Description

The Masters programme seeks to develop students critical analytic skills and foster their creativity so that they are able to respond effectively to key challenges facing the industry in the 21st century. The key themes of the programme include: human resources and the management of cultural diversity, strategic management and internationalization. Graduates will be equipped with a range of skills to deal with trends and changes in the sector such as the growth of IT, new business practices and increasingly competitive market place. There is a focus on research methods that assists students in the development of their major piece of independent study.

The MA in International Hospitality Management is awarded by SHMSs academic partner, the University of Derby, a leading university in the UK in the domains of tourism and hospitality. SHMS graduates gain a highly esteemed UK qualification studied at a Swiss Hotel Management School with a worldwide reputation for expertise in hospitality and tourism.

Program features include:

* Operations & Project Management
* Marketing and Public Relations
* Developing Skills for Business Leadership
* Research Methodologies
* Work Based Consultancy
* Sustainable Management Systems
* Managing the International Hospitality Service Experience
* Strategic Directions
* Independent Study

Program Duration
1 year intensive full-time comprising 5 months taught program (academic term) and 5 months supervised independent research on distance or on campus learning

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

Entry Requirements:
* Bachelor Honours Degree in a related discipline and at least 8 months relevant work experience.
* English level equivalent to TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0
* Mature applicants with over 5 years supervisory work experience, may be considered without higher qualifications.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Hospitality
• Management
• Travel / Tourism

Cost in US$:

Leysin CHF 29'700.-

Program Fees Include:

Price (tuition accommodation and full board)
Leysin CHF 29'700.-

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Post 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 and MA Degree. 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 d' Excellence 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.