HIM Hotel Institute Montreux
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Description of HIM Hotel Institute Montreux
In Switzerland, as a multi-lingual country, it will be easy for anyone who speaks German, French, Italian and English to get an education. This country is convenient for learning and living in all respects: a comfortable climate, a safe quiet environment, polite local people, a high standard of living and all kinds of services, and neighborhoods with European countries where you can go in your spare time. But the main advantage of Switzerland for those who want to work in the field of hotel and tourism is a brilliant opportunity to get a world-class education.
The school is located in Montreux, at the foot of the Alps, on the Swiss Riviera, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Byron, Tchaikovsky, Nabokov, Dostoevsky and Chaplin all visited the area.
Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) is considered to be one of the most prestigious hospitality management schools in the world (ranked within the top ten by QS Rankings) and is a member of Swiss Education Group, a community of top ranked hospitality schools in Switzerland.
Curriculum
Duration of study - seven 11-week terms, plus two four-six week paid internships, completed in Switzerland or abroad.
For the convenience of students from different countries, classes are conducted in English.
Diplomas
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management students will graduate with a:
- BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FROM HOTEL INSTITUTE MONTREUX (WITH SPECIALIZATION)
- BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT FROM NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY
Entry requirements for the HIM Hotel Institute Montreux:
- 18 years old
- Good grades in the high school diploma
- English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 55 or equivalent
Internship
Each term includes one four-six month internship, completed after the end of the academic term. Student will work within hotels, restaurants and various hospitality businesses, either in Switzerland or abroad. On average, the monthly salary of an intern is 1,168 - 1,450 francs after taxes, insurance, food and accommodation.
What difficulties can foreign students face while studying at an American university?
Differences in cultures, educational systems, academic standards - and even personal expectations - can be shocking and hindered at getting started. Of course, there is also a difference between high school and university, and then there is an adaptation to a new country and a new language, which is also unusual. Many students also suffer from such seemingly trifles as different weather, food, time zones, etc.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in HIM Hotel Institute Montreux
The BBA (Hons) program of studies DEGREE PROGRAM
Under the program, students can obtain three specialties:
- Human resources management;
- Marketing;
- Finance.
Studied disciplines
1 semester
1. Catering: work of the kitchen and restaurant service; creation and design of the menu; rules of hygiene, cooking and drinking: decoration and serving.
2. Catering: practice in restaurants.
3. Introduction to hospitality and tourism.
4. World culture and traditions of public catering.
5. Application of information technology.
6. Introduction to accounting.
2 semester
- Application of information technologies in the hotel industry and tourism.
- The composition and methods of research in public catering.
- The study of communications.
- Microeconomics in the hotel industry and tourism.
- Catering: food and drinks.
3 semester
- Hotel management and its impact on customers. The product of the hotel business as such, which determines the success of the business.
- Hotel management: analysis, planning, control.
- Hotel management.
- The study of macroeconomics.
- The fundamentals of marketing.
Practice
Paid work is offered to students in Swiss or foreign hotels and restaurants as maid, barmen, waiters, kitchen staff, at the reception.
4 semester
- Principles and bases of management.
- Management of the sphere of resort services.
- Management.
- Management of incomes.
- Management accounting.
- Management in the field of information technology.
5 semester
Students division in the following specialties is stipulated:
- Marketing
- Finance;
- Personnel management.
Practice
Paid work is offered to students in Swiss or foreign hotels and restaurants as maid, barmen, waiters , Kitchen staff, at the reception.
6 semester
1. Organizational behavior in the hotel and tourism business.
2. Principles of leadership, impact on staff.
3. Strategic planning in the Business.
4.International trade.
5.Introduction to art.
6.Modeling of business processes.
7. Study of statistics.
7 semester
1. Commercial law.
2. International management.
3. Introduction to European literature.
4. Statistics.
5. Philosophy of the enterprise.
Practice
Paid work is offered to students in Swiss or foreign hotels and restaurants as maid, barmen, waiters, kitchen staff, at the reception.
Each academic semester lasts 11 weeks, practice - 4 - 6 months.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The school is housed in three buildings on the shores of Lake Geneva and within walking distance of each other: Hotel Europe, Leman Residence, and The Freddie Mercury. The buildings have been renovated to provide state-of-the-art accommodation and modern learning facilities.
HIM's facilities are in continuous improvement to deliver the best campus experience for its students. With the use of the latest technology support and products, the school provides an excellent environment for both study and leisure related activities. Here students live, learn and eat in hotel-standard restaurants.
Breathtaking Alps, serene lakes, quaint villages, cosmopolitan cities, and ancient castles make Switzerland an alluring destination. Located in the heart of Europe and famous for its world-class education, ground-breaking research, and commitment in innovation, it is an ideal location to combine higher education with an active lifestyle. Switzerland is a country of endless possibilities.
Students can choose:
- Standard single and double rooms with views of the Alps and amenities on the floor
- Deluxe rooms with en-suite facilities, internet and great views
- Premium rooms with enhanced comfort
Rooms are cleaned once a week, and bed linen and towels are changed.
Food:
Weekdays - three times, weekends - two times. You can eat in one of two available cafés: Gate 85 Cafeteria, and The Freddie Mercury Cafeteria.
There are vegetarian options and other special dietary requirements are catered for.
Subjects, specialties
Activities HIM Hotel Institute Montreux
The HIM Hotel Institute Montreux includes 2 excursions per semester - a visit to Geneva, Lausanne, Bern, Olimpic Museum. One excursion is cognitive accompanied by a guide, the second one is practical with visits to hotels and restaurants.
In free time, international evenings, sporting events are organized for students. There are opportunities for such kinds of sport as:
- Football;
- Tennis;
- Volleyball;
- Horseback riding;
- Mountain biking;
- Swimming.
In addition, study tours to hotels, seminars and exhibitions are arranged.
Facilities and equipment at HIM Hotel Institute Montreux
HIM Hotel Institute Montreux offers to its students:
- Classrooms with the most modern equipment;
- Cozy lounges for rest in between lectures;
- Conference room;
- Student recreation room;
- Cafes and restaurants;
- Beautiful garden with a panorama over Lake Geneva;
- A terrace with superb views;
- Internet cafe and computer room;
- Vending machines;
- A bar;
- Sports grounds;
- A mini-spa equipped with a sauna and jacuzzi.
Admission dates and extra charges
Studying (BBA DEGREE PROGRAM)
- Winter - Summer: 1 - 3 semesters - 14250, 4 - 7 semesters - 17250;
- Autumn, winter - summer: 1-2 semesters - 14550, 4 - 7 semesters - 17600.
The average salary of a student during practice is 1168 - 1450 francs per month.
Additional payment for 1 semester for accommodation:
- Standard single room: Summer - 1800, from the autumn of - 1900;
- Deluxe Double: winter - summer - 1200, from the autumn - 1300;
- Single Deluxe: winter - summer - 2650, from the autumn - 2800.
The price includes:
- Studying of the selected program;
- Using educational materials;
- Student form for first-year students;
- Hotel accommodation in a standard double room;
- Meals: weekdays - full board, weekend - half board;
- Internet;
- 2 progress reports in Semester;
- Classes in the gym;
- 2 excursions per semester;
- Help in finding a restaurant or hotel for practice.
Additional costs (are mandatory):
- Registration fee at school - 350;
- Compulsory school deposit - 1500. Upon completion of studies, the insurance is deducted from this amount and actually incurred expenses - 125 francs per month;
- Student card;
- Form;
- Textbooks;
- Travel tickets;
- 2 excursions;
- Internet;
- Insurance;
- Taxes;
- Sports gym.
Additional payments:
- Admission to the program;
- Consular fee at the embassy;
- Insurance against cancellation of the course (optional) - 390 per semester;
- Medical insurance for obtaining a visa - 3,5 euro per day;
- Transfer from the Geneva airport - 230 to one side;
- Express delivery of documents by postal companies - 195;
- Bank charges;
- Visa services.
Extras:
- Application fee 3000 CHF
- Cancellation guarantee 290 CHF
Literature and references
- Hotel Institute Montreux — Wiki
- Hotel Institute Montreux (HIM) — THE - Times Higher Education
- Luxury Institute and DataLucent: Hotel Institute Montreux Student Survey Reveals Key Personal Data Sharing Attitudes of Non-U.S. Gen-Zs and Millennials vs U.S. Cohorts
- Hotel Institute Montreux
- Swiss Education Group Schools Ranked in the Top 10 International Hospitality Schools Favoured by International Industry Recruiters.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
