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Bringing Swiss Educational Excellence to Asia

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Bachelor in Global Hospitality Management

 
The Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM) in academic association with Les Roches brings Swiss style educational excellence to Asia. The perfect balance of practical and business management skills prepares them for fast-paced careers, whether hospitality, the wider tourism industry, corporate management, business or entrepreneurship.
 
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International Careers Begin at AIHM

AIHM’s dynamic programme evolves to reflect the latest developments in global hospitality best practices, combining an intensive, international-level curriculum with real-world work experience. It places you in two, immersive internships and allows you to conceptualise how businesses operate. You are qualified to work with the biggest names in global hospitality.

AIHM higher and advance your career with an innovative, industry-leading education.

WHY AIHM

Reasons why AIHM stands out in hospitality business education, are deeply rooted in its foundational pillars, which encapsulate the institute's commitment to excellence and innovation in shaping future leaders of the global hospitality industry. These pillars highlight AIHM's dedication to offering a comprehensive and internationally recognised curriculum that prepares you for a successful career path in various sectors of hospitality. By integrating practical experiences with academic rigor, AIHM ensures that its graduates are not only proficient in theoretical knowledge but also excel in real-world applications, making them highly sought after in the dynamic hospitality sector worldwide. This approach underscores AIHM's role as a beacon of advanced learning and professional development in hospitality management.

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The Prestige of a Swiss Education

AIHM leverages the esteemed Les Roches-certified curriculum and lecturers to bring Swiss educational excellence to Asia. This approach ensures that you receive a world-class hospitality education, characterised by a blend of rigorous academic standards and practical learning experiences.

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International Education Near Home

AIHM provides a world-class hospitality education in the Asia Pacific, blending Swiss excellence with Thailand's affordability. This combination offers students from Asia and elsewhere a cost-effective, high-quality education, equipping them with a global hospitality perspective close to home. 

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A Solid Career Path

Founded by Minor Hotels, one of the fastest-growing and most successful hospitality companies globally, AIHM provides you with a robust career path. The curriculum is integrated with theory and applied learning in real hotel contexts, offering internships at Minor Hotels properties around the world, thus ensuring you enjoy preferred employment status within the company after graduation and benefit from a vast professional network.

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A Dynamic Learning Style

AIHM adopts a student-centered learning approach, emphasising low student-teacher ratios for more personalised education, the freedom for you to design your own learning journeys, and a "digital campus" that prepares you for future innovation. Integrated Hospitality Projects further enhance your learning by applying their growing skills and knowledge in real-world contexts.

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Cosmopolitan Community

Located in Bangkok, one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world, AIHM offers a rich student experience characterised by cultural diversity, a thriving hospitality industry, and numerous networking and career opportunities. The institute promotes a friendly international environment where you and lecturers communicate primarily in English, fostering a global community of learners and professionals.

CURRICULUM

Semester 1: Practical Arts (Immersion)
Embark on an extraordinary journey at AIHM, where your first semester unfolds in ways beyond your imagination, diving headfirst into the dynamic world of hospitality. The preparatory semester, hosted at our Bangkok Campus, is meticulously crafted to offer a comprehensive 6-month hands-on training experience. This programme covers every facet of hotel and restaurant operations, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the industry. You'll learn from expert professionals, each boasting an industry-acclaimed background, who are dedicated to nurturing your potential and guiding you towards excellence in hospitality.
Semester 2: Internship 1
Students have the exciting opportunity to select the location of their operational internship in prestigious luxury hotels, engaging directly with guests in a chosen role that sparks their passion—be it F&B Service, Bartending, Front Office, Concierge, or other dynamic positions. We equip our students with the professional skills and confidence needed to secure their dream internship, paving the way for a successful and fulfilling career in hospitality.
Semester 3: Hospitality Management 1
Gaining deeper insights into industry standards and practices. They engage in the 'Integrated Hospitality Project', which combines various elements of hospitality management for a comprehensive learning experience. The course 'Managing Diversity in a Global Workplace' focuses on inclusive and culturally sensitive workforce management. 'Marketing for the Hospitality Industry' teaches targeted marketing strategies specific to this sector. In 'Hospitality Financial Accounting', students learn about fiscal management tailored to hospitality. 'Academic Communications' enhances their communication skills, essential for the industry. 'Fundamentals of Data Analysis and Visualisation' provides crucial data interpretation skills, and 'Principles of Sustainability and Innovation' introduces eco-friendly practices and innovative approaches in hospitality.
Semester 4: Hospitality Management 2
Students will deepen their understanding in a variety of crucial areas through engaging in the 'Integrated Hospitality Project', which combines various elements of hospitality management for a comprehensive learning experience. They will explore the intricacies of Food and Beverage Management, focusing on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The course also delves into Hospitality Managerial Accounting, where students learn advanced financial management techniques specific to the hospitality sector. Key leadership skills are honed in Leading Teams to Success, preparing students to effectively guide hospitality teams. Digital Marketing and Sales introduces modern marketing strategies and sales techniques essential in today’s digital world. Rooms Inventory and Control Management focuses on optimal room occupancy and revenue management. In Hospitality Facilities Management, students gain insights into the maintenance and sustainable operation of hospitality facilities. Finally, the course also includes Fundamentals of Economics, providing a foundational understanding of economic principles as they apply to the hospitality industry.
Semester 5: Internship 2
This internship unlocks unparalleled opportunities to undertake significant roles and apply the comprehensive administrative and management theories acquired in class to genuine hospitality contexts around the world. Whether your aspirations lie within the strategic realms of Marketing, Public Relations, Sales, Accounting, E-Commerce, Finance, Human Resources, or Sustainability, or you are drawn to direct guest interactions and satisfaction in front-of-house or project team positions, this experience is designed to cultivate your skills across diverse environments. Embrace the chance to contribute to esteemed hospitality projects and teams globally, harnessing your expertise to navigate and excel in the multifaceted hospitality industry.
Semester 6: Hospitality Management 3
Students dive into advanced aspects of the industry, enriching their learning experience through engagement in the 'Integrated Hospitality Project', which combines various elements of hospitality management for a comprehensive approach. The curriculum encompasses 'Hospitality Financial Management', focusing on high-level financial strategies to navigate the fiscal landscape of the hospitality sector. 'People and Talent Management' is dedicated to the effective management of hospitality staff, fostering a supportive and productive work environment. Through 'Models for Problem Solving and Decision Making', students are equipped with critical skills to tackle industry challenges head-on. 'Customer Relationship Management' emphasizes the importance of building strong connections with customers, crucial for sustained business success. 'Revenue and Pricing Management' explores innovative strategies for maximizing revenue, while 'Data Analytics for Business Optimisation' teaches students how to leverage data analytics to enhance business efficiency in the hospitality industry, ensuring a well-rounded and practical educational journey.
Semester 7: Hospitality Management 4
In your final semester, you have the opportunity to tailor your education to match your career goals by choosing three elective courses. This allows you to fine-tune your skills for your anticipated career path.You can delve into the Digital Marketing Strategies Specialisation, focusing on engaging digital audiences through innovative online marketing and social media strategies. Alternatively, the Hospitality Entrepreneurship Specialisation equips you with the knowledge to launch and manage your ventures, emphasising innovation and sustainable business practices. Lastly, the Hotel Financial Performance Management Specialisation sharpens your financial management skills, enhancing your ability to optimise revenue and ensure financial success in the hospitality sector.By selecting these specialisations, you're not just completing your degree; you're preparing yourself with the specialised skills needed to excel in the dynamic hospitality industry.

Empower Your Journey: Mastering the Hospitality World through AIHM’s Integrated Hospitality Projects

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At AIHM, the Integrated Hospitality Projects (IHP) in semesters 3, 4, and 6 offer a distinctive blend of theoretical knowledge with hands-on application, perfectly tailored to your educational journey in the hospitality sector. These projects serve as a cornerstone in connecting the dots between academic theories and the real-world intricacies of the hospitality industry, providing you with a robust platform to apply, test, and enhance your skills in genuine settings. The IHPs are strategically integrated into your curriculum, ensuring a rich, progressive learning experience that not only broadens your academic understanding but also sharpens your practical acumen, setting the stage for a successful career. Here's how these projects play a crucial role in your education at AIHM:

  • Carefully Selected: Each project is chosen to leverage and reinforce the skills and knowledge you are developing as you progress through your studies. This ensures that the projects are relevant and beneficial to your educational journey and future career in hospitality.
  • Complementary to Learning: Integrated Hospitality Projects complement the emphasis on career-boosting applied learning and networking with elite industry leaders. By working on these projects, you not only apply what you've learned in a practical setting but also have the opportunity to connect with professionals in the field, enhancing your industry knowledge and professional network.
  • Structured for Progression: The projects are integrated into the curriculum at different stages (Hospitality Management 1, 2, and 3), allowing you to build on your learning and apply it in increasingly complex scenarios. This structured approach ensures that you are continuously applying and expanding your knowledge and skills.

  • Diverse in Focus: The projects cover various aspects of hospitality management, including innovation, diversity management, operations marketing, financial accounting, data analysis, sustainability, and more. This diversity allows you to gain a broad understanding of the industry and explore different areas of interest.
  • Real-World Application: By embedding these projects into the curriculum, AIHM ensures that you are not only learning theoretical concepts but are also applying them in real-world contexts. This practical experience is invaluable in preparing you for your future careers in the hospitality industry.

Overall, the Integrated Hospitality Projects are a testament to AIHM's commitment to providing an education that is both academically rigorous and practically relevant, preparing you to become the next generation of leaders in the hospitality industry.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

We look for candidates who are 17.5 years of age at the date of entry and have outstanding academic and linguistic potential, as well as the interpersonal skills needed to succeed in a high-status hospitality management career. Here are a few of the qualities we seek:

  • Academic aptitude for critical thinking & creativity
  • Interpersonal skills for management and leadership roles
  • Motivation and service mindset
  • International outlook and language skills

EDUCATION
Applicants must hold a qualification recognised by Thailand’s Ministry of Education, such as:
• Completion of Grade 12, Year 13 or Matthayom 6 (Thailand)
• Two A-levels or IGCSEs
• An International Baccalaureate (IB) (minimum 24 points)
• A GED diploma (minimum 145 points in all four areas)
With academic transcripts translated into English.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
Non-native speakers, with the exception of those who have spent the last three years in full-time English-language education, will need to submit one of the following:
• TOEFL: 525 (paper) or 70 (iBT) or above
• IELTS: 5.5 average (each section not less than 5) or above
• Cambridge FCE/CAE: B2 First or higher

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