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- Dipl. Hôtelière-Restauratrice / Dipl. Hôtelier-Restaurateur
- Tourism Summer School - in 4 years to Bachelor in Tourism
- CAS Tourism 4.0
- Bachelor of Science - International Hospitality Management
- Dipl. Tourism Specialist
- Bachelor of Science - Tourism
- Master of Science - Tourism
- Bachelor of Science - Service Design
- CAS in Event Management (sports, cultural, corporate events)
- Marketing specialist
- Sales Specialist
- PR Specialist
- PR Practitioner HFT Graubünden
- Certified EXPRESS PR Professionals
- Assistant Marketing: The Entry into Marketing
- Young Talent Traineeship in Hospitality
Duration
3 years, full-time
Place of study
SSTH, Passugg (Schanfigg)
Language
The language of instruction is German, but foreign language instruction is an obligatory part of the training.
Contents (e.g.)
- Industry knowledge hotel trade / gastronomy
- Business management
- Project management
- Marketing
- Rhetoric / Presentation technique
- Psychology and Sociology
- Law
In addition, the special subjects business management, event management, marketing or tourism are offered.
Admission
Completed apprenticeship in gastronomy / hotel business or other apprenticeship, secondary school or matura and at least one year of practical experience in gastronomy / hotel business. Specific regulations are possible.
Special
Two six-month internships are an integral part of this course and serve to learn to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. It is also the first newly recognized course for Hotel Management HF. There is also the option of a Bachelor's degree at partner schools.
Start
Early August and mid-January
Further information / Registration
www.ssth.ch/de/hf
Alumni & Statements
Admission
Students of the Higher Professional Schools of Graubünden in Tourism and the Hotellerie, graduates of other Swiss higher professional schools in tourism and the hotel industry as well as students with a similar educational level from abroad can be admitted to the Summer School. They need English language skills at level B2.
Transfer opportunities to the FHGR Chur
After successful completion of the Summer School, you have the unique opportunity to enter the Bachelor program at the FHGR Chur. In full-time studies you can acquire the title «Bachelor of Science FHO in Tourism» in one year. In the part-time course, the title «Bachelor of Science FHO in Tourism Major Service Design» is awarded after three semesters.
Content of study
You will deepen your tourism-specific knowledge and learn how destinations, service and transport companies are successfully managed. You will learn by means of real practical examples and excursions and apply what you have learned directly in case studies.The study programme includes ideally coordinated modules and builds on the contents of the higher technical schools in tourism and the hotel industry. You will also acquire specific specialist skills and deepen your knowledge in excursions and practical projects.
Duration of study
The Summer School, which takes place over two summers, lasts four weeks and takes place from the beginning of July to the beginning of August (week 28-31).
Place of study
The Summer School takes place in Samedan in the Upper Engadine, on the campus of the HFT Graubünden.
Tuition Fees
For students who have been resident in Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein for at least two years before the start of their studies, the costs amount to CHF 1260 for the entire duration of the Summer School (CHF 960 tuition fees and a registration fee of CHF 300). For all other students, the cost is CHF 1850 for the entire duration of the Summer School (CHF 1550 tuition fees and CHF 300 enrolment fee).
Language
The language of instruction is English.
Further information:
... from FHGR
... from HFT GR
Alumni & Statements
Target audience
The CAS Tourism 4.0 is aimed at professionals who are already active in tourism and want to expand their knowledge. Due to the optional module Tourism Basics, CAS is also suitable for people who are planning a (re-)entry into the tourism industry.
Due to the modular structure of the course, individual modules can also be attended independently of the acquisition of the certificate. The further education course CAS Tourism 4.0 consists of four specialist modules and a certificate work in the form of a practical case study.
Participation in the modules Digital Transformation and Digital Marketing & Sales is mandatory in order to obtain the certificate. The other two modules can be freely selected from the following four optional modules:
- Product & Service Design in Tourism
- Tourism Basics
- Hotel Management and
- Alpine Destination Management
The Bachelor program gives you the opportunity to expand your strategic management skills in a variety of ways in order to help shape hotel management as an inspiring personality. The BSc program takes you through three academic semesters, which correspond to the curriculum of the renowned Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne. The first semester builds on the knowledge of your HF diploma course, expanding it with challenging topics and tasks in the areas of business analysis, applied management, communication and corporate culture.
Working in groups will be another important part of your studies. The aim is to further develop and promote your leadership skills. In the second semester, your know-how in strategic and integrated hotel management will be deepened and the application implemented in a practice-oriented manner using exciting case studies. Our lecturers will support you with their well-founded expert knowledge. An attractive part of the third semester is that you can additionally diversify your studies with three optional subjects. You will successfully complete your Bachelor's degree in International Hospitality Management with a project paper or thesis.
(*) in the NEASC approval process
Duration
3 years
Place of study
Higher Professional College for Tourism, Samedan (Upper Engadine)
Language
The language of instruction is German, but foreign language instruction is an obligatory part of the training.
Contents (e.g.)
- Sector knowledge tourism
- Business Management
- Marketing
- Communication
- Psychology
- Law
- Computer Science
Admission
Recognised vocational qualification such as apprenticeship (3-year vocational training), vocational baccalaureate, secondary school diploma, Matura, Abitur or comparable diploma and at least one intermediate year after initial training. Specific regulations are possible.
Special
The course can be completed in two variants.
Variant with internship year:
With this study model, an internship year of at least 10 months is completed during the 3rd and 4th semesters. In the first and third academic year, students devote themselves to studying at the HFT Graubünden.
Variant with seasonal positions summer & winter:
Since autumn 2014, HFT Graubünden has been offering a further study option - with seasonal positions in summer & winter. This means that the students work in a tourist business in summer and winter, and in the intermediate seasons (spring and autumn) they pursue their studies at HFT Graubünden.
In both study variants, the practical application is an integral part of this course and serves to learn to apply the acquired knowledge in everyday professional life.
Start
Variant with internship year: mid-August
Variant with seasonal positions summer & winter: September
Further information / Registration
http://www.hftgr.ch
Alumni & Statements
Duration
3 years (or 6 semesters), tull-time
Place of study
FHGR, Chur
Language
Classes are held in English or German/English mixed
Contents (e.g.)
- Business Administration
- Scientific Working Methodology
- Project Management
- Communication
- Psychology and Sociology
- Law
Admission
Commercial vocational baccalaureate or baccalaureate or comparable diploma with a one-year internship in the commercial sector. Specific regulations are possible.
Special
The focus of this course is on international tourism and leisure management. In addition to the main subjects, different optional specialisation subjects are offered.
Start
mid-September
Further information / Registration
https://www.fhgr.ch/studium/bachelorangebot/wirtschaft-und-dienstleistung/tourismus/
Alumni & Statements
Duration
1.5 Jahre (or 3 Semesters), part-time possible
Place of study
University of Applied Sciences FHGR, Chur
Language
Englisch (only)
Contents (e.g.)
- General Management
- Research Methodology
- Applied Research Projects
Admission
Bachelor or FH diploma in business administration, economics, business law, industrial engineering or tourism. Special admission requirements are possible for interested students with other university degrees.
Special
The focus is on tourism product and service development as well as innovation and destination management in a regional, national and international context.
Start
mid-September
Further information / Registration
https://www.fhgr.ch/
Alumni & Statements
Service designers are characterized by a strong interest in people they like to observe and to whom they want to listen attentively in order to sense potential for renewal, optimization or adaptation. Typical service design professionals are creative, full of ideas and they are perceived as unconventional out-of-the-box thinkers. In addition, they show courage in planning and implementation, and they have a healthy relationship to entrepreneurial risk.
The Bachelor's degree in Service Design is a part-time course in tourism. Classes take place on two weekdays. We recommend a maximum workload of 50% during your studies.
Duration
15 months, part-time
Place of study
Various
Language
German
Content
· Event expertise
- Event conception
- Sponsoring & Hospitality
- Corporate events
- Sports Events & Project Management
- Live Communication & Event Production
- Cultural events
- Certificate work
Admission
University degree, higher technical college, federal certificate as a marketing specialist or PR specialist or a comparable education and at least one year of professional experience, of which at least six months in the event sector.
Special
The course has a high practical relevance. Four of the six 5-day modules take place directly at the events (General Meeting of the St.Galler Kantonalbank, Swatch Major Gstaad, suisseEMEX and Arosa Humorfestival).
Inception
January 2019
Further information / registration
https://www.hftgr.ch/cas-eventmanagement-fho.html
The subject matter is taught in 7 modules. Then internal oral and written examinations take place. After the examination discussion, the students are prepared for the federal examination in the last module. Subsequently, an optional intensive revision course is offered and students have the opportunity to take internal preparatory examinations.
In modules 2-6 the participants stay overnight in a hotel, in modules 1 and 7 on campus. We cover the entire accommodation costs.
The course programme prepares the students for the federal vocational examination and covers all important aspects of modern marketing: self- and project management, analysis, market services, communication and distribution, concepts, digital marketing and communication instruments.
Successful graduates of the federal examination receive the title «Marketingfachfrau/-mann mit eidg. Fachausweis».
You find further details also directly on the website of the HFT Graubünden...
Modules 1-6
1stModule: Tue, 20. - Sat, 24. November 2018
2ndModule: Tue, 11 - Fri, 14 December 2018
3rdModule: Tue, 8 - Fri, 11 January 2019
4thModule: Thu, 31 January - Fri 01 February 2019
5thModule: Mon, 04 - Fri, 08 February 2019
6thModule: Tue, 19 - Fri, 22 March 2019
Internal audit of HTF Graubünden
written examinations: April 15th-18th, 2019
oral exams: June 3rd-7th, 2019
Module 7, Intensive repetitorium and preparatory examination
7thModule: Mon, 07 - Fri, 11 October 2019
Intensive revision course in Zurich: Dec 2019/Jan 2020 (not included in the price)
Internal preparatory examination: Jan/Feb 2020
Swiss Federal Exams Marketing Certificate
written examinations: March 2020 | oral examinations: April 2020
Preparation for training with the preliminary accounting course
Previous accounting knowledge is required for the course. It is possible to attend our internal 3-day preliminary accounting course from 15 to 17 August 2018.
Course costs incl. overnight stay on campus: CHF 490.
Exam dates
The federal professional examination to become a marketing specialist usually takes place every year. The written examination is normally held in March and the oral examination in April.
Admission requirements
see www.swissmarketing.ch
Download brochure 2018
Marketing brochure
Graduation
Successful graduates of the federal examination receive the title «Marketing Specialist with Federal Certificate of Expertise».
Course location
Graubünden College of Tourism, Samedan
Registration deadline
October 31st, 2018
Expenses
CHF 8'860.-* incl. hotel accommodation, teaching materials and international examination fees, excluding revision and federal examination fees * After completing your training, you can apply for a subsidy.
If you have already attended the 1st module as part of our "Assistant Marketing" programme, you will receive a discount of CHF 500 on the course fees.
The contribution rate for creditable course fees (maximum 50%) is set by the Federal Council in the Vocational Training Ordinance. The new regulation already applies to students who started the preparatory course on 1 August 2017. The payment of the fees is linked to the completion of the federal examination (regardless of the examination results).
Registration
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The course material is taught in 7 modules parallel to the marketing course. Subsequently, students are individually prepared for the federal examination for sales professionals. An optional intensive repetition course tailored specifically to the sales profession is offered and students have the opportunity to take internal preparatory examinations. In modules 2-6 the participants stay overnight in a hotel, in modules 1 and 7 on campus. We cover the entire accommodation costs.
You will receive comprehensive business and economic knowledge, which will enable you to assess your environment correctly. After your training, you will be able to independently manage all sales tasks in the office and field service or in key account management. This includes responsibility for controlling and goal achievement.
Successful graduates of the federal examination are awarded the title «Sales specialist with federal professional qualification». After the 7 modules «Marketing Basis» you are also ready for the federal examination for marketing specialists.
Further details can also be found directly on the HFT Graubünden website...
Modules 1-6
1stModule: Tue, 20. - Sat, 24. November 2018
2ndModule: Tue, 11 - Fri, 14 December 2018
3rdModule: Tue, 8 - Fri, 11 January 2019
4thModule: Thu, 31 January - Fri 01 February 2019
5thModule: Mon, 04 - Fri, 08 February 2019
6thModule: Tue, 19 - Fri, 22 March 2019
Internal audit of HFT Graubünden
written examinations: April 15-18, 2019
oral exams: June 3-7, 2019
Moduel 7, Intensive repetitorium and preparatory examination
7th module: Mon, 07 - Fri, 11 October 2019
Intensive revision course in Zurich: Dec 2019/Jan 2020 (not included in the price)
Internal preparatory examination: Jan/Feb 2020
Federal examinations Specialized certificate Sales
Written examinations: March 2020 | oral examinations: April 2020
Preparation for training with the preliminary accounting course
Previous accounting knowledge is required for the course. It is possible to attend our internal 3-day preliminary accounting course from 15 to 17 August 2018. Course costs incl. overnight stay on campus: CHF 490.-
Registration deadline
October 15th, 2018
Expenses
CHF 8'860.-* incl. accommodation, teaching materials and international examination fees, excluding revision and federal examination fees. If you have already attended the 1st module as part of our «Assistant Marketing» programme, you will receive a discount of CHF 500 on the course fees.
*Once you have completed your training, you can apply for a subsidy. The contribution rate for eligible course fees was set by the Federal Council at 50% in the Vocational Training Ordinance. The payment of the contributions is linked to the completion of the federal examination (regardless of the examination results).
Admission requirements
See www.swissmarketing.ch
Download Brochure 2018
Marketing brochure
Registration
Registration form
Questions?
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The teaching material for the PR specialist is taught in modules and in e-learning lessons. The modules are 2-day short modules and weekly modules.
During your time in the Engadine, you will be a guest on our campus or in a hotel in Samedan and can take advantage of the sports and leisure activities on offer.
Further details can also be found directly on the HFT Graubünden website...
Short modules
9 teaching days each Thursday & Friday in the period from February to the beginning of June 2019
1st internal PR audit: Graduation PR practitioner: Beginning of June 2019
Review: August 2019
Weekly modules and e-learning lessons:
October 2019 to February 2020
2nd internal PR exam with HFT GR diploma:
in writing: April 2020, orally: June 2020
Federal Examination PR-Specialist
in writing: September 2020 | orally: October 2020
Registration deadline: November 30, 2018
Expenses
CHF 7'860.-* incl. hotel accommodation, teaching materials and internal examination fees, excluding federal examination fees.
*Once you have completed your training, you can apply for a subsidy. The contribution rate for eligible course fees was set by the Federal Council at 50% in the Vocational Training Ordinance. The payment of the contributions is linked to the completion of the federal examination (irrespective of the examination results).
Admission requirements: see www.prsuisse.ch
Graduation
Successful graduates of the federal examination receive the title «PR Specialist with Federal Certificate of Expertise».
Download brochure 2018
Marketing brochure
Registration
Registration form
Content
With the PR practitioner, you lay a suitable foundation to independently cover a multi-faceted spectrum of corporate communication tasks in everyday life, from concept through implementation to impact measurement: Media relations, PR texts incl. social media, PR events, annual report, image brochure or image video and, and, and...
Further details can also be found directly on the HFT Graubünden website.
Short module
9 teaching days each Thursday & Friday in the period from February to the beginning of June.
Internal PR audit
Graduation PR practitioner: Beginning of June
Review meeting
August | Optional connection to the course PR specialist with Federal Certificate in October
Registration Deadline
November 30th, 2020
Costs
CHF 2,800 incl. accommodation, teaching materials and internal examination fees
Graduation
Successful graduates of the internal examination receive the title «PR Practitioner HFT Graubünden»
Registration
Registration form
The basic training to become a PR practitioner HFT Graubünden is acquired through distance learning with an online entrance examination. The material for the PR specialist is then taught in modules and e-learning lessons. During your time in the Engadine, you will be our guest on campus or in a hotel in Samedan and can make use of the sports and leisure facilities.
Further details can also be found directly on the website of the HFT Graubünden...
Content
This course prepares you from a technical and commercial point of view for a flawless order processing of demanding PR tasks. You will learn to assume responsibility for the handling of cost, deadline and quality controls, in particular in connection with the design and production of PR resources and the implementation of events. After the course, you will be able to comprehensively take care of the conceptual, technical and editorial implementation of PR resources and measures and will have a significant impact on these.
Important study data
You will first prepare for the online entrance examination PR Professional in distance learning.
Admission: internal online entrance examination: 10 September 2018
Lessons:Weekly modules: 8 to 13 October 2018 | 18 to 21 February 2019
In addition, e-learning lessons and events will take place on individual Saturdays between November 2018 and March 2019.
Internal PR Exam with HFT GR Diploma
in writing: April 2019, orally: June 2019
Federal Examination PR-Specialist
in writing: September 2019 | orally: October 2019
Registration deadline: 15. August 2018
Expenses
CHF 250 for distance learning booklet and online entrance examination for PR practitioners.
CHF 5,250* incl. accommodation, teaching materials, compulsory specialist literature and internal examination fees, excluding revision course and federal examination fees.
*After completing your training, you can apply for a subsidy. The contribution rate for eligible course fees was set by the Federal Council at 50% in the Vocational Training Ordinance. The payment of the contributions is linked to the completion of the federal examination (irrespective of the examination results).
Admission requirements: see www.prsuisse.ch
Graduation
Successful graduates of the federal examination receive the title «PR Specialist with Federal Certificate of Expertise».
Download brochure 2018
Marketing brochure
Registration for the course «Express-PR Professional»
Registration form
The course material is taught compactly in 2 weeks. Through the varied events, sports and PR events in the Engadine, you can also experience marketing «live». Or would you like to immerse yourself with your fellow students in our unique world of sport and leisure? In any case, you will experience an unforgettable study visit - in the heart of tourism.
Further details can also be found directly on the HFT Graubünden website...
Target group
This course was conceived for interested ones, which would like to enter into the world of marketing and possibly consider a Federal Certificate in marketing, in the sales, in communication or in PR after this course.
Duration of training
1 x 5 Tage, Mon, 08. - Fri, 12.10.2018 und
1 x 5 Tage, Tue, 20. - Sat, 24.11.2018
Costs
CHF 1,980 incl. accommodation on the campus of the Höhere Fachschule, teaching materials and internal examination «Assistant marketing».
Location
Higher Professional College for Tourism (HFT) Graubünden, Samedan
Registration Deadline
August 31st, 2018.
Further Studies
We offer you follow-up courses for future marketing, sales and PR specialists.
Download Brochure 2018
Marketing brochure
Registration
Registration form
The SSTH Young Talent Traineeship offers young people without industry or professional experience the unique opportunity to get to know the world of the hotel industry and thus meet the requirements for entering the hotel management school. The hotel industry is a fascinating workplace and the traineeship is intended to awaken the fire for it.
The practical year consists of 5 months at the SSTH and up to 7 months as a paid internship in a hotel and restaurant partner in Switzerland or abroad. Alternatively, the internship can also be completed completely abroad. The HF course Dipl. Hôtelière-Restauratrice/Hôtelier-Restaurateur HF will then start.
The new programme will start in August 2017 and is aimed specifically at high school graduates and apprentices from professions outside the sector.