4 FACTSHEET Press Release Contact persons: Address: Contact details: Mr. Arjen Meijer International PR manager Ms. Nadège Chiaradia International Relations & PR Coordinator Laureate Hospitality Education Rue du Lac 118 CH-1815 Clarens Switzerland Tel: +41(0)21 989 26 63 - Fax: +41 (0)21 989 26 01 E-mail: arjen.meijer@laureate.ch E-mail: nadege.chiaradia@laureate.ch Website: www.glion.edu I ABOUT GLION INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION Glion Institute of Higher Education is a private Swiss institution active in education in the fields of Hospitality, Tourism, Event, Sports and Entertainment Management, and offers various undergraduate and post graduate programs up to three and a half years of study. Located on two different campuses, one in Glion above the famous resort of Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, and one in Bulle in the heart of the Gruyère region famous for its culinary specialties GIHE has the unique advantage of offering to its international student body, an ideal, safe and multi cultural educational environment. II HISTORY 1962 Founding of the Hotel School Institut International de Glion. 1977 Name changed to Centre International de Glion (CIG). 1985 Founding member of the Swiss Hotel Schools Association (ASEH) 1989 Opening of the Glion Management Centre in Bulle (known today as Glion Institute of Higher Education, Bulle Campus). 1993 Signing of the 1 st franchise agreement with the European Centre for Tourism Studies Corfu in Greece. 1995 Change of ownership. Mr Jan Huygen, a Glion Alumni was named Chairman and CEO. 2000 Start of the Master s program and launch of the new Bachelor degree programs. 2001 Accreditation by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) USA. 2001 Creation of the Event, Sport and Entertainment program. 2002 Name changed to Glion Institute of Higher Education. 2002 Change of ownership to Laureate Hospitality Education, a division of Laureate Education Inc. Based in Baltimore (USA), Laureate manages 55 universities in 27 countries and includes some 600'000 students. It is the largest network of international universities in the world. GIHE Factsheet June 2011 1
2006 University level of accreditation: GIHE transited from the Commission on Technical & Career Institutions to the Commission of Institutions of Higher Education from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the USA. 2007 GIHE, together with its sister school Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, have been ranked by the hiring managers among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an International career. (TNS, U.K., Global Survey) 2008 Les Roches-Gruyère University of Applied Sciences (LRG-UAS), a sister school of Glion, received recognition from the Swiss Confederation and became the first private Swiss university to offer a hospitality management program. The GIHE campus in Bulle hosts the LRG-UAS Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a specialization in International Hospitality Management. 2010 Bill Clinton (42 nd President of the United States) became Honorary Chancellor of Laureate International Universities. 2010 GIHE launches the first online MBA in International Hospitality Management. 2010 Glion again ranked among the top hospitality management schools worldwide In a global survey of 5-star hotel hiring managers, Glion was ranked number 2 among all international hospitality management schools for an international career. Statistically, three institutes occupy this ranking position. (TNS Global Survey, September 2010). III KEY PERSONNEL GIHE Management Mr. Philippe Attia Dr. Debbie Prince Mr. Peter Cross Directeur Général / CEO Glion Institute of Higher Education Director of Academic Affairs Glion Institute of Higher Education Student Affairs Director Glion Institute of Higher Education Academic Administration Mr. Christian Daujat Mr. Julian Hoseason Dr. Lyn Glanz Mr. Michael Hoy Academic Dean Glion Campus Glion Hotel School Academic Dean Bulle Campus Glion Hotel School Dean of Glion Graduate School Dean Glion Leisure Management School IV MISSION The Glion Institute of Higher Education offers management-focused programs for the hospitality and other service industries. With an emphasis on both didactic and craft-based learning, GIHE is European in its outlook, Swiss in its work ethos, American in its educational approach and multi-national in its student body. All programs emphasize the development of generic thinking skills, the understanding of contemporary management theory, and the integration of theory and practice. The Glion Spirit and GIHE s academic programs prepare for rapid progress to international managerial positions. GIHE Factsheet June 2011 2
V ACADEMIC PROGRAMS As GIHE is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the following academic programs are based on the American University system. Intakes are every January and August. Please note that the prices below include tuition, accommodation, full board and are valid for July / August 2011. Hospitality Programs Program 1 Title Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Hospitality Management or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Tourism or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Human Resources or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Finance and Revenue Management or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Marketing or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Events Management or Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Environmental Management Duration 3 ½ years 7 semesters Internship 2 x six-months in the industry Languages Possibility to follow the program in French up to semester 4 Cost CHF 177,795.- Title Associate Degree, Hospitality Administration Duration 2 years 4 semesters Internship 1 x six-month in the industry. Languages English / French Cost CHF 104,890.- Title Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Operations Duration 1 ½ year or 3 semesters Internship 1 x six-month practical training period in industry Cost CHF 64,205.- Program 2 Title Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Administration Duration 2 semesters Internship 1 x six-month practical training period in industry Cost CHF 56 105.- Title Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management or Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Food and Beverage Management or Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Rooms Division Management Duration 2 years 4 semesters Internship 1 x six-month in the industry. Cost CHF 84,290.- GIHE Factsheet June 2011 3
Program 3 Title Master of Education in Hospitality Organizational Training & Management (starts in July each year at the Bulle campus) Duration 1 year including an intensive 7 week residential course at GIHE Assistantship 2 x 20 week Assistantship Cost CHF 50,470.- Program 4 Title Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management with Leadership (starts in July each year at the Bulle campus) or Master of Business Administration in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management with Marketing (starts in July each year at the Bulle campus) Duration 1 year including 2 taught semesters. Cost CHF 69,770.- Program 5 Title Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management with General Management for Service Industries (starts 5 times/year) or Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management with Marketing and Innovation (starts 5 times/year) or Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management with Asset and Revenue Management (starts 5 times/year) Duration 2.5 years Cost CHF30,000.- Event, Sports & Entertainment Programs Program 1 Title Bachelor of Business Administration in Event, Sport & Entertainment Management Bachelor of Arts in Event Management or Bachelor of Arts in Entertainment Management or Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Entertainment Marketing or Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Entertainment Facility Management Duration 3 ½ years 7 semesters Internship 2 x three to six-months in the industry. Cost CHF 179,125.- Title Associate Degree Event, Sport and Entertainment Administration Duration Two years 4 semesters Internship 1 x three to six months in the industry. Cost CHF 106,140.- GIHE Factsheet June 2011 4
Program 2 Title Post Graduate Diploma in Event, Sport and Entertainment Administration Duration 3 semesters Internship 1 x three to six months in the industry. Cost CHF 56,105.- Title Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management Duration 2 years - 4 semesters Internship 1 x three to six months in the industry. Cost CHF 84,290.- Program 3 Title Compete and study program (for athletes) Duration variable depending on the person s needs and time available (see Associate / Bachelor Degree) All inclusive Tuition covers: tuition, school nurse, some events and facilities (i.e. conferences, leisure and sports activities, library), administration costs, laundry and ironing of professional clothes (kitchen and service), other school supplies, visitor s tax, cantonal and communal taxes (only if living on campus), administration charges for the visa and work permit (excluding where there are legal and court charges, if the visa or permit is refused and an appeal is made), administration charges for internship(s), Swiss VAT, postgraduate membership for the Alumni Association of Glion (AAG), tutoring (when necessary), industry presentations, examiner fees, career counseling. Any unused services, clothes, school supplies, benefits, etc. included in the fees are non refundable. VI ABOUT THE CAMPUSES Campus location Bulle French part Gruyère Region Canton of Fribourg (around 1 1 ½ hours drive from Geneva airport and 3 hours drive from Zurich airport). Glion French part Above Montreux by the Lac Léman (Geneva Lake) Canton of Vaud (around 1 hour s drive from Geneva airport and 3 3 ½ hours drive from Zurich airport). GIHE Factsheet June 2011 5
Campus facilities Both campus facilities are purpose built. They include: 33 classrooms 2 computer labs 7 study rooms Kitchen demonstration class 2 libraries Internet access Self Service restaurants Dining rooms Brasserie style restaurants Bars TV lounges On-site sports facilities (Glion) + access to sports centers ( Bulle) Laundry facilities VII ABOUT STUDENTS AND FACULTY Students nationalities Over 90 nationalities and 45 different speaking languages on the two campuses. It is our policy to keep a good mix and balance between the various nationalities and continents without privileging one over the others. Age range of students From 17 up to 39 years old Faculty There are 100 faculty members including full and part time equivalent lecturers as well as professionals who come to enhance the students program as visiting lecturers. Faculty members all have academic credentials and often extensive professional experience relevant to their teaching. Additionally they are encouraged to be members of professional associations and required to update their professional knowledge and participate in scholarly research. Student to lecturer ratio The student to lecturer ratio varies depending on the program and method of instruction. The overall ratio is around 19 students to 1 faculty member not taking into account the external consultants and visiting professionals who enhance courses. This figure is based on students on campus and excludes those doing their compulsory internship because specially appointed personnel monitor these students. GIHE Factsheet June 2011 6
A few facts about our students (based on 2011.1 data) Total student population 1,626 Students on campuses 1,181 (638 Bulle/ 543 Glion) Students on internships 445 Breakdown per program: Undergraduate students 1377 Postgraduate students 196 Masters students 53 Number of faculty members 100 Average number of internship opportunities per student 6 Average number of interviews students have for a job 3.5 Student male / female ratio 48 / 52 Number of nationalities represented 97 Percentage of international students 93% Percentage of Swiss students 7% Nationality Mix: Europe 61% Americas 7% Asia 21% Middle East & Africa 11% VIII ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION Authorisation to operate Fribourg Canton Accreditation NEASC Glion is accredited at university level by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges USA. Recognition and membership Beside enjoying worldwide recognition amongst international hospitality and tourism companies, staff members and the management of Glion Institute of Higher Education are members of the following associations: AEIST (International Association of Scientific Experts in Tourism) AMFORT CHRIE & EUROCHRIE EUHOFA OSEC Office Suisse d Expansion Commerciale Swiss Tourism and many more professional associations GIHE Factsheet June 2011 7
IX CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our placement office invites around 40 to 50 international hotel chains and companies each semester to present themselves and recruit our graduating students. A wide range of careers is open to them, namely in the fields of: Hospitality and Food Services Food Industry Tourism Events Entertainment / Sports Journalism Consulting and Services Banking and Finance Education Health Sports Management Leisure and Recreation Clubs Spa and Fitness Golf Management / Facilities Management X ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF GLION Today, Glion comprises over 10,000 Alumni spread in over 100 countries. The Alumni Association of Glion (AAG) is a non profit organization and was founded in 1964 to bring together Alumni and maintain on-going contacts. Today it represents an extensive network, and is an ideal tool to create and further professional and personal relationships as well as encourage the exchange of new ideas. The AAG also offers a strong executive Search and Placement Service facilitating the integration of new graduates into the professional world and matching job offers with employment demands. - End - February 2011 GIHE Factsheet June 2011 8