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MERIT functions in association to and in co-operation with the Swiss Schools - Switzerland, Alagappa University - India and The Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association - EI of [AH&LA]- USA to cater to the different needs of students in various streams like Diploma, Degree, Post Graduation and up to Research level.
THE CAMPUS
Merit Swiss Asian School of Hotel Management - Ooty has an attached prominent star hotel, MERIT- INN SOUTHERN STAR which is nestled on the verdant slopes of the Blue Mountains and overlooking the picturesque hill town of Ooty. The campus consists of the Academic blocks, Hostel Rooms for boys and girls, Training Laboratories, Guest Rooms, Conference Halls, Faculty chambers, Training Restaurants, Computer Lab, Administrative Offices and the Gym.
COURSE OPTIONS
10TH STANDARD STUDENTS:
Students who have completed or appeared for their 10th std examination and are awaiting the results can complete the 3-year course in Ooty to obtain Two International Diplomas:
Merit Swiss Asian Diploma in Hotel Administration
AH&LA Diploma (Educational Institute - American Hotel & Lodging Association). AH& LA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council listed by the United States Department of Education.
Students have an option to complete the course in Ooty or Switzerland wherein a student can complete 2 1/2 years of the course in Ooty and "The Finishing Course" in Switzerland to obtain a Swiss Degree.
12TH STANDARD STUDENTS:
Students who have completed or appeared for their 12th std examination can complete the 3-year course in Ooty to obtain:
Degree B.Sc.(C&HA) - Bachelor of Science in Catering Science and Hotel Administration from Alagappa University, UGC, Govt. of India.
Merit Swiss Asian Diploma in Hotel Administration
AH&LA Diploma (Educational Institute - American Hotel & Lodging Association). AH& LA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council listed by the United States Department of Education.
Students have an option to complete the course in Ooty or Switzerland wherein a student can complete 2 1/2 years of the course in Ooty and "The Finishing Course" in Switzerland to obtain a Swiss Degree.