Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship and Management
-6 months + applied research project
-20 US / 40 ECTS total credits
-Study alongside your present role
-Residential weeks in Crans-Montana and Marbella
Campus 
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Intake: Fall
Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship and Management
6 months + applied research project
Study alongside your present role
Residential weeks in Crans-Montana and Marbella
Campus
Intake: Fall
Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies in food and beverage for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs
- Flexible online study ideally suited to working professionals
- Interactive lectures and hands-on projects with expert faculty
- Residential weeks in Crans-Montana and Marbella
- Strong marketing element, including visual storytelling and digital marketing
With a comprehensive suite of online learning modules, supplemented by two immersive weeks on campus, this Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) delivers usable knowledge to accelerate your career progression within the food & beverage sector.
Across four taught modules you’ll explore F&B operations from the ground up, with a consistent emphasis on innovative and entrepreneurial thinking. Two Residential Weeks on campus add valuable face-to-face learning and networking, supplemented by an exciting program of masterclasses and guest lectures.
By the conclusion of your studies, you’ll have developed the mindset and competencies needed to identify opportunities, think creatively, and drive innovation in dynamic commercial environments.
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Academic Structure
Semester 1
Online + Residential weeks in Crans-Montana and Marbella
Applied Research Project
Become an expert in F&B
Become an expert in F&B
- Operational Excellence in F&B Management
- Customer Experience Design
- Entrepreneurial Mindset, Innovation, and Value Creation in F&B
- F&B Concept Development and Branding
- Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy
- Food Tech, Innovation & Culinary Science
- Food Styling, Visual Storytelling & Content Creation
- Sustainable F&B Operations
Operational Excellence in F&B Management
Acquire the core competencies required to manage F&B operations effectively. The curriculum covers restaurant revenue management, menu design and planning, menu engineering, service styles and service models, as well as all key aspects of financial performance, cost control, and supply chain innovation. Students develop analytical and managerial skills to drive operational efficiency, ensure quality, and enhance profitability across diverse F&B settings.
Immersive Experiences: Residential Weeks, masterclasses & guest speakers
Beyond online learning, this Executive Diploma of Advanced Studies takes you into the heart of the food & beverage industry through immersive experiences on campus and in the field.
- Residential Weeks in Crans-Montana and Marbella bring participants together for in-person classes led by international faculty, dynamic sessions with industry experts, and invaluable peer-to-peer networking that fosters collaboration and team spirit.
- Masterclasses & Guest Speakers enrich the program with fresh perspectives and practical insights. From food styling for digital platforms to tapas innovation with Michelin-starred chefs, these sessions showcase the creativity and business acumen driving today’s F&B leaders. Guest speakers include chef-owners, start-up founders, beverage brand managers and hospitality investors—bringing real-world expertise directly to the classroom.
Together, these experiences ensure participants not only learn but also connect, experiment, and thrive within a global community of professionals.
Final semester
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
Intake:
Fall
Minimum age:
Minimum age not applicable provided that all other admission requirements are met.
Professional Experience:
Minimum 4 years of experience
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree desirable.
English level:
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years working in a company where English is the primary language, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- 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
*Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
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.
Crans Montana
| Academic Expenses | CHF |
| Tuition fees | 18,700 |
| Academic resources, Field trip, Les Roches for Life career support , Administrative and services fee | 2,270 |
| Total | 20,970 |
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The Campus
Our Diploma of Advanced Studies in F&B Management is taught at our Crans-Montana campus in Switzerland
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FAQs
What is a diploma in food and beverage management?
A Diploma in F&B Entrepreneurship and Management at Les Roches is a one semester (six months) study program that looks at food & beverage (F&B) operations from the ground up, with modules dedicated to concept development, operational management, customer service, marketing strategies, and much more.
You’ll discover how F&B provides a crucial revenue stream to many hotels, as well as being an attractive platform for entrepreneurship through standalone restaurants and bars. The program includes immersive field visits and, at the end of your taught semester, you will undertake a six-month professional internship or applied research project.
What career opportunities are available after completing a diploma of advanced studies in food and beverage management?
Our diploma of advanced studies offers the perfect foundation for an exceptionally wide array of career paths. For example, you may wish to establish your own business, for which modules such as ‘Entrepreneurship Mindset, Innovation and Value Creation’ will provide essential knowledge.
Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a corporate career directing hotel F&B services, or managing within the wider F&B sector – including within commercial and institutional catering services. In this case, modules such as ‘Food & Beverage Management Essentials’ will set you on the right path.
For career-focused students, the entrepreneurial modules will also be extremely useful in a fast moving and highly competitive industry, where possession of an entrepreneurial mindset is much prized.
What are the benefits of studying a diploma in food and beverage management?
Having a specialized diploma demonstrates to prospective employers that you’ll arrive with a solid foundation of F&B industry knowledge, enabling you to hit the ground running. With intense competition for the best roles, this could prove your unfair advantage in the job market.
Equally, if you have entrepreneurial ambitions within the F&B sector, what you learn with Les Roches should prove invaluable in avoiding the strategic and operational missteps that derail a high proportion of new businesses in their early years.
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