HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux

<BODY bgcolor=white><font size=-1>Montreux 4 U by <a href=../>montreux.ch</a> - <a href=welcome.html>info</a></font><p> <table border=0 cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0 width=460><tr><td colspan=2><font size=-1>This page is hosted by montreux.ch, the Official Montreux Web<br><a href=../ target=_top>Explore!</a></font></td></tr><tr valign=top> <td><img src=../him/img/himlogo.jpg width=250 height=311 border=0></td> <td> <font size=+3>HIM - Hotel Institute Montreux</font><br><font size=-1>The key to your success for a career in the Hospitality Industry<p> Av. des Alpes 15 - CH-1820 Montreux<p> Phone +41 (0)21 966 46 46<br>Fax +41 (0)21 966 46 00<p> E-mail <a href=mailto:him@him.ch>him@him.ch</a><br> Website: <a href=../him/ target=_new>../him/</a><p></font> </td></tr> <tr><td colspan=2> <b>General information about Montreux and about Hotel Institute Montreux</b><p>Hospitality has played a vital role throughout history fulfilling an important service to society.<p>This remains as true today as in the past. Spurred by modern lifestyle and an increase in tourism and mobility, the hospitality industry has grown to become an industry of major importance across the globe, providing a vast spectrum of interesting and challenging employment prospects.<p>Joining the world of hospitality requires a sound career planning strategy backed by an education that is both contemporary and relevant. Hotel Institute Montreux is a prestige school, where students play a central role. Our primary goal is to provide students with a solid educational foundation through expert guidance and motivation.<p>Hotel Institute Montreux has a central location in the cosmopolitan city of Montreux, a city that balances traditional and global values. It has strong links with leaders in the hospitality industry and international collaborative agreements with colleges and institutes in North America and elsewhere. This, combined with an international alumni network, adds an extra dimension to a qualification and helps to ensure that further doors of opportunity are open to those students who wish to expand upon their skills.<p>Hotel Institute Montreux's commitment to excellence is reflected in all aspects of our activities. Quality, up-to-date knowledge and flexibility are of prime importance to our experienced and highly qualified staff. Study and practical programmes are tailored to meet the individual needs of students and requirements of the industry.<p>Hotel Institute Montreux guides students on the road to success and personal fulfilment.<p>Excellence in education is not only the result of excellent teaching and up-to-date course material.. Excellence is achieved through balance. Modern classrooms are equipped with state-of-the art teaching aids and can accommodate up to 25 students. The well-furnished Nestlé auditorium provides the backdrop for culinary lectures and demonstrations, and the library is a pool of valuable information. Access to computer equipment and the latest industry hard- and software gives students the opportunity to develop their computer skills.<p><b><font size=+1>HIM offers a variety of course options:</font></b><p><b>Main Programmes</b><ul><li>Higher Diploma in International Hotel Management (CH & AH&LA)<li>American BBA Degree (Dual Major) in Business Management & Hotel, Restaurant and Resort Management</ul><b>Postgraduates Programmes</b><ul><li>PG Diploma in Hotel Management or Hotel Operations Management<li>PG Certificate in Hotel Management, Hotel & Events Management, Hotel & Spa Management<li>Hotel & Tourism Management, Casino Management, Culinary Arts Management</ul>HIM is accredited by the Swiss Hotel School Association (ASEH), an elite association of the top hotel schools in Switzerland, and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, USA (NEASC). HIM graduates are automatically eligible for membership into the Hotel Catering International Management Association (HCIMA) in Great Britain without having to write qualifying examinations.<p>Athletic pursuits also provide an important balance. For this reason Hotel Institute Montreux organises seasonal excursions and activities such as ski weekends and has special arrangements with local sporting facilities.<p><b>Total number of enrolled students/year:</b> 390 students<hr> </td></tr></table> </BODY>