Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. The prestigious accreditation highlights the institution’s commitment and ability to meet the world’s most demanding standards in education and further recognizes its excellence in hospitality business management.
This accreditation marks the culmination of a thorough and rigorous evaluation 2 year-process, bringing meaningful benefits to Les Roches’ students, alumni, and faculty as well as further enhancing the school’s academic offer.
Carlos Díez de la Lastra, Chief Executive Officer at Les Roches commented “For our institution, it is a key achievement. I thank the teams for their dedication and commitment. It is an immense recognition of our academic vision and a tribute to the solidity of our education model. For our community worldwide, our alumni and students, it means an enhanced recognition worldwide of the excellence of their education. Together, we will continue making an impact and lead the future of the Hospitality Industry.”
Another step towards excellence
Achieving this distinguished accreditation required Les Roches to undergo an exhaustive evaluation for the past 2 years, and meeting the requirements of the Swiss authorities who have defined 5 areas of evaluation and 18 standards:
The Path to Swiss Accreditation
Achieving this distinguished accreditation required Les Roches to undergo an exhaustive evaluation for the past 2 years, and meeting the requirements of the Swiss authorities who have defined 5 areas of evaluation and 18 standards:
– Quality Assurance: the evaluation of systems and processes that are in place in the institution to ensure the quality of both academic and non-academic student experience.
– Governance: the evaluation of decision-making processes within the institution and how stakeholders are involved in decision making and implementation.
– Teaching, Research, and Services: the evaluation of all activities related to academic programs, and knowledge creation and dissemination are evaluated.
– Resources: the evaluation of financial, human capital, infrastructure, and knowledge-related resources.
– Communication: the evaluation of internal communication channels and processes and external communication via websites, brochures, etc.
This process not only confirmed Les Roches’ strengths but also provided insights into areas for continuous improvement.
Evolution of Les Roches academic offerings
In line with its new status as a Swiss University of Applied Sciences Institute, Les Roches has made several updates to its academic offerings. Notable changes include:
Additionally, Les Roches has introduced a range of advanced studies programs, including the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Hospitality Management, and various Diplomas of Advanced Studies (DAS) in areas such as international hospitality management, digital transformation, and luxury tourism.
