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Discover the world of hospitality The World Travel and Tourism Council has forecasted 297 million jobs by 2018! To fuel this expansion, there is a high demand for skilled, dynamic and educated leaders in the international hospitality and tourism industry. Both employers and guests will value the five-star education received at César Ritz Colleges. Philippe Cavatore (Germany) Tower Services Manager, responsible for the residences at The Setai Hotel, Miami César Ritz Colleges 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 fast-growing sector. If it is your dream to take your career around the world and be a leader in your chosen field, consider a career in hospitality and get a head start with César Ritz Colleges. César Ritz Colleges Switzerland offers a unique opportunity to embark on a successful career in hotel and tourism management with a wide range of programmes to fit your career aspirations. WHY STUDY AT CÉSAR RITZ COLLEGES? Inspiring leaders César Ritz graduates are industry professionals and leaders who exceed customer and employer expectations through their persistent dedication to excellence. Based on this philosophy of excellence, our unique Leadership Programme is designed to prepare you for success. Caring about your future Our dedicated career team offers you on-campus recruitment, career fairs and overseas career trips for international and graduate positions. Flexible study options Choose a start date to suit you from January, April, July or October, plus industry specific electives and partner programmes worldwide. Worldwide recognition and accreditation In addition to Swiss and worldwide recognition and accreditation, we have developed a network of prestigious partner universities. César Ritz Colleges is the only Swiss hotel management school to receive the prestigious TedQual certification from the United Nations World Tourism Organization. César Ritz family spirit Small class sizes and personal advisers guarantee you individual attention. Come and join our family of over 10,000 graduates worldwide.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW César Ritz Colleges Switzerland has a worldwide reputation for providing quality and excellence in education, offering a wide range of programmes in International Business, Tourism, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. Bachelor Hotel and tourism Management Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 3 academic terms in Switzerland (minimum 2 academic terms worldwide (minimum 3 academic terms /Industry placement worldwide Swiss Certificate in Hotel & Restaurant Operations Swiss Higher Diploma in Hotel & Tourism Management Bachelor of International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management Bachelor Culinary Arts Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 3 academic terms in Switzerland (minimum 2 academic terms worldwide (minimum 2 academic terms Industry placement worldwide Swiss Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts / Certificate in Higher Education Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Studies Foundation Degree Culinary Arts Bachelor (BA) Culinary Arts master degrees hospitality and tourism business management 9 months 6 months (optional) 1 academic term 2 academic terms Paid worldwide (minimum monthly gross salary in 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. 1 academic term or Manchester Metropolitan University 6 months full time or 12 months part time (off campus) Master of Arts in International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management Master of Science in International Hospitality Management Worldwide recognition and accreditation
Inspiring leaders You decide when it s right to join us! Thanks to César Ritz Colleges unique flexibility, you choose when to start your studies. Start dates are available throughout the year: in January, April, July or October. Innovative Leadership Programme In the Leadership Programme you will learn, develop and effectively apply the technical and business skills, attitudes and standards that make César Ritz graduates so successful. Our Leadership Programme runs throughout your entire course, requiring you to achieve specific outcomes through seminars and community service activities. A personal adviser will work with you throughout your journey to help you achieve your ambitions. leadership management career management personal management Multicultural environment The hotel and tourism industry is an international industry requiring employees to adapt to an international environment. At César Ritz Colleges Switzerland this internationalism begins on campus where over 60 nationalities are represented. In a typical day you can lunch with classmates from South America, play soccer with German colleagues, share a tutorial with students from Kenya and China, chat with your roommate from Australia and spend the evening with your Swiss friends! Americas 18% West Asia 8% Africa 2% Asian Pacific Region 31% Europe 36% Middle East 5%
Caring about your future Our dedicated career team works with one single objective: to ensure that each of our students has access to the best possible opportunities within the hospitality industry. César Ritz students are well prepared professionals and first-class employees ready and able to become the new generation of Ritz-Carlton s leaders. Jaume Valldaura, Director of Human Resources with trainee Felipe Ishihama (Brazil/Japan) at The Ritz-Carlton Penha Longa, Sintra, Portugal Paid s in Switzerland Thanks to César Ritz Colleges strong industry links, we have a 100% success rate in the Swiss hotel and tourism industry finding students appropriate positions. More than 80% of our students are placed in four-star and five-star hotels. Recruitment on campus Throughout the year César Ritz Colleges Switzerland receives visits from over 1,000 hotels, cruise ships and other hospitality organizations. Participating students received an average of three to four job offers per person! International Recruitment Forum Twice a year, César Ritz students are given the opportunity to meet with hospitality industry leaders from around the world at the International Recruitment Forum (IRF). The IRF welcomes hotel groups, boutique hotels, resorts, airlines, cruise lines and many other hospitality industry groups. At the forum, you will attend presentations, meet with industry representatives and can be interviewed and recruited for full-time employment after graduation or positions. International career trips In light of the international aspect of the industry, César Ritz Colleges has developed the unique concept of taking our students to experience the hotspots of the hotel and tourism industry. It is a great way for students to experience first-hand what it would be like to live and work in a foreign city, country and region. Industry praise for César Ritz students Consistently impressed by their professionalism and enthusiasm, many leading multinational companies regularly recruit our graduates.
César Ritz family spirit César Ritz Colleges is proud to count over 10,000 graduates from more than 60 countries as members of its alumni network. Our alumni hold prestigious positions in a variety of industries across the globe and many are active in our 38 worldwide alumni chapters. I look back fondly at my experiences at César Ritz Colleges. The alumni network was extremely helpful to me at the start of my career and remains very enjoyable to this date as I am able to follow and stay in touch with former classmates and other alumni. Our Professional Centre is situated in the French-speaking summer resort of Le Bouveret on the shores of stunning Lake Geneva, Western Europe s largest lake. Tuomas Laakso (Finland) Director, International Hotel Development Europe Marriott International, Inc. & The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Zurich, Switzerland At the foot of the Matterhorn, our University Centre is situated in Brig, the largest German-speaking town in the Valais region and near several famous ski resorts such as Zermatt and Saas-Fee. Start your international journey in Switzerland 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. Two cosmopolitan campuses Located in the Valais region, often referred to as the birthplace of hospitality, our two campuses allow you to discover both the French- and the German-speaking regions of Switzerland. Member of César Ritz Colleges Switzerland 1897 Le Bouveret Switzerland www.ritz.edu admissions@ritz.edu Tel. +41 24 482 82 82