Discover the Legacy of Ritz
Your Hospitality Business School.
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A top-ranking hospitality business
University of Applied Sciences Institute
Our unique blend of Swiss innovation, entrepreneurship, and elite quality, will prepare you to follow in the pioneering footsteps of César Ritz and become a leader of excellence in the hospitality industry.
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Green globe certified school (sustainability standard)
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Communication with tutors and with students (THE-ICE 2022 student satisfaction global index)
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On-campus facilities access (THE-ICE 2022 student satisfaction global index)
OUR PROGRAM
Master of Science in Leadership
Learn to lead with confidence! Develop your technical management abilities, improve your soft skills, and become a real change-maker, as expected in top-leading positions in the global business arena.
This intensive 15-month program is an incredible opportunity to live abroad while earning your master’s degree. Living abroad in an international environment like Switzerland is the best immersion to experience and apply the global approach to business and leadership that is taught in the program. The program culminates in a capstone project and an optional global internship.
5 terms
Full time
1 internship
To learn more about this program we invite you to download our brochure.
César Ritz Colleges is a top-tier University of Applied Sciences Institute based on the hospitality and business legacy of César Ritz, the world-renowned Swiss hotelier and founder of the Ritz hotels, and the Ritz-Carlton enterprise.
At César Ritz Colleges, you will become a successor to over a century of incredible business success and innovation that have changed the face of the world.
Swiss Federal Accreditation
The Swiss Accreditation Council accredits César Ritz Colleges as a University of Applied Sciences Institute, and as such, we are held to the highest standards of quality, guaranteeing a substantial return on your educational investment.
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is also accredited by The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education and certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Edqua, and Green Globe, all of which further assure an exceptional education.
SWISS ACCREDITATION ALSO OFFERS:
- Global recognition of transcripts and diplomas for further studies.
- Visa assurance for opportunities abroad.
- Eligibility for state funded financial aid.
- Research opportunities
Develop a global vision and a global network
International exposure and comprehensive learning are powerful, and our practical programs offer both. Internships offer you the opportunity to work in Switzerland or abroad while developing a diverse set of highly transferable skills:
- Cross-cultural fluency
- Strategic planning and problem-solving
- Global perspective and adaptability
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Recent examples of student internships in international locations:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Japan
- Bürgenstock Hotels and Resort, Lucerne, Switzerland
- The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife
- Placement International, Barcelona, Spain
Additionally, our alumni network spans the globe and is over 25K strong. This network is yours as a César Ritz Colleges graduate and will help you propel your career anywhere in the world you wish to work.
International Recruitment Forum
Real-world experience, lifelong connections
Students benefit from the International Recruitment Forum (IRF) launched in 2008 by Swiss Education Group. IRF is an exclusive career event that takes place twice a year. It connects students of our schools with over 100 recruiters from a cross-section of industries, including hotel groups, independent properties, catering and events companies, retail, banking, as well as airlines and cruise lines from around the world.
OUR CAMPUS
One school, unique campus
Brig
Nestled in the Valais region at the foot of the Alps, this German-speaking town is at the border of Italy. Brig is also where you will find Restaurant Alpina, our 100-seat, student-run restaurant, where you will operate the venue for a season in partnership with the Culinary Arts Academy students. Brig offers a relaxed lifestyle and a host of alpine activities to keep you busy. From enjoying the convergence point of Italian and Swiss culture to exploring the famous Matterhorn and alpine villages, Brig can't be beat.
César Ritz Colleges ALUMNI
Testimonials
"My degree from César Ritz Colleges set the bar on how to engage with clients. The hospitality mindset I developed throughout my studies differentiates me from many of my peers and adds immense value to our customer service."
Alexander Mäder
Switzerland
Assistant relationship manager
Credit suisse
"The best part of studying at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland was being with people from all parts of the world. It was also great to be surrounded by people who were as passionate about the industry as I was. The instructors brought extensive knowledge and experience to the classroom"
Angelica Suraga / Suecia
Sales manager / Scandic Hotel
"César Ritz Colleges Switzerland prepared me for the real world. I not only gained a proper, quality education in the business and academic sense, but I also learned a lot about discipline and how to always give my best, even for the smallest detail of tasks."
Roland Semaan / Líbano
CEO & Fundador / Balade