Swiss Hotel Management School
| Motto | University Centre |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Students | 2039[1] |
| Undergraduates | 1554 |
| Postgraduates | 485 |
| Location | Caux-Montreux, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District and Leysin, Aigle District, Canton Vaud, Switzerland |
| Campus | Caux campus and Leysin campus |
| Website | http://www.shms.com |
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The Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS) is Switzerland's largest English-speaking hotel management school. SHMS provides an international programme through a mixture of courses and practical internships. The school offers various programs other than the basic Bachelor's Degree BA (Hons) in International Hospitality Management, including Postgraduate and Master's programmes.
SHMS is owned by the Swiss Education Group (SEG).,[2] one of six investment holdings in the Invision IV Portfolio of companies,[3] and is a member of the Swiss Hotel Schools Association Swiss Hotel Schools Association (ASEH).
Brief History
Switzerland's reputation in hotel management began more than 100 years ago when the first luxury hotels were built in Switzerland. The "Caux-Palace", was the largest exclusive establishment in its day. Today, Caux-Palace and Leysin Campus are the home of SHMS. Students from more than 60 different countries join the school every year to learn in a unique atmosphere, at the very source of Switzerland's hospitality reputation. In the real life environment of the Caux-Palace Hotel, there are many qualified hospitality experts that guide students through a balanced curriculum, comprising a wealth of practical elements, management expertise and languages.
Academic Programs
SHMS's academic programs combine practical elements from all aspects of the hospitality industry with key management skills, providing graduates with the best possible foundation for their future career.
The SHMS curriculum takes an international approach to education. Within a multi-cultural classroom atmosphere, students are offered courses based upon international awareness of the industry in order to develop the ability to effectively communicate in the global hospitality environment.
SHMS offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters Degree programs.
Undergraduate Programs
2 years: Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operational Management
2.5 years: Swiss Higher Diploma in
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality and Events Management
- Events Management
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA) Diploma in Hospitality Management (optional)
3 years: Swiss BA (Hons) Degree from Swiss Hotel Management School and British BA (Hons) Degree from the University of Derby in
- Hospitality Management
- Hospitality and Events Management
- Events Management
Post Graduate Programs
- Hotel Management
- Hotel Operations Management
- Hospitality Management
- Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management
Masters Programs
MSc - Masters of Science in International Hospitality Management[4](In Partnership with University of Derby)
MIB - Master of International Business in Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management[5]
MIB - Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort and Spa Management[6]
History
1992 The Swiss Hotel Management School was founded as a private hotel management school in Les Paccots.
1995 Move into the Caux Palace located above Montreux.
1999 Partnership established with the University of Derby (UK) for the awards of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree and Master of Arts.
2001 The Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH) recognised the programmes offered at the Swiss Hotel Management School and granted full accreditation.
2004 Acquisition of the Mont-Blanc Palace and Belvédère hotel in Leysin and opening of the Leysin campus.
2006 Revalidation of the programmes run in partnership with the University of Derby . The programmes are the Bachelor of Arts(hons) and Master of Arts.
2011 Launch of the Master of International Business in Resort and Spa Management programme .Opening of a student-managed spa with a public section in Leysin.
2012 Swiss eduQua qualification awarded; The ʻBuffet de la Gare’ in Caux as a student-run restaurant open to the public.
2013 Launch of the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management built on the success of the Master of Arts in International Hospitality Management .
See also
- Hotel Institute Montreux
- Cesar Ritz Colleges
- Culinary Arts Academy
- International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute
- Swiss Education Group