Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

About the program

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Gain a competitive edge in global hospitality with our hands-on Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management. This program combines traditional expertise with modern business trends, preparing you with the cross-cultural skills and real-world experience to launch a successful international career.

Program Objectives

Through an industry-focused curriculum that combines business fundamentals, hospitality-specific coursework, and practical learning experiences, you will:

  • Develop advanced cross-cultural communication and management skills to deftly lead diverse, multinational teams.
  • Strengthen your critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to properly assess multifaceted business challenges and craft innovative, effective solutions.
  • Cultivate employability and soft skills, such as communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and time management, which are highly valued in any industry.
  • Master key strategic leadership skills in financial management, marketing, entrepreneurship, and change management to drive growth.
  • Apply your learning in a real-world context through a final independent study project where you’ll have the opportunity to explore a contemporary hospitality topic of your choice.
  • Acquire a keen understanding of the most significant trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the global hospitality sector today and in the years ahead.
  • Benefit from the wisdom and experience of distinguished faculty who have held leadership positions at major organizations worldwide.

Curriculum Structure

Our Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management program is structured across four semesters of study and two professional worldwide internships, featuring three specializations to choose from.

Specializations

Specialization 1

Hospitality Management

This specialization combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable practices, financial insights, and intercultural leadership, preparing you to excel in managing diverse teams, developing innovative food and beverage concepts, and overseeing successful guest experiences in a global, people-centric industry.

Courses

Semester 3

  • AI and Digital Innovation
  • MICE and Logistics
  • Hospitality Economics
  • Ethics, Sustainability, and Business Culture

Semester 4

  • Food and Beverage Development
  • People and Intercultural Strategies

Specialization 2

Event Management

This specialization is designed to equip you with the skills to create and manage exceptional events by cultivating your knowledge and experience in strategic logistics, financial insights, and sustainable practices while fostering entrepreneurial thinking to lead and innovate the hospitality and events industries.

Courses

Semester 3

  • MICE and Logistics
  • Hospitality Economics
  • Event Experience Creation
  • Event Experience Management

Semester 4

  • Sustainable Event Management
  • Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events

Specialization 3

Design Management

This specialization prepares you to lead innovative design projects by blending digital technology, cutting-edge visual design, and expertise in retail management from a hospitality and guest experience perspective, all while cultivating creativity and strategic thinking to drive the evolution of luxury properties and brands.

Courses

Semester 3

  • Digital Design and Visual Technology
  • Hospitality Design III
  • Food and Beverage Outlet Design
  • AutoCAD

 Semester 4

  • Innovation in Design and Technology
  • Retail Management of Luxury Brands
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Price

CHF 44’500. – average cost per semester (tuition, accommodation, meals, infrastructure and services), 2025-2026.

Duration of studies: 3 years (4 semesters)

Number of compulsory internships: 2.

Age
17+
Languages
English

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