Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management

  Switzerland

Montreux

Description: Successful graduates of the Diploma programme can continue on to the Higher Diploma which focuses on executive management. Building on the knowledge and experience from the first two years, subjects cover a range of management topics including :
* revenue management
* human resource management
* marketing
* communications
* macroeconomics
* world customs and cultures
* communication and languages (French, German, Spanish)

AH&LA Certificates/Diploma (Amercian Hotel & Lodging Association)
The education for the Swiss Higher Diploma within HIM allows students to additionally complete the AH&LA exams. The AH&LA Certificates/Diploma is awared by an American based Association and the students benefit from an american recognized Certificate/Diploma in the Service Industry.

Programme Duration
Progression from the Swiss Diploma to the Swiss Higher Diploma ; plus one 5 months intensive full-time academic term

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

Highlights: HIM, Hotel Institute Montreux is located in the heart of Montreux, a lively town on beautiful lake Geneva. HIM offers a wide range of world-class academic programs for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hotel Operation, Hospitality and Business Management.

As a member of the Swiss Education Group, HIM is 100% Swiss owned which ensures its students receive top quality education with a distinctive Swiss style that is renowned worldwide. HIM is accredited by the Swiss Hotel Schools Association (ASEH) and by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. USA (NEASC).

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: HIM Montreux CHF 23'650.-

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

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux's Mission Statement: Our mission is to foster the success of aspiring individuals through educational programs that blend renowned Swiss hospitality practices with contemporary American management expertise, offered within a professional and supportive learning environment.