Diploma of Advanced Studies in

International Hospitality Management

Diploma of Advanced Studies in International Hospitality Management

Available to study at both our Swiss and Spanish campuses, this Diploma of Advanced Studies provides career changers with a comprehensive foundation in hospitality business management.

Upon completing the Advanced Studies Diploma curriculum, you can continue your studies in Switzerland to earn an MBA (subject to meeting the MBA criteria); or alternatively you can pursue a Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management by choosing an additional specialization semester in Switzerland or Spain.

Location: Switzerland and Spain

Duration: Max two semesters

Total credits: 20 US/40 ECTS

Intakes: Spring and Fall

Semester 1

Business field trip to Dubai

Semester 2

Six-month Internship

OR

Applied Project

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

Program highlights

Intensive hospitality education across six highly applied modules.

Business field trip to Dubai.

Customize your program by choosing an elective module.

Concludes with business research project or internship.

Dubai Field Trip

Our teaching philosophy blends academic learning with real-world experience; in this program the latter comes from an immersive study trip to Dubai that takes in some of the most prestigious names in hospitality. You’ll also benefit from expert guest lecturers drawn directly from the industry, plus a practical element that gives you a taste of core hospitality operations.

Program details

Semester 1

Hospitality Finance and Performance Management

Hospitality Revenue Management Services

Marketing in a Digital Age

Entrepreneurship and Business Modeling

International Event Management

+ 1 Elective of choice

+ Business Field Trip to Dubai Meet industry leaders

Semester 3

Six-month Internship

or

Applied project

Graduate with your Diploma of Advanced Studies

or

Study one more semester and graduate with :

  • MBA or
  • Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

Short programs

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Program entry requirements

Minimum age

21

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree desirable

Professional hospitality experience

Two years for students with a Bachelor's degree or five years for students without degree

English level

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.

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