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Initial
undergraduate program

Double certification. EU and Swiss qualifications

Program taught in : LgLg

Year 1 | Semester 1

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 | Semester 2

Internship
Holders of a Swiss 

Year 2 | Semester 3

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 / Semester 1

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
The fundamentals of Management, Marketing and Human Resources; IT/Office Tools; Business Economics; Sustainable Development and CSR; Multicultural Management; Self-image and Professional Culture; Health and Safety; Nutrition; Wine Vintages; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on F&B and Hotel Environment

Year 2 / Semester 2

Internship Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

In Switzerland (only)
Operational in-company internship Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month Internship report

Year 2 / Semester 3

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
Financial Management; Strategic Marketing; Human Resources Management; Advanced Excel; Commercial Law; Effective Communication; Business Environment; Tourism Economy; Sustainable Development and CSR Project; Nutrition; Wines of the World; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables on High-end Hospitality Management

Program duration:

3 years

School year start: AUGUST

Program structure

Throughout this first degree, Vatel applies active teaching: group work sessions, supervised by coaches, in the form of workshops and round tables.

Required admission level

Maturity, Baccalaureate (F), CESS (B), High School Diploma or A Level equivalent For students wishing to study in English, the required level is: CEFR level B2, TOEFL 550 (80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (academic) + motivation letter written in English

Year 2 | Semester 4

Internship

Year 3 | Semester 5

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 3 | Semester 6

Internship
Holders of a Swiss

Year 2 / Semester 4

Internship

In Switzerland or another country:
Operational in-company internship
Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month
Internship report in English

* Internship allowances are for guidance only. They are not binding and may vary between internships, depending on the host country.

Year 3 / Semester 5

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
Introduction to Cost Control; Operational Marketing; HR Management and Leadership; Expert Excel; Corporate Taxation; Multicultural Team Management; Sales and Negotiating Technique; Community Management; Above- and below-the-line Communications; Professional Oral Communication; Geopolitics; Tourism and Travel; Wines, Beers and Spirits; English, Foreign Language 2; Round Tables

Year 3 / Semester 6

Internship Holders of a Swiss CFC (federal certificate of competence) in the discipline are exempt

In Switzerland or internationally:
Operational in-company internship
Duration: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'359 gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month
Internship report in English

* Internship allowances are for guidance only. They are not binding and may vary between internships, depending on the host country.

Purpose of training program

In an international environment, gain proficiency in team supervision, leadership and management techniques.

Acquire a professional grounding in law, economics and languages with the objective of holding an operational executive role in the company.

Qualifications prepared

Bachelor in International Hotel Management/Manager en Hôtellerie Internationale (1).

Hôtelier(ère)-Restaurateur(trice) diplômé(e) Ecole Supérieure (2).

European Bachelor of Management in Hospitality & Tourism(3)

Marco Polo Program.
From 2nd year onwards, students can choose to study in one of the group’s 53 schools worldwide

(1) French degree (certified in the RNCP directory) for generalists
(2) Swiss degree for generalists
(3) Eurhodip degree

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE*

1 You contact the Vatel Campus of your choice (at a forum, by internet, by email, etc.).

2 You send your completed application form and all other documents requested back to the school.

3 The school will study your file, and should you be admissible, will invite you to the next entrance exam.

4 You confirm that you will attend the entrance exam, in person or online, with the school that invited you.

5 You will receive your results within a few days.

6 Your admission will be validated after an interview with the school director of the school you would like to attend.


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