Executive Master of Business in Administration (EMBA) in Global Hospitality Management

Executive Master of Business Administration in Global Hospitality Management

The Executive MBA in Global Hospitality Management is perfectly suited to a wide array of professional profiles and career aspirations. Some examples include: operational/business unit managers with ambitions to progress into leadership at a corporate level, hotel departmental managers seeking a promotion to General Manager, and aspiring hospitality entrepreneurs planning to launch their own hospitality business. The program is designed to equip participants to better manage external stakeholders expectations, namely: management companies, asset management companies or owners and owner's representatives.

Location: Switzerland

Duration: 12 months (+ Applied Business Project)

Total credits: 32 US / 64 ECTS

Intakes: Spring and Fall

EMBA 1:

12 weeks online learning

+ Residential week in Switzerland

EMBA 2:

12 weeks online learning

EMBA 3:

12 weeks online learning

+ Introduction to the applied business project

+ Residential week in Dubai

EMBA 4:

12 weeks online learning

+ Applied Business Project

Program highlights

Industry-leading hospitality MBA in an Executive format.

High-level networking opportunities.

Hear it from our graduates

Program details

Module 1

Embracing The Industry Transformation:

Leadership Skills and Career Growth

Hospitality Economics and Disruptive Business Models

Strategic Digital Marketing and Sales in Hospitality

Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Development

Includes 1 Residential Week in Crans-Montana

Module 2

Managing Critical Operations:

Hospitality Financial Analysis

Hospitality Revenue and Demand Management

Managing Complex Operations and Digitalisation

Module 3

Driving Financial Performance:

Hotel Valuation and Performance

Hotel Asset Management and Contract Negotiation

Data Analytics and Decision Making

Design Thinking and Business Model Creation

Applied Business Project

Includes 1 Residential Week in Dubai

Module 4

Leading The Strategic Journey:

Corporate Finance and Shareholder Value

Business Strategies and Risk Management

Organizational Change Management & Innovative Practices

Applied Business Project

Discover more about our expert faculty team

Dr. Annick Darioly Carroz

Dr. Annick Darioly Carroz, Professor of Leadership since 2013, holds a BSc in Psychology (University of Lausanne, 2003), an MSc in Work and Organizational Psychology (University of Neuchâtel, 2005), and a PhD in the same field (2011). She helps students apply psychological principles to leadership and organizational settings.

Dr. Albian Albrahimi

Dr. Albian Albrahimi, Assistant Dean of the Postgraduate Programs, specializes in Hospitality Financial Forecasting. He holds a BSc in Finance and Accounting (University of Tirana, 2011), an MSc in Finance with a specialization in Financial Analysis (University of Neuchâtel, 2016), and a PhD in Financial Accounting (2021).

Dr. Nancy E. Landrum

Nancy E. Landrum, expert in sustainability, holds a PhD in Business Administration (New Mexico State University), an MBA (Idaho State University), an MBA in Clinical Psychology, and an MA in Psychology (Marshall University). Her interests include sustainable practices and ecological economics.

Dr. Maurizio Caon

Dr. Maurizio Caon, specialist in digital transformation, holds a DAS in Higher Education and Educational Technology (University of Fribourg), a Master’s in Telecommunication and Computer Engineering (Università degli Studi di Perugia), and a PhD in Philosophy (University of Bedfordshire).

Residential weeks

Comprehensive learning,

brilliant networking

A distinctive and remarkable aspect of this Executive MBA program is the opportunity for participants to spend a week in Switzerland and one in Dubai. During these meticulously planned Residential Weeks, you will:

  • Engage in a rigorous schedule of classes, field trips, and face-to-face networking sessions with your cohort and faculty.
  • Share experiences that expand your horizons and forge stronger bonds with your classmates.
  • Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes visits at renowned brands and innovative operators.

Program entry requirements

Minimum age

28

Qualifications

Bachelor highly recommended

Professional hospitality experience

Eight years

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 working in a company where English is the primary language prior to the intake.

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