Introduction to Cesar Ritz Colleges

MISSION STATEMENT

Cesar Ritz Colleges Switzerland offers world-class hospitality business education. Our priorities are academic rigour, Swiss professional training, multicultural awareness and a caring approach to the personal development of our students. We are proud of our worldwide network of hospitality employers and alumni. Our graduates are industry professionals and leaders who exceed customer and employer expectations through their persistent dedication to excellence.

With hard work, innovation, flair and touch of class, Cesar Ritz accomplished an unprecedented career in the hospital industry and rose to legendary status.

before becoming “The King of Hotelier and The Hotelier of Kings” Cesar Ritz chose to leave his home in the Swiss mountains, just a few kilometers away from Brig, to travel abroad to gain international knowledge and experience. Cesar Ritz returned to Switzerland and took over the management of the now famous Hotel National in Luzern. It is Cesar Ritz’s passion for luxury,excellence and service that has set the standard for hotels and restaurants throughout the world.

Just like Cesar Ritz, students leave their home to gain knowledge and experience in the international world hospitality and tourism, taking inspiration from this famous hotelier.

Throughout the brochure, the Cesar Ritz Colleges stamp is shown to represent the combination of core values and the career journey of its students.

Excellence embodies passion for academic rigour and excellence in the quality of the education provided. Excellence is a quality that Cesar Ritz Colleges students continue to seek throughout their career.

Service represents the desire instilled in students to give consistently good service in everything they do. Students learn the importance of customer service in their professional life and strive to always exceed customer expectation first.

Leadership is a life-long skill that ensures success in student’s personal and professional development. Leadership skills are encouraged so that students can inspire those around them and equip themselves with a range of transferable skills.

Care plays a vital role in all activities; the faculty care about the student body and provide a healthy and nurturing environment so that students can maximise their potential.

Innovation involves constant review of existing activities and exploration of ways to improve and offer exciting new services and study options. Inspiring innovation in students work environment guarantees positive results.

Students studying both the Master of Arts in International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management and the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management, are able to achieve both Swiss and British qualifications through the important partnership shared with the University of Derby.

The University of Derby and Cesar Ritz Colleges have many shared values making them ideal academical partners. Like Cesar Ritz College, the University of Derby is committed to providing a student-focused learning experience through programmes designed to enhance student’s future employability.

The 2014 Guardian University Guide, the UK’s comprehensive guide to British Universities, ranks the University of Derby 55th, in the fields of tourism, transport and travel.

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