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Shms swiss hotel management school
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. Until 2015, the motto of the Leyin campus was University Centre. As the term University is a protected term in Switzerland, the Leysin site adopted the Caux motto of Centre of Excellence.
Contents
- Shms swiss hotel management school
- Brief History
- Academic Programs
- Undergraduate Programs
- Post Graduate Programs
- Masters Programs
- History
- References
SHMS is owned by the Swiss Education Group (SEG)., an investment of Invision Private Equity AG,. Invision invested in SEG in 2008. It is a member of the Swiss Hotel Schools Association Swiss Hotel Schools Association (ASEH).
Shms swiss hotel management school
Brief History
The "Caux-Palace", was the largest hotel in its day. Today, Caux-Palace and Leysin Campus are the home of SHMS.
Academic Programs
SHMS's academic programs combine practical elements from all aspects of the hospitality industry with management skills.
SHMS offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma and master's degree programs.
Undergraduate Programs
2 years: Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operational Management
2.5 years: Swiss Higher Diploma in
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
Post Graduate Programs
Masters Programs
MSc - Masters of Science in International Hospitality Management(In Partnership with University of Derby)
MIB - Master of International Business in Food & Beverage and Restaurant Management
MIB - Master of International Business in Hotel, Resort and Spa Management
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.
1998 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 .