This programme is designed for students, who in their third year, wish to specialize in tourism management with a view to being part of the global travel and tourism industry. Key elements include Tourism development, Business Travel and Tourism, Destination Studies (delivered through a series of field trips).
School & Campus : Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), Caux & Leysin campuses
Duration: 2.5 years (15 months of study & 8-12 months internships)
Internships: 4-6 months per year
Awards: SHMS Higher Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Start Dates: September / February
Admission Requirements: Students must have successfully completed their high school diploma / Min. age: 17 years / TOEFL or IELTS
Progression: After successful completion of the Diploma, students can progress into BA (Hons) Degrees in Hospitality Management or BA (Hons) Degrees in Travel & Tourism Management or BA (Hons) Degrees in Events Management
Career Opportunities
SHMS Graduate career services provide assistance to graduates searching for career opportunities upon graduation. SHMS has a network of international contacts and helps graduates with job applications. Many of the graduate find jobs in Europe and USA.
Paid Internship
Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both the acquired practical and language skills as students will normally do their internship either in the French or German speaking part of Switzerland. These skills are highly sought after in the hospitality industry.
Course Content
TERM 1: Year 1 - Academic (5 months)
Management Subjects
Hospitality Studies
Computer Studies I
Accounting Principles
Practical Subjects
Food & Beverage Management
Food & Beverage Service Management (Theory & Practice)
Food & Beverage Service Practical
Food & Beverage Production Management (Theory & Practice)
Food & Beverage Cost Control
Additional Subjects
Personal Development & Communication
Language (French or German level elective)
TERM 2: Year 1 - Internship (4-6 months)
Paid internship in hotels or restaurants in Switzerland or overseas
Monthly salary: CHF 2168 to CHF 2450
Deductions for food, accommodation, meals, tax, insurance: appr. CHF 1000 to 1400
TERM 1: Year 2 - Academic (5 months)
Management Subjects
Marketing
Introduction to & Geography of Travel & Tourism
Travel & Tourism Industry Management I
Banqueting & Events
Introduction to Events
Financial Accounting
Practical Subjects
Front Office & Rooms Division Management
Front Office Operations
Housekeeping Management
Housekeeping Operations
Additional Subjects
Business Communication
Language (French or German level elective)
TERM 2: Year 2 - Internship (4-6 months)
Paid internship in hotels or restaurants in Switzerland or overseas
Monthly salary: CHF 2168 to CHF 2450
Deductions for food, accommodation, meals, tax, insurance: appr. CHF 1000 to 1400
