Description

Looking for an opportunity to earn your degree abroad, but a lack of language skills stopping you? Then Swiss Hotel Management School has the program you've been looking for. SHMS is Switzerland's largest English speaking Hotel Management School, offering a wide range of world-class academic programs for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hospitality and Events Management. The curriculum includes Internships in Switzerland or around the world, which further your academic experience. 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.

Students who have completed the Diploma course and are interested in a management role in the hospitality industry can choose from three possible branches for study.

Hospitality Management
Program covering subjects vital to students seeking to develop a successful management career in the hotel industry. Key elements include, food and beverage service and production, rooms division management and housekeeping management.

Hospitality and Events Management
Program designed for students who aim to specialize in events management. Key elements include event project planning and management, marketing for events and meetings, incentive and conference markets - MICE.

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

Program 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
Successful completion of SHMS Diploma program or equivalent

Price (tuition accommodation and full board) per Academic term
Leysin CHF 24'200.-
Caux CHF 26'100.-

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Hospitality
• Human Res. Management
• Management
• Marketing, Ad., & Pr

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Leysin CHF 24'200.-
Caux CHF 26'100.-

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• 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.