SWISSAM - Institute of Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts (St. Petersburg)

Bachelor's program

1. Age of participants: from 16 years old

2. Duration of Education: 3,5 years

3. Beginning of classes: September, February

4. Level of English: minimum B1 / Intermediate

5. Level of Education: Diploma of School Graduation

6. Language of instruction: English.

The university offers a quality undergraduate program "Management of the International Hospitality Industry" (IMI International Hospitality Management) with the award of the Bachelor of Arts (International Bachelor of Arts Program). For admission, you must have a high level of English and completed school education.

The Education is conducted in English, takes 3.5 years and fully complies with the Swiss and European educational standards. The schedule includes a set of disciplines and modules necessary for the full disclosure of all aspects of the profession being mastered. There are 3 blocks of paid internships for 600 hours each, where students actively practice their knowledge, have the opportunity to prove themselves and establish the necessary contacts. Students have an excellent opportunity to transfer to the International Management Institute (IMI - International Management Institute Switzerland) in Switzerland.

Teachers of the University have an exceptionally high level of qualification and are able to create an effective working atmosphere. Many of them are talented managers from hospitality and related areas, so they can give practical advice and recommendations "at first hand", based on their own experience. Each discipline is thoroughly understood and fixed in the course of practical activities. Successful completion of each course leads to a specific certificate:

• 1st year: IMI Certificate (Certificate)
• 2nd year: IMI Diploma (Diploma)
• 3rd year: IMI Higher Diploma (Highest Certificate)
• 4th year: IMI Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management (Bachelor).

Modules and disciplines of the program:

1. The first course:

• Basic principles of cooking (part 1)
• Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
• Organization of reception service
• English
• Operation of the room fund
• Service in the field of public catering
• Computer and information systems in hotels
• Introduction to Accounting
• Personal and professional development.

2. The second course:

• Introduction to Wine and Beverages
• Restaurant Management
• Business English
• Spanish
• Financial management
• Event Management
• Personal and professional development
• Purchasing and controlling costs
• Basic principles of cooking (part 2)
• Bases of tourism.

3. The third year:

• Preparing for the IELTS exam
• Legal regulation
• Planning and arrangement of premises for food establishments
• Spanish
• Organization of design and research activities
• Marketing
• Financial management
• Human Resource Management
• Sales and revenue management
• Principles of Cooking (Part 3)
• Graduation project.

4. The fourth course:

• Strategic management
• Industrial investment and finance
• Applied Research
• Organizational behavior
• Management
• Thesis.

Due to the exceptional quality of the program and the high professionalism of the teachers, students receive the maximum of useful knowledge and skills, they leave the university walls with real professionals who are able to solve the most difficult problems. University services provide students with significant assistance and support in the process of finding work and finding employment - many receive job offers before they get a diploma. Areas of management in which graduates find employment:

• Hospitality / Resorts
• Cruise liners / airlines
• Clubs and casinos
• Medical tourism
• Restaurant business
• Events.

Tuition fees on the undergraduate program: from 210305R / semester, from 403790R / year

Supplementary professional education (Postgraduate Studies)

1. Age of participants: from 20 years

2. Duration of training: 6.5 months

3. Classes start: September, November, February, May

4. Level of English: minimum B2 / Upper-Intermediate

5. Level of education: higher education + 3 years in the industry

6. Language of instruction: English (basic), Russian.

The University offers special professional supplementary education programs that are designed for industry professionals seeking to improve their skills and competencies. For admission, you must have a high level of English, have a higher education and at least three years of work. There are two programs that lead to different degrees:

1. IMI International Restaurant Management (Restaurant business management):

2. IMI International Hotel Management (Hotel Business Management):

Training lasts 6.5 months - each program is divided into 2 modules. The schedule includes a complex of disciplines and subjects, special courses. Students spend a lot of time working on individual projects, doing calculations, trying to build a viable system - for example, a restaurant. In addition to standard lectures and seminars, extensive lectures are conducted with the participation of invited experts and experts. Students regularly visit offices of various companies, hotels and restaurants, where they can observe all the working processes. Probably internship, including in foreign companies. The teaching staff is made up of Western and Russian specialists, all of them have a high level of qualification and rich work experience.

Disciplines and program modules:

Management of restaurant business (IMI International Restaurant Management):

1. Module 1:

2. Module 2:

Management of hotel business (IMI International Hotel Management):

Thanks to the high quality of the programs and the exceptional professionalism of teachers and staff, the training in professional courses significantly expands the competencies and skills of students, and helps them to move along the career ladder.

The cost of training on the programs of additional vocational education: