Location:

Leysin, Switzerland

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management

Program Overview

Program Description:

The Master’s programme seeks to develop students’ critical analytic skills and foster their creativity so that they are able to respond effectively to key challenges facing the industry in the 21st century. The key themes of the programme include: human resources and the management of cultural diversity, strategic management and internationalization. Graduates will be equipped with a range of skills to deal with trends and changes in the sector such as the growth of IT, new business practices and increasingly competitive market place. There is a focus on research methods that assists students in the development of their major piece of independent study. The MA in International Hospitality Management is awarded by SHMS’s academic partner, the University of Derby, a leading university in the UK in the domains of tourism and hospitality. SHMS graduates gain a highly esteemed UK qualification studied at a Swiss Hotel Management School with a worldwide reputation for expertise in hospitality and tourism. Operations & Project Management Marketing and Public Relations Developing Skills for Business Leadership Research Methodologies Work Based Consultancy Sustainable Management Systems Managing the International Hospitality Service Experience Strategic Directions Independent Study

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

ASEH, Swiss Hotel Schools Association University of Derby, UK

Financial Aid:

No

Requirements:

Bachelor Honours Degree in a related discipline and at least 8 months relevant work experience. English level equivalent to TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0 Mature applicants with over 5 years supervisory work experience, may be considered without higher qualifications.