Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Choose Your Learning Pathway
Shape your learning experience around your interests and career goals. You can choose to follow a full specialization, selecting up to 15 credits from one dedicated pathway, or create a more personalized learning experience by combining elective courses from across the available options, up to 15 credits in total.
Our recommendation: For the most cohesive and enriching learning experience, we recommend completing a full specialization, as the courses within each pathway are designed to complement and build on one another.
Please note that course selection is subject to availability and timetable constraints. Additional elective options may be considered if students are unable to obtain approval for a full specialization from their home institution.
Academic Semester
This semester-long program gives students the opportunity to learn in the home of hospitality: Switzerland. At our Crans-Montana campus, students choose a combination of the classes listed below, ensuring their selection adds up to 15 credits. Students also have the option of undertaking a professional internship after completing the academic semester.
Your current university
Hospitality Management or Business Studies
Les Roches Switzerland
17-week academic semester
Internship (optional)*
Worldwide (subject to visa restrictions)
Your current university
Continuation of studies
Choose your Specialization
Tailor your learning experience with a choice of one of the following six specializations (each worth 3 credits):
Financial Management
- Performance Management
- Corporate Financial Decision Making
- Hospitality Finance Forecasting and Modelling
- Applied Investment and Hospitality Business Valuation
- Investment and Hospitality Business Valuation
Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation
- Entrepreneurial Financial Strategy and Venture Valuation
- Business Planning
- Strategy and Governance for Entrepreneurs
- Negotiation and Pitching
- Leadership & Talent Management in Entrepreneurship & Startups
Luxury Hospitality Management
- Luxury Tourism Destination Management
- Ultra Luxury Products and Services
- Managing Luxury Hospitality Establishments
- Luxury Brand Management and Communication in Hospitality
- Sustainable Design and Eco Luxury Experiences
Marketing
- Global Brand Strategy and Market Entry
- Content Creation Marketing for Hospitality
- Commercial Integration: Marketing, Sales, and Distribution Strategy
- Public Relations: Reputation & Crisis Management
- Brand as Strategic Asset: Design & Technology
Fees & Admission
Fees
The fees and prices published are based on the 2026 fees and will remain applicable until the 2027 fees are officially published. The 2027 fees will be available on the Les Roches website at lesroches.edu.
- Compulsory
- Refundable
- Includes iPad for one semester for the digital learning platform and materials, to be returned to the school after the end of the semester, as well as uniforms for the different practical classes.
- Internship option should be decided during application process. - Room and board fees include accommodation in a double room on campus and full board (3 meals, 5 days a week, as well as brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays). - The prices outlined in this document are valid for 2026
September 2026*
Arrival in Switzerland: Thursday 22nd February 2027 Break: Monday 26 April - Friday 30 April 2027 End date: Friday 2 July
* All activities scheduled for this date and onwards are compulsory. End date (last day of semester); it may be subject to variation due to exam scheduling. Students may leave the campus prior to the "End date" if having completed all courses, exams and the check-out procedure, latest by midday on the day after the last day of semester. Les Roches reserves the right to make changes to these dates.
Admission
Applicant must be 18 years old or above.
Completed application form and documents.
The student must meet Les Roches’ admissions requirements for undergraduate students.
List of Electives
Global Culinary History (3 Credits)
Food is essential to the survival of all species but only humans have developed the most fantastical and elaborate dishes to satisfy this physical need. From the discovery of fire to the development of agriculture, globalization, and then modern processing, we will explore the history of food. Food as a vital element of cultural identity and geography will be discussed in terms of staple ingredients and dishes. And in a world of plenty, we will reflect on current trends in the consumption and production of food.
Human Diversity (3 Credits)
Human diversity is explored through the relationships between people, places and history that have forged the world and that have led to the spatial distribution of groups. The interplay between the environment and human society are fundamental to the understanding of human diversity. Beginning with human evolution and migration, themes relevant to an understanding of contemporary societies will be addressed. The major themes associated with human diversity in today’s world will be developed to provide insights regarding inclusion.
Sensorial Design Experiences (3 Credits)
In all spaces, the facilities and the overall physical environment strongly influence the moods and emotions of the people involved. By purposeful design of the space in terms of the environment as well as various sensorial stimuli, the overall experience of these interactions can be improved. This course covers the fundamentals of service experience design and facility design principles to enable students to effectively stage experiences for consumers and service personnel alike. Students will also learn about the various aesthetic and sensorial design elements of the environment that can be incorporated to complement sustainability and building efficiency, while improving guest’s comfort and overall satisfaction levels.
The Psychological Dimensions of Wellbeing (3 Credits)
Goal 3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals seeks to promote well-being, that is a positive state affected by every aspect of our life. Skills and practices, based on current academic theories and practices, will be provided to students to enhance their own well-being in this elective. Key concepts such as self-awareness, self-acceptance, resilience, and social relationship will be analyzed and discussed. Students are encouraged to reflect upon their own life habits and to practice from a range of different activities to develop their personal well-being.
Aesthetic Expressions (3 Credits)
This course explores the arts and humanities from a broad inter-disciplinary perspective, examining the influences of society, politics and economics as well as science and technology on various forms of aesthetic expression. Students are encouraged to question their understanding of what the ideal of beauty has been at any moment in time. A strong emphasis is placed on developing an ability to evaluate various types of artistic creativity as expressions of and departures from the cultural mainstream, equipping students with the skills necessary to draw connections between scientific thinking, social development and aesthetic expression.
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