POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Our two Post Graduate Diploma programmes (PGD) have been designed to provide students with a broad understanding of working life and practices within the hotel industry. To achieve this goal the programmes have a dual perspective: these focus both on the daily operations within the departments of a hotel, as well as on the decision-making processes that lead to effective departmental and hotel supervision.

During the 18 weeks of the programmes, students are given hands-on instruction in the four key functions of a hotel, i.e. Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping and Front Office Operations. This active exposure to departmental activities is supplemented by theoretical input to provide the necessary underpinning knowledge.

The theoretical input includes lessons in Management Control Systems and Hotel Operations Management. These subjects are delivered in a combination of lectures, seminars and case-study work.

Course Location: SEG University Centre, Leysin.
  PG Diploma Hospitality Management   PG Diploma Hotel Operations Management  
 
The Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management at IHTTI has been designed to give individuals a broad understanding of the international hospitality and related industries. This base will also allow the student to work effectively at the operational level within the industry fairly quickly (typically within hotels and restaurants) and help to build a career up to management level over time. The course is particularly useful to those who have already obtained a university-level qualification within another discipline and are now expecting to become senior managers within international hotels, chains and resorts.

 

  
The Post Graduate Diploma in Hotel Operations Management at IHTTI has been designed to give individuals a solid foundation in understanding management operations within international hotels. This base will also allow the student to work effectively at the operational level within a hotel after 5 months and help to build a career in management over time. The course is relevant to those who have already obtained a university-level qualification within another discipline and are looking to build a future within the international hotel industry.
 
Programme Structure and Awards
The programmes comprise 18 weeks at the school and 5 months of internship (optional).

The internships are arranged by IHTTI. The internship period provides a valuable insight into how businesses function within the industry.

After successful completion of the programme, students will receive a Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management or in Hotel Operations Management.

Entry Requirements
A Bachelors Degree in any discipline OR at least 3 years work experience in a supervisory position in the hospitality or any other industry.

Level of English: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 525 or IHTTI test minimum 62 points or equivalent score.

 
  PGD Hospitality Management
Starting Dates: February and September 		  PGD Hotel Operations Management
Starting Dates: February and September 		 
 

ACADEMIC TERM
18 weeks

  INTERNSHIP
20 weeks 		  ACADEMIC TERM
18 weeks 		  INTERNSHIP
20 weeks 		 
 
• Hospitality Management
• F&B Service Theory and Practical
• Wine & Beverage
• Front Office Theory and Practical
• Housekeeping Theory and Practical
• Hospitality Accounting
• Marketing Management
• Human Resources Management
• Research Skills
• Hospitality Management Project
• Hospitality Business Environment
• IT Applications
• French / German
 
  Paid internship in hotels or restaurants in Switzerland or overseas.

Monthly Salary:
CHF 2.075.- to CHF 2.450.-

(Deductions for food, accommodation, tax, insurance: appr. CHF 1.000.-)
• Hotel Operations Management
• F&B Service Theory and Practical
• Wine & Beverage
• F&B Production Theory and Practical
• Front Office Theory and Practical
• Housekeeping Theory and Practical
• Hospitality Accounting
• Hotel Sales & Marketing
• Human Resources Mgt
• Event Project Planning/ Management
• Culture & Gastronomy
• Hospitality Business Environment
• IT Applications
• French / German
 
  Paid internship in hotels or restaurants in Switzerland or overseas.

Monthly Salary:
CHF 2.075.- to CHF 2.450.-

(Deductions for food, accommodation, tax, insurance: appr. CHF 1.000.-)
 
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