Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management
SHMS is Switzerland's largest English speaking Hotel Management School offering a wide range of world-class academic programs for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management. The curriculum includes Internships in Switzerland or around the world. The two SHMS campuses in Caux and Leysin welcome students from over 65 nationalities making student life a truly international experience.
SHMS is Switzerland's largest English speaking Hotel Management School offering a wide range of world-class academic programs for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hospitality, Events and Tourism Management. The curriculum includes Internships in Switzerland or around the world. The two SHMS campuses in Caux and Leysin welcome students from over 65 nationalities making student life a truly international experience.
As a member of the SEG, Swiss Education Group, SHMS is 100% Swiss owned ensuring its students receive top quality education with a distinctive Swiss style that is renowned worldwide.
Students who have completed the Diploma course and are interested in a management role in the hospitality industry can choose from three possible branches for study.
International Hospitality Management
Program covering subjects vital to students seeking to develop a successful management career in the hotel industry. Key elements include, food and beverage service and production, rooms division management and housekeeping management.
Hospitality and Events Management
Program designed for students who aim to specialize in events management. Key elements include, event project planning and management, marketing for events and meetings, incentive and conference markets - MICE.
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Program for students who wish to specialize in tourism management. Key elements include tourism development, business travel and tourism and destination studies.
AH&LA Certificates/Diploma (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
The education for the Swiss Higher Diploma within SHMS allows students to additionally complete the AH&LA exams. The AH&LA Certificates/Diploma is awarded by an American based Association and the students benefit from an American recognized Certificate/Diploma in the Service Industry.