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Initial
undergraduate program

Double certification. EU and Swiss(1) qualifications

(1) Swiss diploma recognized by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)

Program taught in : LgLg

Year 1 | Semester 1

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 | Semester 2

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

Year 2 | Semester 3

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 1 / Semester 1

Alternating Theory and Practice

Theory (alternating weeks)
management, marketing, human resources, IT/Office tools, Business economics, sustainable development and CSR, intercultural management, professional culture, self-image, health and safety, nutrition, wine vintages, foreign languages, F&B and Hotel environment, round tables

Practice (alternating weeks)
Housekeeping, restaurant, bar, banqueting, kitchen, pastry

Year 2 / Semester 2

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

In Switzerland
Operational in-company internship Duration: 4/6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'385.- gross per month 

Case study

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, documentary monitoring, tourism economics, sustainable development and CSR project, nutrition, worldwide wine vintages, foreign languages, round tables

Practice (alternating weeks)
Housekeeping, restaurant, bar, banqueting, kitchen, pastry, front office, event, marketing, sustainable development

PROGRAMME MARCO-POLO 

In the second year onwards, students can choose to study in one of the group's 50 schools worldwide (subject to acceptance).

Year 2 | Semester 4

Internship

Year 3 | Semester 5

Alternating Theory
and Practice

Year 3 | Semester 6

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

Year 2 / Semester 4

Internship

In Switzerland or abroad
Operational in-company internship
Duration: 5/6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'385.- gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month

Case study 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, taxation, multicultural team management, sales and negotiating techniques, above- and below-the-line communications, community management, professional oral communication, Vatel Business Game, wines, beers and spirits, geopolitics, tourism and travel, foreign languages, Capstone project, round tables

Practice (alternating weeks)
Housekeeping, restaurant, bar, banqueting, kitchen, pastry, front office, event, marketing, sustainable development

Year 3 / Semester 6

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

In Switzerland or abroad
Operational or administrative in-company internship (or pre-employment)
Duration: 4/6 months
In Switzerland: CHF2'385.- gross per month
In Europe: approx. €500* net per month

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

Purpose of training program

Manage a department, coordinate, lead, supervise and budget service delivery operations, drive commercial development, maintain strong customer relationships

Qualifications prepared

Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Hospitality Management (1).

European Bachelor of Management in Hospitality & Tourism(2)

(1) Swiss diploma recognized by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
(2) Eurhodip degree



GRANTS

Swiss citizens and permanent residents are entitled to Cantonal grants AES

REQUIRED ADMISSION LEVEL

CFC / EFZ with or without Maturity
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 and Vatel entrance exam in English

ACADEMIC INTAKES

French-speaking section : August & November
English-speaking section : September

FEES FOR SWISS CITIZENS OR SWISS RESIDENTS

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING - 2 YEARS
S 1 S 2 S 4 Total
Initial undergraduate program – 3 years
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Breakdown of fees in CHF
S 1
S 3 S 5 Total
COMPULSORY FEES
Administrative fees 500 500 500 1 500
Tuition fees (1) 15 900   15 900  15 900   47 700 
AES Contributions*
*subject to recalculation
-7 000-7 000-7 000**-21 000
Learning materials, uniforms and workshops
3 150 - - 3 150
Student Life
50 50 50 150
Total Compulsory fees
12 600 9 450 9 450 31 500

OPTIONAL FEES
General liability (2) 160 160 160 480
Accommodation in a double sharing room on campus (3)
5 100 5 100 5 100 15 300
Accommodation in a double room, single occupancy, on campus (3)
8 500 8 500 8 500 25 500
Full board (4)
5 000 5 000 5 000 15 000
Half-board (1 meal)
2 200 2 200 2 200 6 600

1 The rates include : Student card, internet access on campus, intranet access, debates & conferences, internship placements, career counseling. The tuition fees are subject to an increase of max. 3% each year.

2 Liability insurance is compulsory for all citizens staying on campus.

3 Subject to availability. Room deposit CHF 500.- Refundable at the end of the contract is required in addition, subject to potential deductions for repairs or cleaning.

4 Full board : 3 meals, mandatory for students living on campus. Meal card deposit : CHF 20.- refundable upon return of the card in good condition.

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 take the entrance exam in the school you would like to attend.

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.

*Cette procédure est applicable aux étudiants résidant en Europe.
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