Improve your job prospects
MULTIPLE award-wining Olympia College (OC) and the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS) of Lucerne City, Switzerland, have collaborated to offer the career-propelling advantage of Dual Awards to students who aspire to stand out with dual internationally recognised qualifications and practical experience.
The exciting educational journey begins at Olympia College with the affordable 15-month OC Certificate in Hotel Operations or Certificate of Commerce offered to SPM (with one credit) and O-Level holders.
SPM (with three credits) and O-Level holders are eligible for direct entry into the OC Diploma in Hotel Management programme (OCDHM).
This programme includes a practical-oriented curricula and training that provides them with extensive hands-on opportunities, the warm and friendly Malaysian way.
After one and a half years into this programme, students are eligible for the BHMS Diploma in Hospitality Management. Upon completion of the OCDHM, graduates are eligible for the BHMS Higher Diploma in Hospitality Management.
Armed with these Dual Awards, graduates can proceed directly to picturesque Lucerne City, famed for its beautiful and breathtaking natural landscape, lakes, mountains and rich culture. Switzerland is also known for its impeccable service industry, efficient systems and, of course, punctuality.
At BHMS Lucerne City, Switzerland, Dual Award graduates will advance to The Robert Gordon University (RGU) (Aberdeen) 12- month Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management or the RGU Bachelor of Arts Degree in Global Management programme, both conducted in Switzerland.
Incorporated into its curriculum is a thrilling four to six months of paid industrial training in Switzerland. Heinrich Meister, president of the Benedict Education Group Switzerland and BHMS, welcomed Olympia College Dual Award Holders with his message: “It is my pleasure to welcome you to the BHMS Business and Hotel Management School. We will strive to provide you with a learning environment that is challenging, yet supportive of your personal interests and needs. We want you to succeed while you are here and prepare you for the challenges of a global career.”
Another collaborative partner, Hospitality Graduate Recruitment (HGR), offers job placements linking Olympia College graduates directly to an extensive list of luxury hotels around the world.
Regarded as the leading global agency specialised in graduate recruitment in the hospitality industry, HGR has contracts worldwide with almost all the international hotel chains.
HGR was one of three companies that were shortlisted for the coveted Recruitment Website of the Year award in 2008.
Olympia College graduates are able to search for global job opportunities by applying directly through HGR’s website.
This brings international job placements right to the screens of OC graduates.
Fully qualified, confident, capable and accomplished, graduates are ready to make their mark in hotels, resorts, cruise ships, airlines, clubs, restaurants and many of the related service sector industries.
These partnerships with BHMS and HGR offer opportunities that add value to those who know the importance of a good start at Olympia College.
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