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Kendall College Hospitality Management Students Can Earn
an Advanced
Certificate in International Hospitality Management from
Switzerland�s
Glion Institute of Higher Education
CHICAGO, Illinois (June 23, 2010) � Kendall College today announced that its School of Hospitality Management has become an official affiliate institution of Switzerland�s Glion Institute of Higher Education, ranked one of the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career (Taylor Nelson Sofres 2007). With this new partnership, Kendall students will be able to earn a Glion Advanced Certificate in International Hospitality Management as part of their Kendall College BA degree in Hospitality Management. Kendall College and Glion Institute of Higher Education are members of Laureate International Universities. Through this network and association with Glion, Kendall students will also have the opportunity to study abroad to complete a part of their studies. Students can study in Switzerland, Spain, China, Costa Rica, Panama, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico. �This partnership offers tremendous benefits for students who want a career in the growing field of international hospitality,� said Dr. Karen Gersten, Kendall College Interim President. �We know that graduates with Glion credentials are in demand worldwide, and we are thrilled to be able to offer swiss-style training right here in Chicago.� �We are excited to partner with Glion,� said Jeffrey Catrett, Dean of Kendall�s School of Hospitality Mangement. �Our goal is to prepare students to be leaders in hospitality management whether they apply their skills here in the U.S. or anywhere around the world. Now our students can take advantage of curriculum from one of the world�s best hospitality management programs as they prepare for an international career in the hospitality industry.� About Kendall College
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Contact:
Monika Czehak
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Also See: | Kendall College Partners With Les Roches Hospitality Management School of Switzerland; Chicago Campus Will Offer Four-year Hospitality Program Bachelor's Degree / July 2004 |