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Postgraduate diPloma / master Programmes oVerView
These programmes are designed for university graduates or candidates with extensive work experience who seek a career change or to advance in their existing career in the global hospitality and tourism industry.
hosPitalitY and tourism business management
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Postgraduate Diploma in
International Hospitality Management
Select a Master degree
You can continue your education in the Master programme that fits best to your career aspirations.
Brig Campus
1 academic term (1 term: 11 weeks)
Master of Arts
in International Business
in Hotel & Tourism Management
Brig Campus or Manchester Metropolitan University 6 months full time
or off-campus 12 months part time
Master of Science in International
Hospitality Management
The Postgraduate Diploma/Master courses awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland are accredited by the State of Valais Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Switzerland.
In addition, all Postgraduate Diploma/Master courses are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). You will therefore receive both Swiss and British recognized degrees.
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exPlore Your international management oPtions
“César Ritz Colleges has great contact with
the industry, leading recruiters and key brands.”
Armin Hies (Germany)
Resident Manager, Kempinski Hotel, Aqaba, Jordan
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baChelor of international business
hotel and tourism management
This business oriented programme is ideal for those seeking a career in the international hospitality and tourism industry. Study the first two years in the environment that fits you best, combine practical courses and management subjects with a focus on research and consultancy in the last year. Choose from a wide choice of electives allowing you to specialize in a particular field of interest and graduate with a world-class Swiss and American Bachelor degree. Ideal for graduates to enter the industry at management level.
Year 1
Professional Centre
Le Bouveret Campus or Lucerne Campus
Term 1 (11 weeks)
•Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management
•Computer Applications for Hospitality
•Communication for Hospitality Professionals 1
•Introduction to Nutritional & Food Science
•Industry Experience - First Steps to Success
•Food Service Theory & Practice 1
•Language 1 (Fre/Ger/Spa)
Term 2 (11 weeks)
•Food Service Theory & Practice 2
•Communication for Hospitality Professionals 2
•Wine & Beverage Management
•Mathematics for Hospitality
•Language 2 (Fre/Ger/Spa)
Six-month paid internship in Switzerland
Swiss Certificate
in Hotel & Restaurant
Operations
Examples of electives
Year 3
•International Business
•Brand Management
•International Marketing
•Entrepreneurship
•Accounting & Cultures
Electives may vary each term and are subject to availability.
Year 2
Professional Centre
Le Bouveret Campus or Lucerne Campus
Term 3 (11 weeks)
•Front Office Management
•Contemporary Global Tourism Issues
•Revenue Management
•Financial Accounting
•Macroeconomics
Term 4 (11 weeks)
•Statistics for Hospitality Managers
•Managerial Accounting in Hospitality
•Hospitality & Tourism Law
•Microeconomics
•Facilities Management
Apply for Washington State University admission and College of Business certification
Term 5 (11 weeks)
•Cultural Diversity in Hospitality
•International Politics
•Business Ethics
•Food Service Management & Events
•Geotourism
Six-month paid internship
*In partnership with
Year 3
University Centre
Brig Campus
Term 6 (11 weeks)
•Travelling Cultures: Tourism in Global Perspective
•Hospitality Operations & Supply Management
•Finance for Hospitality Managers
•Hospitality Marketing
•Hospitality Consultancy Project 1
Swiss Higher Diploma
in Hotel & Tourism
Management
Term 7 (11 weeks)
•Principles of Management
•Job Search - Securing the Next Opportunity
•Hospitality Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
•Operational Analysis
•Hospitality Consultancy Project 2
•Elective (see examples)
Term 8 (11 weeks)
•Strategic Hospitality Management
•Social Psychology of Hospitality
•Human Resource Management
•Labour Economics
•Hospitality Consultancy Project 3
•Elective (see examples)
Bachelor of International
Business in Hotel &
Tourism Management
Bachelor of Arts in
Hospitality Business
Management*
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imagine a Career
that taKes You 
all oVer the world 
“The key to success is passion.”
Katja Marshall (Switzerland)
Food and Beverage Manager, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace, Switzerland
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Postgraduate diPloma
international hosPitalitY management
The Postgraduate Diploma is designed for university graduates or candidates with extensive work experience at managerial level who are seeking to change industry or advance an existing career. The programme, which is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), also provides the foundation and knowledge to further your education with one of our two Master degree programmes.
University Centre |
University Centre |
Brig Campus |
Brig Campus |
Term 1 (11 weeks)
•Food & Beverage Management*
•Information Technology & E-Business*
•Gastronomy
Students working towards either Master degree may choose to do an optional internship after completion of their Postgraduate Diploma.
Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
Term 2 (11 weeks)
•Management Accounting & Finance*
•Consumer Behaviour & Strategic Marketing*
•Tourism & Cruise Industry
Term 3 (11 weeks)
•Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour*
•Research Methods*
•Sustainable Tourism
* Double-weighted subjects
Six-month paid internship (optional)
Postgraduate Diploma
in International
Hospitality Management
Continue towards a Master degree
Further your education with one of our two Master degree programmes which fit best to your career aspirations.
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adVanCe Your exeCutiVe
Career in the international business arena
“I recruit people for the entire hospitality industry in Vietnam.”
Son Xuan Nguyen (Vietnam)
Consultant Sales and Marketing, Manpower, Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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master of arts
international business in hotel and tourism management
This challenging Master degree programme will satisfy the academic, professional and personal needs of candidates seeking top management careers in the hospitality
industry. The Master of Arts, which is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), aims to assist candidates in achieving their entrepreneurship and leadership potential through business-plan projects, network and personal coaching.
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Challenge Your management methods and CritiCal thinKing
“My very first experience as a General Manager 
and I was only 28 years old!” 
Eva Codina Candelich (Spain)
Deputy General Manager, Relais Villa d’Amelia, Piedmont, Italy
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master of sCienCe
international hosPitalitY management
This Master of Science which is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) in the UK is an academically rigorous programme that develops critical thinking and the problem-solving skills required for management-level positions. It is designed to expand candidates’ aspirations in management development, consultancy, research, education and training, and the foundation for continuing for a PhD.
University Centre |
University Centre |
University Centre |
Brig Campus |
Brig Campus |
Brig Campus |
Term 1 (11 weeks)
•Food & Beverage Management*
•Information Technology & E-Business*
•Gastronomy
Students may choose to do an optional internship after completion of their Postgraduate Diploma.
Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
Term 2 (11 weeks)
•Management Accounting & Finance*
•Consumer Behaviour & Strategic Marketing*
•Tourism & Cruise Industry
Term 3 (11 weeks)
•Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour*
•Research Methods*
•Sustainable Tourism
* Double-weighted subjects
Six-month paid internship (optional)
Postgraduate Diploma
in International
Hospitality Management
15,000-word dissertation supervised by two faculty members with a final assessment by an MMU Exam Board. Students may choose one of the following options:
•Six months (full-time) at the Brig Campus or at MMU in the UK
•12 months (part-time upon application) with the first 11 weeks on the Brig Campus and complete dissertation off campus abroad
Master of Science in
International Hospitality
Management
In partnership with
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dual CountrY exPerienCe
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland has developed a worldwide network of partner schools and universities, providing you with the opportunity to complete part of your Bachelor programme overseas.
Year 1 | Le Bouveret/Lucerne |
Year 2 | Partner School |
Year 3 | Brig |
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If you are interested in adventure tourism or extreme sports, you could spend a year in the adventure capital of the world: Queenstown, New Zealand.
Do you have a passion for event management, retail or property services? Sydney provides the perfect cosmopolitan location to experience life on the other side of the world. While those of you keen to explore the United Arab Emirates will enjoy our transfer option to Abu Dhabi.
Overseas students transfer options
We offer a smooth and easy transfer for students from our partner schools who wish to complete part of their study programme in
Switzerland. The duration of study and the final qualification differ for each of our academic partners. Talk to our admissions team to explore the best for your career aspirations.
USA
Mexico
Guatemala
Colombia
Iceland
UK
Switzerland
Russia
United Arab Emirates
India
Thailand
Australia
New Zealand
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