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Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

MAIN INTAKE

February
September

SECONDARY INTAKE

April
November

CAMPUS

La Xenia Campus
Switzerland

DURATION

1- to 2- Years includes:
Academic Study
20 weeks/year
Internship
20-24 weeks/year

STUDY MODE

Onsite or
Blended
Learning

LANGUAGE

100% in English
Overview
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Fees

Master of Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality & Tourism Management programme provides students with an industry relevant postgraduate academic progression route for those who want to build on their bachelor’s level qualification or improve their career progression.

The MSc programme is appropriate for both hospitality and tourism graduates and experienced hospitality and tourism managers without a first degree. And it provides an effective route for graduates in other fields who wish to make a career change into the growing hospitality and tourism industry.

Next Application Deadline: 

  • International Students: please contact Student Services Office
  • EU/Swiss Students:  please contact Student Services Office

Classes begin: please contact Student Services Office

Entry Requirements

  • Must be 22 years old and older at the time of enrollment.
  • Completed Bachelor degree or equivalent. 
  • Non-graduates and holders of non-relevant degrees – A minimum of 5-years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level in the field of hospitality or tourism.
  • All applicants must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management will enable students to apply for managerial jobs in hospitality and tourism organisations around the globle.

Here is a sample of career opportunities in today’s hospitality and tourism world for managerial graduates who are specialized in International Hospitality & Tourism Management:

  • airline companies
  • resort management
  • hotel management
  • corporate travel manager
  • restaurant management
  • room division management
  • event planner
  • conferences, meeting and convention organizers, and many more.

Fees

La Xenia Campus

Fees in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Master of Science (MSc) in
International Hospitality & Tourism Management

(Single Degree)
Standard Tuition Fee 

22,800
Application Fee

500
Meals Fee

2,750
Accommodation Fee*

3,300
Operation Expenses

3,200
Grand Total

32,550

* The accommodation fee may vary. Based on the room type. All room options are subject to availability.

For further details regarding fees, please visit Tuition & Fees.

Why Study the Master of Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management at La Xenia?

The Master in Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management provides students with:

  • a postgraduate qualification in international hospitality and tourism management, covering all the key executive management skills required for a managerial career in hospitality and tourism management
  • a mixture of theoretical knowledge with practical experience, guided self-study and internship
  • a chance to learn the Swiss art of hospitality and tourism management
  • practical training in a live working environment with real customers
  • 4- to 6- months of internship
  • the new trends of urban/city hospitality and tourism management
  • qualified international lecturers with many years of experience in the field of tourism and hospitality management
  • local and national field visits
  • guest speakers from the hospitality and tourism industry
In Switzerland
Master in Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

Programme Structure

Students must successfully complete:  9 core courses and a full-time internship

Credits:  60 ECTS

Outside the Hotel

Core Courses

Strategic Management

Managerial Finance

Operation Management in Hospitality & Tourism

Marketing & Customer Experience Management

Global HRM Strategies

Destination Management

Events & Project Management

Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism

Professional Practical Training 4

Practical Training Internship

Note:  The courses listed above for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and meet industry needs as well as the latest teaching methods. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to the courses – if this occurs, we will contact all registered students as soon as possible.

Master of Science (MSc) in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

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