Portrait Höhere Fachschule für Tourismus & Management, Graubünden

CHE training with high practical relevance

In the middle of the Engadine mountains in Samedan, the College of Higher Education for Tourism & Management (HFTGR) has been offering first-class tourism training for over 30 years. The main course leads to a federally recognized qualificationgraduate tourism specialist CHE.

Learning. Living. Engadin.- Study and live in the heart of one of Switzerland's best-known tourist regions.

Your advantages at the College of Higher Education for Tourism & Management

• A Bachelor's degree without a vocational baccalaureate:In 4 years CHE Diploma + Bachelor UAS + work experience
• Specializations in CHE studies:Marketing, event management or PR
• Campus life:Live and study in Samedan where others go on vacation
• Seasonal model:Work and study while working

Two study models to become a qualified tourism specialist CHE - you choose!

• Seasonal model (2-3 years)
  Work in the tourism industry in the high season (winter/summer) and study in the low season. Ideal for anyone who wants to study part-time and/or finance their own studies.
• Internship model (2-3 years)
  Complete a one-year internship in Switzerland or abroad in your 2nd year of study as part of your CHE training. We will support you in your search with our large network. The internship gives you a clear advantage when starting your career.

Both models enable the directBachelor transferto the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden

Specializations and continuing education, further training

You can hone your profile and become a specialist with a range of specialization and further training options.

• Certified event manager with connection to the CAS Event Management
  In Event Management, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge in the specialist areas of sport, culture and corporate event management - both in theory and in practice. After completing the Event Management specialization at CHE Tourism & Management, students have the opportunity to enter the shortened, part-time CAS Event Management course at CHE Tourism & Management and Fachhoschule Graubünden.
• Marketing specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education - modular course
  In just 9 months, you will obtain your federal diploma as a marketing specialist, one of the best in Switzerland. This will also enable you to find an interesting position in another industry.
• PR specialists with Federal Diploma of Higher Education
  The path to becoming a professional in public relations - in three semesters (modules and e-learning lessons), experienced lecturers prepare students for the Federal Professional Examination. Our students are regularly among the best of their year.

Bachelor's degree with or without a vocational baccalaureate

With the Tourism Summer School you can enter directly into the third Bachelor's year of the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden and in just 4 years you will have an Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education (CHE) + Bachelor UAS + professional experience.

Career opportunities

Our alumni from over 30 years are now working in a wide range of areas in the tourism and business sectors. Here are some examples of where your career could start:

• Tourism & Travel:Destinations, tour operators, transportation and the hotel industry
• Event management:Sports, cultural and corporate events as well as trade fairs and conferences
• Marketing, Communication & Digital:Marketing and PR agencies as well as online/IT agencies (social media, e-commerce and data analytics)
• Economy & Services:Management consulting, human resources management, finance and IT
• Sustainability & NGOs:Organizations in the field of sustainable development, environmental projects or social responsibility in tourism

Campus life in the Engadin

Study where others go on vacation! Our campus in Samedan offers you:

• Student apartments just 30 seconds from the school building
• Weight room, gyms, canteen - and a campus full of life: from sports tournaments to joint barbecues and legendary campus parties
• Ski slopes, cross-country ski trails, hiking trails, bike trails and swimming lakes right on the doorstep

Approvals

You are eligible for this apprenticeship if you have an Federal VET Diploma, a secondary school diploma, a high school diploma, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences or a comparable qualification.