Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Business
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Business
Prepare for a global career
Duration: Experiential Year
- 1 Practical Arts semester
- Six-month internship
+ Three-year Bachelor of Science program
- 4 academic semesters
- Six-month internship
- On-the-job experience semester
Intakes: Spring and Fall
Credits: ECTS* 180 / US 120
Location: Switzerland or London
3 specializations:
- Luxury Brand Strategy
- International Hotel Development and Finance
- Guest Experience and Event Management
*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
This Bachelor’s degree is the perfect preparation for high-level leadership careers not just in the global hospitality industry, but also any customer-facing business where professional behavior and soft skills are prized. The curriculum features applied practical and academic learning, with two professional internships, an on-the-job experience and the opportunity to choose a specialization in the final academic year.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Hospitality Business
Semester 1
Practical Arts - Hospitality Excellence
Glion
Semester 2
Hospitality Operations Practice
Internship
Hospitality Experiential Year
In your Practical Arts semester, you’ll learn, practice and assimilate the highest standards of hospitality service and operations under the eye of leading culinary and hospitality professionals.
Semester 1
Hospitality Fundamentals
Bulle, London or Marbella**
Semester 2
Hospitality Management
Bulle, London or Marbella**
BSc Year 1: Hospitality Managerial Excellence
You will further build and refine your knowledge of hospitality through advanced coursework, allowing you to develop a deeper understanding of management.
Semester 3
Management Practice
Internship
Semester 4
Integrated Business Strategies
Bulle or London
BSc Year 2: Business Proficiency
Learn how to lead a hospitality business and master the tools of the trade, working through simulated hotel development and revenue management projects with experienced faculty members.
Semester 5
Specialization and Business Project
Bulle or London
Semester 6
On-The-Job Experience & Research Project
BSc Year 3: Professional Expertize
Develop your critical thinking, research and writing skills to produce high-quality professional work and complete an Applied Business Project or Bachelor's Thesis.
**Opportunity to study this semester on international exchange at another Sommet Education campus (depending on availability).
Program details
Practice makes perfect
The art of hospitality – a warm welcome, exceptional service, timing and presentation – cannot be learned from books. You will master this art by practicing fine dining service and culinary arts, oenology, front office and housekeeping, in the simulated boutique hotel environment of Glion campus.
Real-world skills
You will have the chance to see the world during internship and an on-the-job experiences at top international companies of your choosing. The first will open your eyes to the industry and your own professional strengths, the second will give you the opportunity to reflect on managerial competencies in the workplace while the third will create a bridge between your specialization and future career.
Apply your business knowledge
During your Bachelor thesis or applied business project, you will have the opportunity to review real-life business challenges and/or trends. In the applied business project, you will collaborate with an actual business partner, under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
Be wise, specialize
In today’s competitive job market, having specialist knowledge and experience will make you stand out from the crowd. In the final year of the Bachelor’s degree, you will
have the choice to specialize in Luxury Brand Strategy, International Hotel Development and Finance or Guest Experience and Event Management.
Program details
Experiential Year
Hospitality Experiential Year
SEMESTER 1
Practical Arts - Hospitality Excellence
Service Excellence
Rooms Division
Culinary Arts
Food & Beverage Practical Application
Universe of Wine
Wellness Operations
Consumer Insights and Behavior
Operational Budgeting
Introduction to IT Tools
Effective Communication or English Advanced
Luxury Gastronomy and Hospitality Masterclass
SEMESTER 2
Hospitality Professional Immersion
Internship
BSc in International Hospitality Business
Year 1: Hospitality Managerial Excellence
SEMESTER 1
Hospitality Fundamentals
Hospitality Marketing Essentials
Hospitality Financial Accounting
Professional Communication and Academic Writing
Human Behaviour in the Workplace
Hospitality and Events Operations
IT Business Tools
General Education Elective
SEMESTER 2
Hospitality Management
Integrated Marketing Communications in the Digital Era
Managerial Accounting
Management of Rooms
Economics for Hospitality and the Tourism Industry
Data Analysis for Decision Makers
Concept Development and Entrepreneurship in Food and Beverage Management
General Education Elective
BSc in International Hospitality Business
Year 2: Business Proficiency
SEMESTER 3
Management Practice - Internship
Reflection on Practice
SEMESTER 4
Integrated Business Strategies
Business Development and Strategy
Corporate Finance
Leadership Skills for Change Management
Revenue Management and Distribution Management
Human Resources Talent Management
Sustainability in Ethical Business
Business and Academic Research Methods
BSc in International Hospitality Business
Year 3: Professional Expertise
SEMESTER 5
Specialization & Business Project
Luxury Brand Strategy or
International Hotel Development and Finance or
Guest Experience and Event Management and
Bachelor's Thesis or
Applied Business Project
Specialization-based Field Trip
SEMESTER 6
On-The-Job Experience & Research Project
On-The-Job Experience
Bachelor's Thesis or
Applied Business Project (in-line with specialization)
Luxury Gastronomy & Hospitality Masterclass
A four-week immersion in world-class gastronomy
Our goal at Glion is to deliver exceptional learning experiences that immerse our students in the world of luxury hospitality. So we are extremely proud to partner with Michelin-starred Maison Décotterd to create an exclusive Masterclass for our first semester Experiential Year students.
Across four extraordinary weeks, you will meet influential experts who are delivering authentic luxury experiences in hospitality and gastronomy. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of cuisine, combining visits, guest speakers and workshops.
Our program enables you to explore some of the best hospitality, gastronomy and produce that France and Switzerland have to offer. You will also take part in a workshop with Chef Stéphane Décotterd, enabling you to learn more about his culinary philosophy, and create a gastronomic experience using local products.
Discover the best of Switzerland
From caviar and fine wines to the enigmatic world of the truffle, your journey of gastronomic discovery in Switzerland is an absolute treat for the taste buds. You’ll get closer to hospitality too, with a curated trip to the prestigious alpine resort of Gstaad providing an opportunity to meet some of the destination’s leading hoteliers.
Enjoy a taste of luxury in Lyon
Your two-day trip to France’s second city, Lyon, is a unique opportunity to live the luxury lifestyle. Its center piece is a night’s stay in a 5* hotel, including a Q&A session with senior staff. You’ll also enjoy lunch in a two Michelin star restaurant, along with gastronomic experiences including a visit to Europe’s first theme park dedicated to wine!
Explore the universe of a Michelin-starred maestro
Learn more about the modern, sustainable approaches to gastronomy which are essential to the philosophy of Michelin star chef Stéphane Décotterd. Enjoy a fine dining experience at Stéphane’s signature restaurant, and take part in a workshop with Relais & Châteaux, the intentional hospitality organization of which Stéphane is a member.
Experience two days of nature & nurture in Evian
Just across the border from Switzerland, Evian-les-Bains is famous worldwide for its natural mineral water. The town’s hospitality industry grew out of its thermal spas, and your trip includes a visit to a spa along with a selection of 4* and 5* hotels. You will also join exclusive Q&As with senior staff at the town’s casino and the Evian Resort Golf Club.
Image: Edouard Giubaud
3 Specializations
Choose to focus your knowledge and expertise with one of our specializations in semester 7:
Study abroad options
Live, study & work in up to six international locations
After your Practical Arts semester in Switzerland, you can choose to study on our Glion London campus or spend a semester abroad in Spain with our sister school, Les Roches*. Our academic programs are aligned to give you seamless exchange options that will allow you to continue your program while gaining a completely new perspective.
Experiential Year
Semester 1
Glion
Semester 2
Internship
Year 1 BSc
Semester 1
Bulle, London or Marbella*
Semester 2
Bulle, London or Marbella*
Year 2 BSc
Semester 3
Internship
Semester 4
Bulle or London
Year 3 BSc
Semester 5
Bulle, or London
Semester 6
On-the-job experience & research project
*Subject to availability.
Program entry requirements
for the Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business
MINIMUM AGE
17.5 years old.
EDUCATION
For students entering the Experiential Year prior to the Bachelor’s program
Holding a secondary education diploma that meets Swiss/European university entry requirements (Maturité, IB diploma, Abitur, French Bac, A-levels, high school diploma or equivalent).
For students entering the Bachelor’s program directly*
Holding a vocational baccalaureate linked to initial Vocational and Educational Training (VET) in a profession related to the field of study; or a professional or specialized baccalaureate in a specialization related to the field of study; or a secondary education diploma and a work certificate(s) demonstrating a minimum of one year work experience in the relevant field.
ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT
Personalized assessment to ascertain motivation and review application documentation.This could include a scenario-based exercise to be completed beforehand.
MINIMUM ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language, or if you have not spent the last two years** studying in a school where English is the primary language of instruction, please enclose a copy of one of the following:
- International English Language Test (IELTS)***: 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in any subcomponent)
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet-based 70 or paper-based 525
- First Cambridge Exam: Grade C
For London campus admissions, same as above, except Non-UK and Irish passport holders will need to undertake IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall and min. 5.5 in any subcomponent.
Note: All English certificates must have been issued in the 12 months prior to admission. Glion offers an Intensive Hospitality English Language Program (IHELP). If your English level does not meet the levels indicated above, then please contact us for more information.
*Students not required to complete the Experiential Year prior to entering the Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business.
**English certificates may also be required by our authorities for permit purposes.
***Only tests taken/issued in an official IELTS testing center are accepted.
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