Introduction
Bachelor: a three-year overview
Our Bachelor program links practical skills to academic knowledge so that you acquire the entrepreneurial know-how you need to launch your future career. Explore industry trends, acquire business acumen, develop your leadership and management skills, and in your final year, develop a food concept, that is ready to be used in the professional arena.
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Year 1 - Le Bouveret Campus
Acquire the Skill
Internship
Term 1 (11 weeks)
Term 2 (11 weeks)
Term 3 at the Bouveret campus (11 weeks)
Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months)
Swiss Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts
Year 2 - Le Bouveret Campus
Master the Art
Internship
Term 4 (11 weeks)
Term 5 (11 weeks)
Worldwide internship (local conditions apply) or paid in Switzerland* (4-6 months)
Swiss Higher Diploma in Culinary Studies
Year 3 - Le Bouveret Campus
Take the Lead
Term 6 (11 weeks)
Term 7 (11 weeks)
Bachelor of International Business in Culinary Arts awarded by César Ritz Colleges SwitzerlandBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts awarded by University of Derby, UK
*Minimum gross monthly salary in Switzerland: CHF 2,212.-
Course Description
Year 1 Acquire the Skill
Term 1 (11 weeks)
Fundamentals of Classical Cooking
Food Safety & Sanitation
Introduction to Industry Experience
French or German
Term 2 (11 weeks)
Fundamentals of Classical Cooking
Introduction to Baking and Pastry Arts
Kitchen Management and Leadership
Business Communication
French or German
Term 3 (11 weeks)
Cuisines of Europe
The World of Garde Manger
Nutrition, Health & Special Diets
French or German
Internship
Year 2 Master the Art
Term 4 (11 weeks)
Cuisines of the World
Restaurant Service and Management
Wine, Beverage, and Mixology (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
Marketing for the Food Industry
Term 5 (11 weeks)
Fine-dining Kitchen
Advanced Baking and Pastry (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
Food and Beverage Management and Leadership
Applied Research
Internship
Year 3 Take the Lead
Term 6 (11 weeks)
Business Plan for the Entrepreneur
The World of Chocolate Arts
Culinary Tourism
Food Product Development
Food in the Media
Term 7 (11 weeks)
Business Plan for the Entrepreneur (in collaboration with Ritz Paris)
Culinary Events Management
Food Trends
Food Philosophy
International Food and Wine Matching
Entry requirements
Completed secondary school education (IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma*, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent)
English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 55 or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Recommended minimum age of 18 years**
*Direct Entry options may be available for IBCP Candidates. For further details or an individual assessment, please kindly contact ibcp@swisseducation.com.**Please note that students must be 18 years of age to commence an industry internship.
How to apply
Three-step application procedure
Apply online
Receive provisional acceptance
Receive confirmation of acceptance and apply for your visa.
Our admissions team is happy to help answer any of your questions. The school reserves the right to modify the application procedures when necessary. Applicants will be notified immediately should any changes take place.
Application Deadline
You are advised to submit your online application as soon as possible as places are limited in the school.
For students who require a visa to enter Switzerland, it is important that you contact the Swiss Embassy in your home country to find out the length of time necessary for your visa application. In certain countries, it may take up to 12 weeks for a visa to be approved.
Scholarships and Payment Plans
At the Swiss Education Group, we are committed to making quality hospitality education accessible to students, independent of their financial background. While the Swiss Education Group, as a private institution, cannot currently provide full scholarships, we offer a set of financial aid solutions for qualified and motivated students.
Each scholarship has specific criteria and applications will be examined on a case by case basis.
All scholarships are calculated on the tuition fees only and cannot be combined with other fee reductions. Limited scholarships are available every year on a first come first serve basis.
Options available
Scholarships for Swiss citizens (or Swiss permit holders)
Partner Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
Financial Scholarships
Payment Plans
