Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Business
Opening doors to global career paths
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
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.
Experiential Year
Semester 1
Practical Arts - Hospitality Excellence
Glion
Semester 2
Hospitality Professional Immersion
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.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Hospitality Business
Semester 1
Hospitality Fundamentals
Bulle, London or Marbella**
Semester 2
Hospitality Management
Bulle, London or Marbella**
BSc Year 1: Hospitality Managerial Excellence
You will 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, Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project I
Bulle or London
Semester 6
On-The-Job Experience & Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project II
BSc Year 3: Professional Expertise
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).
Transformative education
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.
Acquire real-world skills
You will have the chance to see the world during internship and 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.
Be wise, specialize
In today’s competitive job market, having specialist knowledge and experience will make you stand out. In the final year of the Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business, you will have the choice to specialize in Luxury Brand Strategy, International Hotel Development and Finance, or Guest Experience and Event Management.
Apply your knowledge
During your Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project, you will have the opportunity to review real-life business challenges and/or trends. If you choose the Applied Business Project, you will collaborate with an actual business partner under the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
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 and Wellbeing
- Consumer Insights and Behavior
- Operational Budgeting
- Introduction to IT Tools
- Effective Communication or English Advanced
- Luxury Hospitality and Gastronomy 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 & Research Project
- Luxury Brand Strategy
- or International Hotel Development and Finance
- or Guest Experience and Event Management
- and Bachelor's Thesis
- or Applied Business Project Part I
- + 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) Part II
Luxury Hospitality & Gastronomy Masterclass
A two-week immersion into the finer things in life
Our goal at Glion is to deliver exceptional learning experiences that immerse our students in the world of luxury hospitality. This masterclass enables you to explore some of the best hospitality, gastronomy and produce that France and Switzerland have to offer.
Across two extraordinary weeks, you will meet influential experts who are delivering authentic luxury experiences in hospitality and gastronomy. Through a combination of visits, guest speakers and hands-on workshops, you'll gain an in-depth knowledge of what it takes to deliver the finer things in life.
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 explore hospitality up close with a curated trip to Gstaad, where you'll examine the unique challenges of this luxury alpine destination.
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 centerpiece 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 the Maison Bernachon chocolate factory.
Hospitality's influence on other sectors
Take a trip to the prestigious Clinique Valmont, where you will tour the rooms, spa and restaurants, followed by a presentation and workshop exploring the link between perfume and hospitality with olfactory experts Philippe K. Your two-week experience also includes luxury product tastings showcasing Champagne, spirits and caviar.
Image: Clinique Valmont
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 will include a visit to a spa along with a selection of 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
Study abroad options
Live, study & work in up to six international locations
This is a truly international degree offering a number of opportunities to experience different countries. 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 fresh perspectives.
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.
Immersive field trips
Global industry experiences tailored to your specialization
During the final year of our Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business, students travel with their specialization cohort for an immersive and tailor-made field trip. These bespoke, multi-day experiences have packed itineraries featuring cultural insights and hands-on industry experiences, helping to forge the future leaders of hospitality.
Locations vary each semester, but recent trips have included:
Luxury Brand Strategy specialization Marrakesh, Morocco
Immersion in vibrant Moroccan culture to explore luxury in a unique setting.
International Hotel Development and Finance specialization Budapest, Hungary
Finding the perfect backdrop to dive into hotel investment, development, and financial strategy.
Guest Experience and Event Management specialization Lisbon, Portugal
Immersion in the art of crafting unforgettable guest journeys and world-class events.
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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