Slideshow for Glion Online Google+ Hangout

1. Learning Online with Glion
Information Session
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Wednesday 30th May, 2pm GMT +2

2. About Glion Institute of Higher Education
• Study Online, Graduate on Campus
• Ranked among the top 3 hospitality management schools
worldwide
• Accredited at university level by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
• Part of Laureate International Universities Network
• Offering 100% online programs, fully accredited

3. Why pursue further education?
Change Accelerate Gain Competitive Learn new Gain
Career Career and credentials Advantage skills Confidence
build
network
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4. The need for an industry specific qualification
 As the Hospitality Industry grows, the employment market will become more competitive
According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the industry is promising more growth
and a powerful economic influence in the next decade.
A degree in hospitality management from Glion Institute of Higher Education will open the doors
to a wide range of career pathways of possible career sectors:
Hotels and Food & Beverage Services, Food Industry, Tourism, Health and Wellness, Human
Resources, Marketing and Communication, Education and Training, Journalism & Media, Other
Sectors and Services
 The industry has started to recognize the need for educated managers
 A professional qualification sharpens an individual’s analytical skills and develops strategic
and problem solving skills, changing the way managers lead organizations
 A general program develops all of these skills. However an industry specific program will
apply the same management and leadership theory in the context of hospitality and service
industries management.

5. Benefits of Studying Online
• Interactive learning
Flexibility
Connectivity
• Asynchronous classroom
Accessibility
• A global classroom for a
global industry opportunities
• Plan your study around
your work and personal • 24/7 access from • Regular faculty feedback
commitments anywhere in the world and support
• Regular study breaks • Café Glion
• Apply your learning into • Alumni
your daily schedule.
Accelerate your skills and • Professional student
professional results body, networking
immediately opportunities and
learning from experience
of partnership MBA
candidates
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6. A ‘Typical’ Glion Study Week
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7
More Post Respond to Respond to
reading and reponse to peers peers
working on questions & postings postings
assignment do some
required
WEEK 1 reading
 Students will need to study an average of 18 hours per week
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7. Thank you, any questions?