Bachelor’s (BBA) in International Hospitality Business

About

Glion’s flagship Bachelor’s degree features applied practical and academic courses, across five semesters of study combined with two six-month professional internships.

You will learn how to lead a hospitality business and master the tools of the trade, working through simulated hotel development and business projects with experienced faculty members.

1st year
Practical Arts & Internship

In hands-on courses, you will learn the art of hospitality in fine dining service and culinary arts, oenology, housekeeping and rooms division. The 6- month internship allows you to discover the realities of the industry.

2nd year
Fundamentals of Hospitality Management

Administration and management courses teach you to apply strategic theory in preparation for the management internship. This year also offers semester transfer options to our partner institutions in Marbella, Spain or Shanghai, China.

3rd year
Business Integration

Starting with the second internship, you will try your hand at applying management theory in actual industry business projects or a dissertation.

Final semester: Specializations

You will master the art of hospitality through practical, hands-on learning, as well as internships with some of the world’s leading organizations. Our lecturers provide cutting-edge information on the industry’s latest trends, while trips to partner institutions and visits from industry experts ensure our programs remain current and highly informative.

1) Luxury Brand Strategy

This specialization focuses on the increasingly popular luxury brand industry. It focuses on delivering exceptional personal service and the creation of unforgettable experiences. Our program covers a wide variety of areas, including hotels, cruises and spas.

2) Hotel Development and Finance

Our program will help you hone skills that prepare you for employment in the ever-evolving hospitality industry where there is a demand for a new breed of manager.

3)International Event Management

Events happen on a daily basis and in very different shapes and forms from music and film festivals to exclusive events. There is plenty of room to grow a career and the flexibility to choose when and where you work in event management.


General Information

Accreditations
  • NECHE - New England Commission of Higher Education
Studies
  • Internships: 2 internships
  • Language of teaching: English
Intakes
  • March
  • September
Age
17+
Additional Information
  • Meals: Yes
Price
211'400.- for 4 academic years (tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance, admin.fees, learning recourses, business fiels trip) CHF

Facts & Figures

35
Students per class
1911
Number of Students
90
Number of Nationalities
France, China, Italy, Switzerland, Russian Federation
Top Nationalities
1:5
Ratio Staff Per Student
45:55
Ratio male female
1, 2
Students Per Room


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