International Hotel Management

The International Hotel Management program at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management offers students a comprehensive and immersive education designed to prepare them for successful careers in the global hospitality industry. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with practical industry experience, ensuring graduates develop both the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills essential for managing diverse hospitality operations. Students will explore core areas such as hotel operations, hospitality marketing, financial management, and leadership, gaining a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive the industry. The curriculum emphasizes innovation, customer service excellence, and sustainable practices, reflecting current trends and future challenges in hospitality. Furthermore, students have opportunities for experiential learning through internships, industry projects, and collaborations with top hotel brands, facilitating networking and professional growth. The program also fosters multicultural awareness and leadership capabilities by engaging students from various cultural backgrounds and encouraging teamwork. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, industry-experienced faculty, and a global perspective, the International Hotel Management degree at Les Roches prepares graduates to excel in positions ranging from hotel management and operations to entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector. Graduates are equipped to adapt to evolving industry demands and to lead organizations with strategic insight and innovative thinking, making them highly competitive in today's dynamic hospitality marketplace.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 17644 Semester (EEA)
• EUR 17644 Semester (Non-EEA)

Tuition:Semester 1:CHF21450;Semester 3,4:CHF22550;Semester 6,7:CHF20950

• English

Course Content

Semester 1

Your first semester of study will prepare you to successfully fulfill functions of various Front-of-the-House departments in international restaurants or hotels including:

• Service Techniques – Craft-Based Learning
• Principles of Cleaning Science and Food Hygiene
• Principles of Bar and Beverage Operations
• Service Concepts
• Rooms Division Operations
• Introduction to the World of Hospitality
• Introduction to Computer Applications
• Effective Writing / Academic English

Semester 2 Internship (4-6 months)

In the first internship, you will practice your skills at operational level either in service (restaurant, bars, room service) or in Rooms Division (Front office, housekeeping).

Semester 3

This semester of study builds on the skills that you have already developed by preparing you to fulfil duties of various Back-of-the-House departments, such as:

• Culinary Arts – Craft-based Learning
• Pastry and Bakery Operations – Craft-based Learning
• Culinary Concepts
• Hospitality Financial Accounting and Control
• Rooms Division Administration
• Scientific Principles of Nutrition and Food
• Organizational Behavior

Semester 4

This final Hotel Operations semester will prepare you to fulfill the managerial functions of the principal departments of a hotel or restaurant:

• Rooms Division Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Facilities Management
• Hospitality Managerial Accounting
• Hospitality Human Resources
• Hospitality Marketing
• Economics
• Psychology

Semester 5: Internship (4-6 months)

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.

Semesters 6 & 7

The final year of the BBA focuses on broader business practices and strategic management, with the standard courses (see below) complemented by the specialization courses.

• Modeling for Management
• International Strategic Marketing
• Financial Management
• Quantitative Techniques
• Research Methods
• Leadership and Human Resource Management
• Revenue and Pricing Management
• Tourism Studies
• Dissertation (for Honors Degree)
• BBA specialization courses

Electives - In all semesters, students have the opportunity to choose general education electives.

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 that age provided they are 18 years old by the time they start their first internship.

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:

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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.

Below is a sample of the different scholarships that are available for future students.*

• Presidential Scholarship (10%, 15%, 20%)
• Alumni and Children of Alumni (10%)
• Hotelier (HOSPITALITY) Scholarship (10%)

Please fill in the contact form to speak with an Educational Counselor for more details about financial aid possibilities.

*Les Roches reserves the right to review and modify the above Scholarship information at any time without prior notice. Please note that all scholarships are awarded on tuition fees only – not including room and board charges.

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).