Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management
Montreux, Switzerland
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 29,400 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Designed for future leaders, this Master of Arts will teach you how to manage the complexity of worldwide operations with the local touch that makes for exceptional customer experiences.
Program Highlights
Career changer
- Learn the theory & apply newly acquired knowledge and skills
- A hands-on journey that concludes with an industry business project
- Graduate with a: Master in International Hospitality Business Management from Swiss Hotel Management School + Master of Arts in International Hospitality Business Management from the University of Derby
Curriculum
Structure
This one-year program is for professionals who want to create and upscale their careers in international hospitality business management.
Specialization 1 - Hotel Management
This specialization combines practical, hands-on hotel management experience with the latest thinking in operations, marketing, talent development and leadership, bespoke career support, and unique industry access.
Specialization 2 - Business Analytics & Decision Making
Positioned at the intersection between data science, statistics, and management, Business Analytics consists of using data to inform strategic decision making under uncertainty and to optimize business processes.
Specialization 3 - Luxury Brand Management
This specialization offers a solid understanding of the luxury world, taking into consideration the perception of new consumers, challenges for the retail environment, as well as online services.
Specialization 4 - Events Management
This specialization equips you to host any type of event, by planning and managing everything from A to Z and helping you achieve event goals.
Program overview
Semester 1 - Shared courses
- Hotel Operations Management
- Food & Beverage Management
- Developing Business Leadership Skills
- Wine and Beverage Management
- Marketing Management
- Evidence-Based Learning
Semester 1 - Hotel Management
- Events Management
- Current Trends in Hospitality
- Strategic Revenue and Financial Management
Semester 1 - Business Analytics & Decision Making
- Data Analytics and Statistics
- Quantitative Tools from Management Science
- Decision and Risk Analysis
Semester 1 - Luxury Brand Management
- The Craft of Excellence
- Strategic Luxury Brand Management
- The Modern Luxury Consumer
Semester 1 - Events Management
- Events Management
- International MICE Management
- Festival and Digital Event Innovation
Semester 2 - Worldwide internship
Integrated business project
Admissions
Rankings
Worldwide Ranking
Swiss Hotel Management School is ranked 4th in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings.