MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

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SUMMARY

Title: Master of Business Administration in Hospitality Management with choice of specialization in:

Finance

Marketing

Duration: 1 year
Taught modules: 4
Intakes: January and July
Age: normally 24 years old
Qualification: Bachelor Degree
English level: TOEFL 575, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Total Credits: 46
Recognition: Swiss Cantonal Authorities

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

Today's hospitality industry offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Technology has transformed the industry and created many jobs that did not exist a few years ago. Our MBA program can help you manage these changes and evolve in your career with the knowledge and experience to address the future challenges in the industry. This MBA aims to develop young professionals into more effective individuals so that they are able to progress to senior managerial positions.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Over 25 leading international hotel companies were consulted in the development of this program in order to ensure that the most relevant, effective and dynamic courses are offered. Through its industry relevant and academically grounded curriculum, the program will challenge students so that they become “reflective” individuals, empowered to meet the challenges of ambitious and wide-ranging career aspirations

The program consists of 4 modules of 10 weeks each, followed by an 8 months dissertation which will be completed in the workplace. Students may choose either the finance or the marketing track depending on their motivation and objectives.

Module 1

Developing Leadership Abilities
This module concentrates on the Human aspect of executive management which is most important in the running of a successful hospitality business. You will examine leadership, business relationships, development of managers and organizational strategy, in both the classroom and your own workplace

Module 2

Mastering Hospitality Technologies
This module focuses on hospitality leading edge technologies which are vital for any company to keep its competitive advantage. Hotel companies are spending millions in development of new business practices. As an executive, you need to understand what is involved in these new technologies that are revolutionizing the hotel industry.

Module 3

Gaining Business Acumen
In today’s competitive world, and as an executive, you need exposure to the fundamentals of finance, marketing and economics. Courses in this module will allow you to explore more specialized subjects in finance or marketing, and at the end of this module, you will select either Hospitality Finance or Marketing as your area of concentration for continued study.

Module 4

Adding value through a specialization
This specialized module (either in Finance or Marketing), students will gain in-depth management knowledge combining applied theory and some real world case studies conducted outside the classroom.

COURSE OVERVIEW

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ACADEMIC CATALOG

The academic catalog provides full details on all curricula with course credits, full course description as well as the grading system, academic calendar with exact entry dates, and other important academic information.

Download the academic catalog.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Normally aged 24 years old or above.
A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of CHF. 100.- (for new students).
A completed study plan form, dated and signed.
Must hold a Bachelor Degree from an accredited Institution of higher learning in any field.
A confidential reference form which the Admissions Department will send to the candidate upon receipt of his/her application.
If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not studied in an English speaking school for at least three years please enclose one of the following:
6.1. TOEFL: minimum score of 575 points for the paper based test, 230 points for the computer based test and 90 on the internet-based test.
The TOEFL testing code number for Les Roches is 9827.
6.2. Cambridge First Certificate: grade B.
6.3. IELTS minimum overall band of 6 in all components.
6.4. All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.
A valid medical certificate.
The school may require a phone or personal interview before admission into the program.