SWISS QUALITY EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK AND PERSONALIZED MENTORING
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A welcome word from the director By selecting Villars Hospitality Management School (VHMS), you have made the best choice for your career. We are confident that you are going to enjoy every moment of your studies in a campus that is located in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. VHMS has all of the amenities that will allow you to benefit from high quality training in a first-class environment. Your professors are experts in their fields of teaching. They will listen to your expectations, guide you and advise you throughout your training and internships. We welcome you to VHMS in Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland. Mr Sébastien ANGELINI Director of the VHMS Program 3
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www.vhms.ch What makes us unique? We make you unique VHMS provides the best, Swiss-quality hospitality education in Villars, a pioneering tourist resort with over 150 years of experience in hospitality. The prime location and the innovative learning methods of our programs makes VHMS the perfect choice to start your career in hospitality management. Only an hour and a half from Geneva international airport, Villars is a location of unparalleled natural beauty. You will enjoy a wonderful quality of life, fresh air, mountain views and a huge amount of summer and winter outdoor activities. Our faculty members are all professionally active, giving an insight into the current international world of hospitality management as well as access to a global professional network. You will be able to take advantage of the excellent internship opportunities in a location which hosts some of the best boarding schools in the world. Swiss Quality Education Swiss educational excellence with an international outlook. Global Campus Network Exciting transfer opportunities between our GBS campuses worldwide. Eco Friendly VHMS should be a model in sustainability development. Professional Faculty European and US professors with top-management working experience of over 20 years. Tailored Programs Tailor made schedule allowing maximum flexibility for combining courses and internships. Accredited Programs Internationally recognised degree (GBS). Excellent Job Prospects 95% of Hospitality Management Graduates are hired within 3 months. Global Alumni Network More than 3000 graduates working worldwide. Be informed. Be equipped. Be a leader. Be GBS.
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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Major in Hospitality Management The BBA in Hospitality Management aims to provide a detailed understanding of customer service and business necessities such as human resources and finances. 7
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Become a Hospitality and Event Manager Our uniquely located campus Innovative learning methods, professional faculty, international hospitality network and excellent internship services make choosing the Villars campus a smart investment for your future career in hospitality. Become Restaurant manager Hotel manager Marketing manager Resort & SPA manager Program General, specialized and practical 3.5 year program Exceptional guidance High quality services Learning from top professionals from the hospitality industry This Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to become highly successful within the International Hospitality industry. The curriculum provides an in depth understanding of management, marketing and account controlling. You will learn about its application to the generic roles of front office, housekeeping, food & beverage and customer service skills and the impact on the essential sectors that complement the business. We offer Events Development Innovation and creativity Practical Weeks on Sustainability Paid Internships...At a Glance Integral approach to learning World-class faculty Case-study method analysis Company visits Workshops Group projects and assignments Internship during the BBA
Quick Facts Year 4 1 Sem. Bachelor of Business Administration GBS BBA with a Major in Hospitality Management Semester 7 - Courses + Thesis (5 months) Credits Total ECTS credits = 6 Year 3 Diploma in Hotel Management VHMS International Hospitality and Event Management Semester 5 - Courses (5 months) Semester 6 - Paid internship (5 months) Year 2 Swiss Certificate in Hospitality Management Room Division Management Semester 3 - Courses (5 months) Semester 4 - Paid internship (5 months) VHMS Year 1 Start of the program VHMS Food and Beverage Management Semester 1 - Courses (5 months) Semester 2 - Paid internship (5 months) 10
Program Structure and Internships* 5 Final Project 1 General Management Hospitality Fundamentals Economics HR Management Accounting 2 Food and Beverage Management Food Control and Protocols Economics HR Management Accounting Marketing Internship 3 Hospitality Management Room Division Front-desk Management Housekeeping Sales and Marketing Area Management Reservation Management Transportation Management Sustainability Management Internship 4 Development Innovation and Creation Entrepreneurship Hospitality Administrative Strategic Marketing Communications Project System Int l Hospitality Management Int l Tourism Management Mobile Technologies Internship 3 Month Bachelor Thesis Professional Guidance Theory and Practice Innovative * French knowledge will help to get Paid Internship 11
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Program Highlights General Management Analysing, Reporting and Promoting Food & Beverages Management Hospitality Organization Hotel Management Tourism Management Digital Media & Marketing Technology Sustainability Management 3 Internships in Hospitality Management Sustainable Management Skills Admission Requirements International Baccalaureate of minimum 30 points / 3 A-levels / High School Diploma or equivalent Official English exam results (IELTS 5.5, TOEFL IBT 66) Selection Criteria High Motivation Personal qualities and competencies Previous experience in Hospitality Management is an asset Admission Process Complete the online application form and upload the following documents: Copy of all academic diplomas or certificates obtained One passport photo Copy of passport / National ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) Introduction / motivation letter explaining your choice of program (250 words) The Essay (500 words) - Refer to online instructions One academic / professional recommendation letter Receipt for the payment of the application fee
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What GBS students say Georgiy LIASHCHENKO Nationality: Ukraine GBS provided me with the necessary skills to become a team leader, to start my own company and to expand it on an international level. Manuela Georgieva MARINOVA Nationality: Bulgarian I believe GBS gave me the foundation for future development for my studies and my career. Daniil SAMOKHVALOV Nationality: Russian Education is absolutely important in modern society, from the point of view of both career ambitions and general knowledge. Certainly my time spent at GBS was worthwhile. I wish all the best to my university and future students! Dieu Huong THAI Nationality: Vietnamese GBS provided me with the professional skills I needed to achieve my goals and ambitions. Thanks to the GBS team, I received the essential skills and knowledge for my future career. 15
Some of our faculty members Mr Sébastien ANGELINI Director of the VHMS Program Expert in Hospitality Management. Dr Elizabeth Frances KEMF From: University of Geneva Field: Environmental Studies Mr Stephan WIRTZ From: INSEAD Field: Hospitality Management Ms Cecilia JACQUERIOZ From: University of Geneva Field: Finance, International Relations Mr Luis AZEVEDO From: Switzerland Field: Sommellerie Dr Keltoum IRBAH From: University of Geneva Field: Sociology, Human Rights Dr Philippe BUTTY From: University of Lausanne Field: International Taxation Law 16
Ms Daniela GUGLIOTTA From: University of Texas at Dallas Field: Marketing Dr Pablo HAFNER From: University of St.Gallen Field: Economics Dr Jeanette EBERLE From: Texas A&M University Field: Finance, Marketing Dr Jaime DE MELO From: University of John Hopkins Field: Research, Economics Ms Annelies WIND From: University of Geneva Field: Financial Mathematics Dr Dominique XARDEL From: Université Paris Field: Marketing Management Mrs Christine BROSSARD From: University of Geneva Field: Banking, Finance Dr Daniel ROYER From: University of Geneva Field: Economic and Social Sciences Ms Stavriani TSOLAKIDOU From: University of Exeter Field: Language & Literature Dr Attilla SHELLEY From: Stanford University Field: Finance, Investment Management 17
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GBS Recognitions Worldwide Recognized US System for Accreditation and Quality Control Bologna System (E.C.T.S) Swiss Grading System GBS Company partners GBS University partners 19
VILLARS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL Avenue Centrale 164 1884 Villars-Sur-Ollon Switzerland Tel: +41 22 906 94 94 infovhms@gbsge.com Villars Hospitality Management School Operated by: