MBA and Executive MBA in Global Hospitality Management
Admission criteria
MBA and EMBA in Global Hospitality Management
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Admission criteria
Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 intakes
MBA in Global Hospitality Management
You hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or higher and have at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Minimum age 23.
Two years of experience, one career leap.
Executive MBA in Global Hospitality Management
Standard route:
Applicants must hold:
- a recognised Bachelor's degree; or
- a recognised vocational qualification, Swiss Federal Diploma, or Swiss Federal Certificate,
and demonstrate:
- at least 8 years of relevant professional experience (full-time equivalent), including
- a minimum of 3 years in a management role.
Sur dossier route:
Applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may be considered through the sur dossier admission process.
Applicants must hold:
- a recognised upper-secondary qualification,
and demonstrate:
- at least 10 years of professional experience (full-time equivalent), including
a minimum of 5 years in a management role
Minimum age 28 for both routes.
Your track record is your credential.
Credits, length and structure
- MBA: 72 ECTS / 36 US credits · semester system (3), on campus, Crans-Montana.
- Executive MBA: 64 ECTS / 32 US credits · blended learning, modular system (4), Crans-Montana.
English requirements
- IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT overall 80 (1–6 scale: 4)
- Pearson overall 53
- Cambridge B2 First grade A / minimum 180 or C1 Advanced grade C / minimum 180.
Test results must be issued within 24 months of the intended intake. Exemption with documented evidence for native English speakers, after at least two years of full-time education in English, or, for Executive Programs, after at least two years of verified work in an English-primary professional environment with a documented interview assessment.
Test centre codes: Switzerland 9827 · Marbella B941.
Admission decisions are made under the Les Roches Admissions Policy (LR-ACA-PO-02); this page summarizes, and never replaces or weakens, the published criteria. Equivalence of foreign qualifications is assessed in accordance with Swiss ENIC guidance. Program availability by campus and intake is set out in the Academic Catalogue.
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is institutionally accredited under the Swiss Higher Education Act (HEdA) by decision of the Swiss Accreditation Council of 20 September 2024 and holds the designation University of Applied Sciences Institute. Les Roches is also accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Application process
Your journey begins here
Your journey begins here
The application process is designed to be clear, personal, and efficient.
- Submit your online application
- Upload required documents
- Review and interview schedule
Each application is reviewed individually. Interviews and written assessments are used to better understand motivation, academic readiness, and alignment with Les Roches’ values.
Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): including up-to-date personal profile, academic qualifications, languages spoken, work experience, extra-curricular activities, travel and leadership qualities.
- Official academic credentials and final transcripts;
- English test score or approved exemption evidence;
- Professional experience evidence, where applicable;
- Identification document (passport copy);
- Personal Statement (300-word essay), signed and dated, highlighting experiences, leadership, areas of development, and future aspirations for a career in the hospitality industry and why the candidate wants to study with Les Roches.
Application process
Your journey begins here
Your journey begins here
The application process is designed to be clear, personal, and efficient.
- Submit your online application
- Upload required documents
- Review and interview schedule
Each application is reviewed individually. Interviews and written assessments are used to better understand motivation, academic readiness, and alignment with Les Roches’ values.
Support and accessibility
Learning differences and inclusive excellence
Les Roches is committed to inclusive education. Applicants with documented learning differences may be eligible for reasonable academic accommodations, subject to official documentation and academic review.
Reasonable accommodation may be considered where feasible, without compromising essential academic, regulatory or professional requirements.
Academic and language support for success
Comprehensive academic advising, language support, and student services are available to ensure each student is positioned for success throughout their studies.
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