AIMING FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE. Enrolment Package

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1 AIMING FOR GLOBAL EXCELLENCE Enrolment Package

2 CONTENTS English Language Programmes IMI University English Preparatory Programmes (UEPP 1-4) 3 IMI University Pre -Sessional English Courses (PSEC 1-3) 3 Programmes Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes (validated by Manchester Metropolitan University) 4 IMI Postgraduate Diploma Programme 5 Master of Science (MSc) Programmes (offered by Sheffield Hallam University) 5 The IMI Luzern MBA (validated by the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality) 5 Global Business Management Undergraduate Programme 6 Global Strategic Management Postgraduate Programme 6 Transfer Students/Credit Transfer 7 Scholarships and Prestige Awards 7 Fees for Registration, Accommodation and Meals 7 Application, Visa and Payment Procedures 8 Academic Calendar 10 Enrolment Form 11 Health Practitioner s Report 14 2

3 English Language Programmes IMI University English Preparatory Programmes (UEPP 1-4) University English Preparatory Programme 1 (UEPP 1) Duration 11 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 4.0 or equivalent University English Preparatory Programme 2 (UEPP 2) Duration 11 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 4.5 or equivalent University English Preparatory Programme 3 (UEPP 3) Duration 11 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 5.0 or equivalent University English Preparatory Programme 4 (UEPP 4) Duration 11 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent IMI University Pre- Sessional English Courses (PSEC 1-3) Pre-Sessional English Course 1 (PSEC 1) Duration 4 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 5.0 or equivalent Pre-Sessional English Course 2 (PSEC 2) Duration 4 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent Pre-Sessional English Course 3 (PSEC 3) Duration 4 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF English proficiency: IELTS level 6.0 or equivalent 3

4 IMI Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes validated by Manchester Metropolitan University Certificate in International Hotel & Tourism Management (Semester 1) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent e.g. GCE O/A Levels Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Diploma in International Hotel & Tourism Management (Semester 2) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Higher Diploma - All Pathways (Semester 3) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Diploma or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours - All Pathways (Semester 4) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Higher Diploma or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent Master of Business Administration (MBA) Duration Two Semesters in International Hospitality Management Semester 1* 22 weeks - First degree with Honours in relevant fields of study or Tuition fee: first degree with Honours in unrelated fields of study or IMI Graduate CHF successful completion of IMI Postgraduate Diploma with Direct Entry CHF adequate professional experience Other fees CHF Professional and managerial experience in relevant areas - Proficiency in English: 6.5 IELTS, or equivalent Semester 2** 22 weeks Tuition fee CHF Other fees n/a *Residential **Non Residential (Dissertation/Field Consulting Project) Programmes validated by 4

5 IMI Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management Duration 22 weeks - Unrelated degree, or considerable industry experience Tuition fee CHF Proficiency in English: 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent Other fees CHF Master of Science (MSc) Programmes offered by Sheffield Hallam University International Events and Conference Management Duration Two Semesters International Tourism Management Semester 1* 22 weeks - Normally first degree with Honours in relevant fields of study or Tuition fee: first degree with Honours in unrelated fields of study IMI Graduate CHF or successful completion of an IMI Postgraduate Diploma Direct Entry CHF Applications may also be considered from those who have substantial Other fees CHF management experience but who do not meet the normal entry requirements. Semester 2** 22 weeks - Proficiency in English: 6.0 IELTS, or equivalent Tuition fee CHF Other fees n/a *Residential **Non Residential (Dissertation/Field Consulting Project) These MSc programmes are offered by The IMI Luzern MBA Swiss Hotel Management Operations Duration Two-Three Semesters Sustainable Hotel and Tourism Management Social Media Marketing Luxury Brands and Services Management Semester 1* 22 weeks - First degree with Honours in relevant fields of study or first degree Tuition fee with Honours in unrelated fields of study or successful completion IMI Graduate CHF of an IMI Postgraduate Diploma Direct Entry CHF Students with no professional experience will be required to do a Other fees CHF work placement, arranged by IMI`s Careers Team, as part of the course. - Proficiency in English: 6.0 IELTS, or equivalent Semester 2** 22 weeks Semester 3*** 22 weeks Tuition fee CHF Other fees n/a *Residential ** Non Residential (Professional Industry Training) ***Non Residential (Dissertation/Field Consulting Project) Up to Postgraduate Diploma, programmes are validated by 5

6 IMI Global Business Management Undergraduate Programme Certificate in Global Business Management (Semester 1) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 17 years of age Tuition fee CHF High school certificate or equivalent e.g. GCE O/A Levels Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Diploma in Global Business Management (Semester 2) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Certificate or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Higher Diploma in Global Business Management (Semester 3) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Diploma or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.0 IELTS, or equivalent Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Global Business Management (Semester 4) Duration 22 weeks - Minimum 18 years of age Tuition fee CHF IMI Higher Diploma or equivalent Other fees CHF Proficiency in English: 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent IMI Global Strategic Management Postgraduate Programme Master of Science (MSc) in Global Strategic Management Duration Two Semesters Semester 1* 22 weeks - First degree with Honours in relevant fields of study Tuition fee or first degree with Honours in unrelated fields of study IMI Graduate CHF Proficiency in English: 6.0 IELTS, or equivalent Direct Entry CHF Other fees CHF Semester 2** 22 weeks *Residential **Non Residential (Dissertation/Field Consulting Project) Tuition fee CHF Other fees n/a 6

7 TRANSFER STUDENTS/CREDIT TRANSFER IMI recognises credits earned at other accredited universities or hotel schools, hence transfer students are welcome. All credit transfer applications will be considered on an individual basis. For details, please contact the Registrar on SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRESTIGE AWARDS Academic scholarships are granted based on outstanding academic performance. The recipients of the following awards will receive a scholarship which will be financially credited towards their next semester of study at IMI: Best in Semester Certificate Student CHF Best in Semester Higher Diploma Student CHF Best in Semester Diploma Student CHF Best in Semester Postgraduate Diploma Student CHF Best in Semester BA (Hons) Student CHF Best Dissertation by a BA (Hons) Student CHF The recipients of the following awards will receive a financial scholarship from IMI: For students completing 4 semesters at IMI and receiving a BA (Hons) with first class honours CHF For students completing 3 semesters at IMI and receiving an MBA degree with distinction CHF For students completing 3 semesters at IMI and receiving an MSc degree with distinction CHF Prestige awards are granted based on outstanding personal and professional performance. Prizes will be presented to the award-winners at the graduation ceremony. The awards are as follows: Award for Best Newcomer Award for Personal Achievement Award for Professional Attitude Award for the Best PDP e-portfolio The Tom Maher Prize Award Award for Outstanding Citizenship The Rudolf Fischer Prize Award Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Community Additionally, a limited number of scholarships are available for community service. For details, please contact the Registrar on registration@imiluzern.com TUITION FEE The following items are included in the tuition fee: All class materials and handouts, core textbooks, teaching materials, access to Moodle - IMI s virtual learning environment, professional and cultural excursions, extensive academic guidance, guaranteed internship opportunities, sourcing graduate placement opportunities in permanent positions for BA, MSc and MBA students, personalised career coaching and on-campus recruitment, industry presentations and examiner fees. Swiss students and permanent residents of Switzerland are entitled to special fees. For details, please contact the Registrar on registration@imi-luzern.com. REGISTRATION FEE In addition to tuition fees, students must pay a registration fee: CHF for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, CHF for the University English Preparatory Programmes (UEPP 1-4) and CHF 480 for the Pre-Sessional English Courses (PSEC 1-3). The registration fee is payable for every semester of study; however, returing students only pay CHF 2,500 for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The registration fee includes: registration documents, residence permit, compulsory health and accident insurance during the academic semester, tie or scarf for Certificate to Higher Diploma, kitchen uniforms for European Culinary Management, kitchen shoes (for Diploma and for European Culinary Management), federal taxes, wireless internet connection, student card, social assistance from the student counsellor, extensive online and on-campus library resources, gym and other campus recreational facilities. Additionally, life-long membership to the IMI Alumni network. There is no registration fee for the internship semester. SUPPLEMENTARY FEES FOR ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS For all one semester residential courses: Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC): Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF 500 Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF 600 Single (shared bathroom) CHF Single (shared bathroom) CHF 720 Single with en-suite bathroom CHF Single with en-suite bathroom CHF 850 Supplement for a room in Supplement for a room in (3 Star) Hotel Central CHF 600 (3 Star) Hotel Central CHF 120 *Full Board CHF *Full Board CHF 225 University English Preparatory Programme (UEPP): Full Board includes the following meal plan: Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF Breakfast, lunch and dinner from Monday - Friday Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF Brunch and dinner on weekends and public holidays Single (shared bathroom) CHF *50% sponsored through IMI s scholarship programme Single with en-suite bathroom CHF Supplement for a room in (3 Star) Hotel Central CHF 300 Room allocation is subject to availability. The room is considered as reserved only upon receipt of the *Full Board CHF 565 registration fee plus at least 50% of the school fee. 7

8 APPLICATION, VISA AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES Step 1: Enrolment Form In order to apply, the completed enrolment form, health practitioner s report (including the date and signature) and all additionally required documents must be sent to: The Registrar IMI University Centre International Management Institute Switzerland Seeacherweg Kastanienbaum Switzerland Phone Fax registration@imi-luzern.com If you are in contact with a local IMI representative, he or she will assist you in this process. The following documents are part of the application: - Two recent photographs (passport size) - Copy of passport - Transcripts of your previous education (school leaving certificates and high school transcripts) - Proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent test results) - Curriculum Vitae (Resumé) - Work certificates/references, if applicable - Health practitioner s report - Letter of Motivation with 500 words minimum (duly dated and signed) outlining your reasons for taking the IMI programmes and career goals, either: - My future in the international hospitality industry or - How a Swiss education at IMI will enhance my future prospects - For students originating from outside the European Union/EFTA: - Letter of Intent to leave Switzerland after your studies (150 words minimum and duly dated and signed) Students transferring from recognised hotel/tourism management schools must also include copies of official transcripts or records for each semester of the previous course of study. Step 2: Provisional Letter of Acceptance (PLOA) If your application is successful and the requested course is still available, you will be sent the Provisional Letter of Acceptance (PLOA). On receipt of this letter, the registration fee of CHF should be paid immediately. If, for any reason, the registration fee payment cannot be made immediately please contact the Registrar. If the registration fee is not paid on time, the course place will no longer be guaranteed. Step 3: Letter of Acceptance (LOA) The Letter of Acceptance is issued and sent together with general information about IMI upon receipt of the full payment of the registration fee. The LOA is necessary to apply for the visa. Payment of School Fee The first instalment of your school fee (minimum 50% of tuition, accommodation and meals) must reach IMI s bank account at least eight weeks before course commencement. IMI is generally fully booked and cannot guarantee the course place and/or the chosen room category if the payment of the first instalment is not received on time. Visa In many countries outside Europe, students have to submit an application for an entry visa to Switzerland. This application is done at the nearest Swiss Embassy or Consulate and can take approximately eight to 12 weeks to process. 8

9 The Registrar will be happy to speak to you about your individual situation. If you are applying through IMI representatives, they will advise you on the details of the visa application process. However, neither IMI nor its representatives have jurisdiction over decisions concerning visa applications. All decisions are made by the relevant Swiss authorities. Visa collection at the Swiss Embassy or Consulate can be done as soon as the visa authorisation has been issued by the Swiss Immigration Office. The IMI Registrar or your local IMI representative will advise you accordingly. Advance payment: In some countries, students must pay their full academic semester fees before the visa can be processed. The Registrar will advise you if you are living in a country which requests advance payment. Arrival in Switzerland Students enrolled on their first year of studies are welcomed at Zurich airport and driven to IMI free of charge. Check-in at IMI must be done on the weekend before programme/course commencement. Deferment, Cancellation, Withdrawal, Refund, Visa refusal Deferment: An accepted student may defer his/her place for up to one semester and his/her registration fee will be held as confirmation of his/her place. Should the student withdraw later, there will be no refund of the registration fee. Cancellation: In the event of cancellation 60 days before the commencement date of the course, a refund of 50% of the registration fee will be made. The notice of cancellation must be sent in writing to the school, by registered mail. For cancellations after this deadline, there will be no refund of the registration fee under any circumstance. Any tuition fees received will be refunded in full to the bank account from which the payment was made. Withdrawal: If a student withdraws for any reason during the semester, no refund of any fee (registration, tuition, accommodation, meals) will be made. The same applies to students who are dismissed for academic/disciplinary reasons from the school. Visa refusal: Students whose applications are not accepted or whose visa applications are rejected will receive a full refund of the registration fee and school fee (tuition, accommodation and meals) paid. Laptop Policy The courses at IMI are delivered using a blended learning system, which is a combination of computer based and traditional learning. All students enrolled on IMI programmes need to have individual access to our virtual learning environment, which hosts student information including teaching and support documents and other learning resources. Students will also need to use the internet for their project research, to access on-line library resources or s. Therefore all students must have their own laptop with the following requirements: Operation System - Microsoft Windows XP/Vista or Windows 7/8 (English version), we also support Mac OS based systems. Software: Microsoft Office 2008 compatible - Word, Excel and PowerPoint (English Version) or equivalent. Payment of Fees Payments can be made by bank transfer in Swiss Francs (CHF) to: Bank address: CREDIT SUISSE AG, Paradeplatz 8, CH-8070 Zurich Beneficiary s name: IMI International Management Institute Switzerland Ltd. CH-6047 Kastanienbaum, Switzerland Account number: Swift code / BIC: CRESCHZZ80A Clearing No: 4835 IBAN: CH Reason for payment: Student Number, FAMILY NAME(S), First Name(s) Please make sure that the bank indicates your student number, family name(s) and first name(s) on the payment advice slip for the bank transaction. The registration fee is payable on receipt of the Provisional Letter of Acceptance (PLOA). The school fee (tuition, accommodation and meals) is payable eight weeks before the course starts, especially for countries requiring visas and may be paid in full or in instalments. The first instalment must be at least 50% of the school fee and must reach IMI s bank account eight weeks before the course starts. Two weeks after course commencement, a yearly interest rate of 10% is charged on the balance of fees. All dues must reach IMI s account, at the latest, eight weeks after the course has begun. Bank charges are the responsibility of the student/fee payer. A complete set of school rules and regulations is covered in our student handbook and will be provided on request. IMI reserves the right to alter fees, dates and curriculum without prior notice. 9

10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ALL PROGRAMMES Term D October - 20 March 2015 Term A January - 5 June Term B March - 30 October Term C August - 29 January 2016 Term D November - 22 April 2016 Term A February - 15 July Term B May - 04 November Term C August - 03 February 2017 Term D November - 28 April 2017 UNIVERSITY ENGLISH PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES (UEPP) Term D October - 19 December Term A January - 20 March Term B March - 5 June Term C August - 30 October Term D November - 29 January 2016 Term A February - 22 April Term B May - 15 July Term C August - 04 November Term D November - 03 February 2017 PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH COURSE (PSEC) Term D November - 12 December Term A February - 13 March Term B May - 29 May Term C September - 23 October Term D December - 22 January 2016 Term A March - 15 April Term B June - 8 July Term C October - 28 October Term D January - 27 January Important Enrolment Information - IMI works on a semester basis which consists of two consecutive terms, hence students can enrol at IMI four times a year. - All courses start on Mondays and end on Fridays unless otherwise stated. - All students should arrive on campus (at the earliest) the weekend before the commencement of their programme. The dates are shown above. The first week of the programme is induction week. All students must be on campus for the Wednesday morning of induction week which is the formal opening session of your programme. - All students who wish to stay on campus/hotel Central between the Term B/Term C break will be charged a fee according to room type. Please ask the Registrar for details. One week is given free of charge. - Details of term breaks will be issued in the General Information Pack with your Letter of Acceptance. - The Pre-Sessional English Course forms the last four weeks of the taught part of the University English Preparatory Programme. - PSEC students must arrive during the weekend prior to the start of the course and must be on campus for the Monday morning induction session. Seeacherweg 1. CH-6047 Kastanienbaum. Switzerland Phone imi-info@imi-luzern.com. 10

11 ENROLMENT FORM In order to apply, the completed enrolment form, health practitioner s report (including the date and signature) and all additionally required documents must be sent to: The Registrar, IMI University Centre, International Management Institute Switzerland Seeacherweg 1, 6047 Kastanienbaum, Switzerland Phone: , Fax: , registration@imi-luzern.com If you are in contact with a local IMI Representative, he or she will assist you in this process. Please write clearly in BLOCK LETTERS and return to the Admissions Office Student: Family name(s) First name(s) Male Female Date of birth (Day/Month/Year) Nationality Marital status Place and country of birth Address City Postal Code State Country Home Phone Fax Mobile Phone Parent(s), legal guardian or financial sponsor (if other than the parents/legal guardian): Family name(s) First name(s) Male Female Date of birth (Day/Month/Year) Nationality Marital status Place and country of birth Address City Postal Code State Country Home Phone Fax Mobile Phone At which level of study do you intend to start? (Please select below.) Starting Date: Undergraduate BA (Hons) Programmes Certificate Diploma Certificate Diploma Int. Hotel & Tourism Management Int. Hotel & Tourism Management Global Business Management Global Business Management Higher Diploma in... (Please select below.) Int. Hotel Management Int. Tourism Management Int. Hotel & Tourism Management Int. Hotel & Events Management Int. Tourism & Events Management European Culinary Management Restaurant Management Hospitality Entrepreneurship Global Business Management 11

12 Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in... (Please select below.) Int. Hotel Management Int. Tourism Management Int. Hotel & Tourism Management Int. Hotel & Events Management Int. Tourism & Events Management European Culinary Management Restaurant Management Hospitality Entrepreneurship Global Business Management Postgraduate Programmes Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel & Events Management The IMI Luzern MBA Swiss Hotel Management Operations Sustainable Hotel and Tourism Management Social Media Marketing Luxury Brands and Services Management MBA in International Hospitality Management MSc in International Events and Conference Management MSc in International Tourism Management MSc in Global Strategic Management English Language Programmes Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC) 1 University English Preparatory Programme (UEPP) 1 Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC) 2 University English Preparatory Programme (UEPP) 2 Pre-Sessional English Course (PSEC) 3 University English Preparatory Programme (UEPP) 3 University English Preparatory Programme (UEPP) 4 Which of the above will be your final qualification? Education Schools attended, most recent first (including universities or hotel management schools if applicable) Name Town From/to (dates) Certificates/Diplomas received Employment experience (starting with the most recent, please enclose copies of certificates) Position Employer From/to (dates) Language Knowledge English French German Other/please state: Excellent Good Basic Mother Tongue: 12

13 I wish to book the following supplements for the duration of the academic semester: Per semester (two academic terms): CHF Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF Single (shared bathroom) CHF Single with en-suite bathroom CHF 600 Supplement for a room in Hotel Central (3 Star) CHF Full Board For UEPP CHF Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF Single (shared bathroom) CHF Single with en-suite bathroom CHF 300 Supplement for a room in Hotel Central (3 Star) CHF 565 Full Board (50% sponsored through IMI s scholarship programme) For PSEC CHF 500 Standard twin (shared bathroom) CHF 600 Twin with en-suite bathroom CHF 720 Single (shared bathroom) CHF 850 Single with en-suite bathroom CHF 120 Supplement for a room in Hotel Central (3 Star) CHF 225 Full Board (50% sponsored through IMI s scholarship programme) IMI cannot guarantee that all requests can be met in full. Room allocation is subject to availability and rooms are considered as reserved only upon receipt of the registration fee plus at least 50% of the school fee. VISA Should you require an entry visa to Switzerland, indicate the Swiss Embassy or Consulate closest to your hometown: Declaration I wish to confirm that all the information given is true to the best of my knowledge. I have read and accepted the information contained in the programme brochure, as well as the terms and conditions governing fees, refund policy, notice of withdrawal and dismissal in this enrolment package. I am aware of the fact that course conditions and programmes can be changed without prior notice. Eventual disputes will be settled by the courts of the Canton of Luzern. Signature of applicant: Place and Date: Signature of parent/legal guardian/financial sponsor (if applicant is a minor or sponsored): Place and Date: IMI Representative (if applicable): Place and Date: 13

14 HEALTH PRACTITIONER S REPORT Application for admission to IMI University Centre The Registrar IMI University Centre International Management Institute Switzerland Seeacherweg Kastanienbaum Switzerland Phone Fax registration@imi-luzern.com To be completed by the student: I,, hereby authorise this health practitioner to provide the following information to IMI University Centre relating to my application and further studies. Place and Date: Signature of student: To be completed by a registered/licensed health practitioner, preferably the family doctor: Applicant s family name(s): Date of birth: Given name(s): Gender: Chronic condition(s) or ongoing illness(es) that IMI should be aware of: Medication(s) taken on an ongoing basis: Known allergies or medical dietary requirements: Any other health-related matter that IMI should be aware of: The undersigned health practitioner certifies that A) The general state of health, physical and mental condition of the applicant allow him/her to fulfil, without risk, academic obligations and strict professional training requirements for studies in hotel, culinary, tourism, events and business management, except as detailed below under D). B) The applicant is not obliged to follow a special diet, except as detailed below under D). C) The applicant is not a carrier of an infectious disease and has no physical disability. D) Comments, health risks, or limitations: Place and Date: Signature and stamp of health practitioner: Contact address/telephone: 14