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

MAIN INTAKE

July

CAMPUS

La Xenia Campus
Switzerland

DURATION

1-Year includes:
Academic Study
20 weeks
(5 months)
Study Break
4 weeks
(1 month)
Internship
24 weeks
(6 months)

STUDY MODE

Onsite

LANGUAGE

100% in English
Overview
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
Fees

Master of Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management

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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:  July 2024

Entry Requirements

Age Qualification

  • Must be 22 years old and older at the time of enrollment

Academic Qualification with Working Experience

  • bachelor degree in any discipline (business or hospitality preferred) with a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent OR
  • advanced diploma degree in any discipline (business or hospitality preferred) with a minimum of 120 ECTS or equivalent, plus a minimum of 5-years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level OR
  • diploma or associate diploma degree in any discipline (business or hospitality preferred) with a minimum of 60 ECTS or equivalent, a minimum of 7-years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level OR
  • high school certificate plus a minimum of 10-years of evidenced work experience at a managerial level (business or hospitality management experience preferred)

English Qualification

  • All applicants must hold at least IELTS 6.0 or other evidence of competence in English at this level.

Please note: For students requiring a Swiss student visa, enrollment into the programme is based on the student acquiring a Swiss student visa. For more information see admissions process and visa application

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

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

29,800 CHF

14,999 CHF *

*limited number of seats available, register now to secure your place

Fee includes; tuition fee, registration fee, study materials, accommodation fee during 5 months of studies, shared kitchen, WIFI on campus, medical insurance while studying and airport pickup for new students.

Fee does not include; airfare, meals, SIM card, personal living expenses, entertainment expenses or student visa expenses for students requiring a Swiss student visa.

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Programme Enhancements

Each programme enhancement is an additional cost
Programme Enhancement #1

Apprenticeship in Germany

Additional fee 5,000 CHF

Programme Enhancement #2

Achieve CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Additional fee 2,000 CHF

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
  • beautiful surroundings in the Swiss Alps
  • 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 company visit
  • guest speakers from the hospitality and tourism industry
  • accommodations in a sports camp providing students with recreational activities such as, table tennis, foosball, snooker, darts, basketball, soccer, hiking to name a few
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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

Mountains at the Sports Camp
Mountain View from Sports Camp

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


German

Please note: if a student chooses the “Apprenticeship in Germany” programme enhancement the student will study additional hours per week during their studies and during their internship)


Study Break


for 1 month before internship

Please note:  Accommodation is not include during study break. Students must arrange for their own accommodations (at student’s expense).


 

Internship


Practical Paid Internship


 

Note: Upon successful completion of studies and internship students will receive a Master of Science in International Hospitality & Tourism Management from La Xenia International Institute of Switzerland, Switzerland.

 

Master of Science Certificate

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.

Programme Enhancements (Add-ons)

Student may purchase Programme Enhancements for personal development and/or future career placement

Programme Enhancement #1

Apprenticeship in Germany**

  • Study German language for 1 year during academic studies and internship
  • Student must achieve at least a B2 level in German
  • After studies and internship; work & study in Germany

** terms and conditions apply


Programme Enhancement #2

Achieve CTH Level 7 Executive Diploma in Tourism & Hospitality Management*

  • Pay a fee to have course assessments validated by CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality), UK

*terms and conditions apply


Note: The above Programme Enhancements are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date. On occasion, we may need to make unexpected changes to the Programme Enhancements due to terms and conditions set by the external organisations, which are beyond our control – if this occurs, we will contact all registered students as soon as possible.

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

10th Anniversary Special Promotion

La Xenia students with teacher in classroom