EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
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empowerment. Topics are explored through a combination of lectures, case studies, selfassessments<br />
and practical exercises.<br />
CONTINUOUS STREAMS<br />
Personal & Professional Development Project<br />
60 hours of contact – 3 semester credits<br />
� Summary<br />
The PPD stream runs throughout the program and serves as a vehicle for <strong>de</strong>veloping the soft skills<br />
and competencies that are expected of lea<strong>de</strong>rs within the industry. While the MHA program as a<br />
whole represents a journey of learning, the PPD focuses on the <strong>de</strong>velopment of professionalism and<br />
on personal growth: essential dimensions in a Master‟s year. Each stu<strong>de</strong>nt i<strong>de</strong>ntifies areas for<br />
<strong>de</strong>velopment, and then tracks the growth of these competencies over the year.<br />
Effective communication, both written and spoken, is essential throughout graduate study and a<br />
foundation for professional life. The course begins with an i<strong>de</strong>ntification of learning styles, as the<br />
incoming graduates adjust to the new inter-cultural, reflective, challenging learning environment.<br />
The course helps in <strong>de</strong>veloping communicative confi<strong>de</strong>nce, business writing skills, aca<strong>de</strong>mic<br />
standards and critical thinking. The approach encouraged is one of self-awareness, engagement and<br />
on-going reflection.<br />
In this way, the foundation is laid for that process of life-long learning on which promotion to senior<br />
positions, and in<strong>de</strong>ed personal fulfilment, will <strong>de</strong>pend. The course is highly individualized; each<br />
stu<strong>de</strong>nt has a faculty mentor for help and personal guidance in realizing their inten<strong>de</strong>d professional<br />
and personal goals. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts create a Career Portfolio which is both a record of learning experience<br />
and an in-<strong>de</strong>pth reflection backed up by research, theory, and input from industry professionals.<br />
Final stu<strong>de</strong>nt presentations are ma<strong>de</strong> before a jury of external examiners.<br />
Career Workshops<br />
In parallel with the PPD stream, career workshops serve to <strong>de</strong>velop stu<strong>de</strong>nts‟ professional<br />
approaches in terms of job hunting and managing their future career paths. Stu<strong>de</strong>nts are equipped<br />
with the skills necessary for a focused job search and for performing during interviews. Workshops<br />
additionally serve as a means to inspire stu<strong>de</strong>nts with a professional and proactive approach within<br />
their work environment and to help them manage their career paths on graduation.<br />
Strategic Investments<br />
90 hours of contact – 6 semester credits<br />
� Summary<br />
Stu<strong>de</strong>nts will learn to <strong>de</strong>velop a value-adding perspective to the process of strategic management.<br />
The framework of analysis will enable stu<strong>de</strong>nts to analyze organizations, marshal evi<strong>de</strong>nce to<br />
support conclusions drawn from the analysis, and engage in problem solving in all areas of strategic<br />
management. Specifically, the principle of co-alignment will be utilized; stu<strong>de</strong>nts will assess the<br />
strategy of a hospitality company through its strategic investments, core competencies, resource<br />
allocation, competitive methods and environmental analysis.<br />
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