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EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

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5268 – Engineering Theory<br />

32 hours of contact – 1.4 US semester credits – 2.3 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This module will allow stu<strong>de</strong>nts to acquire the theoretical competencies nee<strong>de</strong>d to un<strong>de</strong>rstand and<br />

carry out the tasks for which the contractor in a hotel project is responsible. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will learn<br />

about new buildings and the modifications, renovation and restoration of existing or ol<strong>de</strong>r ones.<br />

� Objective<br />

After successfully passing this module, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to plan a hotel project, while observing<br />

the principles of sustainable <strong>de</strong>velopment. They will also be able to estimate the construction and<br />

operating costs of a building and un<strong>de</strong>rstanding the technical aspects of running it.<br />

5220 – Cyber Hotel<br />

10 hours of contact – 0.2 US semester credits – 0.6 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This course unit will allow stu<strong>de</strong>nts to un<strong>de</strong>rstand the complex area of the information technology<br />

systems nee<strong>de</strong>d to meet the requirements of the professional hospitality SME environment. Stu<strong>de</strong>nt<br />

will learn a systematic and productive approach, which they will apply within the industry. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts<br />

will <strong>de</strong>velop their critical thinking skills on technical aspects linked to the specific DHR project.<br />

� Objective<br />

At the end of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to un<strong>de</strong>rstand the key areas of hospitality<br />

information technology and participate in an assessment of it.<br />

5250 – Business Communication II<br />

30 hours of contact – 2.0 US semester credits – 2.2 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This unit enables stu<strong>de</strong>nts to acquire written and spoken skills appropriate for a hospitality<br />

management position. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts should be able to produce and structure various business<br />

documents for internal or external use. They should be able to promote their project concept (in a<br />

written business plan and through an oral presentation) and perfect their “soft skills” for meetings<br />

and presentations.<br />

� Objective<br />

Upon successful completion of this unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should have acquired the written and oral<br />

competences to promote a project and sell it to potential clients or <strong>de</strong>fend its feasibility to external<br />

investors.

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