Master of Science in International Hotel Management
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 and Spain
Duration: Nine months + Six-month Internship or Applied Project
Total credits: 45 US / 90 ECTS
Intakes: Spring and Fall
Semester 1
Switzerland and Spain
Semester 2:
Switzerland and Spain
+ Business field trip to Dubai
Semester 3
Six-month Internship
OR
Applied Research Project
Program highlights
Covers strategic and operational hotel management.
Taught in Switzerland and Spain by industry expert faculty.
Includes business field trip to Dubai.
Get closer to your industry
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
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 to Dubai
Meet and network with industry leaders
Semester 3
Six-month Internship, Portfolio and Self-Reflection
or
Applied Research Project
Program entry requirements
Minimum age
21
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.
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