SWISS QUALITY EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL NETWORK AND PERSONALIZED MENTORING

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A welcome word from the directorBy selecting Villars Hospitality Management School (VHMS), you have made the best choice for your career. We are confident that you are going to enjoy every moment of your studies in a campus that is located in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. VHMS has all of the amenities that will allow you to benefit from high quality training in a first-class environment. Your professors are experts in their fields of teaching. They will listen to your expectations, guide you and advise you throughout your training and internships. We welcome you to VHMS in Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland.

Mr Sébastien ANGELINIDirector of the VHMS Program

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We make you unique

What makes us unique?

Be informed. Be equipped. Be a leader. Be GBS.

VHMS provides the best, Swiss-quality hospitality education in Villars, a pioneering tourist resort with over 150 years of experience in hospitality. The prime location and the innovative learning methods of our programs makes VHMS the perfect choice to start your career in hospitality management.

Only an hour and a half from Geneva international airport, Villars is a location of unparalleled natural beauty. You will

enjoy a wonderful quality of life, fresh air, mountain views and a huge amount of summer and winter outdoor activities. Our faculty members are all professionally active, giving an insight into the current international world of hospitality management as well as access to a global professional network. You will be able to take advantage of the excellent internship opportunities in a location which hosts some of the best boarding schools in the world.

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Swiss Quality EducationSwiss educational excellence with an international outlook.

Global Campus NetworkExciting transfer opportunities between our GBS campuses worldwide.

Tailored ProgramsTailor made schedule allowing maximum flexibility for combining courses and internships.

Professional FacultyEuropean and US professorswith top-management working experience of over 20 Years.

Excellent Job Prospects95% of Hospitality Management Graduates are hired within 3 months.

Eco FriendlyVHMS should be a model in sustainability development.

Accredited ProgramsInternationally recognised degree (GBS).

Global Alumni NetworkMore than 3000 graduatesworking worldwide.

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beBachelor

The BBA in Hospitality Management aims to provide a detailed understanding of customer service and business necessities such as human resources and finances.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Major in Hospitality Management

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This Bachelor of Business Administration with a Major in Hospitality Management is designed to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge you need to become highly successful within the International Hospitality industry. The curriculum provides an in depth understanding of management, marketing and account controlling. You will learn about its application to the generic roles of front office, housekeeping, food & beverage and customer service skills and the impact on the essential sectors that complement the business.

Become a Hospitality

and EventManager

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Our uniquely located campus Innovative learning methods, professional faculty, international hospitality network and excellent internship services make choosing the Villars campus a smart investment for your future career in hospitality.

BecomeRestaurant managerHotel managerMarketing managerResort & SPA manager

...At a GlanceIntegral approach to learningWorld-class facultyCase-study method analysis Company visitsWorkshopsGroup projects and assignmentsInternship during the BBA

General, specialized and practical 3.5 year programExceptional guidanceHigh quality servicesLearning from top professionalsfrom the hospitality industry

Program

We offerEventsDevelopmentInnovation and creativityPractical Weeks on SustainabilityPaid Internships

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Quick Facts

Food and Beverage Management Semester 1 - Courses (5 months) Semester 2 - Paid internship (5 months)

Year 1 Start of the program VHMS

Room Division Management Semester 3 - Courses (5 months) Semester 4 - Paid internship (5 months)

Year 2Swiss Certificate in Hospitality Management VHMS

International Hospitality and Event Management Semester 5 - Courses (5 months) Semester 6 - Paid internship (5 months)

Year 3Diploma in Hotel Management VHMS

BBA with a Major in Hospitality Management Semester 7 - Courses + Thesis (5 months)

Year 41 Sem.

Bachelor of Business Administration GBS

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Program Structureand Paid Internships

Hospitality Fundamentals Economics HR Management Accounting

General Management1 Food Control and Protocols Economics HR Management Accounting Marketing Paid Internship

Food and Beverage Management2 Room Division Front-desk Management Housekeeping Sales and Marketing Area Management Reservation Management Transportation Management Sustainability Management Paid Internship

Hospitality Management3 Entrepreneurship Hospitality Administrative Strategic Marketing Communications Project System Int’l Hospitality Management Int’l Tourism Management Mobile Technologies Paid Internship

Development Innovation and Creation4 3 Month Bachelor Thesis Professional Guidance Theory and Practice Innovative

Final Project5

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Program Highlights

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General Management

Analysing, Reporting and Promoting

Food & Beverages Management

Hospitality Organization

Hotel Management

Tourism Management

Digital Media & Marketing Technology

Sustainability Management

3 Internships in Hospitality Management

Sustainable Management Skills

Admission Requirements

International Baccalaureate of minimum 30 points / 3 A-levels / High School Diploma or equivalentOfficial English exam results (IELTS 5.5,TOEFL IBT 66)

Selection Criteria High Motivation Personal qualities and competencies Previous experience in Hospitality Management is an asset

Admission ProcessComplete the online application form and upload the following documents:

Copy of all academic diplomas or certificates obtainedOne passport photoCopy of passport / National IDCurriculum Vitae (CV)

Introduction / motivation letter explaining your choice of program (250 words)The Essay (500 words) - Refer to online instructions One academic / professional recommendation letterReceipt for the payment of the application fee

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What GBS students say

Georgiy LIASHCHENKONationality: Ukraine

“GBS provided me with the necessary skills to become a team leader, to start my own company and to expand it on an international level. ”

Daniil SAMOKHVALOVNationality: Russian

“Education is absolutely important in modern society, from the point of view of both career ambitions and general knowledge. Certainly my time spent at GBS was worthwhile. I wish all the best to my university and future students!”

Dieu Huong THAINationality: Vietnamese

“GBS provided me with the professional skills I needed to achieve my goals and ambitions.Thanks to the GBS team, I received the essential skills and knowledge for my future career.”

Manuela Georgieva MARINOVA Nationality: Bulgarian

“I believe GBS gave me the foundation for future development for my studies and my career. ”

Mr Sébastien ANGELINI Director of the VHMS ProgramExpert in Hospitality Management.

Dr Elizabeth Frances KEMFFrom: University of GenevaField: Environmental Studies

Mr Stephan WIRTZFrom: INSEADField: Hospitality Management

Ms Cecilia JACQUERIOZFrom: University of GenevaField: Finance, International Relations

Dr Keltoum IRBAHFrom: University of GenevaField: Sociology, Human Rights

Mr Luis AZEVEDOFrom: SwitzerlandField: Sommellerie

Dr Philippe BUTTYFrom: University of LausanneField: International Taxation Law

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Some of our faculty

Dr Attilla SHELLEYFrom: Stanford UniversityField: Finance, Investment Management

Dr Pablo HAFNERFrom: University of St.GallenField: Economics

Dr Dominique XARDELFrom: Université ParisField: Marketing Management

Dr Jeanette EBERLEFrom: Texas A&M UniversityField: Finance, Marketing

Mrs Christine BROSSARDFrom: University of GenevaField: Banking, Finance

Dr Jaime DE MELOFrom: University of John HopkinsField: Research, Economics

Dr Daniel ROYERFrom: University of GenevaField: Economic and Social Sciences

Ms Annelies WINDFrom: University of GenevaField: Financial Mathematics

Ms Stavriani TSOLAKIDOUFrom: University of ExeterField: Language & Literature

Ms Daniela GUGLIOTTAFrom: University of Texas at DallasField: Marketing

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WorldwideRecognized

University partnersCompany partners

Recognitions

US System for Accreditation and Quality ControlBologna System (E.C.T.S)Swiss Grading System

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VILLARS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SCHOOLAvenue Centrale 1641884 Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland+41 22 906 94 94 - infovhms@gbsge.comwww.vhms.ch