Master Of Arts In International Business In Hotel & Tourism Management
This challenging hotel management degree and elaborated training programmes, accredited by the University of Derby (UK), will satisfy the academic, professional and personal needs of candidates seeking top management careers in the hospitality industry. This Master diploma in hotel management aims to assist candidates in achieving their entrepreneurship and leadership potential through business-plan projects, network and personal coaching.
OVERVIEW OF THE HOTEL MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES
9 Months :
Brig Campus
3 Academic terms
(1 term: 11 weeks)
4-6 Months :
Paid Internship
in Switzerland or worldwide
3 Months :
Brig Campus
1 academic term
(11 weeks)
Master of Arts in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by Universtiy of Derby, UK
Term 1 (11 weeks)
- Food and Beverage Service Management
- International Tourism Management
- Language 1
Term 2 (11 weeks)
- Management Accounting and Finance
- Consumer Behaviour and Strategic Marketing
- Language 2
- Elective (Optional)
Term 3 (11 weeks)
- Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
- Research Methods
- Language 3
- Elective (Optional)
Internship (4-6 months)
Practical Experience
Internship periods of four to six-months are an integral part of the academic programme giving you the opportunity to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a real-life working environment.
Prior to taking up an internship position, students are well prepared for their first year of studies thanks to the course structure, which focuses on the operational aspect of working life in a hotel: this gives students a practical understanding of how hotels operate at every level.
Students are assisted with all aspects of the interview process, from developing a professional curriculum vitae and cover letter to practising interview skills. An emphasis is placed on languages for first-year students, many of whom will remain in Switzerland for their first internship.
Ultimately, internships will benefit you in a number of ways:
- Practising the theoretical skills learned in class
- Gaining valuable work experience in the hospitality industry
- Providing the opportunity to develop an additional language
The internship office on each campus works diligently to place students in a variety of different establishments from five-star hotel chains to family-owned boutique hotels in Switzerland and across the globe. First internship experiences are generally in the area of food and beverage. Second internships usually take place in the departments of front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, administration or sales and marketing. The culinary students experience the heat of the kitchen during their training.
Students can be found doing their internship in:
Paid Internships In Switzerland
- City Life
- Beau Rivage, Geneva (The Leading Hotels of the World)
- InterContinental, Geneva
- Lausanne Palace & Spa (The Leading Hotels of the World)
- Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
- The Dolder Grand, Zurich (A member of Design Hotels)
- Hotel Baur au Lac, Zurich (The Leading Hotels of the World)
- Marriott, Zurich
- Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport
- Alpine Experience
- Hotel Christiania, Gstaad
- Hotel Alpenrose, Wengen
- Hotel du Glacier, Saas-Fee
- Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, Zermatt (Swiss Deluxe Hotels)
- The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St. Moritz
Worldwide Internships
- Ritz Paris
- The Dorchester, London
- The Lowell, New York (The Leading Hotels of the World)
- LesConcierges, San Francisco
- Sandals luxury resorts, Caribbean Islands
- Cape Grace boutique hotel, Cape Town (The Leading Hotels of the World)
- Armani Hotel, Dubai
- Conrad Maldives (part of Hilton’s hotel brands)
- Anantara luxury hotels, resorts and spas, Thailand
- Raffles Singapore
- Pangu 7 Star Hotel, Beijing
Students completing an internship in Switzerland receive a minimum gross monthly salary of CHF 2,172.–. International internship salaries vary depending on the conditions in each country.
Term 4 (11 weeks)
- Business Plan Project
- Strategic Hospitality Management
- Elective (Optional)
Electives
International Business:
International Business
Global E-Commerce
Revenue Management
Marketing Strategy and Development
Destination Marketing
Front Office Operations
Business Start-Up:
Entrepreneurship: Starting your Own Business
The Art of Business Negotiation
Culinary Trends in partnership with the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland:
Food Media
Culinary Trends and Gastronomy
Advanced Wine and Beverage Management
Tourism and Sustainability Management:
Contemporary Issues in International Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Ventures
Strategic Tourism Management
The above electives are for all Master programmes and may vary each term and are subject to availability.
Students will graduate with:
Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Master of Arts in International Business and Tourism Management awarded by University of Derby, UK