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PRESS KIT2017-18Glion Institute of Higher Education

About Glion Institute of Higher 3Education

Academic Programs 5

Life on Campus 13

Career Opportunities 20

Alumni Network 24

History of Glion 27

Press ContactMs. Alexia Lepage - Head of Communications

Sommet Education

Chemin du Pierrier 1, 1815 Clarens, Switzerland

+41 (0)21 989 26 63

[email protected]

TABLE OF CONTENTS


ABOUT GLION INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Glion Institute of Higher Education (GIHE) is a private Swiss institution that offers international hospitality, luxury and event management degrees to students from over 90 different countries across three campuses in Switzerland and London, UK. Together with Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Glion is part of Sommet Education, a newly-formed hospitality education group owned by Eurazeo, one of the leading listed investment companies in Europe.

AccreditationGlion is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education in the United States.

RankingAccording to the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017, Glion was ranked among the world’s top five higher education institutions for employer reputation in Hospitality and Leisure Management.

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GLION IN NUMBERS

3.2Average internship offers per student

TOP 5 for employer reputation(QS World University Ranking 2017)

Ranked

91%Of students have a job offer upon graduation

or continue studies

13,600Alumni

in 150Countries

Female Students54%

Male Students46%

Nationalities96

International Students90%1,655

Students

3Campus locations in Montreux, Bulle and London (UK)1962

Founded in


ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

As of 2018, Glion offers new academic programs in International Hospitality Business on undergraduate and graduate level and across its campus locations in Switzerland and London, with transfer options to Spain and China. Intakes are every February and July.

Swiss Model of EducationThe curriculum at Glion follows the Swiss model of hospitality education, combining practical instruction in kitchen, service and rooms operations with theoretical and general management courses. This transformational education allows students to develop their full personal and professional potential through educational programs that explicitly address the following six areas of development: internationality, guided hands-on learning, professional internships, progressive learning principles, soft skills, and employability.

Luxury Brand ManagementGlion has experienced an increasing demand of luxury goods companies to recruit hospitality students for their expertise in dealing with a discerning clientele across cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

In response, Glion was the first hospitality management school to create a Luxury Brand Management specialization for Bachelor students, which is now also available for the Master of Science program.


UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Hospitality Business The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in International Hospitality Business takes three-and-a-half years to complete, including five academic semesters and two internships.

Practical Arts The first semester focuses on the Practical Arts of hospitality: Students attend workshops in fine dining, kitchen and restaurant, pastry and bakery, reception and housekeeping with state-of-the-art facilities on Glion’s historic campus above Montreux and Lake Geneva.

Internships The Bachelor program requires students to complete two semester-long internships to apply the acquired skills in a real-world professional setting. Students gain confidence and valuable work experience, making them career-ready upon graduation.

*Opportunity to study this semester on international exchange at another Sommet Education campus

Semester 1

Practical Arts

Glion

Semester 4

Fundamentals of Hospitality

Bulle

Semester 3

Fundamentals of Hospitality

Bulle

Semester 2

1st Internship

Semester 5

2nd Internship

Semester 6

Business Integration

Bulle

Semester 7

Hospitality Specialization

Bulle

BBA

3.5-Year Program

Option to transfer to London* or Marbella*

Option to transfer to London* Marbella* or Shanghai*


Study Abroad During semesters 3 and 4, students can apply to transfer to Glion London campus or study abroad with Glion’s partner institution Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Spain or China.

SpecializationsFor their last semester, students can choose to specialize and gain in-depth knowledge in Luxury Brand Management in Hospitality, International Hotel Development and Finance, or International Event Management.

Entry Requirements ∙ Minimum age: 17.5 years

∙ Qualifications: IB Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Baccalaureate, 3 A-levels or equivalent qualification

∙ English level: IELTS 5.5 overall (minimum 5.0 in each sub-component), TOEFL internet-based 72, TOEFL paper-based 543, or FCE grade C or above


Dual Master of Business Administration (MBA)*/Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality BusinessThe Dual Master of Business Administration (MBA)/Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Business is offered in partnership with GEM Grenoble École de Management will take two years to complete, including one year on-the-job.

Entry Requirements ∙ Minimum age: 24 years

∙ Education: Bachelor degree or equivalent

∙ Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ full-time work experience in hospitality or related business. Applicants must submit work certificates, if available.

∙ English level: IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.5 in every subcomponent), TOEFL internet-based 83, TOEFL paper-based 585 or Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade A

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Semester 1

Glion

One full year on the job**

Final Management Project & Hospitality Capstone Project

Semester 2

Glion

Dual MBA & MSc

2-Year Program

*Pending approval from NEASC and Grenoble Ecole de Management

**Incl. online courses and one “Meet the Expert” intensive training week

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH


Grenoble École de ManagementThe MBA is delivered in Glion and awarded by Grenoble École de Management (GEM), a triple-accredited institution.

∙ GEM ranked 17th in the Financial Times European Business Schools 2016 ranking

∙ GEM MBA ranked among top 30 in Europe by The Economist and the Financial Times

∙ MBA graduates are awarded a certificate conferring the title of “Manager International”. This title is recognized by the CNCP* of the French Ministry of Labor.

The Best of Two Reputed FacultiesMBA classes are taught by GEM faculty, visiting professors from worldwide leading universities and top business professionals. Most of the permanent faculty is engaged in applied research, linking theory to practice through authentic business cases. Their diverse cultural and international background lends a strong international dimension to the program.

The courses specialized in hospitality are taught by Glion faculty who are all experienced hospitality and tourism professionals with significant professional and academic expertise.

*Commission Nationale de la Certification Professionnelle.


Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Business The Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality Business takes one year to complete, including an optional four week-long hospitality immersion program.

Study Abroad/Internships The MSc available on campuses in both Glion and London is a single-campus program; there is no transfer option. The two-semester long course can be followed by an optional internship.

Specializations For their last semester, students can choose to specialize and gain in-depth knowledge in Luxury Brand Marketing or International Hotel Development.

Entry Requirements ∙ Minimum age: 21 years

∙ Qualifications: Bachelor degree

∙ English level: IELTS 6 overall (minimum 5.5 in each subcomponent), TOEFL internet-based 80, TOEFL paper-based 550

Semester 1

Glion or London*

Semester 3

Internship

Semester 2

Glion or London*

*This is a single campus program (transfer to the other campus after the first semester is not permitted)

MSc

1.5-Year Program


Our Annual Industry-Focused ConferenceEach year, Glion organizes a luxury conference on relevant topics within the hospitality and luxury industries. This year, we are hosting an Experiential Luxury Conference in Switzerland and have invited leaders from the luxury industry to engage in exclusive round-table discussions on the luxury client and guest experience. This conference format gives Glion students and graduates the opportunity to learn more from top-level speakers about trends, innovations and challenges in the hospitality and luxury sectors while meeting with industry leaders face-to-face.

Companies participating in 2017 include:

∙ Caviar House & Prunier

∙ Christie’s

∙ Clinique La Prairie,

∙ Exane BNP Paribas

∙ Four Seasons

∙ Groupe Pic

∙ Hublot

∙ LVMH

∙ Kering

∙ Mandarin Oriental

∙ Moncler

∙ SeeMe

∙ Boston Consulting Group

Learn more at

www.glion.edu/landing-page/experiential-luxury

LUXURY CONFERENCE


SHORT PROGRAMS

Intensive Hospitality and English Language ProgramFor students who need to improve their English skills, Glion offers English language programs composed of intensive courses combined with hospitality-related activities.

Glion Summer ExperienceThe Glion Summer Program is an ideal way for interested students to discover hospitality and events management in a program that combines fun with learning.


LIFE ON CAMPUS

Across its different campus locations, Glion Institute of Higher Education provides a unique learning environment to a diverse student body, with modern classrooms and learning facilities, gastronomic restaurants and furnished accommodation available on every campus.

Students have the opportunity to transfer between campuses in Switzerland and London, as well as locations in Spain and China at Glion’s sister school Les Roches Global Hospitality Education.

At Glion, students have the chance to try many new things. Every student is a part of the Student Government Association, where they can make their voice heard, organize committees and events, and take part in the leadership of the school. Every semester, the campuses are buzzing with events and activities:

∙ One-day excursions to Milan, Turin, Annecy, Europa Park, Chamonix and more.

∙ Sport events including ski trips, mountain walks, soccer, rugby, basketball and volleyball competitions with other hospitality schools.

∙ Buddy program to help new students through the first weeks of the semester (Glion campus).

∙ Music rooms for band practice and concerts (Glion and Bulle campuses)

∙ Cultural Fair where students present their countries, cultures and traditions through different stands.


STUDENT FACTS & FIGURES

96Nationalities

Asia-Pacific Africa and Middle East

Europe Americas

58% 6%

30% 6%

Students by region:

1,655Total student population

Graduate

Undergraduate

1,386

269

Students by program:


Established in 1962, Glion is the practical learning center and starting point for both undergraduate and graduate programs. Built in a former Grand Hotel, the campus overlooks Lake Geneva and the Swiss and French Alps. It is situated directly above Montreux, which offers a wide choice of cultural and social activities and is home to the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival.

GLION CAMPUS

Campus facts & figures

∙ Approx. 350 students

∙ 8 student accommodation buildings

∙ 4 bars and restaurants

∙ 16 class and study rooms


BULLE CAMPUS

Located in the heart of Gruyère, a region famous for its cheese and other food specialties, Bulle is home to Bachelor students in their second and third years of study. The modern campus setting feels like a business college and the historic town offers a lively cultural scene, entertainment, and plenty of sports activities.


∙ Approx. 700 students

∙ 4 student accommodation buildings

∙ 2 coffee shops and 2 restaurants

∙ 16 class and study rooms

∙ Extensive library


LONDON CAMPUS

Inaugurated in 2013, the Glion London campus is located in the Downshire House building of the University of Roehampton with access to accommodation, restaurants, clubs and sports facilities. London is a global hub for tourism and hospitality, as well as a popular study destination with a range of opportunities for business, leisure and entertainment.


∙ Approx. 150 Glion students

∙ 1 Glion London building

∙ 6 classrooms

∙ Coffee shop and common room

∙ 10,000 UoR students


TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION

At Glion, we believe that a combination of academic and real-world learning, paired with personal development, best prepares our graduates for their professional futures. The campus-based learning, both theoretical and practical, is followed by internships where students apply and deepen their acquired skills. This experience enables graduates to step straight into a responsible position upon graduation and start work immediately at a professional level. The balance of practice and theory nurtures professional and personal development and provides the combination of soft skills that the industry demands. We refer to this as the transformative education process.

The transformative education process consists of developing the full personal and professional potential and involves addressing six key areas of development. These are internationality, guided hands-on learning, professionalism in the workplace, progressive learning principles, soft skills, and employability

6 Key Areas of Development

Internationality

Guided Hands-on Learning

Professionalism in the Work Place

Progressive Learning Principle

Soft Skills

Employability


According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the global travel and tourism industry currently supports 292 million jobs and is estimated to create an additional 90 million jobs by 2027.

Throughout its 55 years of history, Glion has established close relationships with the world’s leading hospitality and travel companies in order to ensure career opportunities for students. Additionally, a constant exchange with industry leaders enables Glion to anticipate industry developments and adapt its curriculum to best prepare graduates for a dynamic global industry.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

1.24 billionIn 2016, 1.24 billion people

traveled to a foreign country

292 millionWorldwide hospitality currently

represents 292 million jobs

90 million90 million new hospitality jobs

will be created by 2027

1 in 9 jobsBy 2027, 1 in every 9 jobs will

be in travel & tourism

#2Travel & tourism is the world’s

2nd largest employer


During their Bachelor degree, Glion students reinforce and apply their knowledge and skills during two semester-long internships. This combination of practical, academic and real-world learning enables Glion students to take on a responsible position on launch their careers upon graduation.

INTERNSHIPS

Asia-Pacific Africa and Middle East

Europe Americas

59% 7%

28% 6%

Internship placements worldwide


Every year, representatives from more than 100 international hospitality and related companies visit Glion to introduce their industry and recruit interns and graduates. Over the years, an increasing number of service companies in tourism, finance, entertainment, events, health and luxury are hiring hospitality graduates for their general management competencies, professionalism and wide range of soft skills.

Top hospitality recruiters:

RECRUITMENT

15,000Glion’s network spans 15,000 contacts in more than 4,000

companies and organizations

3.8Each semester, students

average 3.8 internship opportunities

91%91% of students have a job

offer or continue their studies upon graduation


We have been visiting Glion for many years, where we have the opportunity have the opportunity to meet very different types of students from all over the world. That allows us to incorporate these different profiles in our company, which in turn gives diversity to our customers.”

Jordi SalaHR DirectorHotel Arts Barcelona, Ritz-Carlton


Today, Glion counts more than 13,600 alumni in 150 countries. The Alumni Association of Glion (AAG) is a non-profit organization founded in 1964 to bring together alumni and maintain ongoing contacts.

The extensive network is an ideal tool to create and further professional and personal relationships, as well as encourage the exchange of new ideas. Glion prides itself in the “Glion Spirit”—the passion and enthusiasm that students and graduates develop for the industry and the strong work ethic they share.

ALUMNI NETWORK

Assistant/Coordinator

Trainee

Executive Manager

32% 30%

12% 5%

Positions of Glion alumni

Other

21%


At Glion, I learned about authentic service and doing things based on sincerity, integrity and respect. Since my graduation, I have always made sincere and genuine efforts to perform any given job at my best and have done so for the past 24 years.

As a Director of Human Resources, my goal now is to nurture and develop the same passion among young talents to become global hospitality professionals.”

Kate Kyungsook Park, Korean

Diploma in Hospitality Administration, 1994

Cluster Director of Human Resources Korea at Conrad Seoul & Hilton Worldwide

Glion’s pioneering vision of higher education in the hospitality sector was defined by the essence of our people-centric industry. Making a difference for people through people has been a guiding principle for me and a fabulous accelerator for change.

This focus – fuelled by curiosity and the desire to discover the world – initiated our fascinating journey, discovering new horizons, cultures and people and presented endless opportunities.”

Philippe Cassis, German

Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management, 1984

Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Belmond Ltd.


With no previous experience in the hospitality sector, I chose Glion because I knew that the training I would receive here would be valuable in any industry, without determining my career path.

This is exactly what Glion did for me: Not only it did not close any doors, but opened many new ones, allowing me to join and thrive in the banking industry.”

Julien Lafargue, French

BBA in Hospitality Management, 2008

Vice-President European Equities Strategy at J.P. Morgan

Glion helped me develop the required skills and a strong work ethic to transition smoothly from student to professional. I learnt the importance of team work and how to drive success through team spirit – the ultimate goal of any true leader!

Glion built my confidence to reach goals, overcome obstacles and strive for greater achievements.”

Christelle Huang, Swiss

BBA in Hospitality Management, 2007

Director of Meeting & Events, Greater China Headquarters, Nike, Inc


HISTORY OF GLION

1962Walter Hunziker, Vice-President of the Swiss Tourism Federation

and hotelier Frédéric Tissot opened the “Institut International

de Glion” in the former Grand Hotel Bellevue in Glion.

1964The Alumni Association of Glion

(AAG) was founded with 40 original members. Today, the AAG counts more than 13,500 alumni

in over 150 countries.

1977Throughout the 1970s, the school continued to grow

rapidly. Along with new facilities to increase capacity came the

school’s new name “Centre International de Glion”.


1989After the School Commission

decided to establish a new site to cope with increasing demand for space, construction of the Bulle

Campus was completed in 1989.

1995Glion raised the academic level

of the school by introducing the first Bachelor Degree in Hospitality, in answer to the

industry’s ever-growing need for highly qualified managers.

2001Glion gained accreditation by

the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), one of six regional accrediting

associations recognized by the US Secretary of Education.


2002Glion became part of Laureate

Education Inc., a US-based network of universities, together with Les Roches International School of Hotel Management.

2007The first ranking by Taylor Nelson Sofres placed Glion among the top-3 hospitality management

schools in the world for an international career.

2012Glion celebrated its 50th

anniversary with over 400 alumni who gathered on Glion campus to share memories, stories and

the Glion spirit.


2013Glion opened its latest study

location in London, on the site of Downshire House at the University

of Roehampton.

2015Glion launched the new Luxury

Brand Management specialization in reaction to a growing interest of luxury brands in hospitality

graduates.

2017Leading European investment

company Eurazeo acquired Glion and Les Roches under newly-formed Sommet Education.


PRESS CONTACT

Ms. Alexia LepageHead of CommunicationsSommet Education

Chemin du Pierrier 1, 1815 Clarens, Switzerland

T. +41 (0)21 989 26 63

E. [email protected]

Management ∙ Georgette Davey, Managing Director GIHE

∙ Mark Jones, Campus Director Glion London

∙ Barbara Miller, Academic Dean

∙ Jacqueline Moore, Dean of Students

∙ William Pacalet, Dean of Practical Arts

∙ Jacques Tarit, Campus Manager Switzerland


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London Campus

Glion Institute of Higher EducationDownshire HouseRo ehampton Lane

London, SW15 4HTUnited Kingdom

T. +44 (0)20 8392 8178


Bulle Campus

Glion Institute of Higher EducationRue de l’Ondine 20

1630 BulleSwitzerland

T. +41 (0)26 919 78 78


Glion Campus

Glion Institute of Higher EducationRoute de Glion 111

1823 Glion sur MontreuxSwitzerland

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