Hospitality Fundamentals Program
Program Overview
Hospitality Fundamentals Program
Description
Alpine Center offers the 6 Course Hospitality Fundamentals Program Online / Distance Learning. The distance learning programme is particularly beneficial for industry professionals who: have accumulated experience; require further certification for advancement or promotion in their particular field; and are constrained by time and distance from attending regular classes. Enrolment in this programme can begin at any time.
The advantages of this online / distance learning course include:
- Learn while you earn - continue to work while studying.
- Learn on your own time and at your own speed.
- Select the curriculum which particularly suits you.
- Pay as you go - course by course
Available Courses
Management of Food and Beverage Operations (#241)
Get the foundation you need to make smart decisions in food and beverage operations. This course shows how to give guests the highest priority as all details of the food and beverage operation are planned, implemented, and evaluated. You’ll learn how to build business through effective marketing strategies, how to satisfy the food-quality and nutritional demands of guests, and how to increase profits by maximizing service, productivity, and technology.
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry (#250)
This course teaches the skills that can help you develop effective supervision and management skills that are essential to success in the industry. Topics include how to recruit, select, and train; increase productivity; control labor costs; communicate effectively; manage conflict and change; and use time management techniques. Resources on creating a professional development plan for your hospitality career can help you set the direction for future educational and professional endeavors.
Hospitality Today: An Introduction (#103)
This course takes a management perspective in explaining the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, and clubs. It includes information on franchising, management contracts, business ethics, human resources, marketing and much more. Charts, exhibits, hospitality industry statistics, and Web site listings provide useful information that can be applied on the job.
Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (#261)
This is AHLEI’s foundational, introductory accounting course. You need no prior accounting experience to take this course. This course will help you develop a solid understanding of hotel and restaurant accounting procedures, with a focus on the computerized accounting used in today’s hospitality accounting situations. You’ll learn about taxation of business income, the role of governmental agencies, and how to read and analyze financial statements. The most recent edition of this textbook incorporate several chapters from Accounting for Hospitality Managers#362.
Managing Front Office Operations (#333)
Increase front office efficiency and help sales grow with the knowledge and skills gained from this course. Topics include revenue management and the latest technology applications. This course shows how front office activities and functions affect other departments and focuses on how to manage the front office to ensure your property’s goals are met. Case studies and real-world examples present a practical industry focus.
Managing Housekeeping Operations (#338)
No property can be profitable without clean rooms and efficient housekeeping operations. Learn what it takes to manage this important department. This course provides a thorough overview, from the big picture of hiring and retaining a quality staff, planning, and organizing, to the technical details for cleaning each area of the hotel. Practical information from industry experts makes the contents of this course immediately applicable to your job situation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Swiss Alpine Center offers a 6-Course Hospitality Fundamentals Program through online/distance learning. This program is designed to benefit industry professionals who have prior experience and need further certification for advancement or promotion.
Outline:
The program consists of six courses:
Management of Food and Beverage Operations (#241):
This course focuses on prioritizing guest satisfaction while planning, implementing, and evaluating food and beverage operations. It covers marketing strategies, meeting food quality and nutritional demands, and maximizing profits through service, productivity, and technology.
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry (#250):
This course teaches essential supervisory and management skills, including recruitment, selection, training, productivity increase, labor cost control, effective communication, conflict and change management, and time management. It also includes resources for creating a professional development plan.
Hospitality Today: An Introduction (#103):
This course provides a management perspective on the organization and structure of hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, and clubs. Topics include franchising, management contracts, business ethics, human resources, and marketing. It utilizes charts, exhibits, industry statistics, and website listings.
Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (#261):
This introductory accounting course requires no prior experience. It covers hotel and restaurant accounting procedures, focusing on computerized accounting. Topics include business income taxation, the role of governmental agencies, and financial statement analysis. It incorporates chapters from Accounting for Hospitality Managers #362. Topics include revenue management and the latest technology applications. Case studies and real-world examples are included.
Managing Housekeeping Operations (#338):
This course covers managing housekeeping departments, from hiring and retaining staff to planning, organizing, and the technical details of cleaning various hotel areas.
Careers:
The program aims to help students advance in their careers within the hospitality industry through further certification and skill development. The program is available in English. The center has two campuses and over 14,540 graduates.
Alpine Center, the Swiss Business School For International Hotel & Tourism Management Education
Overview:
Alpine Center is a global educational alliance specializing in hospitality, tourism, events, and culinary arts management education. It was established in Switzerland in 1986 with a mission to take Swiss hospitality education to countries where tourism was developing. Its flagship campus was established in Greece in 1987 and offers a wide range of programs, including certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs, with a focus on practical application of theory and industry placements. the school boasts a vast graduate network with alumni holding leading positions in the hospitality industry worldwide. The Online Campus in Switzerland offers a variety of hospitality management courses online.
Services Offered:
On-campus and distance learning programs:
- Students can choose to study on campus or remotely, catering to different learning preferences and schedules.
Paid industry placements:
- Integral to the curriculum, these placements provide students with practical experience in the hospitality industry, putting theory into practice.
Foundation and English courses:
- These courses prepare students for the academic demands of the programs and ensure they have the necessary language skills.
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The school has two campuses: one in Greece with an operating 4-star hotel and another online campus based in Switzerland. Students can expect a diverse and international learning environment, with opportunities to meet people from all over the world. The on-campus experience in Greece includes access to the hotel facilities and the chance to gain practical experience in a real-world setting.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Pioneering leader in hospitality, tourism, and culinary education:
- The school has a long history of providing high-quality education in these fields with an extensive link to the industry, locally and globally.
Vast graduate network:
- Students benefit from the connections and opportunities provided by the school's extensive network of alumni.
Practical experience through industry placements:
- The focus on practical experience ensures students are well-prepared for the demands of the hospitality industry.
International learning environment:
- Students have the opportunity to learn from and interact with peers from diverse backgrounds. In the last 38 years, Alpine Center welcomed students from 70 different countries.
Academic Programs:
The school offers a wide range of programs, including:
Hotel Management:
- A variety of courses, including BA(Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management and Swiss Alpine Diploma in Hotel Management. In 2026 two new programs will be launched: MSc Luxury Hospitality & Tourism Management, and a BSc(Hons) Hospitality and Events Management.
Culinary Arts:
- Two types of programs are offered: 2-year Swiss Alpine Diploma in Culinary Arts Management and a 2-year Swiss Alpine Diploma in Culinary Arts Operations.
Distance Learning:
- A wide range of distance learning/online courses are available, including 12-course Hospitality Management Diploma Online and 5 Course of Specialization in Rooms Division, Food & Beverage Management, Accounting and Finance, Sales & Marketing, events & Conventions Management, and Spa Management.
Postgraduate Studies:
- An MSc in International Hospitality & Tourism Management, and in 2025, an MSc in Luxury Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Spa Management:
- Courses in Spa Management are offered online.
Cruise Management:
- Courses in Cruise Hotel Operations Management are offered online and on campus.
Foundation & English Courses:
- Courses to prepare students for the academic demands of the programs.
Security Management:
Courses in Hospitality Security Management Career Diploma and Advanced Certificate in Applied Security and Risk Management.
Other:
Throughout the span of three years, SAC not only imparted theoretical knowledge but also nurtured essential practical competencies crucial for thriving in the ever-evolving hospitality sector. The faculty’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a global outlook proved invaluable, particularly for an international student like me.
....track record of producing successful graduates in the hospitality industry. The alumni network and career support services provided by this institution are exceptional and will undoubtedly help me kick-start my career.
