This business oriented programme is ideal for those seeking a career in the international hospitality and tourism industry. Study the first two years in the environment that fits you best, combine practical courses and management subjects with a focus on research and consultancy in the last year. Choose from a wide choice of electives allowing you to specialize in a particular fielf of interest and graduate with a world-class Swiss and American Bachelor degree. Ideal for graduates to enter the industry at management level.
- School & Campus : César Ritz Colleges - First two years are offered either at the Le Bouveret Campus or at the Lucerne Campus and year 3 at the University Centre in Brig.
- Duration: Approximately 3 years with two six-month paid internships
- Internships: Two 6 months internship
- Awards: César Ritz Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel & Tourism Management
- Start Dates: January, April, July, October
- Admission Requirements: 18 years of age or over; High-school diploma; and English language proficiency of TOEFL 500 PBT (173 CBT, 61 IBT) or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
The Higher Diploma and Bachelor degrees awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland are accredited by the State of Valais Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Switzerland. In addition to the accreditation by the State of Valais, the Bachelor degree is validated by Washington State University (USA). You will receive both Swiss and American recognized degrees.
Course ContentsYEAR 1: Le Bouveret Campus or Lucerne Campus
Term 1 (11 weeks)
- Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Computer Applications for Hospitality
- Communication for Hospitality Professionals 1
- Introduction to Nutritional & Food Science
- Industry Experience - First Steps to Success
- Food Service Theory & Practice 1
- Language 1 (Fre/Ger/Spa)
Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Food Service Theory & Practice 2
- Communication for Hospitality Professionals 2
- Wine & Beverage Management
- Mathematics for Hospitality
- Language 2 (Fre/Ger/Spa)
Internship (6 months)
- Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
YEAR 2: Le Bouveret Campus or Lucerne Campus
Term 3 (11 weeks)
- Front Office Management
- Contemporary Global Tourism Issues
- Revenue Management
- Financial Accounting
- Macroeconomics
Term 4 (11 weeks)
- Statistics for Hospitality Managers
- Managerial Accounting in Hospitality
- Hospitality & Tourism Law
- Microeconomics
- Facilities Management
Term 5 (11 weeks)
- Cultural Diversity in Hospitality
- International Politics
- Business Ethics
- Food Service Management & Events
- Geotourism
Internship (6 months)
- Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
YEAR 3: Brig Campus
Term 6 (11 weeks)
- Travelling Cultures: Tourism in Global Perspective
- Hospitality Operations & Supply Management
- Finance for Hospitality Managers
- Hospitality Marketing
- Hospitality Consultancy Project 1
Term 7 (11 weeks)
- Principles of Management
- Job Search - Securing the Next Opportunity
- Hospitality Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
- Operational Analysis
- Hospitality Consultancy Project 2
- Elective
Term 8 (11 weeks)
- Strategic Hospitality Management
- Social Psychology of Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Economics
- Hospitality Consultancy Project 3
- Elective
