Developing leaders for the

global hospitality industry

2023 shms.com
Swiss Hotel Management School has been
leading the way in hospitality education since
1992, raising up leaders for the hospitality
industry.
2022 was a great year for Swiss Hotel Management School:
not only did we celebrate our 30th anniversary, but we ranked
as the third-best hospitality school in the world, and second
in Switzerland, which is an incredible achievement.
We’ve always been a very good school and it’s an honor to be
recognized as a world-class provider of hospitality education.
This is because we understand what we do, how we do it, and
why we do it.

It's no surprise then why

employers affirm us as their
school of choice when it
comes to recruiting new talent.

The message is clear right now with a rebound taking place

in the industry–what a great time to be in hospitality and
what a great time to be studying at Swiss Hotel Management
School! We offer a contemporary education with multiple
specializations to choose from, and provide you with
practical, hands-on experience, true to what really happens
in the hospitality industry. You can be assured that you will
graduate with all the skills you need to succeed in your career
as a future leader. When you join Swiss Hotel Management
School, you join a global community of alumni, industry
partners, students, and staff. On their behalf, it is my absolute
privilege to welcome you!

Dr. Dominic Szambowski

Dean

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 Bring your dreams
to life in Switzerland
GERMANY

FRANCE
AUSTRIA
Zurich

Bern

Lausanne

Caux campus
LAKE GENEVA

Geneva

Matterhorn
ITALY
Mont Blanc
FRANCE

Located in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is a well-known

destination, respected and celebrated around the world.
Its reputation as the birthplace of modern hospitality was
established in the 19th century, when a growing number of
wealthy tourists–aristocracy and royalty from around the
world–arrived en masse to breathe in the pristine mountain air
and experience the breathtaking landscapes for themselves.
The first palace-style hotels were built to accommodate them
and cater to their needs.

"My degree turned me into a true hospitality professional and Eric Masalwala
Dubai
prepared me for what has been a thrilling journey with one of the 2007
leading hospitality brands in the world." Director of Rooms
Radisson Hotel Group, UAE

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 Career-changing, life-defining

Master of Arts in International

Hospitality Business
Management

Accredited degree 3 specializations to Practical, Integrated

from the University choose from hands-on learning business project
of Derby, UK

Draw from your previous study and work experience in another industry
and dive into the world of hospitality. This one-year master’s program
provides you with hands-on learning and a solid foundation in hotel business
management theory.

This program awards master's degrees

from both Swiss Hotel Management School and the University of Derby.

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 MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Semester 1
Caux

Shared courses

Hotel Operations Management Developing Business Leadership Skills Marketing Management

Food & Beverage Management Wine and Beverage Management Evidence-Based Learning

Specialization 1 | Hotel Management

Event Management Current Trends in Hospitality Strategic Revenue and Financial

Management

Specialization 2 | Luxury Brand Management

The Craft of Excellence Strategic Luxury Brand Management The Modern Luxury Consumer

Specialization 3 | Event Management

Event Management International MICE Management Festival and Digital Event Innovation

Semester 2
Worldwide internship
(4-6 months)

Integrated business project

Graduate with a:
Master in International & Master of Arts in International
Hospitality Business Management, Hospitality Business Management,
awarded by Swiss Hotel Management School awarded by the University of Derby

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 "I’ve always loved working with people, which is why I chose to
study hospitality. Why SHMS specifically? Because Switzerland is
one of the best places to study in this industry! SHMS, being ranked
the 3rd best hospitality school in the world really attracted me to come
and study here."

Maya
Jordan
Current Student at SHMS

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 AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Caux campus
Live and learn in an architectural masterpiece overlooking Lake Geneva. Most of your time in Caux will be spent in the
main building, though additional accommodation is within walking distance. When class is over, head into Montreux,
a bustling town with a variety of dining and shopping options, cultural events, and beautiful lakeside promenades.

01 Theater

02 Grotto nightclub

03 Terrace

04 View from Caux

05 Double standard bedroom

(included in the fees)

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Prepare for
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 Firmly rooted in the Swiss tradition of
hospitality education, Swiss Education
Group currently operates four of the world’s
top hospitality schools. Each school offers
a different educational focus, but they
all share the same diverse international
experience.

Swiss Education Group schools offer a wide

range of bachelor’s, master’s, and diploma
programs, as well as the opportunity to
get invaluable work experience through
internships in a variety of industries.
The educational offer is completed by youth
and family programs, as well as corporate
solutions.

Swiss Education Group reserves the right to modify any information

contained within this brochure at any given time, without prior notice.
Updated: November 2022 / Photos: Nuno Acàcio, Ben Smith, Adrien Giovannelli

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Contact us for more info
contact@shms.com
www.shms.com

Caux campus
Caux Palace
Rue du Panorama 2
1824 Caux, Switzerland
Tel. +41 21 962 95 55
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