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ISBM LOCATION AND FOREWORD

Welcome to the International School of Business Management (ISBM) nestled in the picturesque Canton of Lucerne, in the heart of beautiful Central Switzerland.

Our prime location offers students unparalleled access to the vibrant urban life of Switzerland while providing ample opportunities for entertainment and recreation.

Situated strategically at the center of Switzerland, ISBM ensures convenient access to all parts of the country. With modern transportation facilities seamlessly connecting us to major cities across Switzerland, our students enjoy easy travel and exploration throughout the region.

Welcome to ISBM

It is with great pleasure that we announce the Educational Programmes at the International School of Business Management in Lucerne (Switzerland). The International School of Business Management in Littau, Switzerland will offer, in conjunction with our core programmes, a specialised Hotel Management degree programme.

This manual doesn’t try to cover everything under the sun, as no student’s learning experience will be exactly the same. However, it does lay down some ground rules for your study at ISBM, academic and otherwise, in the hope that you can help to create a strong scholarly community.

This is a work in progress and will keep evolving over the years to accommodate changes in programmes, academic attitudes, quality assurance policies, student and faculty suggestions and other things.
I hope you find this manual useful in your studies. Please let us know if there is anything you feel should be included here. Learning is a two-way street, and we are learning just as much as you.
Good luck with your studies.
Yours sincerely

Principal

ABOUT SWITZERLAND

Switzerland, officially known as the Swiss Confederation or Confoederatio Helvetica in Latin, is renowned as the birthplace of modern tourism and hospitality.

Two centuries ago, the British bestowed upon Switzerland the moniker of "the healthy resort." Today, tourism stands as Switzerland's third-largest industry, offering an abundance of leisure activities and entertainment, all upholding the renowned Swiss standard of excellence.

Despite being a relatively small country, Switzerland boasts an extensive and efficient transport infrastructure, ensuring that no destination is too distant. This accessibility provides visitors with a myriad of options for day trips and weekend getaways, allowing for unforgettable experiences throughout the country.

A LITTLE BACKGROUND

Switzerland is a melting pot of four distinct language-oriented cultures: German, French, Italian, and Romansh. In some cities, bilingualism is prevalent, leading to occasional conversations where one side speaks French while the other communicates in German.

Despite nearly half of the population identifying as Catholic, Switzerland's historical significance in the Protestant Reformation is noteworthy. The Protestant population closely rivals the Catholic demographic, reflecting the country's diverse religious landscape.

SWISS GERMAN - SCHWIIZERTÜÜTSCH

Swiss German is very different from standard German. Historically, it resembles dialects spoken in Southern Germany in the Middle Ages, so it is pretty archaic and untouched by many changes which have changed the standard German (like the disappearance of diphtongs: when it is written Knie (knee), then a German will read it kni: but in Swiss, it will be something like (knie).
Some examples: l came is ich kam in Standard German, or ich bin gekommen if the more common Perfect tense is used, and it is i bi choo in some Swiss dialects.

TRANSLATION OF PLACE NAMES

Some place names have different names in different languages, but the official one that is used in official documents and postal system is mostly the same one (the names used in public transport schedules are sometimes different). If several places have the same name, the abbreviation of the canton is used after the name (e.g. Pfaffikon ZH and Pfaffikon SZ are quite different places). English names of places come usually from the French form. 

SOCIAL INSURANCE SCHEMES

Illness Compulsory Insurance
Healthcare insurance, known as "basic insurance," is compulsory for all residents of Switzerland, covering illness and accidents. Residents are required to arrange basic insurance with a health insurance provider within three months of establishing residence in Switzerland or after the birth of a child. Each family member must be individually insured, with each person responsible for their own insurance arrangements. Premiums are not deducted from wages; instead, individual employers may offer appropriate services to assist with insurance arrangements.

HEALTH

While the Swiss Health Service may come at a premium, it offers unparalleled quality. Typically, waiting lists are minimal, attributed to the nation's exceptional doctor-to-patient ratio, the highest globally. Switzerland not only excels in conventional medical care but also leads in alternative medicines, plastic surgery, and rejuvenation clinics.

WORKING CONDITIONS IN SWITZERLAND

WORKING CONDITIONS
Foreign workers in Switzerland are required to be employed under equivalent payment and working conditions as Swiss citizens. Government authorities rigorously enforce this principle to ensure compliance. Beyond this, the state refrains from intervening in employer-employee relations, which are primarily governed by agreements between the parties, as well as by the law on employment contracts (outlined in Section 10 of the Swiss Code of Obligations) and labor regulations.

PEOPLE

As of January 1, 1998, Switzerland's permanent resident population stood at 7,096,500, with 1,375,200 individuals classified as foreign nationals. The population density averages at 17 inhabitants per square kilometer.

RELIGION: Switzerland upholds freedom of religion and conscience. The nation's religious landscape is characterized by two principal denominations: Roman Catholics and Protestant Reformed Church adherents, each comprising roughly equal proportions of the population.

GEOGRAPHY

Location: Situated in Central Europe, Switzerland is positioned east of France, north of Italy, south of Germany, and west of Austria. It is a landlocked country, serving as a pivotal crossroads between northern and southern Europe, as well as between southeastern France and northern Italy. Notably, Switzerland is home to the highest elevations in Europe.

Area: Covering a total area of 41,290 square kilometers, Switzerland's land area spans 39,770 square kilometers, while its water area measures 1,520 square kilometers.

THE ECONOMY AND THE LABOUR MARKET

Despite its small size and a notable scarcity of raw materials, Switzerland has attained significant economic prosperity through its adept technical expertise, entrepreneurial drive, diligent labor, and financial resources. The nation heavily relies on the importation of raw materials, semi-finished and finished products, as well as sources of energy and food to sustain its economy.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

Switzerland boasts three official languages: German, French, and Italian. Additionally, there is a fourth language, Romansh, which is occasionally considered as well. However, it's important to note that Switzerland is not entirely trilingual. Instead, the country's cantons are distinctly divided into German-speaking, French-speaking, and Italian-speaking regions.

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© Since 2016 ISBM AG (International School of Business Management) 

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ISBM is among the Leading independent Hotel and Business Management Schools in Switzerland 
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ISBM Business School in Luzern, Switzerland, operates under the allowance granted by the Board of Education and Culture in our Canton, as per letter number "12AUG16kom". Our distance learning program methodologies by our daughter school adhere to "Art. 21 Abs. 2 Ziff.11 Bst" - MWSTG, evaluated and approved by the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (letter number 1523_01/04.14). We take pride in our numerous accreditations from governments-approved quality bodies, affirming our commitment to educational excellence. These include accreditation from BSKG, recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sciences in KG, EDU founded by the Ministry of Education in PW, and ASIC approved by the British Government. Additionally, our Vocational and Training Diplomas are approved by KHDA, a state agency in the UAE also known as the Dubai Educational Authority. Furthermore, our business programs up to the Doctorate level have received programmatic accreditation from prestigious organizations such as ECBE and ECLBS, esteemed accreditations in Europe. We have also obtained EFMD-EOCCS Certification for our Mini Diplomas. Notably, we are the first private business school in Switzerland to achieve double ISO certifications. ISBM is proud to be ranked among the leading hotel management schools globally by QRNW is a leading not-for-profit European association dedicated to fostering excellence in education. 

Submit Your Scholarly Papers for Peer-Reviewed Publication: Unveiling Seven Continents Yearbook Journal "U7Y Journal" (www.U7Y.com) ISSN: 3042-4399 (registered by the Swiss National Library)
Moreover, ISBM is an approved member of the Swiss National Tourist Office (MySwitzerland), the Swiss Association for Quality (SAQ), and the Arab-Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CASCI), further underscoring our commitment to excellence and fostering strong business ties.

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