Meliá Future Leaders Program
Duration: Experiential Year
- Practical Arts semester
- + six-month internship
+ Three-year Academic Program
- 4 academic semesters
- + six-month internship
- Launch your career/Academic deep dive
Intakes: Spring and Fall
Credits: Minimum 125 US / 180 ECTS
Location: Switzerland, Spain and UAE
Welcome to Meliá Future Leaders Program, our unique partnership with Meliá International Hotels that puts students on the road to professional success. This brand new program sees up to 12 candidates a year study for the BSc in Global Hospitality Management before gaining an employment contract with Meliá on graduation.
Alongside their fellow Bachelor’s students, participants in the program will study hospitality excellence, leadership and applied management. And to boost their practical experience, they will undertake two six-month internships with Meliá during their academic studies.
Not only that, students accepted onto the program benefit from reduced tuition costs, paying just a third of the total program costs, with the other two thirds picked up by Meliá and Les Roches. So if you’re looking for guaranteed return on a smaller investment from your hospitality education, look no further.
Program highlights
World-leading hospitality degree with a global hotel group.
Reduced tuition through an exclusive partnership.
Two paid internships plus a Meliá-designed specialization.
Three-year job contract after graduation.
The Meliá Future Leaders Program offers aspiring leaders a unique opportunity to study for a world-leading Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management while also working with a globally renowned international hotel group.
Participants not only benefit from reduced tuition fees – paying just a third of the usual cost – they also gain valuable exposure to a global hotel group through an exclusive final semester specialization designed with Meliá and during two six-month internships.
And that’s not all. On graduation, program participants are offered a three-year employment contract, meaning they don’t need to fight for attention in the highly competitive hospitality graduate job market.
The Meliá Future Leaders Program is perfect for those seeking long-term career security, real-world experience with a renowned industry name and guaranteed return on investment from their hospitality education.
A gateway for future hospitality leaders
This program is designed for high-potential students with a genuine interest in hospitality but who do not have the financial means to pursue this level of education.
As well as meeting standard Les Roches Bachelor admission requirements, candidates will be required to complete an interview with Meliá to assess how far they align with the group’s values and their long-term potential.
The main selection criteria are:
- • Strong alignment with Meliá’s values and culture
- • Humble and service-oriented mindset
- • Willingness to commit to a long-term career with Meliá (minimum three years post-graduation)
- • Openness to international mobility
- • Proficiency in English
- • Spanish an advantage but not essential
- • Other languages are considered a strong asset
While candidates’ academic performance is important, the ultimate deciding factor will be their alignment with Meliá’s values and mindset. Successful applicants can expect internship and post-graduation roles and destinations to reflect their professional competencies as well as Meliá’s needs across its global property portfolio.
In return, participants will be expected to complete their studies and internships and honor their three-year employment contracts with Meliá on graduation. Since this is a long-term commitment by Meliá to develop future leaders, the potential for ongoing employment with the brand is high for those who have successfully navigated the program.
About Meliá Hotels International
Founded in 1956 in Mallorca, Meliá Hotels International now boasts more than 400 properties in upwards of 40 countries across nine different brands, covering everything from all-inclusive resorts to boutique urban hotels.
Meliá is the first Spanish hotel company with a presence in key markets such as China, Middle East and the US as well as holding a leading position in Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean.
The group has a long-term commitment to responsible tourism, is renowned as the most sustainable hotel company worldwide and has been named an S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Member.
Meliá is also committed to the sustainability of its people, having been recognized by Top Employer as one of the most attractive hotel companies to work at in the world. This reflects Meliá’s belief that employees are key to the future of its business, which is why it is focused on developing the talent of its teams, improving their working environment and delivering on its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Far more than just a provider of internships, Meliá is an international employer that offers its people long-term opportunities to grow and develop throughout their careers.
Fees
The program follows the standard Les Roches Bachelor fee structure, with a reduced student contribution resulting from the partnership. As well as contributing to tuition fees, the partnership also covers two thirds of the cost of careers support, learning resources, health and accident insurance, board and lodging.
In the official fee breakdown below, the Meliá Future Leaders Scholarship is clearly indicated in red and shows the reduced student contribution resulting from the partnership.
The same fees apply to all students regardless of nationality and standard Les Roches payment plan options are available.
FAQs
1. How does this program differ from other Les Roches Bachelor programs?
This is an industry-endorsed, partnership-based program co-designed with Meliá. It complements existing Bachelor pathways by reinforcing Les Roches’ strong connection with leading hospitality groups and enhancing the credibility and positioning of all Les Roches programs.
2. Will students follow a standard Les Roches curriculum and receive an official Les Roches Bachelor degree?
Yes. Students follow the standard Les Roches Bachelor curriculum, ensuring full academic quality, accreditation and recognition. On graduation, they will receive the official Les Roches Bachelor degree.
3. How does the program content differ from the standard Bachelor in Global Hospitality Management?
Students follow a Meliá-dedicated specialization. The subjects are relevant and transferable across the hospitality industry, but are taught using content, cases and context specific to Meliá. For example, languages are replaced by applied modules such as Data Tools for Communication and Organization and Culture and Communication in Operations, while there are extra courses to cover, which include Project Management and Hotel Expansion and Asset Management.
4. What happens if a candidate pays the application fee but is not selected by Meliá?
The application fee will be reimbursed. Candidates may be redirected to a standard Bachelor program under regular fee conditions.
5. Are students guaranteed a job with Meliá upon graduation?
Yes. Graduates receive a three-year employment commitment with Meliá and will be issued a formal contract for each position offered.
6. Can students choose where they work?
No. Roles, destinations and conditions will be assigned according to graduates’ professional competencies and the needs of the company, so your location will very much depend on who you are and where Meliá believes you will best serve their and your interests.
7. How does the fee structure work?
The program follows the standard Les Roches Bachelor fee structure, with a reduced student contribution resulting from the partnership. As well as tuition fees, the partnership also covers two thirds of the cost of careers support, learning resources, health and accident insurance, board and lodging.
8. What happens if a student leaves the program midway?
If a student withdraws before completing the academic program, they must:
- Pay tuition and costs corresponding to the semesters completed
- Reimburse the scholarship amounts received on a pro-rated basis corresponding to the semesters completed, which may amount to the full value of the program
Exceptional and extenuating circumstances may be reviewed on an individual basis, subject to institutional and contractual approval.
9. What happens if a student completes the program but does not join Meliá or does not complete the three-year commitment?
If a student chooses not to join Meliá after graduation, or does not complete the agreed three-year employment commitment, they will have to reimburse the scholarship and partnership contribution, potentially up to the full value of the program. Exceptional and extenuating circumstances may be reviewed on an individual basis, subject to institutional and contractual approval.
10. What happens if the partnership ends?
Les Roches is committed to maintaining the scholarship until the end of student’s studies. While postgraduation employment with Meliá cannot be contractually guaranteed in such cases, Les Roches will fully support students in securing employment through its Career Services.
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