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3. SIHM - SWISS INSTITUTE FOR HIGHER MANAGEMENT:
Under the name, "Swiss Institute for
Higher Management" (SIHM), was found-
ed a Management Institute in 2008 with
the main aim of providing training in Hotel,
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Tourism and Finance to Students from all
over the world. Additionally, SIHM pro-
motes awareness programs about the
business world that will allow Students to
establish a business network in the hospi-
tality, banking and financial industries.
SIHM also provides students with infor-
mation about entrepreneurship and enter-
prise creation in these industries and
encourages Students to become Owner-
Managers as a career in the hospitality
and banking industries. business enterprise in the hospitality relat- give them the knowledge and skills of
ed industry. management, as well as to prepare them
SIHM program is a five-year course. emotionally and mentally so that they can
Each year is divided into two six-month Through the apprenticeship system, be able to face competition and other mar-
semesters in the form of regular theoreti- which combines a solid academic back- ket forces.
cal and practical courses in Hospitality, ground in management, law and market- SIHM offers a comprehensive Language
Finance and Entrepreneurship. ing with practical know-how in the industry, Program to Young men and women who
Students will be prepared for their real-life have completed High school, a
career as leaders and professional man- Professional institute or College in another
agers. It will also provide them with the language and wish to acquire more
necessary information about the business English and French language skills. It is
environment and the legal systems as well also designed for Managers who wish to
as the challenges involved in establishing develop their language skills.
and managing an enterprise. The aim is to
The program package consists of one
year Diploma in Food & Beverage
Management; two years Higher Diploma
in Hospitality Operations, three years B.
Sc. Degree in Hospitality Management,
and two years specialisation courses
(Post Graduate - PG and MBA) in
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation.
Respectively, students can also undertake
the same periods in Banking and Finance.
Successful graduates from the Institute
will be accorded a Swiss Diploma, Higher
Diploma, B. Sc or MBA Degrees that will
allow them to obtain Senior and Executive
Management positions in hotels, banks
and hospitality related businesses in their
respective countries.
Students will be required to take up at
least one paid Internship in Switzerland, or
abroad as a prerequisite for them to obtain
their respective diplomas. This Internship
should take not less than six months.
Through the concept of learning by
doing Students will qualify as true
Entrepreneurs and qualified Managers.
Academic courses are taught in an opera-
tional establishment, where Students will
meet with real guests. The ultimate goal is
to equip Students with adequate knowl-
edge, skills and values necessary to suc-
cessfully initiate, launch and manage a

4. 1. HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2. BANKING & FINANCE 3. SPECIALISATION
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM
1st Year: Diploma in Food & Beverage This Program develops the principles of Master of Business Administration
Management banking transactions, mainly in the areas (MBA) in Entrepreneurship &
This Program covers applied theoretical of financing, investment and payment Enterprise Creation
knowledge relevant to the food and bev- operations, together with all accompany- This special program is designed for
erage operations. It also examines in ing services, which a Director of a Bank Students who have graduated from
detail all the functions of food and bever- must be familiar with. SHMI, University graduates, or experi-
age service department. enced executives who wish to run their
1st Year: Diploma in International own businesses as well as those who
2nd Year: Higher Diploma in Corporate Finance are in a decision making function regard-
Hospitality Management Operations This Program provides complete and ing new initiatives and investments in the
This Program is designed to assist stu- current coverage of major areas in the hospitality related industry, banking and
dents in the learning process related with financial management of multinational finance sectors of the economy.
Front Office Procedures. Particular corporations.
emphasis is placed on the application of
techniques pertaining to night auditing, 2nd Year: Higher Diploma in Banking 4. SUMMER IN SWITZERLAND
forecasting, yield management, budget- Operations & Procedures PROGRAM
ing and the management of human In the 2nd Year Higher Diploma
resources within the Hospitality Program, Students are exposed to the The SIHM Summer in Switzerland
Business. principles of banking transactions, mainly Program is a short-term, intensive and
in the areas of financing, investment and tailor-made programme that will allow
3rd Year: B. Sc. in International payment operations, together with all you to acquire an Academic Qualification
Hospitality Management accompanying services, which a Director in areas such as Entrepreneurship,
This Program is addressed to students of a Bank must be familiar with. Hospitality Management, Banking, and
involved in international hospitality busi- Languages while spending your holiday
ness. It introduces them to some poten- 3rd Year: Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in Switzerland and Europe. All the
tial legal problems they may come Degree in Financial Management Programs are supplemented by
across in their future positions as restau- This Degree Program concerns the study Excursions, Business seminars,
rant or hotel operators. of the criteria involved in capital budget- Professional Visits and Out-door Sports.
ing and profit planning carried out by a Dates: July and August 2009
4th Year: Post Graduate (PG) Degree bank or any financial institution with the Quorum: 12 Students
in Hospitality Management aim of managing asset growth, net - Personality Development Diploma
This Program emphasizes a systematic income, and expenses to meet specific - Accelerated Higher Diploma in Banking
approach to front office procedures by objectives in future time periods. and Finance
detailing the flow of business through a - Accelerated B. Sc. In Entrepreneurship
hotel beginning with the reservation 4th Year: Post Graduate (PG) Degree and Enterprise Creation
process and ending with the billing and in International Monetary and Banking
collection procedure. Systems
This PG Degree Program develops the
principles of the international monetary
system, which a Director of a Bank must
be familiar with. It also involves the com-
mercial functions of international banks
such as the management of securities
and asset management.
5. LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The SIHM Language Program is designed for students who are required to develop
grammatical skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing. It aims to provide
students with knowledge of English and French through lectures, role-playing and
practical exercises.
Participants
- Students who need to improve their English and French in order to pursue the SIHM
programs in Switzerland.
- Managers who wish to develop their language skills.
- Young men and women who have completed High school, a Professional institute or
College in another language and wish to acquire more English and French language skills.

5. FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES
Academic Programs CHFR
Enrolment Fee (Non refundable) 150.-
Tuition Fees per Semester 11'500.-
Net Total Tuition Fees 11'650.-
Language Program
Enrolment Fee (Non refundable) 150.-
GENERAL INFORMATION Tuition Fee (6 weeks) 2'250.-
Swiss Federal Law requires Students in Switzerland to be insured against sickness Net Total Tuition Fees 2'400.-
and accident for twelve months with a recognized Insurance Company. All
SIHM Students are automatically insured through CSS Assurance. Summer in Switzerland Program
Students who fall ill, have an accident, or are hospitalized MUST inform Enrolment Fee (Non refundable) 150.-
the Administration immediately. The Institute's role is to help the Tuition Fees, Room, Excursions
Students to manage their health care by making appointments with per Week minimum 2 weeks 750.-
local medical and emergency services, providing them with proper Net Total Tuition Fees 900.-
insurance including completing the necessary paperwork, and
providing assistance in making referrals should this be desired. The Tuition Fees do not
cover the following costs,
To be awarded the SIHM Diplomas or Degrees, Students must which must be paid separately:
succeed academically as well as complete a practical period
of Professional Training in an approved establishment with Insurance per Year 1'150.-
*
respect to Swiss Law (Art. 39 OASA), which stipulates that Room (Six Months) 5'700.-
the duration of training must not surpass half of the total Books & other items 850.-
duration of the academic programe. The programs consist Uniform & other related items 500.-
of 24 weeks on campus, plus an additional 6 months of paid Miscellaneous 500.-
industry internship. This Law does not apply to Participants Net Total to be paid 8'700.-
of the SIHM Summer in Switzerland Program. * Special rates are offered for the SIHM Summer in
Switzerland Programe
To ensure that students get the highest quality training and
the most current information, SIHM programes are regularly
up-dated and revised. The curriculum requirements and fees
are also subject to change. Any changes will be notified at the
earliest possible time.