Program Overview

Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

Overview

The Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization is a 1.5-year program that combines core hospitality business content with a specialization in one of four areas: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship & Management, Marketing Management in Luxury Tourism, Golf Management, or Cruise Line Management.

Academic Structure

The program consists of two semesters, with the first semester focusing on core hospitality business content and the second semester dedicated to the chosen specialization. The program also includes a 6-month internship or applied research project.

Specializations

• Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship & Management: Master the art of creating extraordinary dining experiences, analyze key trends in F&B operations, learn the essentials of F&B management, and gain insights into best practices in customer service.
• Marketing Management in Luxury Tourism: Develop a thorough understanding of luxury marketing strategy, learn how to develop premium brands, acquire the skills and know-how to enable luxury businesses to thrive, and master the techniques for value creation in luxury.
• Golf Management: Study how golf courses are designed, laid, and maintained, while exploring golf club operations and the staging and marketing of golf tournaments.
• Cruise Line Management: Examine the commercial and operational aspects of cruising, with a special focus on delivering a luxury guest experience.

Admission Information

• Next intake dates: September 2025 and February 2026
• Minimum age: 21 years old
• Professional Experience: With a degree: Minimum 2 years experience; Without a degree: Minimum 5 years experience
• Qualifications: Bachelor degree highly recommended
• English level: IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component; TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550; First Cambridge Exam: Grade A; Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C; Duolingo 115 with no component under 105

Fees

• Switzerland: Academic Expenses: CHF 50,160; Living Expenses: CHF 7,600
• Spain: Academic Expenses: EUR 41,350; Living Expenses: EUR 5,310
• Switzerland + Spain: Academic Expenses: CHF 25,225 + EUR 19,685; Living Expenses: CHF 3,800 + EUR 2,655
• Spain + Switzerland: Academic Expenses: EUR 21,665 + CHF 25,525; Living Expenses: EUR 2,655 + CHF 3,800

Career Opportunities

The Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization can lead to careers in various sectors, including hotels, restaurants, events, exhibitions & conferences, theme parks, airlines, cruises, luxury retail, sports, management consulting, real estate, marketing, spa health & wellness, and finance & investment.

FAQs

• What is a Master’s degree in hospitality management?: A Master’s degree is a postgraduate qualification usually studied across one year, and which is focused on a specialized topic or subtopic.
• Is a Master’s in hospitality management worth it?: Yes, it delivers a breadth of knowledge and skills that would be difficult to impossible to acquire at this level of detail through on-the-job experience.
• Is hospitality management a MAS degree or MBA?: At Les Roches, it is both – with hospitality management the focus of Master’s degrees and an MBA.
• What sets this Master’s in Hospitality Management program apart from others?: The unique advantage of this program is the ability it gives you to tailor your learning to your future career ambitions.
• What career opportunities are available with a Master’s in Hospitality Management?: With this program, your career opportunities will very much depend on your choice of second semester specialization.
• What skills and knowledge are gained through a Master’s in Hospitality Management program?: In your first semester, you will focus on core hospitality business knowledge, including finance and revenue management, marketing, events, and more.