Whether you’re a recent graduate or a professional aspiring to become an exceptional hospitality manager or consultant, delve into the world of hospitality with our rigorous Master of Science in International Hospitality Management program. Gain critical knowledge, develop essential skills, and stay ahead of industry trends for a successful career as a hospitality expert in a global market.
Program Objectives
Through our MSc in International Hospitality Management program, you will:
- Develop skills in decision-making, communication, and motivation to prepare for managerial or consulting roles in hospitality.
- Acquire strategies for identifying, assessing, and managing risks, as well as developing contingency plans.
- Gain insights into strategic analysis, market positioning, and competitive advantage in the international hospitality market. Think critically about the future direction of hospitality businesses, focusing on growth, sustainability, and adapting to evolving trends in the global market.
- Understand unique, value-driven customer experiences on a deeper level while ensuring smooth, cost-effective operations to bridge the gap between experience design and operational efficiency in hospitality management.
- Know how to leverage technological advancements (such as data analytics and artificial intelligence) to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and drive competitive advantage in the hospitality sector.
- Be the expert on how to launch and scale successful hospitality ventures while designing innovative hospitality spaces that enhance guest experiences and meet market demands.
Curriculum Structure
Our MS in International Hospitality Management program is structured across two semesters, with the first semester focusing on developing core business and hospitality skills and the second semester dedicated to an integrated business project or dissertation.
Semester 1 – Leysin
The first semester concentrates on enhancing fundamental business and hospitality skills through five core modules and four elective modules.
Core modules
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership Evidence-Based
- Learning
- Innovative Technology-Driven Value Creation
- Strategic Directions
- Managing Risk and Uncertainty
- Strategic Experience Design and Operations
Elective modules
- Content and Social Media Strategies
- Data-Driven Analytics and Decision-Making Strategies
- Strategic Revenue Management
- Strategic Hospitality Design and Entrepreneurship
Semester 2 – Off-campus
The second semester is dedicated to research, allowing students to thoroughly explore a specific area of interest and become true experts in their chosen topic.
Integrated Business Project
- Duration: 5 months
- Engage in extensive research, apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, and become industry experts in your chosen area of study.
