Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in Hotel, Hotel Operations, Events and Tourism Management

  Switzerland

Caux,  Leysin,  Montreux

Description: The Postgraduate Diploma Program (PGD) is designed for candidates who have already completed a Bachelor Degree in any discipline or who have at least 3 years work experience at a supervisory level and wish to build a career in the hospitality industry.

PGD in Hotel Operations Management
The PGD in Hotel Operations Management is designed for applications seeking an intensive introduction to key sectors of the Service Industry and are perfect for professionals seeking a new challenge or career change. This comprehensive programme provides graduates with a broad practical understanding of hotel operations management.

Subjects include:
* food and beverage management
* service theory & practice
* front office management
* managerial accounting
* human resource management
* sales and marketing
* business communications

Programme Duration
5 months intensive full-time plus an optional 4 to 6 month internship.

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

Entry Requirements
Bachelors degree in any discipline

Location
Caux and Leysin

PGD in Hotel Management
The PGD in Hotel Management is designed to meet the needs of applicants considering to learn more about the theory and managerial position within the hospitality industry, or further study to a Master level. This comprehensive programme provides graduates with a broad theoretical understanding of hotel management.

Subjects include:
* food and beverage management
* front office management
* managerial accounting
* human resource management
* sales and marketing
* business communications

Program Duration
5 months full-time plus an optional 4 to 6 month internship.

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

Entry Requirements
BA degree or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in the hospitality or other industry.

Location
Caux and Leysin

PGD in Events Management
The PGD in Events Management offers an attractive range of subjects for applicants seeking an intensive introduction to the Service industry and focusing at the Event & Catering (MICE) side of the Hotel Department.

Subjects include:
* food and beverage management
* front office management
* managerial accounting
* introduction to events
* MICE - meetings, incentive, conferences and events
* event project planning and management

Program Duration
5 months intensive full-time plus an optional 4 to 6 month internship.

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

Entry Requirements
BA degree or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in the hospitality or other industry.

Location
Leysin and Caux

PGD in Tourism Management
The PGD in Tourism Management offers an attractive range of subjects for applicants seeking an intensive introduction to the Service industry and focusing on Tourism and Travel.

Subjects include:
* destination studies (travel, geography, tourism)
* tourism development
* financial accounting
* human resources management
* research and reporting
* management project
* marketing management for the service industry

Program Duration
5 months intensive full-time plus an optional 4 to 6 month internship.

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

Entry Requirements
BA degree or at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in the hospitality or other industry.

Location
Leysin

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

Highlights: SHMS is Switzerland's 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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Leysin CHF 23'300.- / Caux CHF 24'300.-

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Switzerland Independently

Application Process Involves:

• 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.