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A Tradition of Excellence in Swiss Hospitality Management Education

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Internship<br />

The <strong>in</strong>ternship experience is an <strong>in</strong>tegral part <strong>of</strong> the academic<br />

programme at SHMS, <strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g students an opportunity to ga<strong>in</strong> real<br />

<strong>in</strong>dustry experience and to practice the skills they have learned dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />

their academic studies.<br />

Internship <strong>of</strong>fers graduat<strong>in</strong>g students a dist<strong>in</strong>ct advantage as they enter<br />

the world <strong>of</strong> employment with significant <strong>in</strong>dustry experience.<br />

Internship Office<br />

The SHMS Internship Office assists students <strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g employment<br />

<strong>in</strong> the hospitality <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>in</strong> Switzerland or abroad. The <strong>in</strong>ternship<br />

coord<strong>in</strong>ators are always available for assistance or advice dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

<strong>in</strong>ternship placement.<br />

Internship <strong>in</strong> Switzerland<br />

Students who complete their <strong>in</strong>ternship <strong>in</strong> Switzerland are paid a<br />

salary at current <strong>in</strong>dustry tra<strong>in</strong>ee rates, between 2168.- CHF and<br />

2450.- CHF per month. As students live <strong>of</strong>f campus dur<strong>in</strong>g this time<br />

they will need to allow approximately 1000.- CHF per month for their<br />

accommodation, meals, <strong>in</strong>surance and other expenses.<br />

Internship Abroad<br />

Internship opportunities exist <strong>in</strong> many different countries for SHMS<br />

students with vary<strong>in</strong>g pay and conditions.<br />

International Recruitment Forum<br />

The IRF held each semester <strong>of</strong>fers students the opportunity to network<br />

and meet with employers for both graduate and <strong>in</strong>ternship placements.<br />

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