Les Roches

About

Founded in Switzerland in 1954, Les Roches offers undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on hospitality, digital transformation and the global experience economy.

Les Roches’ mission is to deliver academic rigor with a twist of innovation and entrepreneurship. It has earned the institution a reputation as one of the world’s foremost hospitality business schools; ranked in the Top 3 globally for Employer Reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021).

Its campuses in Switzerland, Spain and China are uniquely compact and caring environments, while a commitment to Swiss-style, hands-on learning and small class sizes allows students to make the most of every minute of their study time.

Look around the worlds of hospitality, technology, finance and luxury and you will find Les Roches graduates in leadership positions. Its reputation is such that 94% of job-seeking graduates have one or more employment offers in their pocket on Graduation Day.

General Information

Curriculum
  • Bachelor
  • Master
  • MBA
  • Postgraduate
Accreditations
  • THE-ICE - The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education
  • NECHE - New England Commission of Higher Education
Memberships
  • Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Educatoin (QAA)
Awards
  • Top 3 institution globally for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by subject, 2021)
Partner Universities
  • Glion Institute of Higher Education
Industry Parnerships

Les Roches partners with hotels and hospitality companies to design and deliver customized programs that address company-specific challenges, while also helping in bringing about transformational changes in the organization whether these are related to operations, customer focus or strategic business management.

Facts & Figures

1954
Year of Foundation
13,000
Number of Alumni
2,325
Number of Students
100
Number of Nationalities
Asia Pacific, Europe, Americas, Middle East & Africa
Top 5 Nationalities
1:15
Ratio Staff Per Student
1-2
Students Per Room


Holiday Camp Programs

Les Roches - Summer Hospitality Discovery
Enjoy a week, or two, packed full of unforgettable experiences. Get hands-on in all the hospitality sectors to find the one that excites you the most. You’ll discover modern hospitality, experience new cultures and have an unforgettable summer.
Les Roches - Summer Hospitality Experience
If you’re considering a career in hospitality management, there’s no better way to get a taste for this exciting, global industry than a Summer Program at Les Roches.


Higher Education Programs

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Hospitality Management
Bachelor’s degree combines academic rigor with real-world professional experience. Gain the knowledge, skills and qualifications to launch your hospitality management career or as a foundation for graduate studies.
Master’s in Hospitality Strategy and Digital Transformation
The Master’s in Hospitality Strategy and Digital Transformation – the first of its kind in the world – is designed to make you ready to seize these opportunities to shape the hospitality industry of tomorrow.
MBA in Global Hospitality Management
This is the flagship graduate program from Les Roches. In one intensive year you will set yourself up for a senior managerial position. Includes field trips, a choice of two career-focused specialization.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management
This program has launched thousands of successful hospitality careers in every corner of the world. It’s especially relevant for career-changers and it can also be a springboard to the flagship MBA program.


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