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Shaping the
future of hospitality
and the experience economy
For more than 70 years, a degree from Les Roches has carried the hallmark of exceptional quality. Today we are the world’s No.2 ranked institution in our field and a name that’s respected throughout hospitality and beyond.
Backed by globally recognized academic accreditations, and with a 98% employment rate on graduation, your Les Roches education provides the perfect career launchpad.
Les Roches Quality
With our Swiss Accreditation, NECHE Accreditation (shared with Yale and Harvard), 5-star QS rating, and stellar industry reputation, Les Roches Quality opens doors to the most prestigious brands.
Innovative Thinkers
We’ll encourage you to think differently, question the status quo, and develop the entrepreneurial mindset that’s prized by employers as well as vital to becoming your own boss.
Transformative Education
Our transformative education builds your self-confidence and empowers you to take meaningful action. It’s hands-on, challenging, and all about learning through discovery.
Truly Global
With three incredible campus locations, a world of internship opportunities, plus a student community of around 100 nationalities, you can live, study and work without borders.
Our Campuses
Crans-Montana, Marbella & Abu Dhabi – exclusive destinations with contrasting characters
100+
Nationalities represented on campus
Marbella, Spain
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Our Faculty
Quality education starts with quality faculty. Meet them here.
Jon Loiti Academic Dean
Jon joined Les Roches in 2007 and has taught different subjects related to his expertise in HR, Management skills, Strategic Human Resources and Professional Development.
He has a passion for teaching and has helped shape the graduate program portfolio.
Wolf Gerstkamp Senior Lecturer & Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program
Wolf started teaching at Les Roches in 2010, having also graduated at the school.
Before returning to his alma mater, Wolf gained a combined six years of experience in the hotel industry and educational consulting sector.
In the former, he worked with brands such as Hyatt. He is a regular guest lecturer in Latvia and has participated in several conferences.
Frank Gueuning Program Director
Frank boasts more than 20 years’ experience of managing global hotels and 5* resorts in the UK and the UAE. Notably, he managed the pre-opening and opening of a 250 rooms & suites 5* resort in Fujairah.
In his role of Program Director, Frank oversees the successful planning and execution of many Les Roches postgraduate programs, including the newly launched Executive MBA.
Thanks to his extended industry network, he is also responsible for the organisation of some of the graduate students field trips to international hubs like Dubai or Seoul.
Ana Rosa González Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program
As a 2011 graduate of Les Roches Marbella’s postgraduate program, today she is both a Clinical Professor & Undergraduate Program Manager. Ms. Gonzalez is known amongst students and colleagues as a dedicated professional who is passionate about hospitality.
Why do leading companies hire from Les Roches?
We have been recruiting at Les Roches for many years. When I look at the ratio that we get from Les Roches, it has been always superior.
Regional Vice President & General Manager, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
192
recruiting companies attended our last career day
Our Programs
A perfect career launchpad, combining practical skills, business knowledge and a year’s work experience.
Career focused Master’s degrees for recent graduates, with applied business courses and professional internships.
Industry leading career accelerator for ambitious hospitality professionals.
Career-accelerating programs for non-graduate professionals currently working in hospitality.
Specialized career development programs, up to Master’s level, for those with professional experience.