Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership
Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership
A complete hospitality leadership toolbox
Duration: 1.5 years, 2 academic semesters, plus Business Research Project or a 6-month internship
Intakes: Spring and Fall
Location: Bulle campus, Switzerland or London campus, UK
Credits: ECTS* 90 / US 45
*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
The Master’s in Hospitality Business Leadership delivers exceptionally detailed business knowledge, while also developing your soft skills and managerial competencies. As a graduate, you will be able to diversify into the hospitality function of your choosing, including luxury hotels and retail, real estate or consulting. Study in Switzerland or the UK, with campus transfers available for those who wish to experience both countries.
Hospitality Immersion Program
4 weeks (optional)
Glion
Semester 1
Bulle or London
Semester 2
Bulle or London
Semester 3
Internship or Business Research Project
Program highlights
Become a five-star hospitality leader with enhanced industry knowledge, soft skills and managerial competencies
Diversify into different functions in hospitality, including luxury hotels and retail, real estate and consulting
Real-world experience during your internship or Business Research Project
Immersive experience with networking opportunities during field trip, company visit and exclusive visits from industry experts
Master the art of hospitality
You will master the art of hospitality through practical, hands-on learning, as well as an internship with one of the world’s leading organizations. You will learn to manage key departments and functions in a hospitality business, conduct research and analyze data, and put your knowledge to the test in real international hospitality businesses.
Business field trip
Featuring visits to leading hotels and other inspirational hospitality businesses, the field trip forms part of your academic curriculum. Always a program highlight, it will enable you to experience the world of premium hospitality close-up, gathering knowledge and insights from expert professionals and industry leaders.
Get closer to the industry
All Glion Master’s degrees offer highly applied learning grounded in the real world that awaits you after graduation. For this Master’s, an immersive company visit provides a perfect opportunity to connect with the industry. In addition, our program of guest lectures and specialized workshops brings the industry directly to campus.
Program details
Semester 1
HOSPITALITY IMMERSION PROGRAM
Optional 4-week program
DRIVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Striving Towards Excellence
Managing Hospitality and Luxury Operations
Managerial and Financial Accounting
Leadership Across Cultures
Applied Business Research
Enhancing Sales and Revenues
Marketing Management for Hospitality Leaders
Revenue Management and Pricing Strategy
Sales and Distribution Strategies in Hospitality
Leading Digital Strategy
Business Field Trip
Wellness Workshop
Semester 2
LEADING STRATEGIES TO SUCCESS
Developing Effective Strategies
Luxury Brand Management
Hospitality Business Strategies and Value Creation
Hospitality Corporate Finance
People Management in a Global Environment
Embracing the Transformation
Leadership in Action
Hotel Asset Management and Concept Creation
Innovative Food and Beverage Strategies
Sustainability Essentials for Hospitality Managers
Crisis Management in a Volatile Environment
Company visit
Semester 3
APPLYING LEARNING AND INSIGHTS
Internship or Business Research Project
6-month internship or Business Research Project
Meet some of your expert faculty
Jean-Marc Levrat
Program Director
Jean-Marc has over 25 years of combined expertise in academia and the hospitality industry and has embraced professional and cultural diversities across three continents.
He sharpened his leadership skills in Canada as the Director of Operations for a network of 27 restaurant outlets, overseeing the activities of more than 1,000 employees.
His pedagogical contributions have been recognized at various public and private academic institutions in Canada and in his native Switzerland..
Dr. Zabin Visram
Specialist subject:
Project Management Methods
Experience:
Zabin brings extensive teaching experience to Glion, having previously taught in six universities and three countries. Academic achievements include a first-class honours degree, a master’s degree and a Doctorate in Intercultural Relations. She also has extensive consultancy experience in leading a range of projects for global corporations.
Frank Schuetzendorf
Specialist subject:
Food and Beverage Retail Entrepreneurship
Experience:
Frank built his international hospitality career within the high-end luxury hotel market. His professional experience across North America, Europe and Asia encompasses renowned brands such as Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, and Dorchester Collection.
Dr. John Kawalek
Specialist subject:
Digital Transformation and Data Analysis Applied Business Research
Experience:
John Kawalek is a Digital Transformation consultant using Systems Thinking. As a senior academic, he delivers Master’s level learning in Digital Transformation, Data Analytics, Blockchain, Project Management, Business Research Methods and Systems Theory. Most recently, John has been working as a Senior Industry Adviser at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He is additionally Managing Director of CrowditBuildit.
Michael Heyward
Specialist subject:
Revenue Management and Pricing Strategy
Experience:
Michael has over 25 years’ experience in hospitality, particularly in revenue management, hotel operations and corporate roles. He has worked for independent hotels, IHG and AccorHotels, as well as five-star hotels across Europe, Asia and the Pacific. Michael has a proven track record for revenue and team development.
Pia Hu
Specialist subject:
Managerial Accounting and Financial Analysis
Experience:
Pia joined Glion in 1999, and has taught courses in hospitality real estate finance, property asset management, corporate finance, portfolio management, and management finance and accounting. She holds an MSc in Banking and Finance, an MPS in Hospitality Real Estate Finance.
Stanislas Helou
Specialist subject:
Luxury Brand Management
Experience:
The detail-oriented founder of Thinking Luxury, Stanislas Helou held leadership positions in luxury hotels across New York, Crete, London, and Barcelona, before switching his sights to the luxury villa rental business with prestigious companies such as Onefinestay, Luxury Retreats and Airbnb, where he played a pivotal role in the creation of Airbnb Luxe.
Giovanni Manfredini
Specialist subject:
Marketing Management for Hospitality Leaders
Experience:
Giovanni has had over 30 years of experience in a range of industries, taking on managerial roles at organizations in Europe, Russia and the USA. Giovanni holds an MBA in Marketing, Digital Communication and Sales Management.
Interns & graduates: where are they now?
Internship examples (2023)
Jennifer Nyawira Müller
Swiss
Front Office Manager
Mandarin Oriental, Munich, Germany
Hospitality
First jobs after graduation (2023)
Program entry requirements
for the Master's in Hospitality Business Leadership
Minimum age
21 years old at the start of the program.
Education
Bachelor-level undergraduate degree* in a relevant field (business or hospitality preferred).
Minimum English language entry requirements
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years* studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS)**: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in any subcomponent)
- 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
For London campus admissions, same as above, except Non-UK and Irish passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 6.0 overall and min. 5.5 in any subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission. Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, then please contact us for more information.
*If a degree/transcript is not in English (for UK) or English, French, German or Italian (for Switzerland), an official certified/translated copy in English will be required.
**Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
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