Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2026-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management is a four-year program that combines academic and practical training to prepare students for a career in the hospitality industry. The program is accredited as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, including its operational, financial, and marketing aspects.
Academic Structure
The program consists of eight semesters, including a Practical Arts semester, two six-month professional internships, and four academic semesters. The last year includes a choice of career-focused specializations.
Practical Semester
The Practical Arts semester is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. Students will learn about core operational areas, including guest relations, food and beverage, and hotel operations. They will also create and operate their own real-life restaurant concept and develop their communication and numerical skills.
Professional Internships
The two six-month professional internships provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the hospitality industry. Students will be placed in operational environments, where they will deploy the skills and competencies they learned in their first semester.
Academic Semesters
The four academic semesters cover core academic and business content, including hospitality financial accounting, data analysis, marketing, and management. Students will also learn about sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Specializations
In the final year, students can choose from a variety of specializations, including:
- Luxury Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Financial Performance Management
- Resort Development and Management
Admission Information
Minimum Age
17 years old
Education
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Swiss Diplomas – Maturité gymnasiale/fédérale/professionnelle/spécialisée: successful completion
- A-Levels
- French Baccalauréat Diplomas
- Senior American high school diploma or equivalent
- Other higher secondary education credentials are accepted. Please contact the Admissions office for further details
Hospitality Work Experience
Students with work experience may be eligible for exemption from the Hospitality Experiential Year, which is designed to meet the Swiss admission requirement of one year of relevant work experience.
English Level
If English is not the student's first language, or if they 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)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 70 or paper-based 525
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
- Duolingo 110 with no component under 100
Fees
Switzerland
- Academic Expenses:
- Tuition fees: CHF 32,000
- Learning resources and practical arts apparel: CHF 2,910
- Les Roches for life (career support): CHF 300
- Health and accident insurance: CHF 1,785
- Total academic compulsory expenses: CHF 36,995
- Living Expenses:
- Residential board: CHF 5,100
- On-Campus single/double room: CHF 6,200
- Total living compulsory expenses: CHF 11,300
Spain
- Academic Expenses:
- Tuition fees: EUR 22,845
- Learning resources and practical arts apparel: EUR 1,940
- Les Roches for life (career support): EUR 300
- Health insurance: EUR 940
- Total academic compulsory expenses: EUR 26,025
- Living Expenses:
- Residential Board: EUR 3,460
- Minimum lodging cost: EUR 5,315
- Total living compulsory expenses: EUR 8,775
Abu Dhabi
- Academic Expenses:
- Tuition Fees: AED 103,105 (USD 28,075)
- Learning and practical arts resources: AED 8,756 (USD 2,384)
- Les Roches for life (career support): AED 1,231 (USD 335)
- Visa and health insurance: AED 3,500 (USD 953)
- Total academic compulsory expenses: AED 116,592 (USD 31,747)
- Living Expenses:
- Lunch on campus (compulsory): AED 5,145 (USD 1,401)
- Total living compulsory expenses: AED 5,145 (USD 1,401)
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality Management prepares students for a career in the hospitality industry, as well as in other customer-facing industries, including finance, luxury retail, events, and more. Graduates can expect to find employment in a variety of roles, including hotel management, event management, and entrepreneurship.
Research Areas
The program includes research areas such as hospitality management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. Students will have the opportunity to work on academic projects featuring genuine products and services being developed by partner companies.
Faculty
The faculty members are hand-picked for their expertise in their chosen fields, bringing significant industry experience plus academic excellence. Each semester, leading figures from hospitality and related sectors share their insights with students.
Practical Immersion
The program includes a Practical Arts semester, where students learn about core operational areas, including guest relations, food and beverage, and hotel operations. Students will also create and operate their own real-life restaurant concept and develop their communication and numerical skills.
Professional Internships
The two six-month professional internships provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the hospitality industry. Students will be placed in operational environments, where they will deploy the skills and competencies they learned in their first semester.
Specializations
In the final year, students can choose from a variety of specializations, including:
- Luxury Hospitality Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Marketing Strategies
- Financial Performance Management
- Resort Development and Management
Work-Based Research
Students can opt to undertake a Work-Based Research as an alternative to a Bachelor dissertation, giving them the chance to work hand-in-hand with a hospitality establishment on a real-world business scenario. This exercise will test their newly-acquired research and analytical skills, while also challenging them to think innovatively in order to devise creative solutions.
