SWISSAM, the business school for hospitality and culinary arts management, and the International Management Institute (IMI) in Switzerland have extended their cooperation agreement. As part of the partnership, SWISSAM has received accreditation for its entire program. The international bachelor's degree program "International Hospitality Management" can now be completed entirely in Russia. Students can also complete a year of study at a private hotel management school and receive a scholarship of 6,000 Swiss francs. Graduates receive an international diploma recognized worldwide. Applications for the international bachelor's degree program close on October 16, with the next intake scheduled for January 2018.
A new agreement with the International Institute of Management extends the collaboration between the educational institutions, which began in 2012. Under the signed agreement, SWISSAM becomes a business school offering a full cycle of higher education within the bachelor's degree program "International Hospitality Management." At the student's request, the curriculum can include one year of study at the International Institute of Management in Switzerland. Students who choose to study abroad will be awarded a scholarship of CHF 6,000 per semester. Furthermore, the signed agreement promotes academic exchange between the educational institutions and the professional development of graduates. In the new academic year, international faculty from IMI will deliver a course of lectures for SWISSAM business school students.
SWISSAM Business School is currently accredited by the International Confederation of Tourism and Hotel Industry (CTH). The Confederation's primary mission is to ensure the highest standards in hospitality and culinary arts. CTH partners with leading educational institutions worldwide and is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB).
"Our international educational partner, the International Institute of Management, has given us the opportunity to offer a full bachelor's degree program in Russia. This is a major step for us and confirms that education at SWISSAM Business School meets the best international educational standards," notes Hans Hirtner, CEO of SWISSAM Business School.
"More than ever, the hospitality industry needs managers, chefs, and business leaders who can successfully manage international businesses today. These factors impact our faculty and students, help us understand our responsibility, and strengthen our enthusiasm. Undoubtedly, this is a special time for SWISSAM Business School. We are responsible for preparing the leaders of tomorrow who will have the necessary knowledge and skills to revolutionize the Russian hospitality industry. The goal of our educational programs is not only to equip students with the necessary tools for their work but also to change their perceptions of problem solving, business development, and excellent customer service. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with SWISSAM's outstanding faculty, staff, students, and alumni and to jointly pursue excellence in teaching, research, and business," says Costas Sillignakis, Dean of SWISSAM Business School.
In February 2018, SWISSAM Business School will launch a short-term intensive course, "Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality Industry," featuring international faculty from the International Institute of Management. Applications are open to current business school students, aspiring professionals, and anyone interested in advanced training in this field.
Today, SWISSAM Business School offers an international bachelor's degree program in "International Hospitality Management," continuing professional education programs in "Hotel Business Management" and "Restaurant Business Management," and professional training for chefs and pastry chefs. Graduates of SWISSAM Business School receive an international diploma and are eligible to continue their studies or find employment in the hospitality industry anywhere in the world.
Source: tourprom.ru