Is International Hotel Management Institute Switzerland recognized by Switzerland education department?

Answer 1

Its Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma and Bachelor programmes are recognized by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK and its degrees are validated by MMU and them MBA is by ACBSP accredited

LUZERNE Department of Education - carries out interim visits and audits of IMI to verify that both the educational and accommodation environment complies with Swiss Cantinal standards. This safeguards the reputation of the Institute and students. (1)

At undergraduate level, successful students get for every semester two qualifications (dual degrees). One is awarded by IMI University Centre, the other is awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK. At postgraduate level, IMI offers a Postgraduate Diploma and an MBA in International Hospitality Management. These qualifications are awarded by IMI and subject to the Institute's quality assurance regulations and processes.

External, UK accreditation for the whole establishment by the British Accreditation Council was achieved in spring 2009, ensuring that the full range of IMI's programmes benefit from truly international scrutiny and recognition. In addition, external American accreditation is currently being sought for the whole institution and is expected in summer 2010.

• IMI is one of the first Swiss colleges to meet the exacting globally recognized standards of ISO 9001:2000 certification, showing the Institute's commitment to continual quality improvement. • IMI is EDUQUA certified for all its programmes. This is the Swiss quality label for further education institutions.

• IMI is a member of VSP, the Federation of Swiss Private Schools, which has national influence and is recognized internationally as the representative organization of quality private schools in Switzerland.

• IMI obtained the prestigious "Quality label for Swiss Tourism", which programme is supported by all major Swiss tourism associations. Its purpose is to enhance and safeguard the quality of service in Switzerland. The level QQQ which IMI achieved means that IMI has successfully implemented a comprehensive and internationally recognized Quality Management System.

• Finally, in addition to the rigorous standards IMI must meet for validation of its courses by Manchester Metropolitan University, all IMI's courses are additionally recognised by the Education Ministry of the Swiss Canton of Lucerne

The Luzern government, in its most recent quality report described the school as "managed professionally" with "students obtaining good positions after they leave". The quality of IMI courses is subject not only to the scrutiny of these organizations and MMU but also to that of the independent UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, ensuring that students receive an education worthy of their investment. The Manchester Metropolitan University - IMI relationship received the endorsement of the independent UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education when in its report, the QAA gave it its highest possible commendation, of "broad confidence in the standards of its awards offered in association with the Institute".