This program provides a selection of courses that give you the focused knowledge necessary to begin your career in the food service industry quickly, and to be successful in an operational position in a restaurant or a hotel's Food & Beverage Department. industry.
School & Campus : DCT University Center, Vitznau - Lucerne
Duration: 12 months total - 6 months of classes (2 academic terms), and 6 months of paid Swiss Internship
Awards: DCT Certificate in Restaurant Operations
Start Dates: January / April / June / October
Admission Requirements: Successful completion of secondary education (e.g. High School diploma or equivalent)/ Minimum age 17 / Appropriate results from a recognized English test (TOEFL / IELTS / TOEIC / Cambridge First Certificate)
Progression: After successful completion of the Diploma, suitably qualified or experienced students may progress into the Diploma in Hotel Management offered at DCT.
Career Opportunities
DCT’s Career Center assists graduating students with international placement. DCT employs an international placement officer who works with students at no charge to help them secure employment. DCT also hosts regular Career Fairs that bring top international organizations to the DCT campus to recruit and hire our graduates. DCT assists students throughout the entire process, from an initial job search, through a successful internship, to career placement. Additionally, DCT’s Alumni Association facilitates networking among DCT graduates, making job opportunities available from around the world.
Paid Internship
International work experience is important to hospitality students’ development because they build a broad base of skills and are exposed to a wide range of practices that may not be common in their home countries. DCT encourages and assists students in finding suitable placements for Paid Swiss Internships so that they can gain this valuable experience early in their careers.
Course Content
Term 1
English Composition I
Beginner German Language I
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Applied Hospitality Information Systems
Professional & Personal Development for Hospitality
Term 2
English Composition II
Wine and Beverage Appreciation
Food Service Management, with Service Practical Lab
