MBA

MBA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

SPECIALISED IN FINANCE & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

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Year 1 | Semester 1

THEORETICAL COURSES

Year 1 | Semester 2

THEORETICAL COURSES

Year 1 / Semester 1

THEORETICAL COURSES

Operational audit, financial analysis, marketing strategy, business strategy, IT, human resources, hotel strategies, legal, taxation, economics in hotel and tourism industry, foreign languages, foreign languages 2

Year 2 / Semester 2

THEORETICAL COURSES

business & innovation strategy, advanced hotel economy, Vatel international, hotel finance management, human resources management, sales and marketing management, languages, thesis

Students can choose another MBA specialization for their second semester:

MBA Specializations

LENGTH OF STUDIES:

2 YEARS

INTAKE IN JANUARY

COURSES TAUGHT IN MARTIGNY

PROGRAM PROCESS

Theory semester 1: Students gradually acquire methods of analysis and decision making as well as managing techniques.

Theory semester 2: The Finance & Project Development specialisation provides courses to create your own start-up through real cases studies and being familiar with feasibilities’ tools in the current economic situation. Acting as a consultant for investors or large groups and develop your own company in hotel and tourism industry.

Optional program: Executive Program in Real Estate & ESG (+ CREFI module) in partnership with the ESCP Business School in Paris.

Year 2 | Semester 3

INTERNSHIP OR PRE-EMPLOYMENT

Year 2 / Semester 3

INTERNSHIP OR PRE-EMPLOYMENT

In Switzerland or another country
Operational in-company internship* and thesis
Length: 5-6 months
In Switzerland: CHF 2,359 gross per month
In Europe: on average, €500 net per month

* These internship conditions are for reference only. They are not binding and can change from one internship to another, according to the host country.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In Switzerland Maturité +3 additional studies**
In France: Baccalauréat +3 additional studies**
In Belgium: Certificat de fin d’études secondaires +3 additional studies**
In other countries: Undergraduate Degree**

** Students without any prior knowledge of hospitality must first take a bridging course. English Proficiency: CEFR level B2, TOEFL 580 (90 IBT) or IELTS 6.0 (academic) + one-page personal essay or a cover letter written in English.

TRAINING OBJECTIVE

Acquire analytical and decision-making skills while gaining practical managerial experience.

Develop a "think outside the box" mind-set to cultivate entrepreneurial qualities, within the context of the international tourism and hospitality industry.