledge and skills gained in Semester 1.
More details
Hospitality Management 1
Integrated Hospitality Project
Managing Diversity in a Global Workplace
Marketing for the Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Financial Accounting
Academic Communications
Fundamentals of Data Analysis and Visualisation
Principles of Sustainability and Innovation
Hospitality Management 2
- Food and Beverage Management
- Leading Teams to Success
- Digital Marketing
- Revenue and Pricing Management
- Tourism Principles and Practices
- Room Inventory
- Managerial Accounting
- Hospitality Facility Management
Professional Internship
Further investigate a specific area of hospitality within the wider sector. Begin an internship anywhere in the world, with any brand, and dive deeper into your chosen area of specialisation.
More details
Hospitality Management 3
- Hospitality Financial Management
- People and Talent Management
- Models for Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Customer Relationship Management
- Revenue and Pricing Management
- Data Analytics for Business Optimisation
Specialised Subject
- Option 1: Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialisation
- Option 2: Digital Marketing Strategies Specialisation
- Option 3: Hotel Financial Performance Management Specialisation
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