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EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

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5114 – Beverage Knowledge<br />

16 hours of contact – 0.7 US semester credits – 1.0 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This course unit allows stu<strong>de</strong>nts to explore fashion and trends in the world of beverages. The<br />

theoretical, practical and gustative aspects and techniques regarding the various products on offer in<br />

food and beverage service will be discussed to enable stu<strong>de</strong>nts to provi<strong>de</strong> a service that meets the<br />

expectations and <strong>de</strong>mands of their clients.<br />

� Objective<br />

At the end of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should have reached a level of competence that allows them<br />

to evaluate and respond to the needs of beverage service and sale in the hospitality industry.<br />

5115 – Restaurant Management Theory I<br />

24 hours of contact – 1.1 US semester credits – 1.4 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This course unit focuses on three key areas: planning, <strong>de</strong>velopment and control of Food and<br />

Beverage management within an in<strong>de</strong>pen<strong>de</strong>ntly owned and operated hotel. The purpose of the unit is<br />

to <strong>de</strong>monstrate the value that comes from applying appropriate processes in all phases of the F&B<br />

cycle (from purchasing to service) and un<strong>de</strong>rstanding what drives a successful restaurant operation.<br />

� Objective<br />

By the end of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should have acquired the competencies to recognize the<br />

value of good planning and the need to set standards that contribute to the success of a restaurant<br />

business. Through the use of market analysis, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to i<strong>de</strong>ntify and <strong>de</strong>velop a<br />

restaurant concept that meets customer needs and <strong>de</strong>fine Key Performance Indicators (KPI) that<br />

measure the success of their restaurant.<br />

5179 – Professional Mathematics<br />

10 hours of contact – 0.4 US semester credits – 0.6 ECTS semester credits<br />

� Summary<br />

This course unit allows stu<strong>de</strong>nts to acquire the basic mathematical competencies necessary for<br />

management in the hospitality industry. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will apply various arithmetical techniques and<br />

notions of algebra in a professional context in synergy with the other quantitative materials in the<br />

programme.<br />

� Objective<br />

Upon successful completion of this course unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be capable of evaluating a specific<br />

situation and solving the problem related to it with the help of mathematics. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will be able to<br />

apply mathematical techniques and methods at a professional level.<br />

<strong>Ecole</strong> <strong>Hôtelière</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Lausanne</strong> – <strong>Course</strong> <strong>Catalogue</strong> Page | 60

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