MARBELLA, SPAIN

Factsheet 2018

L E S R O C H E S . E S

contact person: Patricia Rodiles, Institutional Development & Public Relations Manager

address: Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education

Carretera de Istán, Km.1 s/n, E-29600 Marbella, Spain

contact details: Phone: +34 951 05 42 15 / +34 952 76 44 37

Email: prodiles@lesroches.es

Web: www.lesroches.es

2. MISSION

Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education prepares international students committed to a career in hospitality and the service industries for success. Its programs and educational model perfectly balance theory with practice, and independent learning with strong faculty support. They give students a foundation for lifelong learning with the skills for immediate employment and progress to leadership positions in the industry.

Les Roches prides itself in promoting an entrepreneurial spirit throughout its collection of programs and campuses, empowering students to drive leadership and innovative solutions for a dynamic and ever-changing hospitality industry.

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1. LES ROCHES MARBELLA GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education is a private Spanish institution active in coeducation in the fields of hospitality and

tourism, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Les Roches Marbella offers programs in the fields of hospitality,

tourism, event management and executive education.

ACCREDITATION: :Les Roches Marbella, official branch campus of Les Roches Switzerland, is accredited at university level by the Commission on Institutions of

Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) – USA.

RANKING:

According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018, Les Roches is ranked number six of the world’s top institutions for hospitality and leisure management and number three worldwide for employer reputation.

RECOGNITION:

Les Roches Marbella enjoys worldwide recognition amongst top international hospitality, tourism and service related luxury companies.

LOCATION:

Les Roches Marbella is located in the heart of Spain’s Costa del Sol, one of the most dynamic and unique tourist locations in Spain and Europe.

Marbella offers year-round warm weather; there are beaches, golf resorts, and numerous outdoor activities. With festivals, shows, and

restaurants, our students are never short on social options. It is the perfect environment for students to flourish academically, culturally,

and socially, just 45 minutes from the city of Malaga and its international airport.

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◢ Hospitality entrepreneurship (Marbella/Bluche)

◢ Digital marketing strategies (Marbella/Bluche)

◢ Resort development and management (Marbella)

◢ Hotel financial performance management (Bluche)

4. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

Les Roches students can experience the world through an array of transfer options between the different international campuses of

Les Roches in Switzerland, Spain and China, as well as the Glion London campus, as both institutions belong to Sommet Education, each

living up to the group's high standards of excellence in some of the most exciting destinations.

◢ Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Bluche, Switzerland (LRB): Les Roches is located just a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Crans-

Montana, one o f Switzerland’s most renowned ski and summer resorts. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is an international leader in hospitality

management education and offers a similar curriculum to Les Roches Marbella, Spain.

◢ Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ), Shanghai, China: As a branch campus of Les Roches Switzerland, LRJJ

lends itself to a wonderful learning environment in southern Shanghai. Students follow undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs and

have the opportunity to join degree programs in Switzerland or Spain.

◢ Glion Institute of Higher Education, London, UK: Inaugurated in 2013, the Glion London campus is located in the Downshire House building of

the University of Roehampton with access to accommodation, restaurants, clubs and sports facilities. London is a global hub for tourism and

hospitality, as well as a popular study destination with a range of opportunities for business, leisure and entertainment.

◢ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Hospitality Management (3½ years, including five academic semesters and two

internships) with specializations in:

Postgraduate Programs

◢ Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management (1 year, including one academic semester and one internship) The

postgraduate curriculum is designed for university graduates, career-changers or students who need to gain administrative skills for hospitality

operations.

◢ Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management for Luxury Tourism (1 year, including one academic semester and one internship, specialized

in marketing management for luxury tourism). This program is designed to provide future professionals and managers with the necessary expert

perspective of the dynamic global travel & tourism environment. Of importance in the curriculum is an emphasis on applying new technologies and

trends in high-end tourism related marketing strategies. This Postgraduate program focuses on acquiring specific skills and knowledge oriented to

luxury segments of exclusive services, high quality products and exclusive brands in order to lead successful projects and develop innovative

marketing strategies.

◢ Executive Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Management. (15 months, blended learning online and 4 weeks on campus and one

internship). Exclusive part-time program aimed at working hospitality professionals who want to expand their knowledge in innovation and trends

in hotel management. This postgraduate course focuses on expanding professional skills and provides participants with key innovative industry

knowledge, so they can apply them in their daily responsibilities, providing them with current and competitive skills.

3. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

As Les Roches Marbella is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the following academic programs are based on the

American university system. Intakes take place every January and September. All programs are taught in English.

Undergraduate Programs

Radha Arora Class of 1987

PRESIDENT

Pauline Bergé Class of 1990 & Class of 2000

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LUXURY SALES, LUXURY BRANDS

Omer Kaddouri Class of 1986

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Matthias Boucher Class of 2012

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER AND

BUSINESS DEVELOPER

5. LIFE ON CAMPUS

The Les Roches Marbella campus offers state-of-the-art facilities for both academic purposes and extra-curricular activities and and hosts a

number of conferences, guest lecture series, social events, and activities.

Campus staff regularly organise activities and study trips to visit industry partners, landmark hotels and tourist attractions in Spain. Apart from

activities led by the school, many initiatives originate from the student-run clubs that show great passion and dedication for hospitality and

multiculturalism.

6. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF LES ROCHES

All Les Roches graduates automatically become part of an extensive alumni network with almost 12,000 members in 130 countries around the

world. Through the Alumni Association, graduates can continue to develop both personal and professional relationships and exchange new ideas

with fellow alumni. The Alumni Association also helps new graduates enter the professional world through its executive search and placement

service, which matches job-seekers with open positions.

5. STUDENT FACTS (based on semester 1, 2018 data)

Total number of students .............................................................................................943

Students on campus .......................................................................................................702

Students on internship ..................................................................................................241

Number of different Nationalities ............................................................................ 72

Male-female ratio ............................................................................................ 43%/57%

Undergraduate students ............................ 562

Postgraduate students ............................... 140

Europe .................................................................... 74%

Middle East & Africa ....................................... 15%

Americas .................................................................. 8%

Asia & Australia .................................................... 4%

72% international students

28% spanish students

6. FACULTY

Les Roches Marbella has 61 faculty members, including full-time and part-time lecturers as well as professionals who enhance the

students programs as visiting lecturers. All faculty members have academic credentials, and many have extensive professional experience

relevant to their teaching. Additionally, they are encouraged to join professional associations and required to keep current in their

professional knowledge and participate in scholarly research.

7. INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPORTUNITIES

5 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Each semester, students average 5 internship opportunities for positions

in Spain and abroad (based on 2017 data) with 95% of them in paid

placements.

80+ RECRUITMENT COMPANY VISITS/YEAREach semester more than 40 international hotel chains and companies

come to campus to introduce themselves and recruit our interns and

graduating students.

A wide range of careers are open to graduates, namely in the fields of:

HOTELS & FOOD SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE EDUCATION

◢ Hotel chains

◢ Corporate offices

◢ Privately owned hotels

◢ Resorts

◢ Restaurants/bars/night clubs

◢ Casinos

◢ Theme parks

◢ Private clubs

◢ Concerts & music venues

◢ Hotel management schools

◢ Professional establishments

◢ Research institutions

OTHER INDUSTRIES & SERVICES MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TOURISM◢ Finance (banking)

◢ Insurance companies

◢ Equipment suppliers

◢ Real estate

◢ Hotel development & construction

◢ International business relations

◢ Sales/marketing department

◢ Diplomacy

◢ Communications agencies

◢ Public relations departments

◢ Tourist offices

◢ Ministries of tourism

◢ Travel agencies

◢ Tour operators

◢ Tourism planning & development sector

◢ Railway, maritime, and airline companies

◢ Convention & congress facilities

EMPLOYMENT STATUS ON GRADUTION DAY(2017 stats based on all students)

87% EMPLOYED OR WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

Employed or with multiple offers ................87%

Continuing studies ................................................. 8%

Other ..............................................................................5%

EMPLOYMENT SECTORSHotels ................................................ 74,12%

Food & Beverage ............................3,78%

Sales & Marketing ..........................0,36%

Education ............................................2,07%

Real Estate .........................................0,12%

Tourism/Transport .........................0,73%

Casinos ................................................. 0,12%

Other ......................................................18,7%

9. HISTORY

1954 Founding of “l’Ecole des Roches” as an international school.

1995 Founding of Les Roches Marbella as a Swiss hotel management school.

2007 Les Roches Marbella is awarded the Quality Certification in Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 9001:2000 by European Quality Assur-

ance (EQA) for complying with international quality standards.

2009 Les Roches Marbella was awarded the Environmental Quality Certification UNE/EN/ISO 14001:2004 by European Quality Assurance

(EQA) for complying with international environmental standards.

2010 Les Roches Marbella won the 10th annual Prize for Andalusian Excellence, granted by the Junta de Andalucía, Spanish regional

Government under the category Socially Responsible Management for the development of practices of social responsibility.

10. KEY PERSONNEL

Mr. Carlos Díez de la Lastra

Mr. Mano Soler

Ms. Mª José Aparicio

Ms. Makrina Hernández

General Director

Director of Students’ Services & Operations

Academic Director

Marketing, Sales & Enrollment Director

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Les Roches Marbella was awarded Corporate Social Responsibility Certification in Management Systems SGE-21 by Forética and Bureau

Veritas for complying with international ethical and social responsibility standards.

Les Roches Marbella, as an official branch campus of Les Roches in Switzerland, is accredited at university level (Bachelor Degree) by the

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the United States.

Les Roches Marbella maintains Quality Certification in Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 9001:2008 and Quality Certification in

Environmental Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 14001:2000 by Buereau Beritas, and Corpora te Social Responsibility

Certification in Management Systems SGE-21by Forética and Buereau Veritas.

Corpora te Social Responsibility Certification in Management Systems SGE-21 renewed by Forética and Bureau Veritas.

In April 2016 the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management for LuxuryT ourism began. Leading European investment company

In 2017 the Executive Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Management for working professionals started.

Les Roches Marbella became affiliated member of U.N.W.T.O. (World Tourism Organization).

Eurazeo acquires Les Roches and Glion under newly formed group Sommet Education. Les Roches Marbella International School of

Hotel Management became Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education.

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Les Roches Jin Jiang International

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Shanghai, 201418, P.R. China

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Les Roches Jin Jiang International

Hotel Management College

928, Yan An West Road,

Shanghai, 200052 P.R. China

P: +86 (0) 21 6212 1856

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CAMPUS ADDRESS

LES ROCHES GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION

Carretera de Istán, Km. 1,

29602 Marbella, Málaga

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