César Ritz Colleges

Hotel School With Inspiring Leaders

The programmes offered at César Ritz Colleges are based on the philosophy of César Ritz, founder of the famous Ritz-Paris hotel, who is widely recognized as the pioneer of luxury hotels. With hard work, innovation, flair and a touch of class, César Ritz accomplished an unprecedented career in the hospitality industry and rose to legendary status. It is his tradition of luxury, excellence and service that created the standards for hotels and restaurants throughout the world, setting the foundation for our international Swiss hotel management school.

Double Bachelor Degree

Graduates of the double Bachelor programme earn both a César Ritz Colleges Bachelor degree and a Washington State University (USA) Bachelor degree in Hospitality Business Management.

2016

Summer: 4 July ‒ 16 September Fall: 3 October ‒ 16 December

2017

Winter: 9 January ‒ 24 March Spring: 3 April ‒ 16 June Summer: 3 July ‒ 15 September Fall: 2 October ‒ 15 December

2018

Winter: 8 January ‒ 23 March Spring: 9 April ‒ 22 June Summer: 9 July ‒ 21 September Fall: 8 October ‒ 21 December

Application Deadline

You are advised to send your application as soon as possible as places are limited in the school.

For students who require a visa to enter Switzerland it is important that you contact the Swiss Embassy in your home country to find out the length of time necessary for your visa application. In certain countries it may take up to 12 weeks for a visa to be approved.

Brig Campus

The César Ritz Brig Campus is situated in the town of Brig-Glis, the largest German-speaking town in the Valais region. Brig’s charming cobblestoned centre is located within walking distance to the central train station where trains can take students to Bern in one hour or to Milan in less than two. With a bustling shopping area and local markets, Brig is a great location to spend the evenings or weekends unwinding in some of the different restaurants and bars.

The campus is situated in two main buildings in the centre of Brig. The César Ritz Brig Campus is where all academic facilities are located plus the main restaurant. A five-minute walk away is the first-class accommodation called Themis & Xenius, which is the largest of the student dormitories.

Englisch-Gruss-Strasse 43 CH-3902 Brig

All Postgraduate and Master courses are held in Brig and are designed for university graduates or candidates with extensive work experience, who seek a career change or wish to advance their existing career in the global hospitality and tourism industry.

Academic Facilities

At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland, learning continues beyond the classroom walls. This is why each campus offers ideal study conditions and leisure facilities.

The multi-campus approach balances theoretical and practical learning resources in a combination of traditional and state-of-the-art facilities, from the latest PCs, to projectors and electronic whiteboards in the classroom, right through to lecture theatres, production kitchens, a formal dining room and the campus buildings themselves. Students practise service styles, banquet and event management skills both on and off campus on special occasions and at community service events.

Each campus has its own modern library providing access to a specialised collection of books and research materials. An innovative online facility allows students to search for and reserve materials and also offers access to an extensive collection of electronic resources.

The hotel and tourism industry is, by its very nature, cosmopolitan, requiring workers to adapt to an international environment. César Ritz Colleges graduates work all over the world, building their careers at home or abroad, where dealing with colleagues, customers and partners of varying nationalities is always a key requirement.

At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland this internationalism begins on campus, where over 60 nationalities are represented.

In a typical day students can lunch with classmates from South America, play soccer with German colleagues, share a tutorial with students from Kenya and China, chat with a roommate from Australia and spend the evening with your Swiss friends!

Through interacting with peers students are encouraged to look at life in a different way, learning the ways of other nationalities. This multicultural environment at César Ritz Colleges offers a unique learning atmosphere, fostering true cultural awareness.

Introduction To The World Of Hospitality and Culinary Programmes

The Swiss Education Group is pleased to present the Introduction to the World of Hospitality and Culinary programmes: 2 learning and adventure filled courses in Switzerland to help you discover how a hospitality or culinary education can open doors for your future!

The programmes are 2-weeks long and offer a variety of classes, cultural excursions, workshops, and hospitality related visits. This includes:

Introduction to the World of Hospitality Classes:

Description of the two-week session

Team dynamism has been the prime reason for the success of the past sessions, we therefore start each session with a team building activity including a welcome cocktail, presentation of the team members, dinner and indoor/outdoor group activities.

There are no entry requirements, however in order ensure you have a positive experience and can follow the course, we strongly recommend a 4.5 IELTS level or equivalent.

The duration of the courses is 2 weeks. 2016 sessions are available between:

The Introduction to the World of Hospitality and Culinary are offered at the Swiss Education Group partner school, HIM Business School in Montreux, Switzerland. Here, students will have the opportunity to discover the school, connect with current students, and benefit from the exceptional setting and infrastructure of the hospitality school.

The Swiss Education group will provide airport transportation from Geneva on arrival day and departure day.

• Discover the World of Hospitality
• Beverages of the World
• Understanding Cultures and Customs
• Introduction to Fine Dining
• Culinary Workshop
• Communication Skills in the Hospitality Industry
• Understanding Banquets and Events
• Introduction to the World of Hotels
• Creating a Positive Customer Experience
• Creating Banquets and Events
• A Career in Hospitality, What are my Options?
• Master Classes: Chocolate and Cheese
• Fundamentals of Classical Cooking
• Introduction to Menu Design
• Kitchen Management and Food Safety
• Foods of the World
• Introduction to Chocolate and Pastry
• Gala Event Preparation
• A Career in Culinary, What are my Options?
• Master classes: Chocolate and Cheese
• Vineyard excursion
• 5* Hotel Tour
• Cheese factory excursion
• Chocolate factory excursion
• Opportunities to discover the beautiful mountains and lakes of Switzerland
• Sunday, July 10th to Saturday, July 23th
• Sunday, July 24th to Saturday, August 6th
• Sunday, August 7th to Saturday, August 20nd

The English Foundation Programme runs throughout the year in four-week blocks. Students may join at the beginning of any four-week block, for a minimum of four weeks.

The course offers students a minimum of 20 hours of English instruction per week and covers the following subject areas:

The length of the course for each participant depends on their personal English level and motivation, with the objective to achieve the required score to enter their desired hospitality course.

The English Foundation Programme is offered at the Swiss Education Group partner school, HIM Business School. Students from all Swiss Education Group schools who need to strengthen their English language skills participate in the course.

Upon completion of the course, the Swiss Education Group will provide transportation to your chosen school to start your hospitality or culinary studies.

• Introduction to College Studies
• Structured Writing and Grammar
• Learning Strategies and Study Techniques
• Reading and Text Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
• General Hospitality Knowledge
• Vocabulary Development and Intermediate Reading

Bachelor Of International Business In Hotel and Tourism Management

The programme of the Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management has a strong professional focus for students seeking a career in international hospitality and tourism management. Students combine practical courses and management subjects with the development of a personalized business plan in the final year. Qualifications have been designed to deliver an appropriate blend of skills and knowledge in academic disciplines, professional hospitality and tourism management and personal and social development.

Graduates in hotel and tourism management have the potential to commence their career at an intermediate supervisory level, and will possess the analytical and management skills appropriate for progression to a wide range of positions at a more senior level.

Food and Beverage Management:

Term 1 (11 Weeks) Term 2 (11 Weeks)

Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months) César Ritz Colleges Certificate in Hotel and Restaurant Operations

Rooms Division & Hospitality Business:

Term 3 (11 Weeks) Term 4 (11 Weeks) Term 5 (11 Weeks)

Paid internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)

Internship periods of four to six-months are an integral part of the academic programme giving you the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a real-life working environment.

Prior to taking up an internship position, students are well prepared for their first year of studies thanks to the course structure, which focuses on the operational aspect of working life in a hotel: this gives students a practical understanding of how hotels operate at every level.

Students are assisted with all aspects of the interview process, from developing a professional curriculum vitae and cover letter to practising interview skills. An emphasis is placed on languages for first-year students, many of whom will remain in Switzerland for their first internship.

Ultimately, internships will benefit you in a number of ways:

Practising the theoretical skills learned in class

Gaining valuable work experience in the hospitality industry

Providing the opportunity to develop an additional language

The internship office on each campus works diligently to place students in a variety of different establishments from five-star hotel chains to family-owned boutique hotels in Switzerland and across the globe. First internship experiences are generally in the area of food and beverage. Second internships usually take place in the departments of front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration or sales and marketing. The culinary students experience the heat of the kitchen during their training.

Students can be found doing their internship in:

Students completing an internship in Switzerland receive a minimum gross monthly salary of CHF 2,172.,. International internship salaries vary depending on the conditions in each country.

International Business, Business Plan & Specialisations

Term 6 (11 Weeks) Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel & Tourism Management Term 7 (11 Weeks) César Ritz Colleges Bachelor of International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management Term 8 (11 Weeks) Washington State University Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality & Business Management

A wide choice of electives allows students to concentrate on a particular field of interest. The course emphasises on managerial and strategic knowledge along with business aspects and research techniques.

Students graduate with a Swiss Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management and an American Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management from Washington State University (USA).

Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel and Tourism Management

International Business Global E-Commerce Revenue Management Marketing Strategy and Development Destination Marketing

Entrepreneurship: Starting your Own Business The Art of Business Negotiation

Culinary Trends in partnership with the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland:

Food Media Culinary Trends and Gastronomy Advanced Wine and Beverage Management

Tourism and Sustainability Management:

Contemporary Issues in International Tourism Sustainable Tourism Ventures Strategic Tourism Management Electives may vary each term and are subject to availability.

• Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Management Information Systems
• Introduction to Nutrition and Food Science
• Public Speaking
• Introduction to Industry Experience
• Food Service Theory and Practice
• Language 1
• Food Service Studies and Operations
• Business Writing
• Wine and Beverage Management
• Mathematics for Hospitality Business
• Language 2
• Rooms Division Operations
• Roots of Contemporary Issues
• Calculus for Hospitality Business
• Microeconomics
• Financial Accounting
• Hospitality and Tourism Law
• The Built Environment
• Macroeconomics
• Managerial Accounting
• Cultural Diversity in Organisations
• Statistics
• International Politics
• Foodservice Systems and Control
• Hospitality Business Ethics
• Food Chemistry
• City Life
• Beau Rivage, Geneva (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• InterContinental, Geneva
• Lausanne Palace & Spa (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
• The Dolder Grand, Zurich (A member of Design Hotels)
• Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Marriott, Zurich
• Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport
• Alpine Experience
• Hotel Christiania, Gstaad
• Hotel Alpenrose, Wengen
• Hotel du Glacier, Saas-Fee
• Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt (Swiss Deluxe Hotels)
• The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St. Moritz
• Ritz Paris
• The Dorchester, London
• The Lowell, New York (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• LesConcierges, San Francisco
• Sandals luxury resorts, Caribbean Islands
• Cape Grace boutique hotel, Cape Town (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Armani Hotel, Dubai
• Conrad Maldives (part of Hilton’s hotel brands)
• Anantara luxury hotels, resorts and spas, Thailand
• Raffles Singapore
• Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing
• Principles of Management
• Financial Management
• Hospitality Marketing
• Tourism in a Global Perspective
• Business Planning Project 1
• Qualification: Swiss Higher Diploma
• Career Management
• Human Resource Management
• Operational Analysis
• Service Operations Management
• Elective
• Business Planning Project 2
• Economics and Public Policy
• Social Psychology of Hospitality
• Hospitality Leadership and Organisational Behaviour
• Strategic Hospitality Management: Case Studies and Research
• Business Planning Project 3

Master Of Arts In International Business In Hotel & Tourism Management

This challenging hotel management degree and elaborated training programmes, accredited by the University of Derby (UK), will satisfy the academic, professional and personal needs of candidates seeking top management careers in the hospitality industry. This Master diploma in hotel management aims to assist candidates in achieving their entrepreneurship and leadership potential through business-plan projects, network and personal coaching.

OVERVIEW OF THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Brig Campus 3 Academic terms (1 term: 11 weeks)

Paid Internship in Switzerland or worldwide

Brig Campus 1 academic term (11 weeks)

Master of Arts in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by Universtiy of Derby, UK

Practical Experience Internship periods of four to six-months are an integral part of the academic programme giving you the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a real-life working environment.

Prior to taking up an internship position, students are well prepared for their first year of studies thanks to the course structure, which focuses on the operational aspect of working life in a hotel: this gives students a practical understanding of how hotels operate at every level.

Students are assisted with all aspects of the interview process, from developing a professional curriculum vitae and cover letter to practising interview skills. An emphasis is placed on languages for first-year students, many of whom will remain in Switzerland for their first internship.

Ultimately, internships will benefit you in a number of ways:

The internship office on each campus works diligently to place students in a variety of different establishments from five-star hotel chains to family-owned boutique hotels in Switzerland and across the globe. First internship experiences are generally in the area of food and beverage. Second internships usually take place in the departments of front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration or sales and marketing. The culinary students experience the heat of the kitchen during their training.

Students can be found doing their internship in:

Students completing an internship in Switzerland receive a minimum gross monthly salary of CHF 2,172.,. International internship salaries vary depending on the conditions in each country.

International Business Global E-Commerce Revenue Management Marketing Strategy and Development Destination Marketing Front Office Operations

Entrepreneurship: Starting your Own Business The Art of Business Negotiation

Culinary Trends in partnership with the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland:

Food Media Culinary Trends and Gastronomy Advanced Wine and Beverage Management

Tourism and Sustainability Management:

Contemporary Issues in International Tourism Sustainable Tourism Ventures Strategic Tourism Management

The above electives are for all Master programmes and may vary each term and are subject to availability.

Students will graduate with:

Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Master of Arts in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by University of Derby, UK

• Food and Beverage Service Management
• International Tourism Management
• Language 1
• Management Accounting and Finance
• Consumer Behaviour and Strategic Marketing
• Language 2
• Elective (Optional)
• Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Research Methods
• Language 3
• Practising the theoretical skills learned in class
• Gaining valuable work experience in the hospitality industry
• Providing the opportunity to develop an additional language
• City Life
• Beau Rivage, Geneva (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• InterContinental, Geneva
• Lausanne Palace & Spa (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
• The Dolder Grand, Zurich (A member of Design Hotels)
• Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Marriott, Zurich
• Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport
• Alpine Experience
• Hotel Christiania, Gstaad
• Hotel Alpenrose, Wengen
• Hotel du Glacier, Saas-Fee
• Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt (Swiss Deluxe Hotels)
• The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St. Moritz
• Ritz Paris
• The Dorchester, London
• The Lowell, New York (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• LesConcierges, San Francisco
• Sandals luxury resorts, Caribbean Islands
• Cape Grace boutique hotel, Cape Town (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Armani Hotel, Dubai
• Conrad Maldives (part of Hilton’s hotel brands)
• Anantara luxury hotels, resorts and spas, Thailand
• Raffles Singapore
• Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing
• Business Plan Project
• Strategic Hospitality Management

Master Of Science In International Hospitality Management

The Master of International Business in Hospitality Management, validated by the University of Derby (UK), is an academically rigorous programme and hospitality training that develops critical thinking and the problem-solving skills required for management level positions. This master in hospitality management is designed to expand candidates’ aspirations in management development, consultancy, research, education and training and is the foundation for continuing onto a Ph.D.

OVERVIEW OF THE HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAMMES:

Brig Campus 3 Academic terms (1 term: 11 weeks)

Paid Internship in Switzerland or worldwide

Brig Campus 2 academic term (11 weeks)

Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland

Master of Science in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by Universtiy of Derby, UK

Internship periods of four to six-months are an integral part of the academic programme giving you the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a real-life working environment.

Prior to taking up an internship position, students are well prepared for their first year of studies thanks to the course structure, which focuses on the operational aspect of working life in a hotel: this gives students a practical understanding of how hotels operate at every level.

Students are assisted with all aspects of the interview process, from developing a professional curriculum vitae and cover letter to practising interview skills. An emphasis is placed on languages for first-year students, many of whom will remain in Switzerland for their first internship.

Ultimately, internships will benefit you in a number of ways:

The internship office on each campus works diligently to place students in a variety of different establishments from five-star hotel chains to family-owned boutique hotels in Switzerland and across the globe. First internship experiences are generally in the area of food and beverage. Second internships usually take place in the departments of front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration or sales and marketing. The culinary students experience the heat of the kitchen during their training.

Students can be found doing their internship in:

Students completing an internship in Switzerland receive a minimum gross monthly salary of CHF 2,172.,. International internship salaries vary depending on the conditions in each country.

International Business Global E-Commerce Revenue Management Marketing Strategy and Development Destination Marketing Front Office Operations

Entrepreneurship: Starting your Own Business The Art of Business Negotiation

Culinary Trends in partnership with the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland:

Food Media Culinary Trends and Gastronomy Advanced Wine and Beverage Management

Tourism and Sustainability Management:

Contemporary Issues in International Tourism Sustainable Tourism Ventures Strategic Tourism Management

The above electives are for all Master programmes and may vary each term and are subject to availability.

Students will graduate with:

Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland Master of Arts in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by University of Derby, UK

• Food and Beverage Service Management
• Information Technology and E-Business
• Language 1
• Management Accounting and Finance
• Consumer Behaviour and Strategic Marketing
• Language 2
• Elective (Optional)
• Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Research Methods
• Language 3
• Practising the theoretical skills learned in class
• Gaining valuable work experience in the hospitality industry
• Providing the opportunity to develop an additional language
• City Life
• Beau Rivage, Geneva (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• InterContinental, Geneva
• Lausanne Palace & Spa (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
• The Dolder Grand, Zurich (A member of Design Hotels)
• Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Marriott, Zurich
• Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport
• Alpine Experience
• Hotel Christiania, Gstaad
• Hotel Alpenrose, Wengen
• Hotel du Glacier, Saas-Fee
• Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt (Swiss Deluxe Hotels)
• The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St. Moritz
• Ritz Paris
• The Dorchester, London
• The Lowell, New York (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• LesConcierges, San Francisco
• Sandals luxury resorts, Caribbean Islands
• Cape Grace boutique hotel, Cape Town (The Leading Hotels of the World)
• Armani Hotel, Dubai
• Conrad Maldives (part of Hilton’s hotel brands)
• Anantara luxury hotels, resorts and spas, Thailand
• Raffles Singapore
• Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing
• Dissertation Part 1
• Dissertation Part 2

“My favourite facility of the school is the Fine Dining restaurant. We have the opportunity to enjoy a large variety of food, prepared at the highest level by the Culinary Arts Academy students.”

Alexander Mackh, Austria, Bachelor of International Business

Louise Johansson, Sweden, Bachelor of International Business

“We have so much fun! The beauty of being in a small town is that everyone knows each other. There are so many activities to do that are all organised by the Student Ambassador Forum, it is easy to make friends.”

Gabriel Nguyen, Vietnam, Bachelor of International Business

“The standard of facilities on campus is really high. Every day look out onto the lakes and mountains and everyday I meet new people and learn about new cultures.”

Josephine Michelin, France, Bachelor of International Business

“I really enjoy getting involved in all of the activities and events that are arranged by the school. I especially enjoy the summer when we can be outside by the lake.”

Jung Seok Kim, South Korea, Bachelor of International Business

“Student life is great and there is a broad mix of nationalities. The facilities are new and clean, which makes it a great environment to be in. I especially like the new gym where I work out after a day of studying.”

Marie Westreicher, Germany, Bachelor of International Business

“You meet loads of people from around the world and it is a great way to make connections.”

Keith Ng, Hong Kong, Bachelor of International Business

“At César Ritz Colleges I have been encouraged to speak out and share my opinions. This has really helped me to grow in confidence.”

Sixtine Sfeir, France, Bachelor of International Business

“I felt part of the César Ritz family as soon as I arrived on campus. I have friends from Romania, South Korea, China, France; the list is endless.”

Ericka, Indonesia, Bachelor of International Business

“César Ritz Colleges provides me with the right atmosphere to really learn about the culture of my fellow students. This is something that will be very useful in my future career.”