48 monthsProgramme duration
163,200 CHFTuition Fee/year
Oct-2027Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a 4‑year, 180 ECTS undergraduate degree combining hospitality management, applied AI, business strategy and human‑centred innovation.
Structure and learning progression
- Industry Immersion Year (foundation + introduction to AI): hospitality service, communication, operations, professional practice, culinary concepts, and first building blocks of digital/AI literacy; includes Worldwide Internship 1 (food & beverage focus).
- Year 1 — Business Essentials / Digital & Data Awareness: business fundamentals (marketing, finance, leadership), data-driven thinking, ethical decision‑making, role of AI; leads to Worldwide Internship 2 with expanded responsibilities and sector exposure.
- Year 2 — Applied AI / Innovation in Practice: hands‑on AI applications for operations, personalization, revenue optimization, sustainability, prototype development and business analytics.
- Year 3 (final year) — AI Strategy / Venture Creation: strategy, responsible digital transformation, entrepreneurship; capstone is a Business Creation Project (AI‑enabled concept, prototype, testing and professional pitch) instead of a traditional dissertation.
Core learning themes
- Service mindset and hospitality soft skills
- Applied AI tools, automation and data analytics
- Customer intelligence, operational innovation, revenue optimization
- Responsible innovation, ethics, sustainability and leadership
- Entrepreneurship and pitchingStructure and learning progression
Accreditation & benefits
- Federally accredited Swiss hospitality business school; mentions United Nations TedQual certification.
- Emphasis on experiential learning: hands‑on projects, industry internships, career services support, and an interactive, entrepreneurial environment.
Career outcomes
Prepares graduates for roles such as :
- AI Business Analyst
- Customer Experience Manager
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Revenue & Data Analytics Manager
- AI Project Manager
- Hospitality Technology Manager
- Innovation/Strategy Consultant
- Entrepreneur/founder.
- etc..
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The Bachelor of Science in Applied AI for Hospitality Business Management at César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a 4‑year, 180 ECTS undergraduate degree combining hospitality management, applied AI, business strategy and human‑centred innovation.
Structure and learning progression
- Industry Immersion Year (foundation + introduction to AI): hospitality service, communication, operations, professional practice, culinary concepts, and first building blocks of digital/AI literacy; includes Worldwide Internship 1 (food & beverage focus).
- Year 1 — Business Essentials / Digital & Data Awareness: business fundamentals (marketing, finance, leadership), data-driven thinking, ethical decision‑making, role of AI; leads to Worldwide Internship 2 with expanded responsibilities and sector exposure.
- Year 2 — Applied AI / Innovation in Practice: hands‑on AI applications for operations, personalization, revenue optimization, sustainability, prototype development and business analytics.
- Year 3 (final year) — AI Strategy / Venture Creation: strategy, responsible digital transformation, entrepreneurship; capstone is a Business Creation Project (AI‑enabled concept, prototype, testing and professional pitch) instead of a traditional dissertation.
Core learning themes
- Service mindset and hospitality soft skills
- Applied AI tools, automation and data analytics
- Customer intelligence, operational innovation, revenue optimization
- Responsible innovation, ethics, sustainability and leadership
- Entrepreneurship and pitchingStructure and learning progression
Accreditation & benefits
- Federally accredited Swiss hospitality business school; mentions United Nations TedQual certification.
- Emphasis on experiential learning: hands‑on projects, industry internships, career services support, and an interactive, entrepreneurial environment.
Career outcomes
Prepares graduates for roles such as :
- AI Business Analyst
- Customer Experience Manager
- Digital Transformation Specialist
- Revenue & Data Analytics Manager
- AI Project Manager
- Hospitality Technology Manager
- Innovation/Strategy Consultant
- Entrepreneur/founder.
- etc..
Admission Requirements
- Completed secondary school education high school diploma or equivalent ((IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma, Maturité, Abitur, French Bac, 2 A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent)
- Recommended minimum age of 18 years
- English Level:
- IELTS Academic: 5.5 overall, with no band below 4.5
- TOEFL: 4.0 overall, with no component below 3.5 (updated TOEFL scale)
- Duolingo English Test: equivalent scores accepted
- The successful completion of the immersion year, internship included, is a mandatory requirement; exemptions may apply and are evaluated during the admissions process based on previous work experience
- For further details or an individual assessment, please contact [email protected].
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