Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operational Management

  Switzerland

Caux,  Leysin,  Montreux

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: July - January

Description: SHMS is Switzerlands largest English speaking Hotel Management School offering a wide range of world-class academic programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management. The curriculum includes Internships in Switzerland or around the world. The two SHMS campuses in Caux and Leysin welcome students from over 65 nationalities making student life a truly international experience.

As a member of the SEG, Swiss Education Group, SHMS is 100% Swiss owned ensuring its students receive top quality education with a distinctive Swiss style that is renowned worldwide.

The Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operational Management is designed for students who are primarily interested in the practical aspects of the hotel and catering industry. A combination of practical and theoretical subjects provides students with the best possible foundation for for their future career.

Subjects include
* Food and beverage management & service
* Cost control
* Accounting
* Hospitality studies
* Front office management and operations
* Marketing
* Communication and languages (French, German, Spanish)

The Swiss Diploma is the foundation for students who wish to continue on to study for the Higher Diploma or BA (Hons) Degree.

Programme Duration
2 years intensive full-time, programme includes two academic semesters and two internships (4-6 months)

Meals & Accommodation
Full board and accommodation included in the fees.

Entry requirements
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* English level equivalent to TOEFL 500
* Minimum age 17.5 years

Starting Date - two intakes per year (September and February):
7.9.2009
1.2.2010

Price (tuition accommodation and full board) per Academic term
Leysin   CHF 22'300.--
Caux    CHF 24'300.--

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please refer to Price list

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is 1-2 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School's Mission Statement: Over the last decade, SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School, has grown to now be Switzerland's largest and most successful English speaking Hotel Management School. Do you know why more and more international students choose SHMS? SHMS offers a wide range of high quality academic programmes at Higher Diploma, BA (Hons) Degree, MA Degree and PhD Level. Many of these programmes include a paid internship in a Restaurant or Hotel in Switzerland or abroad. For Bachelor Degree Holders or candidates with at least 3 years work experience, we offer a 1 year Postgraduate Diploma Programme. Our courses combine the most modern and intensive theoretical and practical training to the highest of Swiss standards. You will graduate with a Swiss qualification that is internationally recognized by the industry. In addition our students study for awards from the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) and can then aim to complete their studies with a University of Derby Bachelor or Master Degree. That means after three years you will graduate with 3 worldwide recognized Diplomas! SHMS operates two outstanding, newly renovated campuses: The SHMS Centre dExcellence in the Caux-Palace, Montreux and the SHMS University Centre in Leysin. The SHMS Graduate Placement office has strong links to the hospitality industry worldwide and offers valuable assistance for Graduates searching for job opportunities. Importantly, SHMS is a member of ASEH, Swiss Association of Hotel Schools and SEG, Swiss Education Group. Our secret to this success is to focus on quality and provide Excellence at affordable cost.