Swiss Education Group

The Swiss Education Group (SEG) AG is a for-profit company^[1] comprising an alliance of three separate Swiss Hospitality Schools: the Swiss hotel management school, the Hotel Institute Montreux, and International Hotel and Tourism Training Institute. The Swiss Education Group is owned by Invision Private Equity as is one of six companies held within the Invision IV Portfolio^[2].

Since the establishment of its first hotel school in 1982, SEG has grown to become the World’s Leading Hospitality Education Network. SEG's outstanding success has set new standards in the hospitality industry and provides inspiration to its graduates. SEG member schools are 100% Swiss owned ensuring students receive a quality education with a distinctive Swiss style that is renowned worldwide.

1 SEG Stands For
2 The Six SEG Benefits
3 The following Hotel Management Schools are members of the Swiss Education Group
4 External links

SEG Stands For

A truly international education provider: there are over 80 nationalities represented on SEG campuses
Practically oriented education combined with a strong academic focus, developed specifically to meet industry needs
A champion of student's career development
A leader in educational resources for the hospitality and tourism industry
The essence of hospitality excellence

The Six SEG Benefits

All of the hotel management schools under SEG follow these policies and regulations, named the "Six SEG Benefits"

Swiss Owned - All SEG member schools are officially registered in Switzerland and are 100% Swiss owned.

SEG Academic Quality Assurance - All SEG member schools are subject to stringent academic quality assurance that creates a high level of Swiss Education. All students are awarded a Swiss qualification in addition to a BA or MA degree from a leading British or American University. The object of the dual education and degree is to open doors to leading positions in the hospitality industry around the world.

Sponsored Foundation Programme - As most of the courses in SEG schools are taught in English, SEG subsidises the major part of the cost for the SEG Foundation programme to improve their student's English level and prepare them for their first year of study.

SEG Graduate Placement Service and Alumni - SEG maintains a strong link with their alumni and leading hotel chains in its Graduate Career Centre, making SEG graduates high in demand on the international job market.

State of the Art Services and Facilities - SEG schools offer a wide range of services including social care, medical assistance, student support centres, sport and leisure activities.

A Lower Investment - All of SEG member schools have adapted their study programmes to the needs of international students. Intensive programmes are held, offering up to thirty teaching hours a week, meaning degrees can be attain in less time and at lower cost as well as allowing the student to have an earlier start in their career.

The following Hotel Management Schools are members of the Swiss Education Group

César Ritz Hospitality College Switzerland

Hospitality-Tourism and Culinary Arts Education

With over 25 years offering education based on the values of quality and excellence, César Ritz Colleges has built a worldwide reputation offering specialized programmes in Tourism Management, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts. All qualifications offered are endorsed by the Canton of Valais, Switzerland and the Postgraduate, Master courses and Culinary Arts programmes are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK).

International School of Hotel Management - IHTTI

Swiss Excellence in Hotel and Tourism Management Education.

IHTTI School of Hotel Management in the heart of Neuchâtel, has a long history of producing world-class hospitality and tourism executives. IHTTI offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Hospitality Management and Tourism Management. The school provides a very individual and personalised service to each student.

Hotel Institute Montreux - HIM

A Passion for Swiss Hotel Management Education.

Hotel Institute Montreux HIM, located in the heart of the city of Montreux, offers an internationally recognized Swiss Diploma in Hotel Operations Management, a Swiss Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management and together with its partner Northwood University, a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Hotel, Restaurant and Resort Management(BBA). HIM is a winning combination of Swiss traditional Hospitality and American Management training.

Swiss Hotel Management School - SHMS

A Tradition of Excellence in Hospitality Management.

SHMS is Switzerland’s largest English speaking Hotel Management School offering a wide range of world-class academic programmes for undergraduates and postgraduates in Hospitality, Events and Spa Management. The curriculum includes Internships in Switzerland or around the world. The two SHMS campuses in Caux and Leysin welcome students from over 65 nationalities making student life a truly international experience.

External links

^ "Commercial and company data". Swiss Education Group AG. Moneyhouse Commercial and Company Data. http://www.moneyhouse.ch/en/u/swiss_education_group_ag_CH-170.3.035.978-2.htm.
^ "Invision IV Portfolio". Invision IV. http://www.invision.ch/investments/invision4.htm.