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ACADEMICINFORMATION12SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENTSWITZERLAND
PROGRAMME FOCUSIHTTI combines the excellence of traditional Swisshospitality training with international standards of business& management education, with a particular emphasis onthe latest innovations and trends in the industry, includingdesign, technology, and luxury brand management. Thecurriculum covers all relevant aspects of hotel managementand includes practical training in operational areas. Studentsin the Bachelor programme graduate with a BA (Hons)in International Hospitality & Design Management, whilePostgraduate students receive a Diploma in InternationalHospitality and Design Management.OFFICIAL LANGUAGEAll programmes are taught in English.ENGLISH FOUNDATION PROGRAMMEThrough the SEG English Foundation programme studentscan improve their English skills before starting theirhospitality programme. See page 29 for details.FOREIGN LANGUAGESForeign languages are vital skills in the hospitality industry.IHTTI offers French, German or Spanish classes to itsstudents, depending on their individual needs and interests.GUEST LECTURERSIHTTI frequently invites guest speakers to give lectures onhospitality related topics.LIBRARIESBooks, periodicals and journals on hospitality and relatedtopics can be found in the school library. The library is wellfurnished with up-to-date resources.IHTTI students can also obtain a Neuchâtel library card,which entitles them to use the city’s university and publiclibraries.Students enrolled in the final year BA programme alsohave access to the University of Derby’s library and onlinedatabase system.IHTTI students also have free access to a wide range ofelectronic databases, which store thousands of academicand industry articles.ACADEMIC MATERIALIHTTI uses the latest books and teaching materials.CLASS SIZESmall classes allow intensive interaction between lecturersand students and ensure a high level of personal attentionto each student.PAID INTERNSHIPSThe internship is an integral part of the academicprogramme. Years 1 and 2 include a 4-6 month paidinternship in Switzerland or around the world. The IHTTIInternship Office arranges the 1st year internships andsupports students in finding a placement in the second year.The internship office monitors all internships.Students completing an internship in Switzerland receivea gross salary of CHF 2’168.- to CHF 2’450.- per month.Deductions for food, taxes, accommodation and insuranceare approximately CHF 1’000.- per month.For students who wish to complete their internship abroad,the international employer must be approved by the school.International internship salaries vary depending on theconditions in each country.GRADUATIONThe IHTTI Graduation is a biannual event, which is traditionallyheld in the historic grand Château of Neuchâtel, thegovernmental seat for the Canton of Neuchâtel.SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENTSWITZERLAND13
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