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Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) |
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General information |
Hotel Institute Montreux was founded in 1985.HIM, one of Switzerland's leading hotel schools, offers international students a unique opportunity to learn the art of hospitality management at its source.
HIM complements Swiss tradition with contemporary hospitality management methods to create a progressive curriculum that meets the demands of an evolving and dynamic industry.
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The Director and Founder of HIM, E.P.O. Dandrieux: |
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Educated in England |
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Graduate of the Ecole Hoteliere Lausanne |
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Graduate of INSEAD Business School |
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Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) |
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Member of the Board of Trustees of the Educational Institute of the American |
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Hotel and Motel Association |
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Accreditations |
Hotel schools in Switzerland are independent privately owned institutions. HIM is registered as a limited company with the Office of Commerce in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
The Swiss Hotel School Association, ASEH, has a set stringent guidelines to which hotel schools must comply in order to be accredited. Hotel Institute Montreux has attained this accreditation and several others including:
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NEAS&C - New England Association of Schools & Colleges, INC. USA |
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HCIMA - Hotel Catering and Instructional Management Association, Great Britain |
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EFAH - European Foundation for the Accreditation of Hotelschool Programs |
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HIM's Principles |
Pursuit of quality and the highest academic standards are essential aspects of HIM's programs. HIM is committed to providing its select student body with an up to date education, combining best current theoretical and practical elements of Hospitality Management.
The Curriculum is constantly reviewed and updated to anticipate the changes occurring in a rapidly evolving industry.
The Faculty is continuously upgraded and is distinguished by academic achievement and field experience. Teaching methodology and course contents are constantly evaluated and enhanced.
The Advisory Board composed of leaders in academia and in the international hospitality industry is unscrupulously committed to professional excellence.
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Academic programs (graduate and postgraduate).
Follow the links within the diagram to find out more about the courses and its contents. |
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Program Options/structure |
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| Non-English speakers without the required level of proficiency |
3 Months academic/cultural program |
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| 2.5 year Diploma / 3 year Degree |
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| High school graduate (18+) with HIM required level of English |
Term 1
5 month Academic HIM
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5 month paid Internship
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| High school graduate with required level of English and a minimum of 2 years industry experience or Graduates from 1 year hospitality programmes* and graduates from HIM’s intensive English and Food & Beverage Certificate satisfying HIM’s English requirements for the degree programme |
Term 3
5 month Academic HIM
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5 month paid Internship
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| Graduates from other hospitality management schools with 2 year programmes* having the required English level.* |
Term 5
5 month Academic HIM
| HIM Swiss & AH&MA American Diploma |
Diploma graduates from other hospitality management schools* having the required English level
* Transfers from HIM accredited program with required English level
** Pending validation |
Term 6
5 month Academic HIM
| HIM/Oxford Brookes
B.Sc. Degree in International Hospitality Business Management**
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| Post graduate / Professional Diploma Options |
| Entry requirements - Minimum age of 21 with a university degree, or a minimum of 3 years hospitality experience at supervisory level, or a minimum age of 25 with at least 4 years of related industrial or commercial experience. Competence in English and basic mathematics, completion of HIM’s hand-written English essay |
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PG2 |
PG3 |
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PG5 |
| FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS |
FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT |
ROOMS DIVISION MANAGEMENT |
HOSPITALITY SALES AND MARKETING |
HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
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24 Weeks |
18 Weeks |
18 Weeks |
18 Weeks |
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| Note: HIM has articulation agreements with other universities in the USA and UK and progression to alternative degree programs can be facilitated |
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MANAGING FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS |
This course examines the central role played by the Front Office in the success of a hotel. It traces the guest cycle, from reservations to departure, evaluating front office functions, examining the relationship between departments, the use of technology, the importance of guest security, and the key element of service in the guest’s experience. It combines a theoretical approach with practical computer applications.
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HOUSEKEEPING MANAGEMENT |
This course presents the management principles and applied techniques required in today’s lodging and institutional housekeeping departments. Emphasis is placed on techniques of quality assurance, cost control and staff productivity.
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HOTEL SALES AND MARKETING |
This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of how to maintain a profitable level of business by utilizing the basic functions of sales, marketing, advertising, and promotions.
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Food & Beverage Management.
BAR AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT |
This course introduces alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Emphasis is placed on product, origin, identification and service standards. Product knowledge is emphasized along with personal ethics and the correct combination of Food and Beverages.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT |
This course covers the principles of food and beverage management. Emphasis is placed on the cost control cycle, menu planning, food and beverage sales and marketing promotion and includes a practical menu management exercise.
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HOSPITALITY SUPERVISION |
This course combines theoretical as well as practical aspects, which prepare the student for the transition from employee to supervisor. Communication, dealing with difficult employees, motivation techniques as well as employee scheduling, briefing sessions and team building will be covered.
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Finance for the Hospitality Industry.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.
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This course introduces basic accounting techniques and enables the students to apply these to record business transactions, balance accounts and produce a set of final accounts for a hospitality business, following generally accepted accounting principles.
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Admission Requirements |
HIM seeks students who have a true desire for practical career preparation and who have the ability to achieve academic success.
Academic qualifications and motivation for success in a chosen career are considered in determining acceptance into a program.
Admission requirements vary according to programs, and are quoted under Course of Study.
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Application Procedure.
The following documents are required: |
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HIM's completed application form |
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A transcript of High School Diploma or its equivalent |
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HIM health certificate signed by the student's physician |
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HIM's completed essay form |
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Six Passport photos |
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A copy of your valid passport |
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Education cost |
Academic year: Sfr.18.900
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Additional expenses: |
Deposit: Sfr. 3000 (includes medical and incident insurance)
Uniform
Texbooks.
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