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Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management | Hospitality Management Master
Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Master your managerial mindset
Next intake
October 2022
Duration
1 year
Location
Montreux
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Secure your future management position
- Strengthen your existing knowledge of the tourism industry and gain the entrepreneurial mindset you need to take your career to the next level.
- Tailor your study by choosing from a range of specializations created with industry leaders.
- Benefit from a six-month internship organized and certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Centre Switzerland.
- Graduate with a:
Master of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Structure
In your final term, your internship (organized and certified by UNWTO International Centre Switzerland ) will help you develop a professional network and find potential career opportunities.
Year 1
Rather than the typical topics, like room division and food & beverage, the focus of our curriculum is applying an entrepreneurial mindset to high-end tourism management. Learn to think differently about management with industry-endorsed specializations and top internships.
TERM 1 (11 WEEKS)
- Organizational Behaviour in International Contexts I
- Strategic Management and Marketing I
- Destination Management I
- Advanced Research Methods I
- Digital Tourism and Hospitality I
- International Tourism Policy and Development
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
TERM 2 (11 WEEKS)
- Organizational Behaviour in International Contexts II
- Strategic Management and Marketing II
- Destination Management II
- Advanced Research Methods II
- Digital Tourism and Hospitality II
- International Tourism Policy and Development
- Language (French, German, or Spanish)
TERM 3 Internship & Final Project
- Internship in Switzerland or worldwide (4-6 months)
- Research Report
- Consultancy Report (15 weeks, 12,000-word project, with support of their own academic supervisor)
Specializations
In term 1, choose from one of our diverse specializations, organized by UNWTO International Centre Switzerland and endorsed by some of the world’s most respected business and industry leaders.
International Cruise Line Management
Health Tourism Management
Regional Destination Management
Sustainable Tourism
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Start your Master in Tourism and Hospitality Management today
Next intakes
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.
October 03, 2022
Requirements & Fees
- Recommended minimum age of 21 years
- Postgraduate level 6 diploma from a hotel management school, or recognized bachelor’s degree with honors in hospitality in a related subject, or five years of supervisory experience in the hospitality industry.
- OTHM level 6 degree holders may be fast-tracked into the program.
- English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 67-74 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you don't have the required language 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). If you have completed the OTHM Level 6 these requirements do not apply.
- Advance Learning Program: Taking university level coursework requires that you meet the demands of lectures, seminars, and assignments. If English is not your first language, you are required to complete a short screening test during the induction period. If you do not meet the minimum level for your academic program, you will be required to participate in the Advance Learning Program which runs in parallel to your regular studies and supports your academic progression. Students who benefit from this program will be charged an additional fee.
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