Master of Science in International Hotel Management

This program combines the traditional Swiss ethos of luxury hotel management with the latest strategies in operations, digital marketing, talent and leadership.

Whether you have a hospitality background or are changing career, you will be exposed to the operational management issues and strategic choices hotel managers face and gain the skills needed to make the right executive decisions.

You will learn business management theory, develop in-depth knowledge of the wider hotel management perspective and have the opportunity to prove your professional skills in a real-world work environment during your internship.

Location: Switzerland or Spain

Duration: Nine months + Six-month Internship or Master thesis

Total credits: 45 US / 90 ECTS

Intakes: Spring and Fall

Semester 1

Switzerland or Spain

Semester 2:

Switzerland or Spain

+ Business field trip

Semester 3

Six-month Internship

Master thesis

Program highlights

Covers strategic and operational hotel management.

Taught in Switzerland or Spain by industry expert faculty.

Includes business field trip

Get closer to your industry

Our teaching philosophy combines academic rigor with real-world exposure. Through an immersive field trip to a leading hospitality hub, students connect with top hotel executives, explore innovative properties, and gain insights into industry trends. Expert panels, site visits, and guest lectures enrich their learning, while hands-on components and a final internship or thesis option ensure strong preparation for global hotel management careers.

Program details

Semester 1

F&B Practical: Service & Kitchen Operation

Rooms Division Practical: Housekeeping & Front Office

Food & Beverage Operation Management

Design and Facilities Management

Rooms Division Operations Management

Finance and Performance Management for Hotels

Service Marketing in a Digital Age

Global People Management in Hotel Context

Semester 2

Strategic Hotel Management in a Global Environment

Revenue and Asset Management for Hotels

Entrepreneurship and Business Modelling for Hotels

Event Design and Management

Sustainability in Business Development

Artificial Intelligence and Business Innovation

+ Business Field Trip

Meet and network with industry leaders

Semester 3

Six-month Internship, Portfolio and Self-Reflection

Master thesis

Program entry requirements

Minimum age

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Professional hospitality experience

Work experience is a plus but not required

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 two years in full-time English Education at University level prior to the intake.

English requirements

For all Master's programs at all campuses

TOEFL	IELTS Academic	Cambridge	Duolingo	EmSAT Examination
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	Minimum of 1250 on English portion
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.			Only accepted at the Abu Dhabi campus