:: WHO WE ARE
Lectures will be given by consultants, professors and other internationally renowned experts of the beverage sector from leading Italian and French Universities; in particular from the University of Parma, Italy and the University of Nancy, France).
In addition, talks will be given by representatives of member companies of the Association of Beverage Education.
For more information, contact
Email :: horeca@unipr.it
Phone :: 0521-032015 or 0521-032019
Fax :: 0521-032019
:: WHEN AND WHERE
: WHERE > The course will be held at: Università degli Studi di Parma – Facoltà di Economia – via J.F. Kennedy n°6 – 43100 Parma
Practical experience will be gained with producers and distributors of the drink sector,(course sponsors), throughout Italy.
Click here to see Sponsor Companies.
: WHEN >
The Horeca course will run from the beginning of September/October 2009 until September 2010.
The course is full time and attendance is obligatory. Students will alternate their time between classroom input and practical work experience with our sponsor companies and members of the A.F.D.B. (3 placements totalling approximately 5 months of the course).
:: COURSE STRUCTURE AND PROFILES
The course is made up of consists of 7 core modules and an additional eight module for the evolution of the distribution work placement project.
_ MODULE 0
Introduction to the course.
_ MODULE 1
The beverage sector and wholesaler profession(152 hrs).
_ MODULE 2
Accounting, finance and management control(92 hrs).
_ MODULE 3
Marketing and sales (160 hrs).
_ MODULE 4
Logistics and IT (136 hrs).
_ MODULE 5
General culture, personal development and introduction to enterprise(64 hrs).
_ MODULE 6
Law and tax (60 hrs).
_ MODULE 7
Exams and presentations of distribution and production work placements (74 hrs).
_ MODULE 8
Business project (16 hrs).
:: PROFILES – WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE CANDIDATES
The course is aimed at young people interested in working in drink distribution, specialising particularly in HO.RE.CA. (Hotel, Restaurants and Cafes). Candidates should be either university graduates or hold high – school diplomas, together with a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in this field.
:: WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
The course aims to form top businessmen and women, managers and technicians with the necessary specialist competence and professionalism to enter into these companies involved in the production and wholesale distribution of beverages.
:: APPLICATION AND SELECTION
CV: to participate in the selection process, please send your CV from may to september 2009 by post to:

Corso Ho.Re.Ca. Distech Università degli Studi di Parma, Facoltà di Economia Via Kennedy, 6 - 43100 PARMA     For further information contact: [ e-mail: -> horeca@unipr.it ] Phone :: 0521-032015 or 0521-032019 Fax :: 0521-032019

:: THE SELECTION PROCESS: 11 july, 22 july, 16 september 2009.

Due to a restricted number of places, just 25 students may take this specialist course each year.
Selection lasts a day and includes:
> Logical attitude test
> Group work
> Personal interview.