Hospitality Administration

Glions fully online MBA in International Hospitality and Service Industries Management program is designed to equip working professionals with the expertise to lead and motivate individuals, teams and organizations within a diverse and multicultural global business environment.

Designed and delivered by top international faculty and industry experts, the business and strategic acumen acquired during this program will allow graduates to develop and refine their analytical skills. Then, using proven industry practices to exploit strategic opportunities, they will be better placed to solve complex business problems and manage change. At the end of the program, students will have developed an ability to make business decisions with reference to accepted industry standards of business ethics, corporate governance, and social responsibility.

MBA Completion Time

2.5 years (10 courses of 8 weeks each plus 2 week study breaks); and

Applied Business Project (16-30 weeks to complete)

The program comprises seven core courses and three elective courses which differ depending on your specialization. After the core courses, you will undertake three predefined courses on the General Management for Service Industries, Marketing and Innovation, or Asset and Revenue Management specialization programs.

You may also choose the Self Designed option and select any three courses from the other specializations. You will complete your degree with a dissertation or Applied Research Project for a total of 36 credit points. Each course is eight weeks in length. By taking one course at a time you can explore a specific subject in depth without distractions.

MBA Program Outline

Specializations available:

General Management for the Service Industries

Marketing and Innovation

Asset and Revenue Management

Self Designed

Core courses:

Success Strategies for the Hospitality and Service Industries

Managing Service Operations in the Evolving Business Environment

Hospitality, Services and E-Marketing

Human Resources Management

Managerial Finance and Accounting

Data Driven Decision Making

Global Strategic Management

Specialization courses:

General Management for Service Industries

Challenges of Leadership

Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism

Risk Management Systems in Hospitality

Asset and Revenue Management

Revenue Management

Property and Asset Management

Financial Strategy and Planning

Marketing and Innovation

Brand Management

Integrated Marketing Communications

Innovation and Product Research

Self Designed

This option is for students who have an interest across all 3 specializations and can choose 3 courses from the various specializations pathways subject to availability.

Final Core Course

Applied Business Project

EducationBachelor Degree - preferably in Hospitality, Tourism or Event Management, or a Business Degree or equivalent qualification. Extensive managerial experience will also be taken into consideration.Work ExperienceSignificant, relevant work experienceEnglish ProficiencyApplicants for whom English is not a mother tongue (or have not studied for 3 years in an English environment) will need to demonstrate English proficiency comparable to:Minimum TOEFL score of 575 paper based or 230 for the computer scoring system or 90 for the internet based testCertificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade BI.E.L.T.S. minimum overall of 6.0. in all components (certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission)All applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. Contact an Enrolment Advisor to schedule a personalized assessment of your application.Application RequirementsThe admissions criteria for the MBA, Postgraduate Certificate, and Postgraduate Diploma are:Completed application formDetailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) / ResumeStudy Plan and Post Study Plan (signed & dated) (500-800 words total) that includes details on candidates:Personal and professional goalsAcademic experienceResearch experienceWork and other hospitality related experiencePersonal qualitiesWhy you have chosen to apply to GlionHow will you use your MBA upon graduationCopy of your passportCertified copy of latest academic transcriptsApplication Fee $150 US English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 575 TOEFL iBT® test: 90

Accreditation

Glion Institute of Higher Education is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE).