Master in Hospitality Management
EHL Hospitality Business School
About this program
Master in Hospitality Management
The Best Step Up for a Successful Career in Hospitality
With our Master in Hospitality Management, you will be in the best position to kickstart your career in a various hospitality management functions. Our program combines advanced hospitality knowledge with real-world experience. It teaches you the theory behind service model strategies and gives you an opportunity to apply your knowledge through live projects and a professional immersion in a real hospitality setting.
The hospitality industry is changing at pace. Businesses in the sector are implementing new operating structures to adjust to global challenges and are preparing hospitality for a new future. The need for skilled managers to bring innovation to the industry is paramount. Our program primes you to succeed in this environment through an in-depth study of current hospitality management trends and best practices.
Our Master in Hospitality Management is an internationally recognized MSc qualification. You will have a choice of two academic routes: F&B management, or hospitality finance, real estate and consulting. These routes enable you to specialize in your studies.
Admission requirements
Academic
A Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in hospitality, tourism, or business management. A Bachelor’s degree in any related subject may be considered but students are required to complete pre-requisite modules during the summer in order to build up fundamental knowledge in business and economics as well as contextual understanding of the hospitality industry.
Professional
A minimum of six months of professional experience in the hospitality industry is required. Internships are included. Through your cover letter and interview, you should also show your interest in hospitality and dedication to developing a career in the industry.
English language
The program is taught in English; non-native English speakers need to provide language proficiency test results. The following English language tests are accepted:
- Cambridge >= C1
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL IBT 100
- Pearson > 65
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Program content
Develop Real Hospitality Expertise
The hospitality industry is unique. Managers need to navigate seasonal fluctuations, 24/7 customer-facing service, high-value premises, and a breadth of talent to manage. Our MSc in Hospitality Management explores fundamental business principles but through a hospitality lens. Learn what operating with agility really means. The program teaches you the nuances of talent management, marketing, revenue strategies, logistics and customer centricity for an industry where change is ever present. It gives you the tools to analyse data, trends and stakeholder values to make good decisions, even in fast-changing situations, training you to become an effective leader.
Specialize as you study
During the second semester, you will focus your studies on one of the following streams:
F&B Management
The food service sector has a high-growth potential, yet restaurants themselves face a highly competitive landscape. This program route takes you through innovative strategies for developing profitable business models and meeting evolving customer expectations.
Hospitality Finance, Real Estate and Consulting
Hotel investments are expected to increase globally, and it comes at a time when hospitality businesses are implementing new operating, business, and financing models. Learn how to optimize hotel assets and businesses from a financial point of view to achieve profitability at this opportune time.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Tuition
CHF 30,500
Qualification
Master of Science HES-SO in Hospitality Management
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World’s Leading Hospitality Business School
Founded in 1893 as Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, EHL Hospitality Business School is recognized as the best university of hospitality management in the world, and it boasts a 96% employment rate among recent graduates. EHL Hospitality Business School delivers Swiss-quality...
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