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University Centre «César Ritz»

University Centre «César Ritz» is located in the beautiful city of Brig which is surrounded by magnificent mountains that offer endless sporting activities on a year round basis. UCCR is dedicated to the promotion of academic excellence and our fully accredited programs have received industry wide recognition. The program is academically rigorous but maintains a keen sense of practical and operational industry requirements.

Accreditation

• State of Valais, Switzerland - recognition of Diplomas and Degrees  
• ASEH (Swiss Hotel Schools Association)
• NEAS&C (New England Association of Schools and Colleges)
• WTO.TedQual (World Tourism Organization)
• Master of Science is validated by Manchester Metropolitan       University, UK

Programs Offered
    - Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management
    - Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management
    - Master of Science in International Hospitality Management

Bachelor of International Business in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Duration: 8 terms x 11 weeks including one mandatory and two optional six month paid internship organized by the college.

This internationally recognized program is well suited for those wishing to obtain a university degree. Upon successful completion, students will have required the knowledge and skills to perform a supervisory or junior management role in the hospitality industry. The first 3 terms (1 year) of this program are spent at Institut Hotelier «César Ritz», Le Bouveret , where students gain a sound knowledge of hotel operations and practical training. This ideal combination of vocational and academic education opens up a wide range of job opportunities for students. This program offers an interesting choice of electives which allows students to gain knowledge in their respective areas of interest.

Admission requirements: High school diploma English language proficiency of TOEFL 500, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent Previous academic qualifications or experience in the hospitality industry may be eligible for exemption from part of the program. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management
Duration: 4 terms x 11. One mandatory six - month paid internship

This program is for university graduates from any discipline seeking management careers in international hotel and tourism industries. It combines professional and business management courses with an operational focus. Students have a wide choice of electives to complement their interests. The program includes a six – month industry work experience and preparation of an industry project.

Admission requirements: Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline Post secondary academic diploma + relevant supervisory experience English language proficiency of TOEFL 550, IELTS 6 or equivalent. Recommended minimum age of enrollment is 22 years Please contact us for further details and program costs.

Master of Science in International Hospitality Management
Duration: 4 terms x 11 weeks.

Off campus faculty supervised 15,000 word dissertation The Master of Science is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University which offers one of the largest programs in hospitality in the UK.

This is an academically rigorous program designed to develop students’ intellectual skills and competencies at postgraduate levels and provide appropriate academic qualification to pursue careers in management, consultancy and education or continue further education such as Phd. The program also includes the preparation of a research dissertation.

Admission requirements: Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline. Post secondary academic diploma + relevant supervisory experience English language proficiency of TOEFL 550, IELTS 6 or equivalent Recommended minimum age of enrollment is 22 years Please contact us for further details and program costs.

About Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Founded in Switzerland in 1982, Cesar Ritz Colleges were pioneers in the art of combining traditional hospitality training with degree level business management studies. We are the first and only colleges in Switzerland to be accredited by the World Tourism Organization. Cesar Ritz Colleges were honored to be selected by the Swiss government to manage the House of Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Athens 2004 and the Winter Olympics in Torino 2006. Due to the tremendous success of these past events, we have once again been appointed to replicate our 'Olympic' efforts in Beijing 2008. To read more about our Olympic success, please click here.
Switzerland has long been recognized as the leader in hospitality education and Cesar Ritz Colleges have played a major role in strengthening this reputation.