Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership

Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership

Invest in your future as a hospitality leader

Duration: 12 months* of distance learning 4 leadership-focused modules of 12 weeks' duration each Average of 15 hours of study per week

Intake: Fall

Location: Online

Residential Weeks: 4 Residential Weeks 1 week in Montreux (Glion)

1 week in Singapore (ESSEC)

1 week in London (Glion)

1 week in Paris (ESSEC)

Credits: ECTS** 60 / US 30

This Executive Master’s will fill your managerial toolbox with the knowledge and skills that will give you a crucial edge in the race to the top and allows you the flexibility to study at your own pace alongside your present role. Leveraging the combined strengths of Glion and ESSEC Business School, the program features four modules of bespoke online learning supported by immersive Residential Weeks held at Glion and ESSEC campuses in four countries.

Module 1

12 weeks online

Including 1 Residential Week on Montreux (Glion) campus, Switzerland

Module 2

12 weeks online

Including 1 Residential Week on ESSEC Singapore campus

Module 3

12 weeks online

Including 1 Residential Week on Glion London campus, UK

Module 4

12 weeks online

Including 1 Residential Week on ESSEC Paris campus, France

Capstone or Applied Business Project*

Optional extra time if required

*Capstone or Applied Business Project can be completed up to 18 months from the start of your program.

**European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

Program highlights

You will be taught by a hand-picked faculty combining the very best minds from both Glion and ESSEC. Every class will be led by an acknowledged expert in their chosen field.

The flexible study plan lets you learn at a pace that’s comfortable, and which you can balance with the demands of your professional role.

You will connect and network with an executive-level peer group while you study, and especially during the four Residential Weeks.

After graduation you will be part of a combined Glion and ESSEC alumni community that numbers more than 75,000 individuals.

Triple-accredited program

This Master’s degree is accredited by three internationally recognized bodies: AACSB, EQUIS, and NECHE.

Learn alongside your current role

The flexible study plan lets you learn at a pace that’s comfortable, and which you can balance with the demands of your professional role. A typical week involves:

  • 5 hours project assignment forums and case studies
  • 7 hours self-study, voice-overs from faculty and additional materials
  • 3 recorded live sessions with faculty and peers

The modular format includes 1 Residential Week every 12 to 20 weeks and online learning

Delivered by Glion & ESSEC Business School

Leveraging the combined strengths of Glion and ESSEC Business School – both world leaders in their fields – this Executive Master’s features four modules of bespoke online learning supported by immersive Residential Weeks held at Glion and ESSEC campuses in four countries.

View the Global Executive Master's program brochure →

International Residential Weeks

Intensive learning, extensive networking

A unique and exceptional feature of this Executive Master’s sees participants spend a week on campus in Montreux, Singapore, London and Paris.

During these carefully-curated Residential Weeks you will:

Attend face-to-face classes delivered by international faculty members

Meet with visiting experts

Enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of leading hotels and other hospitality businesses

Get to know your fellow participants as you build a strong team dynamic

Each Residential Week includes:

4.5 days

of courses

0.5 days

of Capstone

1 day

Business Field Trip with company & cultural visits

Montreux, Switzerland

Singapore

London, UK

Paris, France

Program modules

Module 1

New Frontiers in Hospitality

RESIDENTIAL WEEK

Montreux (Glion) campus, Switzerland

COURSES

Disruptive Business Models in Hospitality

Leadership, Diversity and Intercultural Management

New Technologies and Data in Hospitality

Sustainability and Ethics in Hospitality

MASTERCLASS

Metaverse, a Revolution for the Hospitality Industry?

Module 2

Driving Financial Performance

RESIDENTIAL WEEK

ESSEC Singapore campus

COURSES

Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis

Hospitality Corporate Finance

Hotel Asset Management and Deal Structuring

Real Estate Investments and Finance

MASTERCLASS

Blockchain Technology in Hospitality

Module 3

New Frontiers in Hospitality

RESIDENTIAL WEEK

Glion London campus, UK

COURSES

Strategic Digital Marketing and Sales

Revenue, Channel and Demand Management

Managing Hospitality Operations

Operational Risk Management

MASTERCLASS

Crisis Management in Hospitality

Module 4

New Frontiers in Hospitality

RESIDENTIAL WEEK

ESSEC Paris campus, France

COURSES

Innovation in the Hospitality Industry

Entrepreneurial Business Strategies in Hospitality

Organizational Behavior and Change Management

Leadership in VUCA Times

MASTERCLASS

Retaining Talent – New Challenges

Capstone or Applied Business Project

OVERVIEW

Develop, analyze and synthesize a business problem

Make recommendations to management

Introducing your program directors

You will be taught by a hand-picked faculty combining the very best minds from both Glion and ESSEC. Every class will be led by an acknowledged expert in their chosen field.

Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo

Program Director

Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership

Experience:

Extensive experience in education and industry as a consultant and senior advisor for global brands and leading luxury hospitality groups.

Prof. Ashok Som

Specialist subject:

Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership

Experience:

A specialist in global strategy, international business and management, he has authored more than 110 cases, articles and books.

“If you want to boost your career in this industry, this is the perfect program for you. A great mixture of on-site learning and online content means you will learn the theory but also gain knowledge through hands-on application, from discussing with your peers and by alternating individual and in-group working. Participants will learn how to become leaders and initiate change in this sector. They’ll also learn how to make transformations happen by reconciling performance with an interest in the common good.” •

VINCENZO VINZI

Dean and President, ESSEC Business School

Program entry requirements

for the Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership

Minimum age

27 years old at the start of the program.

Education

University degree in any discipline. A specialized diploma in luxury or hospitality will also be considered.

Minimum English language entry requirements

You must be proficient in English. 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, we can provide you with a bespoke English test; or alternatively you can send us a copy of one of the following:

  • International English Language Test (IELTS)**: 6.0 overall
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
  • First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
  • Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
  • TOEIC: above 600

Your English level will also be assessed during the interview process.

Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission.

*If a degree/transcript is not in English, French, German or Italian, an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.

**Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.

Other Executive Master's programs

Executive Master's in Luxury Management and Guest Experience

Reach the highest levels of hospitality and luxury leadership

Find out more →

Master's degree programs

Discover our specialized campus-based Master's degrees

Find out more →
Executive Master's in Luxury Management and Guest Experience ← Previous page
Where will Glion take you? Next page →

Copyright 2023 - All Rights Reserved