BE INSPIRED BY THE KING OF HOTELIERS

BE INSPIRED
BY THE
KING OF HOTELIERS
www.ritz.edu
DISCOVER THE WORLD
OF HOSPITALITY
The World Travel and Tourism Council has forecast a rise in employment to
325 million jobs by 2021! To fuel this expansion, there is a high demand for
skilled, dynamic and educated leaders in the international hospitality and
tourism industry.
César Ritz Colleges offers students a unique
opportunity to embark on a successful career
in hotel and tourism management.
The faculty understands the needs of the
hospitality and tourism industry and prepares
students using the latest research and training methods to lead the way in this fastgrowing sector.
Students are encouraged to take inspiration from César Ritz; “The King of Hoteliers
and The Hotelier of Kings” who has set the
standard for hotels and restaurants throughout the world.
The hospitality industry is an exciting dynamic and international industry with many
employment opportunities for graduates with
the right qualifications. César Ritz Colleges
provides exactly the type of education and
skills that future hospitality managers require
to succeed.
“César Ritz Colleges has great contact
with the industry, leading recruiters and
key brands.”
Armin Hies (Germany) – Hotel Manager,
Kempinski Hotel, Beijing, China
FOUR INTAKES PER YEAR
Students can choose to start their studies in January, April, July or October.
ADVANCE YOUR
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
In the final year of the Bachelor programme
César Ritz Colleges offers a business plan
course where students can elaborate their
own plan, individually or within a group and
graduate with a real business plan ready to
implement.
MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT
The hotel and tourism industry is a worldwide industry requiring employees to adapt
to an international environment. At César
Ritz Colleges this internationalism begins
on campus where students from over 60
nationalities are represented.
CÉSAR RITZ FAMILY SPIRIT
The relationships developed at César Ritz
Colleges bring students together, providing
a social and professional framework for
networking and maintaining friendships.
After graduation, this connection is continued through the Swiss Education Group
alumni network, which counts 28 chapters
worldwide and over 20,000 members. César
Ritz Colleges’ alumni hold prestigious positions in a variety of industries across the
globe and many are active in the worldwide
alumni chapters.
“Graduating from César Ritz Colleges
meant the right doors opened for me.”
Duncan O’Rourke (Ireland)
Chief Operating Officer, Kempinski Hotels,
Geneva, Switzerland
BACHELOR PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW
César Ritz Colleges offers a double Bachelor degree in partnership with Washington
State University (USA), which includes a range of specialisations in International Business, Tourism and Hospitality Management. This unique programme
emphasises both practical and managerial skills with strategic knowledge.
The programme has a professional focus for students seeking a career in the international
hospitality and tourism industry. Students combine practical courses and management subjects
with the development of a personalised business plan in their final year.
The Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management is recognised by
the State of Valais (Switzerland).
Graduates have the potential to commence their career at a supervisory level or can continue
on to a Master degree, to further enhance their career.
HOTEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Food and Beverage Management
Rooms Division and
Hospitality Business
International Business, Business Plan
and Specialisations
Le Bouveret
or Lucerne
Campus
2 academic terms
(1 term: 11 weeks)
Paid internship
in Switzerland
(4-6 months)
Le Bouveret or
Lucerne Campus
3 academic terms
(1 term: 11 weeks)
Paid internship
in Switzerland
or worldwide
(4-6 months)
Brig Campus
3 academic terms
(1 term: 11 weeks)
Bachelor of International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management
WSU Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business Management
Paid internship/
industry
placement
in Switzerland
or worldwide
(4-6 months)
MASTER PROGRAMME
OVERVIEW
The innovative Master programmes challenge the intellectual, professional and
personal needs of candidates seeking top management careers in the global
hospitality and tourism industry.
These top-level qualifications are academically rigorous and develop critical thinking and
problem-solving skills, designed to expand students’ career aspirations.
All Master programmes are tailored for university graduates or candidates with extensive work experience, who seek a career change or wish to advance their existing career.
All programmes take place on the Brig campus and are validated by the University of Derby (UK).
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
MASTER OF ARTS
9 MONTHS
4-6 MONTHS (OPTIONAL)
3 MONTHS
Food and Beverage and Tourism
Business Management
Paid internship
Hospitality Business Plan Project
3 academic terms (1 term: 11 weeks)
In Switzerland or worldwide
1 academic term (11 weeks)
Master of Arts in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management
MASTER OF SCIENCE
9 MONTHS
4-6 MONTHS (OPTIONAL)
6 MONTHS
Hospitality and
E-Business Management
Paid internship
Dissertation
3 academic terms (1 term: 11 weeks)
In Switzerland or worldwide
2 academic terms (1 term: 11 weeks)
Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
CARING ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE
The César Ritz Colleges dedicated career team works with one single objective, to ensure that each student has access to the best possible opportunities
within the hospitality industry.
PAID INTERNSHIPS
César Ritz Colleges’ strong industry links ensure a 100% success rate in finding students
appropriate internship positions in the Swiss
hotel and tourism industry. The minimum
gross monthly salary for an internship position in Switzerland is CHF 2,172.-
RECRUITMENT ON CAMPUS
Throughout the year César Ritz Colleges
Switzerland receives visits from recruiters
representing many hotels, cruise ships and
other hospitality organisations.
INTERNATIONAL
RECRUITMENT FORUM
Twice a year, students are given the opportunity to meet with hospitality industry leaders
from around the world at the International
Recruitment Forum. The Forum welcomes a
wide variety of leading hospitality industry
groups. Students attend presentations,
meet with industry representatives and can
be recruited for full-time employment or
internship positions.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER TRIPS
César Ritz Colleges has developed the
unique concept of taking students to experience the “hotspots” of the hotel and
tourism industry worldwide. It is a great
way for students to experience first-hand
what it would be like to live and work in a
foreign country.
“My advice to aspiring students is to love
what you do and be passionate about it.
Embrace change if you wish to survive
in today’s world and always be ahead of
the game.”
Fay-Linn Yeoh (Malaysia)
Brand Director – St. Regis & Luxury Collection,
Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts,
Singapore
WHY STUDY AT
CÉSAR RITZ COLLEGES?
The experienced faculty supports students to develop their career path and
provides the education and leadership skills needed to succeed in a competitive world. Students have the opportunity to explore the world of hospitality
on guided international career trips and graduate with a real-life business
plan, ready to implement.
INSPIRING LEADERS
A SWISS JOURNEY
The programmes offered at César Ritz Colleges
are based on the philosophy of César Ritz,
founder of the famous Ritz hotels, who is
widely recognised 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 has set the standards for hotels and
restaurants throughout the world.
Bachelor students can choose to start their
studies in French-speaking Le Bouveret or
German-speaking Lucerne. By studying
and living in different regions, students can
discover the diverse aspects of the famous
Swiss hospitality culture, through their Swiss
journey.
César Ritz Colleges is the only Swiss
hotel school to receive the prestigious
TedQual certification from the United
Nations World Tourism Organization
(UNWTO).
DOUBLE BACHELOR DEGREE
Graduates of the double Bachelor programme
will earn both a César Ritz Colleges Bachelor
degree and a Washington State University
(USA) Bachelor degree in Hospitality Business
Management.
César Ritz Colleges is recognised by the
Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH).
EduQua ensures the quality of educational institutions by setting minimum
standards and supports quality improvements in its certified institutions.
A TRULY
SWISS JOURNEY
Switzerland is the ideal choice for students wishing to study abroad. Renowned
for its high quality of life, Switzerland is centrally located in Europe and known
as the birthplace of tourism and hospitality education.
MULTI-CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
César Ritz Colleges is a school with three great
campuses! Located throughout Switzerland,
the campuses allow students to discover both
the French and German-speaking regions of
the country.
LUCERNE CAMPUS
The campus is located in a magnificent former
hotel in the heart of the city centre.
LE BOUVERET CAMPUS
The campus is situated on the shores of
Lake Geneva, with stunning views across the
Swiss Alps.
BRIG CAMPUS
At the foot of the Matterhorn, the University
Centre is near the famous ski resorts of Zermatt
and Saas-Fee.
Germany
Zürich
France
Austria
Lucerne
Le Bouveret
Brig
Milan
Italy
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Updated in November 2013
Geneva