Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business
Glion Institute of Higher Education
About this program
Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business
More than a degree, a career-maker.
- Applied business study
- Learn from the experts
- Gain professional experience
- Acquire real-world skills
Our BBA features applied practical and academic courses, across five semesters of study combined with two six-month professional internships.
You will learn how to lead a hospitality business and master the tools of the trade, working through simulated hotel development and business projects with experienced faculty members.
You’ll develop your critical thinking, research and writing skills to produce high-quality professional work, including an applied business project.
And for your final semester you have the opportunity to study one of three career-focused specializations.
Please note that this program is taught both in Bulle and Glion.
Admission requirements
Minimum Age
17.5 years old at the start of the program.
Education
You must have completed secondary education (IB diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent).
Admissions Assessment
Personalized assessment to ascertain motivation and review application documentation. Includes scenario-based exercise to be completed beforehand.
English Language Qualifications
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following: ∙
- International English Language Test (IELTS): 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in every subcomponent) Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 70 or paper-based 525
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
- For London, same as above, except Non-EU or EEA passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall and min. 5.5 in every subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to program start. If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, Glion offers anIntensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). For more information, please visit the school's website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Semester 1: Hospitality Excellence Practical Arts (Switzerland)
- Semester 2: Professional Immersion (Internship)
- Semester 3: Hospitality Fundamentals (Switzerland, London or Marbella)
- Semester 4: Hospitality Management (Switzerland, London or Marbella or Shanghai)
- Semester 5: Management Practice (Internship)
- Semester 6: Integrated Business Strategies (Switzerland or London)
- Semester 7: Specialization and Business Project (Switzerland or London)
Scholarships & funding
As a private institution, Glion provides a limited number of scholarships and financial aid packages for Glion students. Each scholarship and financial aid package has specific criteria, and eligibility is examined on a case-by-case basis for those students who have submitted a complete application.
Students may also be eligible for loans offered in their home country. Please note that scholarships may not be combined and cannot be granted retroactively. For more information about scholarship options, please visit the school's website.
Program delivery
In these times of rapid and unprecedented change, our one aim is to ensure that you can experience a world-class Bachelor education with no need to delay your studies.
So we have developed a unique solution, which will deliver the complete semester 1 curriculum through a blend of learning at home and on campus. We call it Glion Connect.
For more information, please visit the school's website.
Tuition
The total fees for this program are 46,675 CHF. For a full breakdown of all expenses, please visit the school's website.
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Glion Institute of Higher Education
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Why study at Glion Institute of Higher Education
- At Glion, we’ll know your name. Small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio make our campus community feel like a family. We take a highly personalized approach to your education, offering bespoke, hands-on support to help you carve out your own unique path to success.
- Outstanding employability is a key return on investment from a Glion education. At the last count, 98% of our job-seeking students received one or more employment offers upon graduation.
- With access to more than 4,000 industry partners across sectors, plus personalized career support, you’ll go far with the Glion name on your CV. And in uncertain times, we’re working harder than ever to support the professional development of our students, through invaluable internship opportunities and virtual career events attended by top employers.
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