Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

1.5 years (2 academic semesters)
+6 months internship or applied research project

34 US / 68 ECTS total credits

Professional experience essential

Choice of 5 specializations

Business field trips in the first semester and Immersive experience in the second semester

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Intakes: Spring and Fall

Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization

2 semesters (+ 6 months internship)

Professional experience essential

Choice of 5 specializations

Business field trips in the first semester and Immersive experience in the second semester

Campus

Intakes: Spring and Fall

Become a master of hospitality and gain specialized knowledge

  • Open to graduates and non-graduates with professional experience
  • Highly applied, career focused academic content
  • Choose the specialization that will support your career plans
  • Exceptional networking opportunities from business field trip and immersive experience

This master of hospitality management program is suited to candidates with or without a Bachelor’s degree, who have acquired relevant professional experience and now wish to supplement this with an accredited graduate qualification.

You begin with a semester focused on core hospitality business content. Upon completion, you will undertake a one-semester specialization, choosing from a range of six professionally-focused topics that allow you to tailor your learning to your future career ambitions. Complete your degree by finetuning your skills with an internship or applied research project (depending on your work experience).

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Academic Structure

Semester 1

Academic content
+ Business field trip to Dubai

Semester 2
Specialization Semester

See specializations below
+ Immersive experience


6-month internship or applied research project

You can choose one of 5 specializations

1 of 5

Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship & Management

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If you wish to establish your own business, direct hotel F&B services, or manage within the wider F&B sector, this specialization provides the perfect foundation.

  • Master the art of creating extraordinary dining experiences
  • Analyze key trends in F&B operations
  • Learn the essentials of F&B management
  • Gain insights into best practices in customer service

2 of 5

Leadership & Talent Management

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Explore leadership at both a personal and organizational level, taking account of the challenges present by a rapidly changing workplace.

  • Understand and develop your leadership potential
  • Become a more effective communicator
  • Acquire the skills to manage change effectively
  • Learn how to lead diverse high performing teams

3 of 5

Marketing Management in Luxury Tourism 

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Analyze the key trends in luxury, including sustainability, while also delving deeply into the role of the marketer within a luxury brand environment.

  • Develop a thorough understanding of luxury marketing strategy
  • Learn how to develop premium brands
  • Acquire the skills and know-how to enable luxury businesses to thrive
  • Master the techniques for value creation in luxury

4 of 5

Golf Management

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Study how golf courses are designed, laid and maintained, while exploring golf club operations and the staging and marketing of golf tournaments.

Key Learnings

  • Get to grips with the global golf industry
  • Assess the fundamentals of course design
  • Acquire knowledge of agronomy and course maintenance
  • Learn how to establish golf academies and tournaments

5 of 5

Cruise Line Management

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Examine the commercial and operational aspects of cruising, with a special focus on delivering a luxury guest experience.

Key Learnings

  • Discover the economics of the cruise business
  • Master business essentials like sales and revenue management
  • Learn how to manage onboard accommodation, F&B, and events
  • Master the techniques for value creation in luxury

You can choose one of 5 specializations

  • Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship & Management
  • Leadership & Talent Management
  • Marketing Management in Luxury Tourism
  • Golf Management
  • Cruise Line Management

Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship & Management

Campus

If you wish to establish your own business, direct hotel F&B services, or manage within the wider F&B sector, this specialization provides the perfect foundation.

  • Master the art of creating extraordinary dining experiences
  • Analyze key trends in F&B operations
  • Learn the essentials of F&B management
  • Gain insights into best practices in customer service

Your unique hospitality journey

Solidify or further develop your knowledge about the world of hospitality in multicultural environnements and awesome backdrops, before deep diving in the specialization of your choice to improve your hospitality skill set and take your career to the next level.

We’ll make sure to provide you with exceptional networking opportunities throughout the immersive field trips planned during the academic semesters, as well as a constant support before and during your professional internship or applied research projectt .

The Masters in Hospitality Management will open doors to careers across sectors

  • Hotels
  • Restaurants
  • Events
  • Exhibitions & conferences
  • Theme parks
  • Airlines
  • Cruises
  • Luxury retail
  • Sports
  • Management consulting
  • Real estate
  • marketing
  • Spa health & wellness
  • Finance & investment

Leading brands hire our students

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The Campuses

Our Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization can be studied at our campuses in Spain and Switzerland

Marbella, Spain

Crans-Montana, Switzerland

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