Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

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China and Switzerland are both known for their gracious hospitality. When attention is paid to every detail, when we are greeted warmly by name, when we are welcomed with open arms – that’s when a guest becomes more than merely a guest, but a friend invited by friends. The art and science of hospitality management can be learned – at the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), which was founded in 1893. Since then, EHL has educated more than 25,000 hospitality industry executives. The school offers three educational programmes designed to serve the needs of today's and tomorrow's international hospitality industry.

Master in Hospitality Administration (MHA)
EHL’s Master in Hospitality Administration (MHA). This 13-month graduate programme is for career switchers wishing to move to hospitality or for career climbers seeking new responsibilities or a change of direction within the hospitality industry. It is designed to help creative, resourceful people to acquire the solid financial and management skills that will enable them turn their projects into successful, profitable enterprises. The focus is on hospitality, but the programme extends to the services sector in general, preparing students not only to master hotel management but also to be leaders in any hospitality-related business.

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Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management
The 4-year programme for the Bachelor of Science degree in international hospitality management is for candidates aiming for senior management positions and an international business career in hospitality.  It is based on EHL’s unique teaching philosophy that strikes a balance between the science and art of hospitality management. Students acquire the quantitative and strategic skills necessary for top managers in the corporate world. But even more important is the art of hospitality: understanding peope and their needs and learning how to provide them with memorable experiences.

Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management
EHL’s Hotel and Restaurant Management Diploma programme is designed for working professionals who have at least one year’s hospitality experience. It is a short, intensive and concrete programme of study centred around developing a business concept.

For more information, please visit the official website at: www.ehl.edu.