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“César Ritz” Colleges has a reputation for providing quality and excellence in hotel and tourism management education. Academic subjects, practical training and foreign languages are encouraged in addition to business acumen and leadership skills. Small class sizes facilitate individual attention and, with staff and students drawn from all corners of the world, the learning experience is global, dynamic and challenging.
We offer diploma, bachelor, postgraduate and master programmes in international business, tourism and hospitality management and have a global reputation for combining academic study with practical experience. The international mix of cultures and languages facilitates a strong sense of teamwork among our students while our Leadership Programme encourages an attention to detail and superior customer service. All these help prepare our graduates for an exciting and successful career. Industry Praise for “César Ritz” Graduates A vital part of the “César Ritz” philosophy and programme is to combine academic learning with real on-the-job experience. All our students are encouraged to participate in a paid internship within Switzerland and leading industry recruiters are consistently impressed by the professionalism and enthusiasm of our graduates. Read on to see what some of the industry’s leading recruiters said at our 2009 Career Development Conference: Accelerated MBA with Washington State University A strong academic partnership with Washington State University facilitates joint programmes and many visiting lecturers. Students completing the “César Ritz” Bachelor can take an accelerated one-year Master in Business Administration at Washington State University in the USA. Our international team of experienced and passionate industry professionals and academics is dedicated to the “César Ritz” mission of providing excellence in education. With over forty resident lecturers on the faculty, we offer a wide range of subjects and study electives in specialist areas thereby allowing you to choose your own career path. Our academic faculty includes published authors, acclaimed professors, research specialists and experienced international educators. Our international team of experienced and passionate industry professionals and academics is dedicated to the “César Ritz” mission of providing excellence in education. With over forty resident lecturers on the faculty, we offer a wide range of subjects and study electives in specialist areas thereby allowing you to choose your own career path. Get ready to be inspired! Our professional instructors bring a wealth of experience from many different areas of the tourism and hospitality sector including 5-star luxury hotel management, mystery shoppers, cruise ship operations and professional chefs. Guests Lecturers High-profile guest lecturers are regularly invited to give elective courses and seminars on their specialized subjects. These guests and external staff provide a valuable link to other education establishments and ensure that our programmes are up-to-date with industry trends and requirements. Marriott International Mark Conklin, Vice-President Western Europe La Réserve Hotel, Geneva François Gonzales, Chef Concierge E-commerce in the Hotel Sector Dr Peter O’Connor, Professor of Information Systems, Essec Business School, France “Mystery Guest” Robert A. Schaller, R-A-SCH International Hotel Consulting Human Resources Dirk Spindeldreher, Senior Director of Talent Management, West Paces Hotel Group LLC Both the Institut Hôtelier “César Ritz” in Le Bouveret and University Centre “César Ritz” in Brig offer modern learning facilities and educational field trips to prepare students for successful management careers. Learning Facilities Educational Field Trips In addition to their class room activities, all students are given the opportunity to actively develop their professional competence through excursions to corporations, organizations, hotels and other places of interest in Switzerland. Much more than just a simple trip out for the day, each excursion includes guided tours and management presentations demonstrating how different hotel, tourism and business management sectors operate. It also helps open doors to new ideas and experiences.Programmes
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
““César Ritz” students are a perfect fit for many of our properties.”
Sandra Delgadillo, Director of Welcome Office and Richard Faeh, Corporate Chef
The Rezidor Hotel Group
““César Ritz” students are well educated, fresh and ready for the first step in management.”
Simona Affentranger, Human Resources Manager
Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts
“We came to recruit students with passion for perfection and innovative ideas.”
Jérome Bühlmann, Recruitment and Talent Manager Academic
Marketing Communication
Professor John Swarbrooke, Academic Director, is an experienced lecturer and co-author of several books including a popular text book for tourism management students, “Consumer Behaviour in Tourism”.
Sustainability and Climate Change
Eva Schuepbach, Professor of Sustainability, is internationally recognised for her career in research, publications, training and education.
Business Simulations
Charles Hains, Director of Learning and Teaching, has over 25 years of experience as an industry operator, manager and educator in Business Simulations, Financial Management and Hospitality Law.Professional
Food and Beverage Services
Raphael Gross, Head of Service Department, is an experienced food and beverage lecturer passionate about the art and science of wine and beverages.
Cruise Industry and Market Research
Brad Andrews, Lecturer, was previously a consultant to the Ritz-Carlton Hotels, Four Seasons, Intercontinental Royal Viking Line (RVL) and a market research consultant for AC Nielsen and Research International.
Rooms and Hospitality
Gabriel Gazzoli, Lecturer, is a recent winner of the Emerald Outstanding Paper award for Hospitality and Tourism based research.Facilities
Switzerland is a popular location for many global headquarters. Field trips to a variety of corporate offices such as Google’s European Head Office in Zurich, enable students to see the many facets of corporate life.
Study visits to food production facilities including the “Le Chaudron” traditional Swiss cheese factory and the Obrist winery, encourage students to develop their culinary tastes and passion for gastronomy.
Guided visits to leading hotel properties such as the five-star Royal Plaza in Montreux, enhance the students’ understanding of hotel operations and day-to-day management requirements.
