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MONT-FLEURI
AN
EXCEPTIONAL
INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
IN SWITZERLAND
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
FOR GIRLS
MONTREUX • SWITZERLAND

SURVAL MONT-FLEURI
Exceptional educational center situated in the stunning beauty of Montreux
The only Boarding school experience for young ladies.
Who says you shouldn’t mix educational endeavor with pleasure ? Or that you can’t have it all ? Well,
you should and you can !
Montreux is located on the shores of beautiful lake Geneva in the canton of Vaud and is surrounded
by pristine pre-alpine mountains. The city boasts a unique microclimate in which palm trees blossom
in the temperate weather all year round. This well-known tourist resort offers an exceptional view of
the French Alps on the other side of the lake.
Montreux is also conveniently situated in the heart of Europe with easy access by car, train or plane.
It is only a one hour drive from Geneva’s International Airport.
Surval Mont-Fleuri is a haven of peace and calm, perched upon a cliff overlooking the spectacular
beauty below. Our building retains all its original old world charm although it has been renovated and
is constantly, being updated to keep pace with the latest modern trends.
The students enjoy a wide variety of conveniences. The school has forty rooms : either singles,
doubles or triples. They are all equipped with private bathrooms including showers and toilets, as well
as telephones, satellite televisions and wireless internet connection.
Our modern wellness center and the possibility to take part in a variety of sports keep our students fit.
Surval Mont-Fleuri takes care of both “mind and body”.
Young girls’ educational needs have evolved immensely over the last decades. Not only must they be
perfect hostesses, but they must also acquire sound, recognized qualifications to deal successfully with
their professional and personal responsibilities as business women. They must feel at ease in any and
every situation.
To respond even better to these needs, Surval Mont-Fleuri is collaborating since 2004 with Institut
Villa Pierrefeu (IVP). Students wishing to take the IVP "Higher Certificate in Finishing Course" lodge
and have their French or English language classes at Surval Mont-Fleuri and are bused to the
purpose built IVP campus for Etiquette, Hostessing, Cooking and Home Management classes.

PROGRAMS
LANGUAGES & FINISHING PROGRAM ”A LA CARTE” 2
THE IVP “HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FINISHING” COURSE 6
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 8
The "Finishing à la carte" program is designed for a young public who is mostly interested in
languages but wants to learn more by choosing different topics from a large list of choices.
The IVP "Higher Certificate in Finishing" course is a complete program for students who want to learn
and practice all aspects of Hostessing, Cooking and Home Management along with acquiring a
greater knowledge of the manners of both western and non-western cultures. Since 1954, Institut Villa
Pierrefeu has been at the forefront of teaching, coaching and consulting on matters of International
social and business etiquette as well as Diplomatic Protocol.
The "Bachelor of Business Administration" program is run by The Mont-Fleuri Women’s College. It gives
young women the possibility to prepare a Bachelor degree in Business Administration in just
6 semesters (3 years). It is a program of only one of its kind in Switzerland or even in Europe.
Surval Mont-Fleuri’s exceptional situation and top quality facilities offer a combination of study
programs especially adapted to meet a modern young lady’s needs.
Our goal
Our students have the opportunity to live together with girls from all over the world to share their customs
in very quiet and secure surroundings. This unique and unforgettable experience enriches them
and allows them to acquire true independence by developing their own personality. At the end of their
studies, our students have acquired a good knowledge of French and/or English as the IVP Higher
Certificate in Finishing Course, the High School and BBA programmes are taught in English. The other
subjects are given in French.
Upon leaving Surval, our students are extraordinarily accomplished women. They possess extensive
knowledge of how to behave in their private lives. They have also acquired a background that gives
them a good start in their professional lives. They are ready to build their adult lives on this exclusive
foundation which guarantees the best opportunity for future success in every area.

LANGUAGES & FINISHING PROGRAM “A LA CARTE”
This program is a combination of language studies (intensive French or English courses) and a large choice of optional courses
adapted to today's modern life. The number of optional courses proposed is unique and varied. This concept gives the girls
the possibility to compose their program individually.
COMPULSORY COURSES
courses # hours
a week
Intensive Language
French or English in the morning 18
Second Language
French or English in the afternoon 5
TOTAL 23
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FRENCH EXAMS
DELF:
• A1 - A2
• B1 - B2
ENGLISH EXAMS
• TOEFL
• SAT
Cambridge Exams:
• Certificate of Proficiency
• Certificate in Advanced English
• First Certificate in English
• Preliminary
• Key English Test
A rich choice of optional courses (ELECTIVES - High School) are provided by Surval Mont-Fleuri or IVP:
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Possibility to take German, Italian,
Spanish and Russian lessons, taught by
native speakers.
TOEFL - 2 periods per week
This course is designed to teach students
the strategies necessary to successfully
deal with the different sections of the
TOEFL exam. It includes intensive
vocabulary building, grammar skills
review, essay writing and listening
comprehension practice. A minimum
score of 550 is the objective for each
student. In general, the course is open
to high school juniors and seniors
though other students may be allowed
to join the course depending on
individual needs and circumstances.
SAT - 2 periods per week
This course is part of the high school
college preparatory program. It is
appropriate for juniors and seniors
though some sophomores may desire
to take the course for early exam
practice. It is based upon the new
2005 SAT exam requirements and
therefore includes composition practice
for the new essay section as well as
the traditional multiple choice math
and verbal skills sections.
Course objective is the attainment of a
minimum score of 600 in both the
verbal and math sections.
BUSINESS
3 or 4 periods per subject per week
As Surval offers a specific business
Program (BBA, page 8), different subjects
can be chosen: Introduction to Business
Management, Introduction to Marketing,
Business and Society, Women and
Leadership, etc.
PUBLIC RELATIONS - given by IVP at IVP
3 x 2 periods per term
The objective of these studies is to
open the mind to different perspectives
and ways of analysis so that the student
is able to achieve specific goals
with success. Public Relations is a vital
part of business success and students
will cover such issues as selling skills,
image and crisis management as well
as body language, creativity, personal
influence and public speaking. Please
note that this course is taught in the
evening.
Once booked the course cannot be
cancelled for the term.

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ETIQUETTE & HOSTESSING
4 periods per week
You will learn about greetings and
introductions, invitations, dressing
according to the occasion, European
table manners and customs. Travel,
hotel and restaurant etiquette will
allow you to feel confident in any
social situation. A must for young
ladies.
OTHERS
COOKING
4 periods per week
This is a great class to learn the basics
of food preparation as well as many
European recipes for original dinner
parties. It will introduce you to many
culinary techniques such as sautéing
and poaching. Foods from other
countries will be prepared in addition
to European fare. Students develop
advanced skills in food preparation and
expand their knowledge on ethnic
ingredients while exploring foreign and
regional culinary customs. The skills
they develop can be used throughout
their lives !
PASTRY
3 periods per week
Learn to master the techniques of pastry
making from kneading to creaming,
the secrets of génoise and flaky pastry,
shortcrust pastry, biscuits, cakes and
much more.
SKIN CARE AND BEAUTY
WORKSHOP
7 x 2 periods per term
Functions of the skin and the problems
it can create, how to dean one's skin,
color harmony and light day make-up,
evening make-up, manicure, your
personal creation, etc.
Group of 4 students maximum per
workshop.
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LANGUAGES & FINISHING PROGRAM “A LA CARTE”
FINE ART
HISTORY 0F ART
2 periods per week
Offers a survey of various topics,
themes and periods in western artistic
expression. The form and content of
works are presented and discussions
are encouraged. Importance is also
placed on the times and lives of the
artists and the relativity of art as an
expressive visual medium of culture all
over the world. Visits to museums and
galleries are included in the program
when scheduling permits.
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CERAMICS
2 periods per week
Pottery has a particular attraction for
young ladies desiring to develop their
artistic talents and express their
creativity. The students create an
object: a bottle, a coffee cup, a butter
plate, etc.
DRAWING AND PAINTING
2 periods per week
Classes are intended for students of all
levels of experience, from beginner to
advanced. Class assignments include
the use of many different mediums and
tools; watercolor, acrylic, gouache,
white glue, dry pigment, oil crayon,
graphite crayons and various inks.
MUSIC
Upon request and with a minimum of 4
students registered it is possible to take
piano and guitar lessons. For all other
instruments classes will be organized at
the local Academy of Music.
PHOTOGRAPHY
2 periods per week
An introduction on how to use a camera
manually (24x26 reflex) and on
how to develop black and white films.
Students also learn how to enlarge
photos and to add special effects to
photos (size 18x24).

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COMPUTER SCIENCE
2 x 2 periods per week
This class is a general introduction to
Computer Science and to the programs
of The Microsoft Office Package
(Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Exercises
in word processing, databases, creating
brochures and presentations, drawing,
address books and the Internet.
SPORTS
AEROBICS
1 or 2 periods per week
Is a sport which is practiced with
music. Students use and strengthen
their muscles, flexibility, coordination
and endurance which is good for their
heart and blood circulation. A typical
Aerobics class is split up in three parts:
warm-up, cardio-vascular movements
and stretching.
TENNIS
1 or 2 periods per week
This course is offered to beginners,
intermediate and advanced students
who wish to discover this sport or
develop their techniques. Our tennis
lessons are accredited by Nastase
Academy.
HORSEBACK RlDlNG
Lessons given at a local riding school
situated in nearby Vouvry. The school
brings students to and from the riding
school by bus.
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THE ORIGINAL FINISHING PROGRAM SINCE 1954
THE IVP (INSTITUT VILLA PIERREFEU) “HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FINISHING”® COURSE
This Finishing program, whilst keeping the best of tradition, has evolved through time to encompass a true multi-cultural
experience. As practice plays a key role in our teaching, the students are brought by bus (5min.) from Surval to the IVP
purposely designed campus where they can develop efficiency and proficiency in all aspects of Hostessing, Cooking and
Home Management along with a greater knowledge of the manners of both western and non-western cultures. In this course,
each subject is a unique piece of a puzzle linked to the other by the curriculum, resulting in a complete Finishing program.
The classes are taught in English and support materials are provided in the form of study manuals and textbooks created
by IVP.
The full course leading up to the IVP "Higher Certificate in Finishing" is spread over 3 terms and as the course content
taught is different each term, and not subordinated to that learned the previous term, it is possible to enrol in October,
in January or in April.
Students must be at least 16 years old and there is no upper age limit.
INTERNATIONAL ETIQUETTE,
PROTOCOL AND SAVOIR-VIVRE
• The art of entertaining: introductions,
precedence at the table,
table manners in various countries
and menu planning for receptions.
Tricky foods.
• Family receptions: engagements,
weddings and children's parties.
• Private receptions: formal dinners,
cocktails, buffets and afternoon teas.
• How to listen and guide a conversation:
discretion, tact and prejudices
to avoid.
• Correspondence: titles and international
forms of address, invitations,
business cards and letterheads,
apology and thank you letters.
• Rules of official and diplomatic
protocol: precedences and
introductions.
• How to express oneself verbally
and the importance of body
language.
• How to dress according to place
and occasion.
• International customs to be aware
of when travelling, particularly in
hotels and restaurants.
• International Savoir-Vivre: covering
social and business customs and
manners in 14 major countries of the
world, alternating Western and
Eastern or Northern and Southern
geographical areas: background,
history and culture. Dress code.
Greetings, introductions, business
cards, meetings and styles of negotiation.
Dining and entertaining.
Conversational do's and don'ts.
Gift-giving. Cultural surprises.
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TABLE SERVICE & HOSTESSING
• The history and traditions of serving
food.
• Setting the table, distribution and
co-ordination of work, table service
with or without help; serving wines;
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• History, tasting and service of
different types of tea and coffee.
• Organization of cupboards and
logical distribution of silverware
and china.
Both formal and informal table service
are practiced during the meals
which follow the cooking class.
COOKING, NUTRITION & FOOD
DECORATION
• Techniques, methods and culinary
vocabulary.
• Composition of menus, buying and
storing, food order lists, work plans
and cost calculation, food hygiene
and handling.
• Nutrition and dietetics.
• Refined and everyday menu including
elegant French cuisine, vegetarian
cuisine, pastries, ethnic cuisine,
quick dishes.
• Decoration of dishes.
• Vegetarian students are not required
to cook meat or fish dishes.
• The School has tested and developed
its own recipes and published
several books. These cover a great
variety of recipes from the very
simple to challenging dishes.

HOME MANAGEMENT
The practical class is given in very
small groups so as to gain maximum
benefit.
• The planning and equipping of a
house.
• Organising a household efficiently,
including management of staff.
• Order, upkeep and cleaning of
furniture.
• Laundry, ironing and general care
of clothes and household linen.
• Washing by hand and with the dishwasher.
• Cleaning silver, upkeep of household
appliances and utensils.
• Family budget.
FLORAL ART AND TABLE
DECORATION
Students learn how to create a variety
of floral arrangements according to
season and to complement the occasion.
Selecting and preparing fresh
and dry flowers as well as fresh fruits
and vegetables, they will consider new
trends in tableware and decoration,
including napkin folding, menu and
place cards and decorative table
pieces.
IVP students won 3 places out of 6 at
the prestigious "L'Art de La Table" competition
held by the renowned shop
and company Touzeau.
THE IVP “HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FINISHING” COURSE
Compulsory # hours
per week
Language Course
Intensive Language Course: French or English SMF 18
Second Language Course: French or English SMF 5
Finishing Courses
International Etiquette, Protocol, Savoir-Vivre IVP 6
Table Service Practice & Hostessing IVP 3
Cooking, Nutrition, Food Decoration and
Exam Preparation IVP 5
Home Management IVP 1
FIoral Art & Table Decoration IVP 2
TOTAL OF PERIODS PER WEEK 40
IVP = Institut Villa Pierrefeu; SMF = Surval Mont-Fleuri
ALUMNI’S COMMENT
"I graduated from Institut Villa Pierrefeu
over 25 years ago. It still stands out in
my life as one of the best years of my
life. I have used the skills and knowledge
innumerable times, both personally
and professionally. It has stood
me in excellent stead. I hope for the
same for my daughter." (USA Jan-06)
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Mont-Fleuri Women's CoIIege has the Swiss, as well as the European exclusivity of offering a
Bachelor of Business Administration according to the American Colleges program. This course is
dedicated to girls who have obtained their High School Diploma and wish to acquire a complete and
professional formation in the area of Business. The duration of this program is 3 years.
Students who are registered in this program will also be able to take some optional courses of the Surval
Mont-Fleuri program (see pages 2-5).
Our Vision
Imparting knowledge, skills and values that help transform the girls of today into successful women of
tomorrow.
English language requirements for all high school students:
• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 or
• Cambridge First Certificate
If an applicant cannot present either of these papers, she will be tested upon her arrival at Surval and if
necessary, placed in an appropriate ESL class (English as a Second Language). She will continue to
attend English support classes until her level of English reaches the standards mentioned above.
Values of our College of Business Administration
Building Efficiency through Empowerment and Quest for Leadership
• Self confidence to face the world
• Motivation to achieve your goal and be a perfectionist
• Be a successful team player
Commitment
As a multi-purpose professional institution we are committed to ensuring success for students in their
programs with
• Small classes
• Balanced curriculum, which is continually assessed and improved
• Experienced and well-educated faculty
• Latest technical devices and audiovisual aids for teaching
• Computer laboratories with Internet access
• Reference books are available
• Diversity of the students which helps foster a multi-cultural exchange
In order to blend theory and practice, a training and internship period (minimum 3 weeks) is organized.
This has to be taken up in second and third years respectively. This experience allows our students to
grasp the reality of Business Administration and keep up with the exciting changes that are regularly
occurring in the corporate world.
We have a further advantage of being situated in an exceptional location. It provides a peaceful and
safe environment for our students and allows them to devote themselves entirely to their studies and other
extra-curricular activities.
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YEAR 1
courses # of
hours
SEMESTER 1
Introduction to
Business Management 4
Writing Communication
Skills 4
Elementary Calculus 3
Introduction to Marketing 4
Business and Society 3
Women and Leadership 3
French 6
SEMESTER 2
Marketing Management 4
Introduction to Mass
Communication 4
Management Skills 3
Principles ot Accounting 4
Organizational Design
and Development 4
Micro Economics 3
French 6
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
The managerial principIes and
techniques underlying the successful
organization are examined. Emphasis
is placed on the basic functions of
planning for future organizational
growth, organizing and staffing for
efficient operation. Effective leadership
and motivational techniques and practical
methods of control. This course
forms the base for all management
course syllabuses.
WRITING COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Basic concepts, theories and strategies
of writing techniques are explained.
Writing assignments such as new
releases, brochures, speeches, visual
presentations and public relations are
covered in this course.
ELEMENTARY CALCULUS
This course focuses on topics of calculus
that are relevant to students in the
managerial and business science.
Following a basic review, students are
introduced to the notions and uses of
probability, frequency distributions and
significance testing.
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
An insight into the real market emphasising
on the 4Ps–Product , Price, Place
and Promotion. Understanding and
utilising this concept of 4Ps into real
business situations. Basic building of
concepts and framework of Marketing
problems and isssues.
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY
The role of business in a free competitive
society. A discussion course
emphasizing the major issues facing
business today, such as business
ethics, labour. Equal employment
opportunity, worker safety and health,
environmental quality, financial disclosure,
governments and others.
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP
Addresses the changing role of men
and women in work organizations, the
new and changing issues which
leaders face in the organization, the
organizational perspectives on the
roles of leaders, and men and
women's issues as leaders.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
A complete overview of the system for
assessing customer needs, allocating
scarce resources to fulfill those needs,
completion of exchange processes, and
profit maximization in free markets.
Emphasis on interdisciplinary tools for
management decision-making and
developing marketing strategies in
domestic and international market
applications.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS
COMMUNICATION
This course is a survey of various fields
of mass communication and specific
preparation for courses taught later
during the study cycle. Consideration
is given to philosophical foundations,
historical development, current trends
and status, organizational structure
and career opportunities.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
An introduction to the concepts of
effective management in organizational
settings from an individual and macrosystem
perspective. Primary emphasis
includes organizational effectiveness
(planning, organizing, leading and
controlling), the nature of individual
and group behavior and the role of
management in facilitating a mutually
satisfying collaboration between an
employee's needs and organizational
requirements.
PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING
This introductory course is designed to
familiarize the student with the fundamental
theory and principles of
accounting. It introduces the accounting
cycle, the use and construction of
the worksheet, financial statements,
and the valuation of assets. Emphasis
is placed on the decisional aspects of
accounting.
ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT
The course focuses on long-range
planned change to improve an organization's
problem-solving and renewal
processes, particularly through a more
effective and collaborative management
of organization culture.
MICRO ECONOMICS
Introduces the student to the basic
concepts of economics. These concepts
include supply and demand relationship,
prices, scarcity, the concept of
opportunity cost, economic decision
making, question of monopoly, profit
and the government's role in the
economic market.
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YEAR 2
courses # of
hours
SEMESTER 3
Entrepreneurship and small
Business Management 3
Human Resources
Management
(Theory & Practice) 4
Financial Management 4
Introduction to Computers
and Internet 4
Advertising and Media 3
Production Management 3
French 6
SEMESTER 4
Macroeconomics 3
Training & Development 3
Business Finance I 4
Introduction to Multimedia
Development 3
Consumer Behavior 4
Marketing Research 5
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SMALL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
The course provides general management
guidelines focused on encouraging
your ability to identify innovative
business opportunities. In addition,
there will be a strong focus on your
overall personal development as a
potential entrepreneur.
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGE-
MENT (THEORY AND PRACTICE)
Behavioral theories and applications in
HR. HR planning, job analysis and
design, recruitment, selection, performance
management, training and development,
employee involvement, compensation,
labour relations, occupational
health and safety.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The finance function and its relation to
other functions of a firm. Topics
include: analysis and budgeting of
funds, management of current assets,
financing short-term and intermediateterm
needs, planning long-term debt
policy and capital structure, capital
costs and budgeting, dividend policy,
valuation, mergers and acquisition.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS &
INTERNET
An advanced approach of the world of
computers. Topics include components
of a computing system and commonly
used software basics of Microsoft
office (Outlook, Power-point, Excel,
Windows, DOS). This course covers
topics such as the use of the Internet,
its applications in today's business
world, its legal and ethical aspects, as
well as its potential development.
ADVERTISING AND MEDIA
The economic and social roles of
advertising in a contemporary business
setting. Emphasis on the creation, implementation
and evaluation of advertising
programs and campaigns through the
analysis of creative processes, media
resources, budgeting methods and
social responsibility of advertisers.
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
This is an introductory course in
production methods. Only the basic,
common concepts regulating modern,
rationalised production are analysed
by making reference to current
examples through illustrations, charts,
real prototypes, videos and other reallife
examples.
MACROECONOMICS
Develops an understanding of
economics with respect to unemployment,
inflation, GNP and the price
level, money and the banking system,
the role of economics in relation to
government policy (fiscal and monetary),
international trade and the international
monetary system.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Theories of human development and
their relationships to workforce and
managerial development. Review theories
and provides practice in design,
delivery and evaluation of training
programs for private and public sector
organizations and management.
BUSINESS FINANCE
This course introduces students to the
general principles of business finance.
Topics include short and long-term
financing, ratio analysis, sources and
uses of funds, financial planning and
budgeting, present-value analysis, cost
of capital and assets management.
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA
DEVELOPMENT
An introduction to the basic software
environments for digital interactivity.
After concentrating on creating nonlinear
texts, students investigate the
integration of other media elements.
This course provides students with an
introduction to the process of composing
and constructing interactive multimedia
programs for use in corporate
training, general event promotion,
instruction and education, as well as
entertainment applications. Students
will apply an integrated video production/computer
technologies associated
with the design and development
process.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
An insight into the dimensions of
consumer buying theories with the
objective of understanding buying
behavior of the firm's customers.
MARKETING RESEARCH
Research methodologies and techniques
as an aid to management decision-making
and marketing strategy
formulation. Emphasis on design of
measurement instruments, sampling.
collection and analysis of data.

YEAR 3
courses # of
hours
SEMESTER 5
International Public Relations 4
Strategic Management 4
Total Quality Management 3
Introduction to Project
Management 3
Management Information
Systems 4
French 6
SEMESTER 6
Business Policy 4
Sales Management 3
Technology, Productivity and
Change Management 4
Organizational Behavior
and Diversity 4
International Economics 4
French 6
INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC
RELATIONS
Primary objective is to enhance and
refine a capability for understanding
public relations in international settings.
Specific objectives include: an understanding
of global corporate strategy,
familiarity with market research in
global organizations and assessment
of established analytical frameworks
for the development of strategy and the
understanding of ethical and social
responsibilities of organizations.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Strategy and its interactive role in
management. Content and process
models of strategy formulation.
Analytical concepts, models and
techniques for developing strategies for
the competitive environment. Process of
turning strategic intentions into actions.
Decisions, structures, systems and people
required to implement different strategies
in global and competitive environments.
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Strategies, concepts, and tools for
successfully achieving higher levels of
product and service quality. Student
teamwork, class discussions, textbook
study, case studies, literature study,
guest speakers, site visits and videos.
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
This course will teach students how to
define project goals and objectives. It
will focus on specifying tasks and how
those goals will be achieved with the
help of 3Ms (Men, Money, and
Materials). Efficient resource utilisation,
associating budgets and timelines for
completion of projects.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
Theory and practice of management
information systems focusing primarily
on design and the utilization of computer-based
information systems.
Systems analysis and design from a management
perspective.
BUSINESS POLICY
This coume Is the “capstone” course
for business majors. It provides an
opportunity to integrate previous studies
with functional areas; marketing,
finance, accounting, production and
management. Organizations are analyzed
with respect to the effectiveness
and appropriateness of strategies and
goals in each of the functional areas
and the synergy of the functional areas
for achieving optimal results consistent
with their respective missions.
SALES MANAGEMENT
Focuses on industrial purchasing
behaviour and the systems required to
satisfy the needs of commercial buyers.
Emphazises management of corporate
field sales force.
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTIVITY AND
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
This course is an introduction to
sources of technological innovation
and how organizations are successful
in managing change. Discussions on
how these technologies change the
working in the corporate world. It
includes marketing, research & development,
production & manufacturing.
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND
DIVERSITY
Intensive examination of behavioral
science research and theory as a basis
for understanding managing and
changing organizations. The course
emphasizes effective management
with diverse individuals.
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
The theory, practice, and institutions of
the international economy. Topics
include: international balance of
payments; foreign exchange rate
determination; multinational enterprises;
trade with developing countries and
international economic policy.
This program has been accepted as
a candidate for accreditation by the
Commission of the Council on
Occupational (COE)
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SPORTS AT ANDERMATT
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SUMMARY OF THE HOUSE RULES AT SURVAL
Briefly, behave yourself! Respect yourself and others. Rules
are not made to punish you or restrict your freedom, but
rather to insure a positive and safe learning environment for
everyone.
• Alcohol and drugs are prohibited at school and
their possession and/or use can lead to suspension
and expulsion.
• Smoking is forbidden in the bedrooms, in the classrooms,
in the living room and on the verandas, as
well as in the dining room and the bathrooms.
• During regular school hours, students must be in their
assigned classes and are expected to arrive on time.
DAILY SCHEDULE
07.00 AM Wake-Up Call.
07.15 AM - 08.00 AM Breakfast Buffet.
08.15 AM Rooms must be in order.
08.20 AM - 12.10 PM Morning classes.
12.15 PM Lunch.
01.30 PM - 06.20 PM Afternoon classes.
04.00 PM Tea time.
06.45 PM Dinner.
07.15 PM - 08.30 PM Study hour in the rooms or in
the class rooms.
No music or TV during this
time period.
10.00 PM First call: All girls must go to their rooms
and prepare themselves for the night (close
shuffers and curtains). It is not permitted to
take a bath or shower after 10.00 PM.
10.30 PM Second call: Half an hour is left before lights
are turned off.
11.00 PM All lights must be turned off and there must
be complete silence everywhere. Please
respect the sleep of your fellow students.
SURVAL’S SCHOOL YEAR
For the Language and Finishing Program, the IVP "Higher
Certificate in Finishing" Course and the High School
Program:
The Fall trimester lasts from October to mid-December, the
Winter trimester from mid-January until Easter and the Spring
trimester from mid-April until the end of June.
Annually, this is a total of 31 weeks.
For the BBA Program:
The Fall semester lasts from October to February and the
Spring semester from the end of February to June.
• All students should be neat, clean and appropriately
dressed at all times.
• It is strictly forbidden to wear jeans in the Etiquette
classes at Surval as well as at Institut Villa Pierrefeu.
• Cell phone use is not permitted during class hours.
In addition, students are not allowed to bring cellular
telephones to the fifth floor where the classrooms
are located.
Failure to respect the house rules results in appropriate punishment.
This can include loss of permission to leave the
school premises and/or fines up to CHF lOO (donated to
UNICEF).
PERMISSION TO LEAVE SCHOOL PREMISES
Students who are 18 or older (with no parental restrictions)
can stay out until:
10:00 PM on Monday through Thursday
Midnight on Friday
2:00 AM on Saturday
Students between the ages of 16 - 18 can stay out until:
7:00 PM on Monday through Thursday
11:00 PM on Friday
Midnight on Saturday
Students younger than 16 can stay out until:
7:00 PM on Monday through Thursday
10:00 PM on Friday and Saturday
All students must be back at Surval on Sunday evening no
later than 10:00 PM.
The decision to place restrictions on permission to leave
school premises are made by both the parents of students as
well as the school administration.
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SURVAL
MONT-FLEURI
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
ROUTE DE GLION 56
CH-1820 MONTREUX
SWITZERLAND
PHONE + 41 (0)21 966 16 16
FAX + 41 (0)21 966 16 17
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