Switzerland has a long and proud history for hotel management and is world renowned for its hospitality education. This history of excellence began more than 100 years ago when the first hotels were built in Switzerland. The “Caux-Palace”, nestled in the mountains overlooking both Montreux and Lake Geneva, was the largest, most impressive and exclusive establishment of the day. The “Caux-Palace” is today home of SHMS, Swiss Hotel Management School. A member of a world leading together, the SHMS “Caux-Palace”, the City Campus and the University Centre in Leysin form Switzerland’s largest English speaking hotel management institution. A qualification from SHMS opens doors to leading positions in any sector of the hospitality industry, anywhere in the world.
There are seven advantages to choose SHMS:-
1- Quality Training
SHMS provides quality training in the long established Swiss tradition, combined with advanced management techniques, to match current international trends in the hospitality industry.
2- International Qualifications from three Countries
SHMS has a wide range of programs to suit most stude nts’ needs. Whether you are looking for a short-term diploma program (2 years) or a study up to degree or masters level (3 to 4 years), SHMS offers the program to meet your needs. Courses specially designed for mature students, such as postgraduate studies and professional development programmers, are also available. The degree and masters programmers are offered in co-operation with the University of Derby (UK). Students who undertake the Degree program at SHMS will have the chance to graduate with three internationally recognized qualifications:-
• Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management.
• AH&LA American Diploma in Hospitality Man agement.
• British BA (Honors) Degree in Hospitality Management (+electives).
3- Additional Pathways
Students can, in addition to the main Hotel Management program, select one or more of the following specialist pathways:-
• Tourism Management
• Events Management
• International Spa Management
Depending on the pathway(s) selected, students will graduate with a combined qualification (e.g. BA (Honors) Degree in Hospitality Management, Events Management and International Spa Management).
4- SHMS University Campus (SMU)
In the SHMS University Campus in the Leysin, we offer a suite of fully recognized MA/MBA’s. Graduates of any of our BA programs can enter any of the MA/MBA’s.
5- Paid Work Experience
Studying in Switzerland not only gives you the chance to study abroad, but also offers you the opportunity to gain international work experience. Each year of study at SHMS consists of a 5-month academic term followed by a 4 - 6 month internship in Switzerland or overseas. Students work in paid practical training in the industry, which in the first year is arranged by the School. The practical training is fully integrated with the academic programs.
6- Graduate Placement Services
With its many links to some of the finest hotels around the world, SHMS offers its graduates a wide variety of job opportunities through its Graduate Career Centre (GCC) office.
7- A Real Hospitality Experience
SHMS is located in the former 5-star “Caux-Palace”, the hotel where Switzerland’s reputation for hospitality was born. To live and study in this unique atmosphere is truly a benefit you will only find at SHMS.
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