Diploma of Advanced Studies in Cruise Line Management

If you are targeting the cruise sector for your future career pathway, this highly specialized cruise line management course delivers the skills and knowledge you’ll need to stand out among perspective employers.

Across one intensive semester you will pursue a focused program of applied academic study. The curriculum covers both the business and operational side of a cruise service, including management of onboard areas such as accommodation, F&B venues and events, as well as business operations, sales and revenue management, and marine law. During this semester you will also enjoy an immersive field trip experience that will take you to a globally important cruise hub.

Your second semester combines a professional internship with case study and portfolio.

Location: Spain

Duration: Max two semesters

Total credits: 20 US/40 ECTS

Intake: Spring and Fall

Semester 1

+ Business field trip

Semester 2

Six-month internship or Applied research project

Diploma of Advanced Studies or possible progression to Master of Advanced Studies.

Program highlights

Core component dedicated to the luxury cruise segment

Learn the business and operational aspects of cruise services

Final semester internship or applied research project

Final semester internship

Your professional internship is an opportunity to gain real-world employment experience while putting to the test what you learned in the academic semester.

The internship is especially valuable if you did not have significant cruise industry experience before joining the program.

Program details

Semester 1

Fundamentals of Cruise Ship Management

Hospitality Financial Management for Cruise Ship Operations

On-board Service Management

F&B Cruise Supply Chain Management

Cruise Ship Entertainment Management

Cruise Ship Sales and SHOREX Management

Maritime Law, Safety and Sustainability Concepts

Cruise Operation Immersion Program (COIP)

Semester 2

Six-month internship or Applied research project

Graduate with your Diploma of Advanced Studies

Study one more semester and graduate with :

Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

Program entry requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree desirable

Professional experience

One year for students with a Bachelor's degree or three years for students without degree

English requirements

Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued within 24 months prior to the intended intake) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent at least 2 years in full time English education at university level prior to the intake.

TOEFL	IELTS Academic	Cambridge	Duolingo
80 internet based	Average 6.0 and minimum 5.5 in each component	FCE: grade A (minimum 180 points) CAE: grade C (minimum 180 points)	Score of 115, with no component under 105
Les Roches Switzerland: Code 9827 Les Roches Spain: Code B941 Les Roches Abu Dhabi: Code D883	Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.