Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management
SHMS - Swiss Hotel Management School
About this program
Master of Arts in International Hotel Business Management
The Master of Arts (awarded by University of Derby, UK) is an intensive programme delivered over an 18-week period in blocks of nine weeks, before students embark on a mandatory work placement and consultancy project.
Based on our Caux campus, students learn the theory and apply their newly-acquired knowledge and skills in managing the evergrowing business of hotel operations.
As part of this programme, students will be required to complete a 4-6 month industry internship, which allows for the practical application of their education as well as the perfect opportunity to grow their professional network.
Admission requirements
- Recognised Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline.
- English language proficiency of IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 67-74 or equivalent.
- Recommended minimum age of 21 years.
Target Audience
Bachelor degree holders
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Learn moreProgram content
Year 1
Hotel Management
Semester 1
- Food & Beverage Management
- Wine & Beverage Management
- Events & Banqueting Management
- Front Office & Rooms Division Operations Management
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Revenue and Financial Management
- Developing Business Leadership Skills
- Current Trends in Hospitality
- Applied Business Management Project (Capstone Module)
- Foreign Languages (Optional)
Work Placement
- Practical Experience in conjunction with Capstone consultancy project
Scholarships & funding
Limited scholarships are available every year on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, please visit the university website
Tuition
The full tuition price is 39700 CHF.
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