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Introducing our two Bachelor's programs

The Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business embraces all aspects of hospitality and the experience economy, from 5* hotels to Michelin star cuisine to prestigious events. You will build your professional skills and reputation through Swiss-style experiential learning, benefiting from the strength of the Glion name throughout the industry.

The Bachelor’s in Luxury Business teaches you how the luxury industry operates and how luxury brands are built and sustained, equipping you with the knowledge you need to lead within your chosen luxury specialism. As the worlds of luxury and hospitality increasingly converge, you’ll explore the trends that matter to this dynamic and ever-evolving sector.

Throughout your Bachelor studies, you will be guided by experienced faculty, using the latest learning technology to make you an independent, lifelong learner. Outside the classroom, you will gain 18 months of real-world professional experience, while also building your knowledge and network through field trips and other face-to-face encounters.

Upon graduation, the unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience you’ve acquired will open doors to the most selective employers across luxury and hospitality – employers who trust Glion to produce skilled, polished, and career-ready young talents.

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Our programs at a glance

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in International Hospitality Business

Experiential Year

Semester 1

Hospitality & Luxury Excellence

Glion

Experiential YEAr

Semester 2

Luxury Hospitality Professional Immersion

Internship

BSc Year 1

Semester 1

Hospitality Fundamentals

Bulle, London or Marbella*

BSc Year 1

Semester 2

Hospitality Management

Bulle, London or Marbella*

BSc Year 2

Semester 3

Management Practice

Internship

BSc Year 2

Semester 4

Integrated Business Strategies

Bulle or London

BSc Year 3

Semester 5

Specialization & Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project I

Bulle or London

BSc Year 3

Semester 6

On-the-job experience & Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project II

On-the-job Experience

*Opportunity to study this semester on international exchange at another Sommet Education campus.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Luxury Business

Experiential Year

Semester 1

Hospitality & Luxury Excellence

Glion

Experiential YEAr

Semester 2

Luxury Hospitality Professional Immersion

Internship

BSc Year 1

Semester 1

Luxury Fundamentals

Bulle

BSc Year 1

Semester 2

Luxury Management

Bulle

BSc Year 2

Semester 3

Management Practice

Internship

BSc Year 2

Semester 4

Strategic Luxury Leadership

Bulle

BSc Year 3

Semester 5

The Future of Luxury & Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project I

Bulle

BSc Year 3

Semester 6

On-the-job experience & Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project II

On-the-job Experience

Program comparison: which program is right for you?

Duration

All BSc programs: 4 year program

Experiential Year (Hospitality & Luxury Excellence semester + 6-month internship)
+ 3-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) program (4 academic semesters + 6-month internship + on-the-job experience)

Age

All BSc programs: 17.5 years old

Minimum age requirement

Intakes

BSc in International Hospitality Business: Spring & Fall

BSc in Luxury Business: Fall

Study locations

BSc in International Hospitality Business: Glion & Bulle, Switzerland and/or London, UK Transfer options to Marbella, Spain (subject to availability)

BSc in Luxury Business: Glion & Bulle, Switzerland

Specializations

BSc in International Hospitality Business: 3 available:

Luxury Brand Strategy
Guest Experience in Event Management
Asset Development & Finance

BSc in Luxury Business: This is a specialized degree

Industry prospects

BSc in International Hospitality Business: Hospitality, tourism, luxury, events & entertainment, financial services & real estate

BSc in Luxury Business: Luxury tourism & events, luxury goods, iconic hospitality destinations, real estate & family office

Hospitality & Luxury Experiential Year

A shared foundation in hospitality and luxury excellence

Both Bachelor’s programs begin with the Hospitality & Luxury Experiential Year, developing a professional mindset, service excellence, business fundamentals and an understanding of what creates exceptional luxury experiences.

A tailored introduction to each Bachelor’s pathway

Alongside this common foundation, students gain program-specific exposure: the International Hospitality Business pathway introduces gastronomy, fine dining and hospitality operations, while the Luxury Business pathway explores retail, guest relations and premium luxury experiences.

Learning brought to life through industry immersion

Classroom learning is complemented by luxury and hospitality discovery trips and experiences, followed by a 24-week operational internship, enabling students in both programs to build practical skills, industry exposure and professional confidence from their first year.

Your study trip to France’s second city, Lyon, is a unique opportunity to live the luxury lifestyle. Stay in a 5* hotel and enjoy lunch in a Michelin star restaurant, along with selected gastronomic experiences.

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. Explore hospitality up close with a curated trip to Gstaad, where you'll examine the unique challenges of this luxury alpine destination.

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.

Evian-les-Bains is famous worldwide for its natural mineral water. Visit a spa along with a selection of hotels and join exclusive Q&As with senior staff at the town’s casino and the Evian Resort Golf Club.

Secrets of Swiss luxury hospitality: embark on a tour of gastronomic discovery in Switzerland to discover the most renowned producers and flawless guest service

Luxury in time: immersion in the world of luxury watch manufacture to witness magic being made

Italian elegance: discover famous names in fashion and automobiles in the spiritual home of luxury

France: visit the land of luxury savoir-faire with a special emphasis on the craftsmanship that goes into handmade luxury items, fine wines and spirits

BSc in International Hospitality Business

Managing hospitality businesses, operations & experiences

Build broad business and management expertise through the lens of hospitality, then personalize your degree through a specialization in luxury brands, asset development & finance, or guest experience & events.

Prepare for careers across hospitality, tourism, events, real estate and the wider experience economy.

BSc Luxury Business

Building, managing & growing luxury brands and businesses

Study business entirely through the lens of the global luxury industry – from brand strategy, consumer behaviour and distribution to design, communication, entrepreneurship and responsible luxury.

Prepare for careers across luxury brands, retail, marketing, products, experiences and premium services.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

BSc Year 1

Builds hospitality management expertise through hospitality marketing, sales, event and rooms operations, technology, managerial accounting, economics and F&B entrepreneurship.

BSc Luxury Business

BSc Year 1

Builds a dedicated luxury-business foundation through luxury brand management, luxury marketing, consumer behaviour, sales & distribution, supply chain, technology and economics for luxury.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

BSc Year 2

After a 24-week management internship, students develop broad strategic management capabilities in business development, corporate finance, revenue management, HR/talent, leadership and sustainability.

BSc Luxury Business

BSc Year 2

After a 24-week management internship, students move into Strategic Luxury Leadership, covering growth in luxury markets, luxury brand strategy, negotiation, architecture/design/scenography, PR/social media and luxury HR.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

BSc Year 3

Choice and specialization: students select Luxury Brand Strategy, Asset Development & Finance, or Guest Experience in Event Management, alongside a specialization field trip and Thesis/Applied Business Project.

BSc Luxury Business

BSc Year 3

Future-facing luxury expertise: students study luxury entrepreneurship, contemporary luxury trends, responsible luxury, leadership, market research and innovation, plus a business field trip and Thesis/Applied Business Project.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

Career orientation

Hospitality leadership with opportunities extending into the wider experience and service economy.

BSc Luxury Business

Career orientation

Luxury business careers across brands, products, retail, experiences and premium services.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

Typical career fields

Hotels & resorts, F&B, events & experiences, tourism & travel, hospitality real estate & development, luxury customer experience and entrepreneurship.

BSc Luxury Business

Typical career fields

Luxury brand management, luxury retail & merchandising, marketing & PR, entrepreneurship, luxury hospitality & travel, real estate and yachting.

BSc in International Hospitality Business

Best suited to students who...

Enjoy operations, service excellence, guest experience, people leadership and action-oriented business environments.

BSc Luxury Business

Best suited to students who...

Enjoy brands, creativity, consumer behaviour, strategy, innovation and premium experiences.

Two distinct pathways built on one strong business foundation

Both combine business education, management experience, internships, international industry exposure, research and applied projects, developing career-ready graduates with transferable leadership and business skills. The fundamental difference is the lens: the Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business focuses on hospitality management and the experience economy, while the Bachelor’s in Luxury Business focuses on luxury brands, consumers and markets.