Inspired Hospitality Management Education
WHEREVER LIFE TAKES YOU BE READY
2019/2020 July 2019 Edition 2 Our International We Are the Largest Academic Partners Private Hospitality Educator in Switzerland
With five schools based across six campuses, Swiss Education Group is Switzerland’s largest private hospitality educator. In total, the Group has over 6,000 students from 111 countries within the current student body, with each school offering a diverse international experience on all beautifully located campuses in the French and German speaking regions of Switzerland.
EduQua Amassing over 30 years of experience in hotel management and EduQua ensures the quality of educational institutions by culinary arts education, Swiss Education Group’s core educational setting minimum standards and supports quality values are based on the excellence of the Swiss hospitality tradition, improvements in its certified focusing on the practical aspects of hotel management. institutions.
As a worldwide ambassador of best practices in Switzerland, Swiss THE-ICE Education Group enjoys the benefit of being highly regarded by tourism THE ICE is an international and hospitality industry professionals. Locally, the Group is an esteemed accreditation organisation dedicated to the recognition, economic player, bringing many international students and visitors to the benchmarking, development and promotion of quality regions where the schools operate. programmes.
2 3 Five Schools Six Campuses
GERMANY
AUSTRIA Lucerne
FRANCE
Montreux Caux
Leysin Brig Le Bouveret
ITALY
FULL TIME STUDENTS
70% Bachelor in Hospitality 111 6000+ 10% Bachelor in Culinary Arts Nationalities Students 20% Postgraduate in Hospitality enrolled
4 CÉSAR RITZ COLLEGES SWITZERLAND IHTTI SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT Hospitality - Tourism - Entrepreneurship Hospitality - Design Management Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hospitality Tourism Management / Bachelor of Arts in & Design Management Hospitality Business Management Master of International Business in Hotel & Design Management Master of International Business in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry / Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry SWISS HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Hospitality - F&B - Events - Resort & Wellness CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY SWITZERLAND Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Hospitality Culinary Arts - Entrepreneurship Management or in International Hospitality & Events Management Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts / Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Culinary Arts Management or International Hotel & Events Management
Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort & Wellness Management Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate Arts Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management / Master of International Business in Hotel Management HOTEL INSTITUTE MONTREUX Swiss Hospitality - American Business Management Master of Science in International Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management with specialization in Finance, Human Resources, Senior Living Management or Luxury Brand Management
Master of International Business in Hospitality Management All programmes offer students the opportunity to complete with Specialization in Finance, Human Resources, Senior Living valuable work experience through internship placements in Management or Luxury Brand Management Switzerland or worldwide. Depending on the chosen programme students complete either one or two internships of four to six months.
4 5 HOSPITALITY - TOURISM - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BE INSPIRED BY THE KING OF HOTELIERS
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland will provide you with the A SWISS JOURNEY education and leadership skills needed to succeed in a Bachelor students can choose to start their studies in French- competitive world. The academic programmes offered speaking Le Bouveret or German-speaking Lucerne, spending their are based on the philosophies and values of César third and final year at the Brig campus. Ritz, enabling students to aim for and demonstrate the HOSPITALITY WITH A PLAN same principles. Seize the opportunity to explore the world of hospitality and THE CÉSAR RITZ PHILOSOPHY graduate with a ready-to-implement business plan. The final year of the Bachelor degree is focused on the creation of a viable Our programmes are based on the teachings of César Ritz, the business plan. Over a nine month period, create a springboard for world-renowned Swiss hotelier and founder of the famous Ritz your future career opportunities. hotels. Widely recognised as the pioneer of luxury hotels, the pillars of luxury, excellence and service are worldwide standards that are passed on to each of our students.
6 Bachelor of International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Food and Beverage Management Rooms Division and Hospitality Business International Business and Business Plan
Le Bouveret or Internship: World- Le Bouveret or Internship: World- Brig campus Brig campus Lucerne campus wide or paid in Lucerne campus wide or paid in 1 academic term 2 academic terms 2 academic terms Switzerland (4-6 3 academic terms Switzerland (4-6 (11 weeks) (2 x 11 weeks) (2 x 11 weeks) months) (3 x 11 weeks) months)
Bachelor of International Business Swiss Higher in Hotel & Tourism Management / César Ritz Colleges Certificate in Diploma in Washington State University Hotel & Restaurant Operations Hotel & Tourism Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management Business Management
Master of International Business in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
YEAR 1
Brig campus Internship: Worldwide or paid in Switzerland Off Campus 2 academic terms (2 x 11 weeks) (4-6 months) Consultancy Project
Master of International Business in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry awarded by University of Derby, U.K.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded by Washington State University (USA). César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is The partnership with Ritz The partnership with Switzerland the only Swiss hotel management Paris allows students to gain Tourism gives students valuable school to receive the prestigious industry insights and build insight into tourism and TedQual certification from the strong foundations in global promotion. United Nations World Tourism. business. Organization (UNWTO).
The Master of Arts degree is validated by the University of Derby (U.K.).
6 7 CULINARY - ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEETS CULINARY ARTS: THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
The perfect blend of entrepreneurial learning BUSINESS IS A KEY INGREDIENT and culinary skills to create your ideal education. Combine practical kitchen skills with management and Our students understand that passion will only entrepreneurship classes. Our industry partners strengthen the get them so far, but that a rigorous attitude is learning experience by bringing international industry insights and expertise. an essential foundation if they wish to work at a leading establishment. SMALL HANDS-ON CLASSES CULINARY DELIGHTS IN THE HEART OF EUROPE Small class sizes with a focus on practical orientation ensure that you will receive the undivided attention of international chef Discover and recreate multicultural gastronomic delights with a instructors, including the opportunity to meet with revered Michelin focus on Italian and French cuisine at our campuses in the centre of starred chefs such as Anton Mosimann. historic Lucerne and scenic Le Bouveret.
8 Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 Acquire the Skill Master the Art Take the Lead
Le Bouveret Internship: Worldwide Internship: Worldwide Le Bouveret Le Bouveret campus campus or paid in Switzerland or paid in Switzerland campus 3 academic terms (3 x 11 weeks) 2 academic terms (4-6 months) (4-6 months) 2 academic terms (2 x 11 weeks) (2 x 11 weeks)
Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts / Swiss Advanced Swiss Higher Diploma in Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Certificate in Culinary Arts Culinary Studies in Culinary Arts awarded by University of Derby, U.K.
Swiss Grand Diploma in Culinary Arts
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 INTERNSHIPS
Le Bouveret campus Le Bouveret campus Le Bouveret campus Internships after term 2 / 3: 1 academic term (11 weeks) 1 academic term (11 weeks) 1 academic term (11 weeks) Worldwide or paid in Switzerland (4-6 months)
Diploma in Swiss Grand Diploma in Certificate in Culinary Arts Essentials European Culinary Arts Culinary Arts
Swiss Grand Diploma in Pastry & Chocolate Arts
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 INTERNSHIPS
Lucerne Campus Lucerne Campus Lucerne Campus Internships after term 2 / 3: 1 academic term (11 weeks) 1 academic term (11 weeks) 1 academic term (11 weeks) Worldwide or paid in Switzerland (4-6 months)
Certificate in Diploma in Swiss Grand Diploma Pastry & Baking Pastry & Chocolate Arts in Pastry & Chocolate Arts
Our industry partners strengthen students’ learning experience by exposing them to international industry insights and expertise:
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Culinary Arts is validated by the University of Derby (U.K.).
8 9 SWISS HOSPITALITY - AMERICAN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
DISCOVER THE BUSINESS OF HOSPITALITY
If people are your passion and you are seeking SPECIALIZED BUSINESS SKILLS to make a career in managing a business, Hotel Through our privileged partnerships with Montreux Jazz Festival, Institute Montreux covers the full range of Edmond de Rothschild, Swiss Sustainable Finance, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, John Paul and TAG Heuer, we offer an additional hospitality-related professions for you. The specialization in Finance, Human Resources, Senior Living hallmark is their modern approach to management, Management or Luxury Brand Management, allowing you to tailor marrying an American-style business outlook with your education to a broad range of career options. a sophisticated Swiss approach. FANTASTIC LOCATION UNIQUE PROGRAM COMBINATION Located in the heart of Montreux, Hotel Institute Montreux benefits from an ideal location nestled between the Alps and Lake Geneva. A perfect blend of renowned Swiss hospitality practices with Aside from providing beautiful surroundings, the campus is within contemporary American management expertise will help graduates close reach of Geneva airport and the students have access to a unlock the door to their future global careers. wide variety of sports and leisure activities.
10 Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management (with Specialization)
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Food & Beverage and Management Application Hospitality Management and Rooms Division Management and Specialization International Business
3 academic Internship: Worldwide Internship: Worldwide or paid 2 academic terms 2 academic terms terms or paid in Switzerland in Switzerland (4-6 months) (2 x 11 weeks) (2 x 11 weeks) (3 x 11 weeks) (4-6 months)
Bachelor of Business Administration Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations Swiss Higher Diploma in International in Hospitality Management Management Hotel Management (with Specialization) (with Specialization) awarded by Northwood University
Master of International Business in Hospitality Management (with Specialization)
Financial Analysis & Hospitality Business Management and Specialization Wealth Management in partnership with:
2 academic terms Internship: Worldwide or paid in Switzerland (4-6 months) (2 x 11 weeks)
Master of International Business in Hospitality Management (with Specialization) Human Capital & Development in partnership with:
Luxury Brand Management in partnership with:
The American Bachelor of The Bachelor of Business Château de Chillon Business Administration in Administration in lend their support Hospitality Management Hospitality Management to student-based is awarded by Northwood is fully accredited by the projects. University (USA). Foundation for International Business Administration Management for the Senior Living Industry (FIBAA). FIBAA provides quality seals to well known higher education institutions in Europe.
10 11 HOSPITALITY & DESIGN MANAGEMENT
DESIGN YOUR FUTURE IN HOSPITALITY
IHTTI School of Hotel Management gives you the UNIQUE FOCUS ON DESIGN opportunity to develop an acute understanding of Partnerships with John Paul, Andaz, Trolle, Alessi and Hirsch design, with key modules offered in Interior Design, Bedner Associates (HBA) gives students the opportunity to learn together with new trends and strategies in Luxury and develop new standards in hospitality interior design. Hotel Management. AN INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT HOME AWAY FROM HOME FAMILY ENVIRONMENT The school is housed in beautiful and historical former palace hotels. These traditional settings provide inspirational surroundings for Small class sizes allow for a personal learning experience within a students to concentrate on furthering their studies. Students share a close-knit environment. With focus on personal development and campus with Swiss Hotel Management School and this collaborative leadership skills, tailor your education to your career aspirations. learning environment enables students to thrive collectively and individually.
12 Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality and Design Management
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Hotel Operations Luxury and Project Management Dissertation/ Food and Beverage Management and Design Brand Management and Design Integrated Project
Internship: Internship: 1 academic 1 academic 1 academic 1 academic Worldwide or paid in Worldwide or paid in On or off campus semester semester semester semester Switzerland Switzerland (6 weeks) (5 months) (5 months) (5 months) (5 months) (6 months) (6 months)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Swiss Higher Diploma in Swiss Certificate in Food Swiss Diploma in International International Hospitality and International Hotel and and Beverage Studies Hotel Operations Management Design Management awarded by Design Management University of Derby, U.K.
Master of International Business in Hotel and Design Management
Hotel and Design Management Hotel Design and Luxury Business Management
1 academic semester Internship: Worldwide or paid in 1 academic semester Internship: Worldwide or paid in (5 months) Switzerland (4-6 months) (5 months) Switzerland (4-6 months)
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel and Design Management Master of International Business in Hotel and Design Management
IHTTI is the first academic institution outside the The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree The innovative programme in hospitality and U.K. to receive accreditation by the Chartered in International Hospitality and Design design is supported by industry partners like Society of Designers. This is an internationally Management is awarded in partnership with Alessi, John Paul, Hirsch Bedner Associates, recognised distinction that will support students’ the University of Derby (U.K.). Andaz hotels, and Trolle. professional goals throughout their careers.
12 13 HOSPITALITY - EVENTS - RESORT & WELLNESS MANAGEMENT
LEARN AND LIVE HOSPITALITY IN A SWISS PALACE
Swiss Hotel Management School focuses on the ROOTED IN TRADITION, DEVELOPED FOR heritage of Swiss hospitality traditions, combined THE 21ST CENTURY with modern management techniques. Choose We offer an exciting range of programmes founded upon the from a broad range of programmes in International internationally recognised Swiss hospitality traditions and focused Hotel Operations, Hospitality and Events, or Resort on global trends, business strategy and operational leadership. and Wellness Management. HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN REAL LIFE SETTINGS AN INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT With operational facilities and frequent banquets and events, students have many opportunities to perfect their skills. Additionally, Swiss Hotel Management School is housed in beautiful and our Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort & Wellness historical former palace hotels. These traditional settings, which Management has been developed with the support of our industry they share with IHTTI School of Hotel Management students, partners for in-depth expertise. provide inspirational surroundings for students to concentrate on furthering their studies.
14 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Hospitality Management or in International Hospitality and Events Management
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3
Food and Rooms Division International Hospitality Management or Beverage Management Management International Hospitality and Events Management
Caux campus Internship: Caux campus Internship: Dissertation/ Leysin campus Leysin campus 1 academic Worldwide or paid 1 academic Worldwide or paid Business project 1 academic semester 1 academic semester semester in Switzerland semester in Switzerland (4-6 on or off campus (5 months) (5 months) (5 months) (4-6 months) (5 months) months) (6 weeks)
Swiss Higher Diploma in Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International International Hospitality Hospitality Management or in International Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations Management Management or in Hospitality and Events Management International Hospitality awarded by University of Derby, U.K. and Events Management
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Master of International Business in Hotel, Management or in International Hotel and Events Management Resort and Wellness Management
Leysin campus Internship: Worldwide or paid in Leysin campus Internship: Worldwide or paid in 1 academic semester (5 months) Switzerland (4-6 months) 1 academic semester (5 months) Switzerland (4-6 months)
Swiss Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Operations Management Master of International Business in Hotel, or in International Hotel and Events Management Resort and Wellness Management
Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management / Master of Science Master of International Business in Hotel Management in International Hospitality Management
Caux campus Internship: Worldwide Integrated Business Leysin campus Independent Study 1 academic semester or paid in Switzerland Project 1 academic semester (5 months) on or off campus (4-6 months) (5 months) (4-6 months) off campus
Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management Master of Science in International Hospitality Management awarded by University of Derby, U.K. awarded by University of Derby, U.K.
The Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts in International Hotel Business The Master of International Business programmes have been Management and Master of Science degrees are awarded by the developed with the support of our industry partners, who bring their University of Derby (U.K.). expertise to the courses.
14 15 Career and Community
Encompassing three main roles, Swiss Education Group’s Career Services department works hand-in-hand with each school to offer all students a five-star service. To do this, the Group has established three pillars:
To EMPOWER students’ career development by providing them with the tools to be successful To ENHANCE the quality of each student’s search with tailored career opportunities To ENGAGE with members of our community (students, parents, faculty, alumni, corporate partners) to nurture key relationships
CAREER ADVICE GLOBAL ALUMNI
Every campus has a career management team dedicated With 32 chapter presidents and more than 21,000 alumni to providing one-on-one support to students. As creators members, Swiss Education Group has one of the largest of opportunities, each team encourages wise career hospitality alumni networks in the world. Regular meetings decisions and tailors their service to each student’s allow alumni to stay in touch, network and ultimately uniqueness. enhance their careers.
MYCAREER APP THE INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT FORUM
This is Swiss Education Group’s bespoke business Twice a year, students are given the opportunity to meet more than networking application that is exclusive to all of the Group’s 200 hospitality leaders from around the world at the International students. With this application, students and alumni benefit Recruitment Forum (IRF). The IRF is considered an unmissable from direct access to over 1,000 industry professionals and event that allows students to network with future employers and over 500 jobs available on a daily basis. get exclusive access to the best career opportunities before they complete their studies.
16 Career of our Graduates
One of the
Five years after graduating 89% 73% of alumni largest alumni of alumni hold management positions currently work in the hospitality or have created their or restaurant business. own company. networks in the
industry, with
over 21,000
members! Five years after graduating 96% 32 alumni chapter of alumni in the hospitality sector are employed in presidents around luxury hotels. the world.
A UNIQUE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY Bringing Students & Recruiters Together Under the Same Roof! IRF 2018 KEY FIGURES
37% EUROPE 28% 102 329 3’243 5 4’243 SWITZERLAND companies recruiters students panel total representing attended discussions interviews 196 properties worldwide
170 RECRUITERS 17% COMING AMERICA TOP TEN INTERVIEWERS FROM: 1. Marriott International 2. Mandarin Oriental 3. White Lodging 10% 4. The Bürgenstock Selection ASIA 5. Rosewood Hotels & Resorts 8% 6. Sandals Resorts International MEA 7. Wharf Hotels Management Limited 8. Aman Resorts 9. Accor Hotels 10. Palladium Hotels & Resorts
16 17 Our Industry Partners
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18 19 “I learned people skills; an ability “At SHMS I have learned how to to understand different cultures handle a real job and I gained and their way of doing things. I international practical and really gained an open-mind at theoretical experience which is César Ritz Colleges.” very important in the hospitality and events industry.”
GRACE XIANG VIVIEN CARISSA CHINA INDONESIA César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Swiss Hotel Management School Graduate Graduate
“Pride, passion, “IHTTI gave me the “The education I received professionalism and knowledge needed to at HIM has been the most patience, as we learn at the launch myself in the valuable asset at every school, are the key to your industry in a multicultural stage of my career.” success.” environment.” SHYAMLA NATH FABIO HENRIQUE MARIA JARL CROCI INDIA WATANABE SWEDEN Hotel Institute Montreux Graduate BRAZIL IHTTI School of Hotel Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland Management Graduate Graduate
Swiss Hotel Management School student César Ritz Colleges Switzerland and Culinary Students from Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland displaying the Apple Distinguished School award. Arts Academy Switzerland Students with training at The Ritz Paris Escoffier in Paris. Chef Anton Mosimann at The Mosimann Collection in Bouveret.
18 19 OUR OFFICES WORLDWIDE
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