TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME TO YOUR CAREER 3
THE NUMBERS YOU NEED 4-5
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS 6-7
HOW WE TEACH 8-9
OUR HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BACHELOR DEGREE 10-16
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL 17
ALUMNI PROFILES 18-19
OUR EVENT, SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT
MANAGEMENT BACHELOR DEGREE 20-26
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL 27
ALUMNI PROFILES 28-29
SHORT PROGRAMS 30
GLION PREPARATORY PROGRAM 31
OUR GLION CAMPUS IN SWITZERLAND 32-33
OUR BULLE CAMPUS IN SWITZERLAND 34-35
OUR LONDON CAMPUS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 36-37
LIVE STUDENT LIFE TO THE FULL 38-39
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE TODAY 40-41
BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL 42-43
THE ULTIMATE NETWORK 44-45
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL 46
We train the leaders of tomorrow for one of the fastest growing,
most exciting industries in the world. People like you.
By 2026, one in eleven jobs worldwide will be in the travel and
tourism industry*.That is a huge number of opportunities for the
best, most talented young people looking to make a career for
themselves.
But competition for the best roles will be tough. Only those with
exceptional management skills, qualities, vision, and drive will
reach the top. Your journey could begin with us, as it has for so
many other industry leaders over the last 55 years.
For many reasons. There is our blend of business-oriented
academic programs and practical tuition which is designed to
nurture leadership skills. There are our industry connections
which secure the best internships for students. There is the
cutting-edge learning environment that results from us bringing
together the best students and staff.
So, if you want a place where you can thrive personally and
professionally, a place where you can begin your journey to a
successful career, then I hope you will consider Glion.
Together we can do great things.
Philippe Kopcsan
Director General
Glion Institute of Higher Education
WELCOME TO YOUR CAREER
*Source: World Travel and Tourism Council, 2016
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THE NUMBERS YOU NEED
of studentscontinue their studies
after graduation
3.8
11%
internship offerson average per student
Student numbers, nationalities and graduation rate from 2016.
Hotel property data from corporate websites January 2017
89%of students
have a job or job offers
on graduation day
+62%of our alumni
are in management
or executive level
positions
96nationalities across
our campus locations
award1
Best Hospitality Management School in the World - Worldwide
Hospitality Awards 2015
13,000alumni in over 150 countries
around the world
More than
1,800 students
among our 3 campuses, the Online
MBA program and on internships
10,700is the number of hotels and other properties our top 10
recruiting hospitality chains
provide access to +100company visits per
year on campus
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TRUST US WITH YOUR FUTURE
VisionBe known worldwide for excellence as a higher education institution for hospitality & luxury
business management.
MissionGlion develops professionals for global careers in the world’s premier hospitality & luxury
businesses.
ProgramsWe offer management-focused programs for the hospitality and other service industries to
prepare our graduates for rapid progress to international managerial positions. We do this
through challenging academic study, a structured living environment, experiential learning,
and the “Glion Spirit” – a spirit of cooperation, passion and respect that connects our close-
knit community of students, faculty and alumni.
ValuesWe are European in our outlook, Swiss in our work ethos, American in our educational
approach and global in our student body. Above all, we value:
+ Student success – we educate the whole person.
+ Hospitality culture – we believe in impeccable service.
+ Excellence – we strive for excellence in all we do.
+ Community and diversity – we cherish the unique qualities of every individual.
+ Integrity – we treat moral and professional integrity as the cornerstone of success.
Accreditation Glion Institute of Higher Education is accredited at a university level by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the USA through its Commission on
Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). It is one of the six regional accreditation associations
for quality assurance recognized by the US government, and accredits Ivy League Schools in
the New England area. Glion is one of only three Swiss hospitality schools to be accredited
at university level by NEASC.
AwardGlion was awarded “Best Hospitality
Management School in the World” at the
Worldwide Hospitality Awards in 2015.
This award is delivered per the school
rankings by human resources
representatives from the most prestigious
hotel groups, according to training and
teaching program quality criteria, industry
integration rates, satisfaction and positive
reputation of hospitality employers.
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THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Top businesses want to hire Glion graduates. So much so that 86%
of our students have one or more job offers on graduation day. It
is a result of their hard work, the reputation of our graduates,
and the close ties we have with hundreds of leading companies
across the globe.
Wherever you want to take your career – hotels and resorts, travel
and tourism, events, sports and entertainment, luxury, finance,
banking consulting, communication, or marketing – Glion is the
place to get your start.
More than 50 of the worlds leading brands in the hotel, travel, event, sport, finance, and luxury sectors come on campus to recruit
students each semester for internship and employment opportunities. A survey showed nine out of ten hiring managers rate hospitality
career prospects for Glion graduates to be “very good” or “excellent”, and believe Glion graduates will likely be in the top 20% of
industry positions in five to ten years.
Who Hires Our Students and Graduates?
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HOTELS (CHAIN & INDEPENDENT): 44%
TOURISM, TRANSPORTATION: 5%
EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT: 5%
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, PR: 3%
CONSULTING: 5%
FOOD & BEVERAGE, RESTAURANTS: 9%
FINANCIAL SERVICES, BANKS: 6%
RETAIL / WHOLESALE: 4%
HEALTH / PHARMACEUTICAL: 3%
EDUCATION: 4%
OTHER SERVICES: 12%
“Glion is a serious investment for your future. You get an amazing education and you meet people you know will be vital
contacts for you as you build your career”.
Khaled Kaissi – Saudi
+ Graduated in 2014
Where Are They?
WESTERN EUROPE...................49%
EASTERN EUROPE......................3%
AFRICA / MIDDLE EAST..............12%
ASIA..........................................20%
NORTH AMERICA......................11%
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA.....5%
2016 dataDestinationsAlumni Industry Sectors
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HOW WE TEACH
As Global as the IndustryHospitality is a global business, so we teach in three locations – Glion,
Bulle, and London. Our campuses are on the doorstep of the world’s
finest restaurants and hotels, famous sporting and cultural events, and
the headquarters of global businesses and organizations like UEFA,
the International Olympic Committee and the United Nations Office.
With Switzerland, the home of hospitality, and London, the world’s
business capital, a Glion education gives you the best possible entry
into your career. You will be stretched intellectually, challenged to
develop your practical skills, and obtain crucial business experience.
It is not just an unrivalled education; it is an invaluable opportunity
to access people and business contacts so you can start building your
own personal network.
Personal and Professional DevelopmentWe teach all aspects of traditional and contemporary management with
a broad perspective that takes in the economic, human, and cultural
issues involved. We will help you develop your professional and
personal skills to their maximum, readying you to enter the corporate
world or start your own business. You will acquire essential business
skills like communication, analysis, and entrepreneurship. You will
nurture a global mind-set and perfect soft skills such as attention to
detail, self-improvement, determination, respect, and integrity. All
will maximize your employability.
We build leadership and management competencies through our
undergraduate programs of study. We do this with a curriculum
that mixes rigorous academic study, practical training with a deep
attention to experiential learning, real-world internships, and a
philosophy of self-development. We run our programs in three
campuses, in two countries, with students from nearly 100 nations.
We also offer more pathway specializations than any comparable
hospitality management school.
All of it aims at developing open-minded, adaptable, driven individuals who value precision,
diligence, quality, and innovation.
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Academic ExcellenceOur international faculty are leaders in their field, combining
teaching excellence with experience at the highest levels of the
industry. And, while we are built on traditional values, we are
progressive in our research; we regularly publish new thinking
on both the direction of the industry and how best to develop the
skills required to succeed in it.
Experiential LearningDetailed, practical instruction in real-world settings is central
to how we teach. Thus our Bachelor Degrees include periods
of hands-on experience, learning the intricacies of frontline
hospitality skills. As you develop as a student, we will support you
with direct mentoring and guided lessons, progressing finally to
more self-managed learning.
Internships Work experience is a crucial element of the Glion education, with all
students doing at least one internship, aided by our career development
department who is very active in helping students secure the right
opportunities. We have a database of 7,000 industry contacts to help
you get direct experience of both operational work and management. It
is not uncommon for our interns to come away with not only valuable
experience but a job offer too. “If you are serious about your career, Glion is the place
to come. Everything is based on real-life situations, so
you know that all of it is directly helping you towards the
career you want.”
Jacob Schumacher – German
+ Graduated in 2014
+ Hotel Development & Asset Management at WSF
Group − Vienna, Austria
"My university and internship experience have helped
me shape my career path and I feel that I am ready for
my next step forward."
Claudia Dalla Torre – Italian and American
+ Graduated in 2016
+ Sales Manager at The Langham Hotels & Resorts −
New York, USA.
“It’s inspired me not just to follow my passions but to work
hard at my weaknesses – to try and improve all aspects
of myself. I can say with certainty that coming to Glion
was the best decision I could have made.”
Grisha Davidoff – Mexican, French and Russian
+ Graduated in 2015
+ Capital Markets Analyst at CBRE Hotels - London, UK
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OUR HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BACHELOR DEGREE
Our Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management offers you a choice of four specializations. Whichever you choose,
the 3.5-year program builds progressively, mixing academic and practical learning, and internships.
Pathway Options
The hospitality industry is growing at unprecedented levels,
providing many career options for individuals who have the right
training and education for this vast and exciting industry.
The World Tourism Organization expects the hospitality industry
to grow 4% per year over the next 10 years. With the right skills,
you could be a leader in virtually any service industry:
+ Hotel management
+ Food & beverage management
+ Sales and marketing
+ Communications
+ Consulting & project management
+ Finance and banking
+ Human resources
We offer you a range of options for completing your bachelor degree. You can:
+ Do the full curriculum in Switzerland, available for all specializations.
+ Do the full curriculum in London, if you choose the BBA in Hospitality Management.
+ Combine your studies on all our campuses with the Multicampus Program, starting the first semester in Switzerland, moving to London
for semesters 3 & 4 and coming back to Switzerland for your last year of studies that includes a semester of specialization.
BBA in Hospitality Management
BBA in Hospitality Management with Luxury Brand Management
BBA in Hospitality Management with Real Estate Finance and Revenue Management
BBA in Hospitality Management with Sales and Marketing
BBA in Hospitality Management with New Venture Creation
Switzerland
Semester 1(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 2 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 3(Block 5 & 6)
Bulle
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
Bulle
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
Bulle
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
Bulle
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
HonorsBlock
Bulle
Multicampus
Semester 1(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 2 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 3(Block 5 & 6)
London
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
London
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
Bulle
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
Bulle
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
HonorsBlock
Bulle
BBA in Hospitality Management
Semester 1(Block 5 & 6)
London
Semester 2(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 3 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
London
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
London
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
London
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
London
HonorsBlock
London
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Based on the 50 hours a week of teaching and learning, a semester is run on two teaching blocks of 10 weeks. The 10 weeks blocks
include 9 weeks of teaching and one week of examinations.
Note : All students will do a 6-month internship during semester 2 (if starting studies in Switzerland) or semester 3 (if starting studies in London). These course titles
are guidelines and subject to change at any time. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for the final list.
Curriculum
SEMESTER 1 IN GLION or SEMESTER 2 IN LONDON
BLOCK 1: FOOD AND BEVERAGE BLOCK 2: ROOMS DIVISION
+ Experiential Learning: Food and Beverage Introduction
+ Experiential Learning: Food and Beverage Advanced
+ Communicating in the Service Industries level 1 or level 2
(required course based on student's level of English)* or Modern
Language Elective**
+ Experiential Learning: Housekeeping
+ Experiential Learning: Front Office
+ Communicating in the Service Industries level 2 (required if not
taken in block 1) or Modern Language Elective**
SEMESTER 2 IN SWITZERLAND or SEMESTER 3 IN LONDON
BLOCK 3 AND 4: INTERNSHIP
+ Experiential Learning: in Practice Online Course
SEMESTER 3 IN BULLE or SEMESTER 1 IN LONDON
BLOCK 5: GENERAL EDUCATION BLOCK 6: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
+ Research Methods & Academic Writing*
+ Sociology of Food or French Intermediate or Spanish Intermediate
Elective*
+ Environmental Management or Natural Science Elective*
+ Financial Accounting
+ The Hospitality Business (including Tourism Aspects)
+ Foundations of HR Management
SEMESTER 4
BLOCK 7: MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BLOCK 8: RESEARCH AND THE MACRO ENVIRONMENT
+ Hospitality Operations Management (Food and Beverage, Rooms)
+ Entrepreneurial Management
+ Management Finance
+ Marketing Essentials
+ Economic Impacts on Global Issues or International Relations
Elective*
+ Statistics and Data Analysis*
SEMESTER 5
BLOCK 9 AND 10: INTERNSHIP
+ Reflection of Practice Online Course
SEMESTER 6
BLOCK 11: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT BLOCK 12: SPECIALIZATION
+ Intercultural Management*
+ Consumer Behavior Typologies
+ Thought Leadership
Specialization Courses or:
+ Integrative Business Planning and Performance
+ Entrepreneurial Finance
+ Organizational Behavior
SEMESTER 7
BLOCK 13: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 14: FUTURE STRATEGIES
+ Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Social Responsibility*
+ Innovation and New Product Development
+ Project Management
+ Research and Consultancy*
+ Change Management
+ International Business Strategy
HONORS CAPSTONE BLOCK
+ Dissertation Proposal
+ Dissertation Project
*General Education
**For students entering Glion with B2 level on the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages (5.5 or 6.0 on IELTS or equivalent).
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BBA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Who it is forAnyone who wants the best all-round general education in all aspects of
hospitality management. This is a perfect preparation for those seeking
a broad career as a manager, senior executive, or a business owner.
What you will learnProfessional, managerial, and strategic skills, with a focus on applying
contemporary management theory to hospitality. It is an expansive
track, exposing you to the full breadth of the industry with a strong
emphasis on developing the hard and soft skills of someone destined
to be a senior executive.
“I chose the BBA in Hospitality Management because
I wanted a general business degree that would allow
for a broad range of opportunities in the future. In the
BBA, our most important project was the Integrative
Business Planning & Presentation (IBPP) which I found
very interesting. We had to manage an entire virtual hotel.
We had to make decisions affecting our revenue, market
share, etc. This project was very relevant because it is
close to reality and to situations and decisions we will
have to make in the future.”
Valentine Dreyfus – French
+ Graduated in 2014
+ Sales & Marketing Coordinator at The Mark Hotel −
New York, USA
+ Integrative Business Planning and Performance
+ Entrepreneurial Finance
+ Organizational Behavior
Specialization Courses
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Who it is forToday the hospitality and luxury industries are increasingly
overlapping. This track is for students who have a particular interest
in luxury brands and who want to develop their marketing and
management expertise for a career in this dynamic sector.
What you will learnDesigned to help your entry into – and success in – this exclusive
and highly competitive sector, this degree is focused on developing
a deep understanding of luxury industry trends, history, segments,
brands, and consumer behavior.
This specialization teaches you how to embrace customer service
from a new perspective including design thinking, innovation,
attention to detail, responsiveness to customer demands, and a
high level of individual care.
“I chose this specialization because I think that the luxury
world will always prosper and grow, as there are no limits
and always room for creativity and dreams.
I believe the Luxury Brand Management pathway is an
asset to any luxury business and the role of a manager is key
in the success and the development of a luxury company.
Therefore I am convinced that this pathway will provide
me with the foundation to my future career."
Sarah Battikha - French
+ Graduated in 2016
+ Public Relations Assistant at Parfums Christian Dior
− London, UK
BBA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
Specialization Courses
+ Marketing of Luxury Goods and Services
+ Luxury Communication and Media Planning
+ The Management of a Luxury Brand
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BBA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH REAL ESTATE FINANCE AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Who it is forManagement of revenue is a key driver of any organization with real
estate playing an important function in this growing sector. This
program aims to prepare you for a career in finance departments or
real estate portfolio management across a range of industries.
What you will learnThe concepts, analytical tools, and skills for building a career with a
strong financial focus. You will get under the skin of the hospitality
industry, exploring the latest thinking in the economics of the business,
and becoming equipped to make an immediate impact in your career
by helping drive revenue growth and profitability.
“The pathway has two basic sides. The qualitative deals
with how hotels work as an investment and current ideas
in revenue management. The other is technical and
encompasses methods of hotel valuation, calculating
the value of an investment, and pricing and forecasting
methods. It is a priceless business education.”
Robert Grudmann – German
+ Graduated in 2014
+ Accounting Clerk at Waldorf Astoria – Berlin, Germany
“I decided to go for the Real Estate Finance track because
I intend eventually to open my own establishment in
Thailand – something that demands a detailed knowledge
of corporate finance and revenue management. I feel
that Glion has put in place the pillars on which my future
career will be built.”
Rojjirat Opassuwan – Thai
+ Graduated in 2015
+ Sales Executive at Rosewood Hotel Group –
Bangkok, Thailand
Specialization Courses
+ Portfolio Management and Property Asset Management
+ Corporate Finance
+ Financial Modeling in Revenue Optimization
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Who it is forSales and marketing are a key strategic component of global businesses
as they look to build brand awareness and perception, create a
distinctive value proposition, and acquire and retain customers. This
track is designed for students interested in the strategic and creative
role that sales and marketing can have in business growth.
What you will learnThe latest innovations and developments in contemporary marketing,
with a specific emphasis on marketing as a key driver of revenue and
business value. Working at the intersection of creativity and business
analytics, you will learn everything from the fundamentals of sales
and marketing to how to develop and manage brands globally.
“There is no better way to understand the smartest
strategies for developing and personalizing your product
or service in a marketing environment. This is marketing
as a creative and analytical discipline.”
Tanira Staubo – Swiss and Norwegian
+ Graduated in 2014
BBA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH SALES AND MARKETING
Specialization Courses
+ Sales Management
+ Services Marketing
+ International Marketing
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Who it is forStudents who foresee a career as a developer of businesses or an
investor in start-up ventures.
What you will learnYou will develop your innovative mindset and skill sets by learning
how to analyze and convert the latest business trends into opportunities,
and bring a business concept to market. You will also study analytical
tools and concepts of new venture finance that will help you to craft
a business model and a financial strategy to successfully launch your
new business.
Strategic decision making, innovation, and design thinking are core
elements of the specialization. In addition this specialization will
enable students to meet the top management of start-ups as guest
speakers and gain experience in opening a new enterprise.
BBA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT WITH NEW VENTURE CREATION
Specialization Courses
+ New Trends and Business Development
+ New Venture Development Finance
+ Business Incubator
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INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL
"We recruit Glion students for two reasons: the calibre of
their courses and the calibre of their students. The school
has a great reputation in Switzerland and around the world for
attracting the top students. And, when there, the education
they receive is very well suited to the industry, in particular,
in our opinion, to the luxury industry.
Students from all schools bring talent and a variety of skills
to the hospitality industry. The difference with Glion students
is that they have a very good balance between their practical
skills and theoretical skills, which some of the other hotel
schools may not focus on as much.
We are always impressed by the way Glion keeps up with
the times, delivering an education that’s classically based
by continually developing to be relevant to the latest trends
in the industry. It's the mixture of skills from the service side,
and the management theory which makes Glion of particular
interest to Ritz-Carlton".
Grainne Johnston
+ Director of Human Resources at The Ritz Carlton −
Dubai, UAE
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Romain Semmel – Graduated in 2010 – BBA in Hospitality Management Vice President Pan European Transactions at JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group − London, UK
Jannick Repgen – Graduated in 2013 – BBA in Hospitality Management Sales Manager at Marriott International − Dubai, UAE
Pierre Poirier Lang – Graduated in 2011 – BBA in Hospitality Management Multi-property Revenue Manager at Marriott International − Paris, France
Christelle Huang – Graduated in 2007 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementDirector of Meeting and Events Greater China at Nike – Shanghai, China
Sabri Saladin – Graduated in 2001 – BBA in Hospitality Management
Events Manager at J.P. Morgan – Geneva, Switzerland
Rani Gharbié – Graduated in 1999 – BBA in Hospitality Management Vice President of Development at InterContinental Hotels Group
North America − New York, USA
Kate Kyungsook Park – Graduated in 1994 – BBA in Hospitality Management Cluster Director of Human Resources at Conrad Seoul & Hilton Worldwide – Seoul, Korea
Khaldoun Hayajneh – Graduated in 1987 – BA in Hospitality ManagementGeneral Manager and Chairman Business Council Marriott Hotels Saudi Arabia at
Makkah Marriott Hotel – Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Keltoum Benamour – Graduated in 2011 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementCorporate Sales Manager at Grand Hyatt – Dubai, UAE
Serena Lugli – Graduated in 2007 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementResident Manager at Sandoway Resort – Ngapali Beach, Myanmar
Eli Geniatakis – Graduated in 2007 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementQuality Manager at Radisson Blu Beach Resort Crete − Crete, Greece
Ilmo Kwon – Graduated in 2000 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementFood & Beverage Director at Hyatt Regency – Guam, USA
Raghvendra Singh – Graduated in 2011 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementJoint Managing Director and Owner at Suryagarh Hotel – Rajasthan, India
Ralph Radtke – Graduated in 1980 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementGeneral Manager & Regional Vice President at Ciragan Palace Kempinski – Istanbul, Turkey
Claudia Gehring – Graduated in 1986 – BBA in Hospitality ManagementSales Executive at Buccellati – Miami, USA
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OUR EVENT, SPORT AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT BACHELOR DEGREE
Glion is one of the only two hospitality schools to offer a Bachelor Degree in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management. We offer
you a range of options for completing your bachelor degree. You can:
+ Do the full curriculum in Switzerland and either follow a general track or specialize in one of the four tracks offered.
+ Do the full curriculum in London, if you choose the BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management.
+ Combine your studies on all our campuses with the Multicampus Program, starting the first semester in Switzerland, moving to
London for semesters 3 & 4 and coming back to Switzerland for your last year of studies that includes a semester of specialization.
*Plunkett Research 2014
More than 205 million people work in events, sport, and entertainment
(ESE) worldwide and the total global value of the sports market
alone was estimated to $1.5 trillion in 2014*. Demand for special
events, meetings, exhibitions, and conferences is growing rapidly
among companies worldwide just as sport and entertainment
pursuits continue to explode internationally.
The international career opportunities are then vast and varied.
Imagine being in a management position for a professional sports
team, a music or arts festival, the Olympic Games or other sporting
events, a fine arts organization, sports arena, a theme park – the
list is endless.
Pathway Options
BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
BBA in International Entertainment Management
BBA in International Sports Management
BBA in Sales and Marketing
BBA in New Venture Creation
Switzerland
Semester 1(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 2 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 3(Block 5 & 6)
Bulle
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
Bulle
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
Bulle
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
Bulle
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
HonorsBlock
Bulle
Multicampus
Semester 1(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 2 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 3(Block 5 & 6)
London
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
London
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
Bulle
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
Bulle
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
HonorsBlock
Bulle
BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Semester 1(Block 5 & 6)
London
Semester 2(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 3 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
London
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)
London
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)
London
BBA3.5-year program
BBA WITH HONORS
London
HonorsBlock
London
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Note : All students will do a 6-month internship during semester 2 (if starting studies in Switzerland) or semester 3 (if starting studies in London). These course titles
are guidelines and subject to change at any time. Please refer to the Academic Catalog for the final list.
SEMESTER 1 IN GLION or SEMESTER 2 IN LONDON
BLOCK 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING BLOCK 2: PROJECT FACTORY
+ Experiential Learning: Food and Beverage Introduction
+ Project Factory 1
+ Communicating in the Event, Sport and Entertainment Industries
level 1 or 2 (required course based on student's level of English)* or
Modern Language Elective**
+ Project Factory 2
+ The Entertainment Industry
+ Communicating in the Event, Sport and Entertainment Industries
level 2 (required if not taken in block 1) or Modern Language
Elective**
SEMESTER 2 IN SWITZERLAND or SEMESTER 3 IN LONDON
BLOCK 3 AND 4: INTERNSHIP
+ Experiential Learning: in Practice Online Course
SEMESTER 3 IN BULLE or SEMESTER 1 IN LONDON
BLOCK 5: GENERAL EDUCATION BLOCK 6: BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
+ Research Methods & Academic Writing*
+ International Relations or Humanities Elective*
+ IT tools for Planning or Natural Science Elective*
+ Financial Accounting
+ Principles of Sports Management
+ Foundations of HR Management
SEMESTER 4
BLOCK 7: MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BLOCK 8: RESEARCH AND THE MACRO ENVIRONMENT
+ Managing Events
+ Emerging Technologies
+ Management Finance
+ Marketing Essentials
+ Economic Impacts on Global Issues Elective*
+ Statistics and Data Analysis*
SEMESTER 5
BLOCK 9 AND 10: INTERNSHIP
+ Reflection of Practice Online Course
SEMESTER 6
BLOCK 11: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT BLOCK 12: SPECIALIZATION
+ Intercultural Management*
+ Consumer Behavior Typologies
+ Thought Leadership
Specialization Courses
+ Fundraising for Events
+ Planning and Financial Management for ESE
+ Integrated Business Project for ESE
SEMESTER 7
BLOCK 13: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BLOCK 14: FUTURE STRATEGIES
+ Ethical Decision Making and Corporate Social Responsibility*
+ Innovation and New Product Development
+ Project Management
+ Research and Consultancy*
+ Change Management
+ International Business Strategy
HONORS CAPSTONE BLOCK
+ Dissertation Proposal
+ Dissertation Project
*General Education
**For students entering Glion with B2 level on the European Common Framework of Reference for Languages (5.5 or 6.0 on IELTS or equivalent).
Based on the 50 hours a week of teaching and learning, a semester is run on two teaching blocks of 10 weeks. The 10 weeks blocks
include 9 weeks of teaching and one week of examinations.
Curriculum
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BBA IN EVENT, SPORT & ENTERTAINMENT (ESE) MANAGEMENT
Who it is forStudents looking for the best all-round general education in event,
sport & entertainment management. It is the perfect preparation
for those seeking a broad career as a manager, senior executive or
a business owner.
What you will learnThe Bachelor of Business Administration for ESE is a comprehensive
track. As well as essential business management training, you will
learn finance, project management, leadership, ethics and corporate
responsibility, communications, value engineering, and a variety of
event and marketing-related courses.
“I chose this track for the diverse applications of the
program in the working world. You are trained in various
fields such as event management, marketing, project
management, facilities management, business, and you
can apply those transferrable skills in various industries.
My first internship was with UEFA working with information
services and VIP management. As well as being an
information database for the host country, we served as
one of the main points of contact for VIPs. My second
internship was at a fashion PR agency in New York where
I assisted in the showroom as well as on-site support
for NY Fashion Week. Both were amazing experiences.”
Katarina Vercelli — American and British
+ Graduated in 2014
+ Communications Manager at 1762 − Dubai, UAE
Specialization Courses
+ Fundraising for Events
+ Planning and Financial Management for ESE
+ Integrated Business Project for ESE
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Who it is forSomeone determined to reach the highest levels of international event
management, a rapidly growing profession with a high demand for
talented, qualified people. Study this and you could be organizing
and managing all types of events, from a business conference to a
major music festival, anywhere around the world.
What you will learnThrough case studies and reviews, this track will give you a full
understanding of the industry and help you develop the knowledge
and skills to manage events in your choice of sectors.
Fundraising strategies is also a major part in the success of entertainment
events and you will learn how to set up objectives and implement
strategies.
“I chose international events because it has direct
relevance to the industry in which I want to work. The
subjects are unique and interesting, helping create a
foundation for my career. The industry is a fast changing
business. One of the most valuable things I learned was
how to assess, anticipate, and respond to that change.
Finally, I have been able to study media management and
event management, two subjects crucial for students who
aspire, as I do, to top management jobs.”
Utkarsh Gupta – Indian
+ Graduated in 2015
BBA IN ESE MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
Specialization Courses
+ Music, Culture and Fashion Events (MICE)
+ Fundraising for Events
+ Contemporary Issues in Entertainment and Sports Management
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BBA IN ESE MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Who it is forAnyone who wants to work in sports management and marketing,
an exciting and specialized career path. Whether you want to be a
sports administrator, a team executive or to work in the marketing
department, this is the course for those who want to turn their love
of sport into a career.
What you will learnThrough an in-depth introduction to the core concepts and functions,
practical courses on contemporary sport themes and case studies, you
will get an unbeatable understanding of the key management theories
and principles that underpin the industry. You will also get deep
insight into the business side of sport management, learning about
its commercial evolution through retail operations and marketing.
“The courses develop hard skills, for the industry, soft
skills, and management competences. Through the Project
Factory class our students design, promote, communicate,
and produce a number of actual events on and off campus.
Our belief is that students should have as many arrows in
their quiver as possible to stand out when looking for jobs
in the industry. Students are given the opportunity to work
on prestigious sporting events held in Switzerland, such
as international snowboarding events, ski touring events,
ultra running events. They spend four days working and
observing how these events are run by professionals.”
Mike Abson
+ Lecturer and Subject Leader of the ESE Program
Specialization Courses
+ Sports Venue Management
+ Contemporary Issues in Entertainment and Sports Management
+ Sports Governance, Commercialization and Retail
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Who it is forSales and marketing are a key strategic component of global businesses
as they look to build brand awareness and perception, create a
distinctive value proposition, and acquire and retain customers. This
track is designed for students interested in the strategic and creative
role that sales and marketing can have in business growth.
What you will learnThe latest innovations and developments in contemporary marketing,
with a specific emphasis on marketing as a key driver of revenue and
business value. Working at the intersection of creativity and business
analytics, you will learn everything from the fundamentals of sales
and marketing to how to develop and manage brands globally.
“I chose the sales and marketing pathway as I see it as the
crucial generator of competitive advantage in businesses.
The course explores all aspects of sales and marketing
as tools of revenue generation.”
Winda Hadi Heng – Indonesian
+ Graduated in 2015
+ Duty Manager at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts −
Jakarta, Indonesia
BBA IN ESE MANAGEMENT WITH SALES AND MARKETING
Specialization Courses
+ Sales Management
+ Services Marketing
+ International Marketing
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Specialization Courses
+ New Trends and Business Development
+ New Venture Development Finance
+ Business Incubator
BBA IN ESE MANAGEMENT WITH NEW VENTURE CREATION
Who it is forStudents who foresee a career as a developer of businesses or an
investor in start-up ventures.
What you will learnYou will develop your innovative mindset and skill sets by learning
how to analyze and convert the latest business trends into opportunities,
and bring a business concept to market. You will also study analytical
tools and concepts of new venture finance that will help you to craft
a business model and a financial strategy to successfully launch your
new business.
Strategic decision making, innovation, and design thinking are core
elements of the specialization. In addition this specialization will
enable students to meet the top management of start-ups as guest
speakers and gain experience in opening a new enterprise.
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“I recruit from Glion because I’m a Glion alumni myself, so I
know the level of training the students have had. They are more
hands on than other graduates – better schooled in the practical
skills – and more open and social too.
Glion’s ESE programs are excellent and I believe students are
very well-trained. They graduate more than ready to succeed in
a company like Amber Lounge or any other part of the Formula
1 industry.
To really succeed, you need to have passion and dedication. My
advice to students would be to enjoy yourself, but make sure you
take advantage of every opportunity you get. Put in the hours,
think about your future and get good work experience so, when
the recruiters come to visit, you are ready.”
Karoliina Kanerva
+ Head of Production at Amber Lounge − Monaco
+ Amber Lounge is a company offering Formula 1 after-parties,
fashion shows & VIP hospitality experiences worldwide.
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL
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Charlotte Grace Anthony — Graduated in 2015 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment ManagementEvent Designer at Bespoke Events London – London, United Kingdom
Samantha Bryde — Graduated in 2012 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Exhibitor Administration Coordinator at Sportel – Monaco
Ebba Bryngfors — Graduated in 2010 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment ManagementEvents Manager at St Pancras Hotels Group Limited - London, United Kingdom
Young Ji Kim — Graduated in 2015 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Assistant for National Industrial Products Promotion at KOTRA – Korea
Petra Simões — Graduated in 2013 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Senior Account Executive at Djembe Communications – Luanda, Angola
Isabelle Miesegaes − Graduated 2014 − BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management Sales Executive at Park Gstaad − Gstaad, Switzerland
Lafina Loke − Graduated 2012 − BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Senior Account Executive at Pacific World Meetings and Events − Singapore, Singapore
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Lulla Hokholt — Graduated in 2012 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Events & Marketing Manager at Eaton House − Hong Kong
Santi Jonathan — Graduated in 2014 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Brand Manager at Maison Ogier − Lausanne, Switzerland
Kristina Jabornicka — Graduated in 2013 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management International Relations at the Czech Olympic Committee — Prague, Czech Republic
Claudia Chimenti — Graduated in 2011 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment ManagementSales Manager at Sofitel Luxury Hotels & Resorts – Rome, Italy
Manfred Habicht — Graduated in 2012 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
VIP Services Coordinator at UEFA – Nyon, Switzerland
Edmond Chin − Graduated 2012 − BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment ManagementAssistant Manager Special Events at Sotheby's − Hong Kong
Shamaelle AlSuwayeh — Graduated in 2014 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management Events & Marketing at Sahara Kuwait Golf Resort − Kuwait
Seif El Abd — Graduated in 2012 — BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment Management
Project Manager at Pyramid Poultry, S.A.E. – Cairo, Egypt
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SHORT PROGRAMS
Our English Language Program focuses on improving English fluency
in academic, professional and social situations. It is tailored to help you
fulfil the entry requirements (IELTS min. 5.5) to study a Glion BBA in
Switzerland or in London.
The aim of each 10-week course is to increase a student’s IELTS score
by 0.5. Taking two 10-week courses consecutively therefore may be
beneficial for students who are aiming to increase their IELTS score
by more than 0.5.
This program is based on intensive English learning while also
teaching you important hospitality industry terminology and
knowledge. Our experienced teachers know that each student has
different strengths and areas of development; they will help them
to improve their English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening,
pronunciation, reading and writing.
On completion of the program, you will take an official IELTS
Academic English test, which is included in the fees. Glion is also an
approved IELTS testing center.
If you are interested in hospitality and want to find out if it might be
the career for you, then this course can help you decide if a Glion
undergraduate program would be the right starting point.
It is a two-week holiday course that includes introductions to
restaurant concept and design, event organization, and working in a
multicultural environment.
You will start the program at our London campus in the UK, before
traveling over to our Glion campus in Switzerland for week two - a
perfect opportunity to explore two countries and make some decisions
about your future.
Immersion into the World of Hospitality
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Duration: From 10 to 20 weeks (depending on the student’s
IELTS level)
Location: Switzerland or London
Intakes: January, April, July or October
Candidate Requirements for Switzerland:
Entry level: requires IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 / minimum age: 17 years
Candidate Requirements for London:
Entry level: requires IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 / minimum age: 18 years
SUMMER ACADEMY PROGRAM
Duration: 2 weeks
Location: London & Switzerland (1 week in each country)
Intakes: July 2017
Candidate Requirements:
Entry level: requires IELTS 4.5 / aged between 15-17 years
As well as our degree courses, we also offer preparatory courses giving you the opportunity to be immersed in an English-speaking
environment and to experience the world of hospitality and events.
Examples of Summer Academy Activities
+ Introductory lectures (introduction to the hospitality and event,
sport & entertainment industries)
+ Workshops (MasterChef class)
+ Events (organization of an on-campus event)
+ Excursions (dining experiences, visits to London sights and
markets, Wimbledon tour, theatre and movie nights, visit to a
chocolate factory and nearby cities)
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An entry point to the BBA program
GLION PREPARATORY PROGRAM (GPP)
Duration: A one semester (2 x 10-week block) program that
is taken before the start of the 3.5 year BBA degree program.
This is available to those who are planning to study either
Hospitality Management or Event Sport and Entertainment (ESE)
Management.
Location: Switzerland
Intakes: July or October 2017
Candidate Requirements for Switzerland:
Entry level: requires IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Minimum age: 16.5 years
Qualification: Students who have completed 11 or 12 years of high
school (with diploma), 1 or 2 A-levels, or those with 11-13 years of
high school (without a qualification for direct entry)
GLION PREPARATORY PROGRAM (GPP)
Who it is forIf you do not meet the admissions criteria for the BBA you can apply
for and complete the GPP before entering into your 3.5-year BBA
degree program. You would start with the GPP at the Glion campus
before entering the first semester of the BBA in Switzerland (also at
the Glion campus). In total, the time it would take you to complete
the GPP plus your BBA degree program would be four years.
What you will learnYou will gain greater knowledge and understanding in core subjects
that you will need to apply during your BBA program. You will
therefore gain an advantage in skills development and will be well
prepared to pass your access exam.
The program involves an intensive immersion in mathematics, finance,
accounting, economics, law and general education courses.
At the end of the GPP you will be required to take an access exam in
order to continue with semester 1 of your bachelor degree program.
For students starting in July and October 2017, Glion Institute of Higher Education will offer a new Preparatory Program at its Glion campus
in Switzerland. This one semester program enables those candidates who do not meet Glion’s standard admissions criteria, or those who are
younger, to qualify for and enter into the Glion BBA degree program at the Swiss or London campuses.
Note:
Students on the BBA in Hospitality Management program can select one of four specialization tracks offered in Bulle: Real Estate Finance and Revenue Management,
Sales and Marketing, Luxury Brand Management, and New Venture Creation.
Students on the BBA in Event, Sport and Entertainment (ESE) Management program can select one of four specialization tracks offered in Bulle:
International Entertainment Management, International Sport Management, Sales and Marketing, and New Venture Creation
Glion Preparatory Program plus the BBA in Hospitality Management or ESE Management
GPP(1 semester)
Glion
Semester 1(Block 1 & 2)
Glion
Semester 2 (Block 3 & 4)
Internship
Semester 3(Block 5 & 6)Bulle/London
Semester 4(Block 7 & 8)
Bulle /London
Semester 5 (Block 9 & 10)
Internship
Semester 6 (Block 11 & 12)Bulle/London
Semester 7 (Block 13 & 14)Bulle/London
BBA3.5-year program
HonorsBlock
Bulle
BBA WITH HONORS
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The original campus in Glion is our spiritual home – a magnificent
stately chateau designed as a combined, modern school and simulated
hotel. The campus looks out over Lake Geneva and faces the
stunning Swiss and French Alps, creating a beautiful and close-knit
environment where our first-semester students can get to know
each other and begin their introduction to the world of hospitality.
The campus has five restaurants, student accommodation, a superb
library, full wireless internet access, numerous classrooms and
computer labs, recreation areas, a fitness center, sports hall, and
more.
OUR GLION CAMPUS IN SWITZERLAND
Hotel des Alpes Restaurant
Bellevue Restaurant
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Hotel des Alpes
Skyline
Lobby
Fitness Room
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OUR BULLE CAMPUS IN SWITZERLAND
As you enter your third semester, you move to Bulle, our
purpose-built university campus. A striking contrast to the old-world
grandeur of Glion, Bulle is a larger, cutting-edge academic facility.
It features numerous classrooms, the latest learning technologies, a
large library, and student accommodation all within a few moments’
walk of each other.
The town of Bulle itself gives you the opportunity to explore a lively
cultural scene and places to go out. The surrounding area, meanwhile,
is perfect for getting out and about. You can do everything from
cross-country skiing, mountain biking, and canyoning to rafting,
climbing, paragliding, and horse riding.
Academic Center
Main Building
Tissot Accommodation
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Classroom — Academic Center
Raymond Jaussi Accommodation
The Place To Go Restaurant — Main Building
The Hub — Main Building
Coffee Lounge — Academic Center
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London is the world’s most popular city study destination and Glion
is ideally situated in this global center of business, culture, and
entertainment.
Glion London is located in Downshire House, at the University of
Roehampton, in southwest London, one of the oldest colleges in
the United Kingdom. It’s only 40 minutes from the West End – the
thriving, bustling heart of the city. The campus itself offers outstanding
lecture rooms, study areas, social spaces, and superb accommodation
for students.
Importantly, it gives you the change to live and learn in an autonomous
environment – essential preparation for when you graduate.
OUR LONDON CAMPUS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Downshire House
The Study Zone
Growhampton Cafe
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Chadwick Student Accommodation BuildingGlion Learning Resource Center
Classroom
The London Hub
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We think student life should be about far
more than just studying. While you are with
us, you will have the opportunity to explore
your passions and hobbies to the full, so
your time with us as rich, interesting, and
fun as possible.
Love Sport ?Each campus has a gym and a huge selection
of sports and leisure opportunities. Whether
its yoga, zumba, climbing, running, rugby,
or football, you will find something to help
keep you physically fit and mentally sharp.
Students in London have access to over
60 sports and cultural activities, as well as
countless more organized by the Student
Union, while our Swiss campuses compete
against each other and other hotel schools
in numerous sports. Glion and Bulle are also
a brilliant base for outdoor activities, from
climbing, skiing, and horse-riding to biking,
canyoning, and rafting.
Looking to Learn Something New ? As well as sports teams, there is a wide variety
of clubs where you can indulge your passions,
learn new skills and meet new friends. This
includes everything from cooking clubs and
wine tasting to photography and music.
Looking to form a band, for example ? Visit
our “jam room” in Glion and Bulle – a free
rehearsal space for musicians to meet and
try out new ideas.
Want to Have a Good Time? Your evenings will be as busy as your
days with an endless calendar of events
organized by students. From casual events like
get-togethers for freshers, “I Love Mondays”
events organized by ESE students, barbecues,
wine and cheese, and chocolate tastings to
concerts, ski and spa outings and cultural
fairs.
In Switzerland, two of the most anticipated
events are the Glion Champs, Glion’s own
mini-Olympic Games, and the Glion’s Got
Talent competition.
Experiencing LondonAt the Glion London campus, our
“London Experience Program” gives
the opportunity to all students to get
exposed to the many unique things the
city has to offer. These include visits to:
+ Ski Club
+ Climbing Club
+ Cooking Club
+ Charity Club
+ Oenology Club
Clubs in Switzerland
+ Golf Club
+ Volleyball Club
+ Basketball Club
+ Womans Football Club
+ Concerts and music venues
+ West End theatre productions
(Wicked, The Lion King, and more)
+ Football Premier League
+ Innovative dining (Dining in the dark,
Burger and Lobster)
+ Entertainment productions
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SHAPE YOUR FUTURE TODAY
Student Ambassador ProgramThese specially selected students act as the public face of Glion.
This program focusses on developing your leadership capabilities
in a 360 degree manner with an emphasis on public speaking,
empowerment based projects and completing feedback loops. You
can apply to be an Ambassador and fulfill a specific role:
+ Campus life leader
+ Academic leader
+ Marketing leader
+ Sport leader
Each role comes with the ability to work on specific initiatives
plus work with faculty and staff to improve the student experience.
For those who want to demonstrate leadership, this special program
could be a valuable boost for your CV.
Student Government Association (SGA)The SGA is a group of students elected to ensure students’ voices
are represented effectively in Glion. Meeting weekly, they tackle a
wide range of issues and work directly with faculty members like
the CEO, deans and program managers. The SGA also organizes a
range of social events and runs Glion Insider, the Glion newspaper,
and SGA Broadcast, a video channel.
In addition, it runs “The Entrepreneur Committee” – which allows
students to create and pitch business ideas to investors each semester,
giving students the chance to explore their own ideas and develop
valuable entrepreneurial skills – and “Glion in the Community”, a
student-run charity program, where you can get involved in organizing
events and fundraisers to support local and international charities.
Developing personal and professional leadership skills are
a key part of our mission. And not just in the classroom, either.
We offer you developmental programs aiming at maximizing your
learning experience. You will have the opportunity to enroll on
Ambassador Program from the offset of your studies in semester
one and will be therefore able to immediately benefit from a wide
range of developmental activities that can shape your career paths.
These programs will allow you to test out you skills and experiment
with leadership approaches in a nurturing yet dynamic environment.
Thus all of these opportunities will help make you more confident
and better-rounded individuals as well as more attractive potential
employees.
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“Among the many other activities and societies I have joined
at Glion, being a Student Ambassador has brought me some
of the most rewarding experiences in terms of professional
and personal development. Being an ambassador requires
being active both internally and externally, from giving
private tours, to facing the press and networking in your
own home country, one never knows what to expect and
that’s what I find so fascinating.”
Alexandra Carney - Mexican and English
+ Graduated in 2014 — BBA in Hospitality Management
with a specialization in Sales and Marketing
+ Student Ambassador
+ Co-Founder of Juicebox Productions − Mexico
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BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL
We are committed to helping you get the very
best start in your career. We will push you
to achieve your best and we will expect you
to do the same for yourself. But we do not
believe that even the best education should
be gruelling.
On the contrary, we pride ourselves on what
we call the “Glion Spirit”. This is the ethos
of cooperation, passion and respect that
infuses everything we do and that connects
our close-knit community of students, faculty,
and alumni.
Our students live, work, and socialize together,
forming strong bonds with one another.
They have easy, regular access to faculty for
guidance and comprehensive support in all
their academic and professional pursuits.
They have expert IT support, a health service,
safety and security, and academic counsellors.
And, when they graduate, they become part
of the worldwide community of Glion alumni.
A community proud of where they studied
and how they used that time to discover
themselves.
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That is the Glion Spirit.
WHAT DOES THE GLION SPIRIT MEAN TO YOU?
“Glion is a ‘life school’, leading you to what you enjoy
and excel at, and a worldwide family.”
Alexandra Carney – Mexican and English – Graduated in 2014
“The Glion Spirit is about teamwork and growing together,
getting knowledge while having great fun.”
Estelle Faugeras – French – Graduated in 2013
“The Glion Spirit is an energy that travels around the
students and staff. It is a sense of caring for one another.
The place feels like one big family.”
Sara Hekal – Colombian and English – Graduating in 2016
“The Glion Spirit for me is a motivation that drives to you
to want to get the most out of life mentally, physically
and socially.”
Brian Wu – American – Graduated in 2013
“The Glion Spirit is unity. It’s being able to have fun and
explore while maintaining a healthy study life.”
Keane Heller – American – Graduated in 2015
“The Glion Spirit is being part of the institution as a
family. You are meeting people you will probably know
for many, many years and some will be life-long friends.
You all stand together, you all help each other, you are
always there for each other. It ’s really a home away
from home.”
Jannick Repgen – German – Graduated in 2013
“It’s the essence and presence of everybody around here,
friends and faculty, that keeps you motivated and driven
to reach your goals. It helps you remain true to yourself
and your passions, always.”
Shyamoli Das – Indian – Graduated in 2013
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THE ULTIMATE NETWORK
If you study at Glion, you are following in the footsteps of over 13,000 Glion alumni. These
are people active in 80 different industries, 62% of them in management and executive-
level roles. They are in 150 countries, with 47 local chapters, and they have a dedicated
website and an active presence in social media.
They meet up regularly, often with faculty when they are traveling, and frequently make
themselves available to support other alumni, however recently they have graduated.
In short, there is no better network to help you advance your career, to help you develop
as a professional and to make sure that, wherever in the world you are, there is a friendly
face, ready to offer advice and guidance.
Wherever you go, there will always be a Glion alumna/alumnus
to welcome you.
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INDIA
QATAR
LEBANON
UAE
TURKEY
SPAIN
AZERBAIJAN
BRAZILCHILE AUSTRALIA
VIETNAM
CANADA
USA
CENTRAL& WESTAFRICA
CHINA
THAILAND
SINGAPORE
HONG KONG
MOROCCO
TUNISIA
EGYPT
RUSSIA
FRANCE
BELGIUM
PORTUGAL
ROMANIA
GREECE
LUXEMBOURG
NETHERLANDS
UK
MALTA
GERMANY
CZECH REPUBLIC
SWITZERLAND
INDONESIA
ITALY
SAUDI ARABIA
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“We have been working with Glion now for many years
and we always look forward to coming to the school twice
a year to recruit for the various programs we have. What
we appreciate about the students is that there is a really
nice balance between the education and the practical
experience that the students have.
One of the soft skills we look for in a graduate is attitude.
Attitude is everything. But along with a positive attitude
and passion, the one key thing that the Mandarin Oriental
Hotel Group looks for is humility. This is the ability to
come from a place of wanting to serve with a sense of
grace and Oriental heritage culture.”
Sarah Stanger
+ Regional Director of Human Resources for Europe,
Middle East and Africa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Group − Switzerland
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIAL
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Age:
+ For the GPP: 16.5
+ For the BBA: 17.5 or above
2. Qualifications:
+ For the GPP: 11 or 12 years of high school (with diploma), or 11-13
years of high school (without a qualification for direct entry)
+ For the BBA: 12 or 13 years High School or equivalent qualification
3. English Level:
If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent the last
3 years in an English speaking school, please enclose a copy of one of
the following :
+ TOEFL: minimum score of 543 for the paper based test or 72 points
for the Internet based test.
The TOEFL testing code number for Glion Institute of Higher
Education is 7337.
+ Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): Grade C.
+ IELTS Academic Module only: minimum 5.5 overall and minimum 5.5
in all sub-components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months
prior to admission. If applying to study in London, then only IELTS is
accepted.
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GLION CAMPUSGlion Institute of Higher Education
Route de Glion 111 - 1823 Glion sur Montreux - Switzerland
T. +41 021 966 35 35 - F. +41 21 966 35 36
BULLE CAMPUSGlion Institute of Higher Education
Rue de l’Ondine 20 - 1630 Bulle - Switzerland
T. +41 26 919 78 78 - F. +41 26 919 78 79
LONDON CAMPUSGlion Institute of Higher Education
Downshire House - Roehampton Lane
London, SW15 4HT - United Kingdom
T. +44 20 8392 8178
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