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Graduation Ceremony

Doctorate / PhD

Duration: A comprehensive program spanning 3 academic years

EQF: Aligned with the esteemed European Qualifications Framework at level 8

ECTS: equivalently with 180 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits

Admission Requirement: A prerequisite for admission is a Master's degree or its equivalent

PhD Study programs

​•    PhD in Tourism and Hospitality
•    PhD in Political Sciences and International Relations
•    PhD in Economics
•    PhD in Healthcare and Public Health
•    PhD in Finance and Accounting
•    PhD in Human Resource Management and Psychology
•    PhD in ICT Management
•    Doctorate in Law (LLD)
•    PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics

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Requirements for Admission:

A recognized Master degree in Hotel and/or Tourism and/or Culinary and/or Events Management or equivalent
and 3 years experience within the industry at the supervisory level
University/School/Institute or Work Testimonial
Proficiency in English – TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent
Applicants with any doubts about their suitability for the course please Contact us.

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Entry Dates:

We have four intakes per year:

  • January

  • April

  • July

  • October
     

Course Fee (for one year, for on-campus): 

Continuation from ISBM Post Graduate Diploma or MBA: 19'500 CHF for all students (only Tuition Fees)
International Students (Direct entry): 28'000 CHF  (Only Tuition Fee)
US and EU/EFTA Students (Direct entry): 22'000 CHF   (Only Tuition Fee)
Swiss Students or holders of a C permit (Direct entry): 18'000 CHF  (Only Tuition Fee)
Our All-Inclusive fee is inclusive of:

  • Tuition fee

  • Accommodation

  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for 7 days per week)

  • Handouts and files

  • Books

  • Professional excursions

  • Laundering

  • Insurance (for one year)

  • Pick up from the Airport (only for new arriving students)

Note

Application fee is 3000 CHF

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© Since 2016 ISBM AG (International School of Business Management) 

ISBM is among the Leading independent Hotel and Business Management Schools in Switzerland Reg. Nr. UID CHE-309.005.867, 

ISBM Business School in Luzern, Switzerland, operates under the allowance granted by the Board of Education and Culture in our Canton, as per letter number "12AUG16kom". Our distance learning program methodologies by our daughter school adhere to "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG, evaluated and approved by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (letter number 1523_01/04.14). We take pride in our numerous accreditations from governments-approved quality bodies, affirming our commitment to educational excellence. These include accreditation from BSKG, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sciences in KG, EDU founded by the Ministry of Education in PW, and ASIC approved by the British Government. Additionally, our Vocational and Training Diplomas are approved by KHDA, a state agency in the UAE also known as the Dubai Educational Authority. Furthermore, our business programs up to the Doctorate level have received programmatic accreditation from prestigious organizations such as ECBE and ECLBS, esteemed accreditations in Europe. We have also obtained EFMD-EOCCS Certification for our Mini Diplomas. Notably, we are the first private business school in Switzerland to achieve double ISO certifications. ISBM is proud to be ranked among the leading hotel management schools globally by QRNW is a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education.  SII Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE

Submit Your Scholarly Papers for Peer-Reviewed Publication: Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal "U7Y Journal" (www.U7Y.com) ISSN: 3042-4399 (registered by the Swiss National Library)
Moreover, ISBM is an approved member of the Swiss National Tourist Office (MySwitzerland), the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ), and the Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CASCI), further underscoring our commitment to excellence and fostering strong business ties.

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