12 monthsProgramme duration
50,900 CHFTuition Fee/year
Sep, FebStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in International Hospitality Management is a 1‑year, 180 UK‑credit / 90 ECTS postgraduate degree delivered at SHMS Leysin and awarded in partnership with the University of Derby (UK). It focuses on strategic hospitality management, technology‑driven value creation, risk and experience design, and culminating in an extended integrated business research project.
Program structure (overview)
- Semester 1 — enhancing fundamental business and hospitality skills through 5 core modules and 4 elective modules.
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Strategic Experience Design and Operations
- Strategic Directions
- Managing Risk and Uncertainty
- Innovative Technology-Driven Value Creation
Elective options (students select from modules to tailor special interests): - Content and Social Media Strategies - Data‑Driven Analytics and Decision‑Making Strategies - Strategic Revenue Management - Strategic Hospitality Design and Entrepreneurship
- Semester 2 — Off campus (Integrated Business Project)
Career outcomes
- Operational or Strategic Consultant
- Hospitality/Experience Designer
- Assets/Project Manager
- Financial or Revenue Consultant
- Hospitality Entrepreneur or Venture Founder
- Researcher or Industry Analyst
- Senior roles in hotel groups, resorts, luxury operations, event design and hospitality technology
Programme overview
Main Subject
Hospitality and Leisure Management
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master of Science in International Hospitality Management is a 1‑year, 180 UK‑credit / 90 ECTS postgraduate degree delivered at SHMS Leysin and awarded in partnership with the University of Derby (UK). It focuses on strategic hospitality management, technology‑driven value creation, risk and experience design, and culminating in an extended integrated business research project.
Program structure (overview)
- Semester 1 — enhancing fundamental business and hospitality skills through 5 core modules and 4 elective modules.
- Developing Skills for Business Leadership
- Strategic Experience Design and Operations
- Strategic Directions
- Managing Risk and Uncertainty
- Innovative Technology-Driven Value Creation
Elective options (students select from modules to tailor special interests): - Content and Social Media Strategies - Data‑Driven Analytics and Decision‑Making Strategies - Strategic Revenue Management - Strategic Hospitality Design and Entrepreneurship
- Semester 2 — Off campus (Integrated Business Project)
Career outcomes
- Operational or Strategic Consultant
- Hospitality/Experience Designer
- Assets/Project Manager
- Financial or Revenue Consultant
- Hospitality Entrepreneur or Venture Founder
- Researcher or Industry Analyst
- Senior roles in hotel groups, resorts, luxury operations, event design and hospitality technology
Admission Requirements
- Postgraduate diploma from Swiss Hotel Management School, or
- Recognized bachelor’s degree (minimum 2.2), with honors in Hospitality/Events Management, or five years of work experience at managerial/supervisory level in the industry, plus admission interview
- English language proficiency of IELTS academic module 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 3.5 (new scale) or equivalent. If you don't meet the required english level, you can improve your language and study skills with our English Foundation Program. Please note that if you require a visa, Swiss authorities need to be provided with a valid TOEFL or IELTS score (not older than one year).
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