Global Hospitality Management

Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management offers a comprehensive and dynamic educational experience designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the global hospitality industry. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical industry exposure, fostering the development of critical management skills, cultural awareness, and entrepreneurial mindset essential for success in various hospitality sectors, including hotels, resorts, event management, and tourism services. Throughout their studies, students engage in hands-on learning through real-world projects, internships, and collaborations with industry partners, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings. The program emphasizes leadership development, innovation, and sustainability, encouraging students to become responsible global citizens and forward-thinking industry professionals. Students benefit from Les Roches’ international faculty expertise, diverse peer community, and state-of-the-art facilities, which create an optimal environment for learning and professional growth. Graduates of the Global Hospitality Management program are equipped with the strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills required to excel in competitive markets worldwide, with opportunities for careers in hotel management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and other related fields. The program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to current industry trends and future challenges, ensuring students are well-prepared for continuous career advancement. Participants also have access to extensive career services, industry networks, and alumni support to facilitate their professional journey. Whether aspiring to lead within established organizations or launch their own ventures, students emerge from Les Roches with the confidence and competence to make a significant impact in the global hospitality landscape.

Detailed Course Facts

• English

Course Content

SEMESTER 1 - SWITZERLAND

HOSPITALITY COURSES & INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY INTRODUCTION

The first semester in Switzerland will introduce you to hotel operations using the rigorous Swiss methods to achieve impeccable service quality. At the same time, you will begin to explore hospitality as a field of international management and cultural diversity.

· Rooms Division Operations

· Cleaning Science and Food Hygiene

· Intro to International Hospitality Business

· Purchasing and Control

· French/Mandarin/Spanish (business & industry relevant)

· English Courses

· IT/Math

· Cultural Studies

SEMESTER 2 – CHINA

FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE COURSES AND ASIAN STUDIES

In China, you will learn about the operational and cultural aspects of managing restaurants and rooms division. At the same time, you will study Asian culture and develop cross-cultural communication skills that are indispensable for international management positions.

· Service – Craft-based Learning

· Service Concepts

· Principles of Bar and Beverage

· Asian Studies

· Human Nutrition and Food

· Spanish 1 / Mandarin 1 or Mandarin 2 / Spanish 2

· Effective Communication

· Rooms Division Management

SEMESTER 3 – SPAIN

CULINARY ARTS COURSES AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

During the semester in Spain, you will learn how a 5-star hotel restaurant produces delicious international cuisine while delving deeper into core business practices for global service organizations.

· Kitchen - Craft-based Learning

· Pastry - Craft-based Learning

· Culinary Concepts

· International Accounting

· Hospitality Marketing

· Organizational Behavior

· Spanish 1, French 1 or Spanish 2, French 2 or Spanish 3

· Economics

· Gastronomy of Spain

SEMESTER 4

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP

Your first internship will allow you to exercise your operational skills in an international hospitality organization.

You will gain real-life work experience in core hospitality departments such as F&B (restaurant, kitchen, banqueting) and Rooms Division (Front office, housekeeping).

SEMESTER 5 – SWITZERLAND

STRATEGIC HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT COURSES

When you return to Switzerland you will have a broad base of hospitality skills, cultural knowledge and international experience. Semester 5 will take you to the next level with strategic management courses for international hospitality organizations.

· Revenue and Pricing Management

· Management Science

· Corporate Events and Hospitality

· Quantitative techniques

· Research Methods

· Leading Multinational Teams

· Anthropology of Tourism

· Food & Beverage Management

SEMESTER 6

INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP

In the second internship, you will exercise your skills in administration, project management, time management and communication.

It can be done in cross-training or any department.

SEMESTER 7 - SWITZERLAND

STRATEGIC INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSES

The final semester focuses entirely on core business courses and transferrable management skills for international organizations.

· Business in Emerging Markets

· Dissertation

· Politics and International Affairs

· Sustainable Tourism

· International Finance

· International Strategic Marketing

· Project and Contract Management

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5 FCE score : 60(Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Age - Normally 18 years old and above. Applicants can be under the age of 18 provided they are 18 when they finish their first semester of study.

Education - A High School Diploma or equivalent. Students must have completed (supported by an official Certificate / Diploma) at least six years (for the Diploma program) and at least 7 years (for the AD/ BBA program) of secondary education and provide evidence of it. Complete information on the school, including school transcript and/or certificate of public examination (including an explanatory note of the grading system) should be provided.

English Qualification - If you are not a native English speaker, or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following:

1. TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test and 61 on the Internet Based Test (IBT). The TOEFL testing code number for Les Roches is 9827.

2. Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): Grade C - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.

3. IELTS : Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score of 5.0 and min 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).

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

If you do not meet the above English language requirements, you have the possibility of registering on our Intensive English language program to acquire the entry English level.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Les Roches International School of Hotel Management Switzerland.

Funding

PAYMENT PLANS

A Payment Plan Agreement can be arranged to help students and their families manage their tuition payments by installments. The most common payment plans call for two or three installments, spaced over the period of one academic semester.

SCHOLARSHIPS

As a private institute, Les Roches provides a limited number of scholarships for new students. The scholarships are competitive and linked to Les Roches’ admissions strategy which aims to assist motivated young people to study at our institution. Each scholarship has specific criteria and eligibility for a scholarship is examined on a case-by-case basis for those students who have submitted a complete application.

Accreditation

Les Roches is accredited at university level by the US Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Les Roches is recognized by the education department of the Canton of Valais.

We are independently ranked among the top three hospitality management schools in the world for an international career (TNS Survey 2013).