Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing for Luxury Tourism

6 months + Applied research project

4 modules

20 US / 40 ECTS total credits

Highly applied learning

Location: Blended Online + Residential/Exclusive Brands Weeks in Marbella

Intakes: Fall

Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing for Luxury Tourism

4 modules

Highly applied learning

Location: Blended Online + Residential/Exclusive Brands Weeks in Marbella

Intake: Fall

Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in marketing that will make you think like a luxury expert

  • Self-paced study you can fit alongside your present role
  • Interactive lectures and hands-on projects with expert faculty
  • High level marketing content focused on the luxury sector
  • Opportunity to participate in Exclusive Brands Week (Marbella)

Blending online learning with exceptional on-campus experiences, this Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) delivers usable knowledge that will accelerate your career in luxury marketing.

The bespoke taught modules enable you to explore new marketing tools, innovative trends and new technologies. You’ll analyze the key trends in luxury, including sustainability, while also delving deeply into the role of the marketer – with a special focus on areas such as strategic data analysis, customer relationship management (CRM), and agile digital marketing.

By the program’s conclusion, you’ll be ready to lead marketing projects and develop effective strategies for luxury brands, helping to strengthen brand loyalty and build long-term value.

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Academic Structure

Semester 1

Academic content
+ Residential Week in Marbella
+ Exclusive Brands Week

Applied Research Project

An intensive marketing education across 4 modules

  • Foundations of the Global Luxury Sector
  • Strategic Digital Marketing and Sales in Luxury Hospitality
  • Designing personalized Luxury experiences
  • Crafting Immersive Luxury experiences strategically

Module 1Foundations of the Global Luxury Sector

Build a strong foundation in the luxury industry through Global Luxury Landscape and Understanding Luxury Consumer, complemented by an immersive Residential Week in Marbella.

Module 2Strategic Digital Marketing and Sales in Luxury Hospitality

Develop strategic expertise in luxury business through Strategic Luxury Marketing and Brand Positioning and Luxury Sales Strategy and CRM Management.

Module 3Designing personalized Luxury experiences

Discover how to craft exceptional high-end experiences through Designing Luxury Customer Journeys and an Exclusive On-Site Luxury Experience.

Module 4Crafting Immersive Luxury experiences strategically

Strengthen your leadership and industry knowledge through Strategic Partnerships in Luxury, Luxury Events and International Protocol, and Executive Project Management for the Luxury Industry. This module also includes Exclusive Brands Week in Marbella and concludes with a Residential Week project.

Live the Les Roches experience

Immerse yourself in the Les Roches way of life during an exclusive Residential Week at our Marbella campus.

This experience blends academic insight with real-world exposure through lectures, inspiring talks from top industry guest speakers, and curated field trips to leading luxury tourism destinations.

A unique opportunity to connect with the heart of the industry and the spirit of Les Roches.

In addition, as an executive student, you’ll receive VIP access to Exclusive Brands Week, where we attract guest speakers to campus from a diverse range of luxury sectors including:

  • – Fine jewelry and watches
  • – High-end fashion
  • – Luxury cars
  • – Ultra luxury travel experiences
  • – Premium real estate

Giving you the chance to learn from the experts and also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Watch the Exclusive Brands Week video

Final Module
Applied Research Project

Applied Research Project

Applied research projects are academic investigations designed to address real-world problems. They combine existing knowledge with original, critical, and analytical thinking, resulting in work that demonstrates both a clear understanding of the issue and the ability to develop evidence-based solutions.

Admission Information

View the full admission criteria on this page. 

Fees

This is an illustration of the basic fee structure you can expect for the program. For a full breakdown of fees download a course brochure.

Marbella

Academic Expenses4 modules
Tuition fees18,705
Immersive Experience, Les Roches for life career support, Administrative and services fee2,675
Total21,380

Living ExpensesEUR
Full board with accommodation and transferIndividual week on campus
Accomodation and transfers*890
Full board400
Total Expenses of accommodation, transfer and full board1,290

Living ExpensesEUR
Half board without accommodation and without transferIndividual week on campus
Half board**145
Total Expenses of half board without accommodation or transfer145
* Accommodation in a hotel in single room, transfers to and from Malaga´s International Airport as well as transfers from hotel to campus and activities organized by the school.
** For students without accommodation purchased through Les Roches Marbella, half board is compulsory.

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The Campus

Our Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing for Luxury Tourism is taught at our Marbella campus

FAQs

What is a diploma in tourism management?

A diploma in tourism management would offer a more general curriculum related to the tourism sector.

With this Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing for Luxury Tourism you have a much more focused and specialized curriculum centered on the role of the marketer within the luxury tourism segment.

If luxury is your passion, and marketing is the career path you are interested in, this program delivers what you need to succeed.

What is a Marketing Management Diploma?

The Diploma of Advanced Studies in Marketing for Luxury Tourism from Les Roches is a one semester (six months) study program that will teach you the skills of marketing management as they relate to the luxury tourism and hospitality industry.

You will study topics including customer relationship management, strategic data analytics and agile digital marketing, among others.

The program includes a Exclusive Brands Week and, at the end of your taught semester, you will undertake a six-month professional internship or applied research project.


What are the benefits of a marketing diploma?

The key benefit of studying a marketing diploma is that you’ll acquire career-focused marketing knowledge within a condensed time frame – six months in the case of this Diploma of Advanced Studies.

Marketing is a highly specialized profession, especially in this digital age which has added opportunity and complexity in equal measure. This is particularly true of a highly competitive segment such as luxury tourism, where winning the customers’ hearts and minds is absolutely crucial.

What are the career opportunities in luxury tourism marketing?

This is an area of the marketing profession which is in high demand. Why? Because luxury tourism destinations do not become established by accident; they must be carefully nurtured and maintained, requiring specific skills in marketing and management.

After successfully completing this diploma you can expect to find opportunities opening up within several areas of the luxury business, including:

  • Luxury hotels
  • Travel and tourism
  • Fashion and retail


What skills will I develop in this program?

With this program you’ll analyze the key trends in luxury, including sustainability, while also delving deeply into the role of the marketer, with a special focus on areas such as strategic data analysis, customer relationship management (CRM), and agile digital marketing.

Your skills will then develop from the theoretical to the practical, as your program closes with a choice of professional internship or business research project.