Glion Institute of Higher Education

  Switzerland

• Other Cities in Switzerland: 
Geneve [Geneva]

Description: Glion offers undergraduate and post-graduate programs in hospitality at our campus located in the heart of Switzerland.

A Glion education will give you every advantage to succeed. Our programs give you the opportunity to hold internships with five-star restaurants, hotels, luxury resorts, spas, international convention centers, casinos or major sports federations. You will come out with a quality education from one of the most prestigious hospitality schools in the world, as well as connections that will lead you to your dream job.

Highlights: Our Hospitality Management Programmes address all facets of traditional and contemporary hospitality management. Additionally, they acknowledge the economic, human and cultural issues involved. There are several degree options available, including:

1. Associate Degree in Hospitality Administration

This two year programme prepares students for one of the five degree track options offered within Glion. As such, it is a solid base programme that allows students to gain a gradual understanding of the business environment, while developing personal skills and cultural awareness. Emphasis on professional skills helps students appreciate the complexity of meaningful participation in collaborative work within revenue-driven surroundings. This curriculum provides students with a solid foundation to begin a career in hospitality.

Although most students continue in their studies beyond the associate degree, career opportunities at this level include middle management, administration or supervising.

2. Bachelor Degree

This is a 3+ year career-focused programme in Hospitality Management. Choosing one of these tracks, students can pursue their particular interest and develop their natural potential.

    * BBA in Hospitality Management
    * BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management
    * BA in Hospitality and Human Resources
    * BA in Hospitality Finance and Revenue Management
    * BA in Hospitality Marketing

3. Postgraduate Programmes

The Post Graduate Programs are intended for students who have already obtained a bachelor degree and wish to change their career path or have at least three years of work experience in a related field and are looking to advance their career.

We offer three possible programmes, ranging from six months up to two years of post-graduate studies, depending on the student's motivation, time and previous experience.

    * Postgraduate Certificate (6 months)
    * Postgraduate Diploma (1.5 years)
    * Postgraduate Higher Diploma (2 years)

Degree Level: Doctorate Degree

Cost in US$: Please fill out the form on our website.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Glion Institute of Higher Education's Mission Statement: Our programs are intended to develop a broad understanding of the industry and its business, social and economic significance and to develop managerial competencies. Concurrently, students gain an understanding of health, physiological and psychological principles that are relevant to the domain. Students develop generic thinking skills, and where possible, theory and practice are integrated to enhance learning.

Year Founded: 1962