B.H.M.S., Business and Hotel Management School of Switzerland, located in the heart of Lucerne city, is a top hospitality school and part of Bénédict School, one of Switzerland’s oldest and largest private institutions of higher education. Offering fully accredited degree programs in culinary arts, hospitality management and global business, B.H.M.S. prepares leaders in the hospitality and service industry through a careful balance of instruction in Swiss hospitality excellence and guaranteed paid industry training positions at one of the hundreds of B.H.M.S.' partner companies.
B.H.M.S. partners with top ranking universities in the United Kingdom offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation, the Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts is a three-year degree that incorporates a great deal of hands-on training in preparing future chefs and managers. Three-year Bachelors of Arts in Hotel & Hospitality Management and in Global Business Management and a one-year Master of Science in International Hospitality Business Management are offered in collaboration with Robert Gordon University, a leading university in the UK, and prepare students for future leadership positions in the field. Finally, students can receive British MBA degrees in three specializations (in International Hospitality Management, in Innovation and Entrepreneurship and in Global Marketing) accredited by the York St. John University UK, while studying in Lucerne.
With students representing more than 90 countries, B.H.M.S. offers a truly global experience in the safety and comfort of Switzerland. B.H.M.S. students live in well-appointed apartments in the city center and eat their meals at B.H.M.S.’ restaurant. Small class sizes ensure that each student receives personal attention. Recreational and industry excursions planned regularly through the year introduce students to Swiss culture and professionalism in a fun but safe environment.
B.H.M.S. believes that hands-on training and work experience are vital in preparing tomorrow’s leaders. During each year of study, students spend six months in the classroom followed by four months to six months of paid industry training, where they are employed for one of B.H.M.S.’ partner companies worldwide. Examples of placements include Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Sheraton, The Ritz-Carlton, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, The Dolder Resort, Kempinski Hotels and Resorts and more. Students participating in industry training in Switzerland receive a monthly salary of 2,212 Swiss Francs (approximately USD 2,200).
