Introducing our Bachelor's programs
Introducing our Bachelor's programs
Introducing our two 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



Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Luxury Business

Program comparison: which program is right for you?
Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business
- 4 years duration: Experiential Year (Practical Arts semester + 6-month internship) + 3-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) program (4 academic semesters + 6-month internship + on-the-job experience)
- Age requirement: 17.5 years old
- Intakes: Spring & Fall
- Study locations: Glion & Bulle, Switzerland and/or London, UK Transfer options to Marbella, Spain (subject to availability)
- Specializations: 3 available - Luxury Brand Strategy; Guest Experience & Event Management; International Hotel Development & Finance
- Industry prospects: hospitality, tourism, luxury, events & entertainment, financial services & real estate
Bachelor's in Luxury Business
- 4 years duration: Experiential Year (Immersion semester + 6-month internship) + 3-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) program (4 academic semesters + 6-month internship + on-the-job experience)
- Age requirement: 17.5 years old
- Intakes: Spring & Fall
- Study locations: Glion & Bulle, Switzerland
- Specializations: -
- Industry prospects: luxury tourism & events, luxury goods, iconic hospitality destinations, real estate & family office
Year 1: Hospitality Experiential Year
- Semester 1 Practical Arts: learn, practice and assimilate the highest standards of hospitality service and operations under the eye of leading culinary and hospitality professionals.
- Four-week Luxury gastronomy & hospitality masterclass
- Undertake an operational internship, typically in hospitality
Year 1: Luxury Experiential Year
- Semester 1 Luxury Fundamentals: delivers a multi-sensory immersion into the world of luxury to discover the industry’s founding principles and iconic brands in the company of seasoned professionals and lecturers.
- Luxury discovery trips & experiences
- Undertake an operational internship, typically in luxury hospitality

Year 1: Hospitality Experiential Year
- Semester 1 Practical Arts: learn, practice and assimilate the highest standards of hospitality service and operations under the eye of leading culinary and hospitality professionals.
- Two-week Luxury gastronomy & hospitality masterclass
- Undertake an operational internship, typically in hospitality

Year 1: Luxury Experiential Year
- Semester 1 Luxury Fundamentals: delivers a multi-sensory immersion into the world of luxury to discover the industry’s founding principles and iconic brands in the company of seasoned professionals and lecturers.
- Luxury discovery trips & experiences
- Undertake an operational internship, typically in luxury hospitality
Skills & knowledge through real-life simulation
- Focus on technical & emotional intelligence skills
- Practical skills developed within a real-life simulated boutique hotel environment
Skills & knowledge to understand luxury
- Develop cognitive skills, professional competencies and transferable skills
- Theoretical knowledge and practical applications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the luxury industry.

Skills & knowledge through real-life simulation
- Focus on technical & emotional intelligence skills
- Practical skills developed within a real-life simulated boutique hotel environment

Skills & knowledge to understand luxury
- Develop cognitive skills, professional competencies and transferable skills
- Theoretical knowledge and practical applications to gain a comprehensive understanding of the luxury industry.
Master the art of hospitality
- Practice fine dining service, culinary arts, oenology, front office and housekeeping in the simulated boutique hotel environment of Glion campus. You will work in various restaurants on campus including:
- Restaurant Stéphane Décotterd - Michelin-star restaurant
- Bistro & Lounge Bar by Décotterd
- The Club Restaurant
Put together a luxury event
- Apply theoretical service skills & fine tune the guest experience
- Create & operate a luxury event

Master the art of hospitality
- Practice fine dining service, culinary arts, oenology, front office and housekeeping in the simulated boutique hotel environment of Glion campus. You will work in various restaurants on campus including:
- Restaurant Stéphane Décotterd - Michelin-star restaurant
- Bistro & Lounge Bar by Décotterd
- The Club Restaurant

Put together a luxury event
- Apply theoretical service skills & fine tune the guest experience
- Create & operate a luxury event
Luxury guest experience
Perfect the luxury guest experience through courses in:
- Front office, guest relations and hotel operations
- Luxury hospitality trends
- Hospitality trends and spa operations
Luxury guest experience
Perfect the luxury guest experience through courses in:
- Spa, wellness and ultra-luxury resorts
- Property management systems and guest relations

Luxury guest experience
Perfect the luxury guest experience through courses in:
- Front office, guest relations and hotel operations
- Luxury hospitality trends
- Hospitality universe and spa operations

Luxury guest experience
Perfect the luxury guest experience through courses in:
- Spa, wellness and ultra-luxury resorts
- Property management systems and guest relations
Hospitality excellence
Participate in workshops & courses with leading experts:
- Contemporary gastronomy
- Modern pastry
- Beverage around the world
- Wine universe
- Bistro and bars concept
Luxury fundamentals
Participate in workshops & courses with leading experts:
- Introduction to the world of luxury business
- Luxury codes and attitude
- Luxury products and services
- Luxury gastronomy, wine and spirits
- The business of luxury wine and spirits

Hospitality excellence
Participate in workshops & courses with leading experts:
- Contemporary gastronomy
- Modern pastry
- Beverage around the world
- Wine universe
- Bistro and bars concept

Luxury fundamentals
Participate in workshops & courses with leading experts:
- Introduction to the world of luxury business
- Luxury codes and attitude
- Luxury products and services
- Luxury gastronomy, wine and spirits
- The business of luxury wine and spirits
General education
Courses designed to support the curriculum:
- Business communication / English
- IT skills for the hospitality professional
Business fundamentals
Courses designed to support the curriculum:
- Marketing essentials
- Luxury branding and trends
- Accounting essentials
- Business English

General education
Courses designed to support the curriculum:
- Business communication / English
- IT skills for the hospitality professional

Business fundamentals
Courses designed to support the curriculum:
- Marketing essentials
- Luxury branding and trends
- Accounting essentials
- Business English
Masterclass in Luxury Gastronomy & Hospitality
In the first semester of the Experiential Year, students embark on a four-week immersion in world-class gastronomy in Switzerland and France including:
- Two-day trip to Lyon, live the luxury life in Lyon and visit Europe's first theme park dedicated to wine
- Fine-dining experiences at Maison Décotterd & a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Lyon
- Discover Gstaad, a luxury integrated ski resort frequented by the 'jet-set' crowd
- 24-hour immersive experience in a 5-star property with spa & wellness facilities
- Sample world-class products including Cognac Louis XIII, Caviar House & Prunier
- Experience nature and nurture in Evian, visit a thermal spa and a luxury resort
- Workshop with Paolo Basso, Best Sommelier of the World 2013

Luxury Discovery Trips & Experiences
During your experiential year, you will visit some of the finest exponents of luxury across Switzerland, France and Italy through a series of field trips that bring alive the exquisite materials and craftsmanship that are hallmarks of luxury products including:
- 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


Masterclass in Luxury Gastronomy & Hospitality
In the first semester of the Experiential Year, students embark on a four-week immersion in world-class gastronomy in Switzerland and France including:
- Two-day trip to Lyon, live the luxury life in Lyon and visit Europe's first theme park dedicated to wine
- Fine-dining experiences at Maison Décotterd & a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Lyon
- Discover Gstaad, a luxury integrated ski resort frequented by the 'jet-set' crowd
- 24-hour immersive experience in a 5-star property with spa & wellness facilities
- Sample world-class products including Cognac Louis XIII, Caviar House & Prunier
- Experience nature and nurture in Evian, visit a thermal spa and a luxury resort
- Workshop with Paolo Basso, Best Sommelier of the World 2013

Luxury Discovery Trips & Experiences
During your experiential year, you will visit some of the finest exponents of luxury across Switzerland, France and Italy through a series of field trips that bring alive the exquisite materials and craftsmanship that are hallmarks of luxury products including:
- 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
Three specializations
Having specialist knowledge and experience will make you stand out from the crowd. In the final year, you will have the choice to specialize in Luxury Brand Strategy, International Hotel Development and Finance or Guest Experience and Event Management.
A specialized degree in luxury
From first-hand experience of a fine dining restaurant to studying courses devoted to luxury distribution channels and luxury marketing, you will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to forge a successful career in the luxury segment of your choosing.

Three specializations
Having specialist knowledge and experience will make you stand out from the crowd. In the final year, you will have the choice to specialize in Luxury Brand Strategy, International Hotel Development and Finance or Guest Experience and Event Management.

A specialized degree in luxury
From first-hand experience of a fine dining restaurant to studying courses devoted to luxury distribution channels and luxury marketing, you will acquire the knowledge and skills you need to forge a successful career in the luxury segment of your choosing.
International study options
Switch between our campuses in Switzerland and London with flexible exchange options. You can also opt to spend a semester studying in Spain with our partner institution. Together with your international internships and on-the-job experience, this gives you the potential to live, study and work in six different countries while completing your degree.
Swiss excellence
This program is offered uniquely in Switzerland which allows students to get up-close-and-personal to the international luxury industry. Students will travel across Switzerland, Italy and France for multi-sensory field trips to discover the hallmarks of international luxury products and services.

International study options
Switch between our campuses in Switzerland and London with flexible exchange options. You can also opt to spend a semester studying in Spain with our partner institution. Together with your international internships and on-the-job experience, this gives you the potential to live, study and work in six different countries while completing your degree.

Swiss excellence
This program is offered uniquely in Switzerland which allows students to get up-close-and-personal to the international luxury industry. Students will travel across Switzerland, Italy and France for multi-sensory field trips to discover the hallmarks of international luxury products and services.
Internships
- Allow you to develop professional and personal competencies while gaining real-world work experience
- First internship: 6-month introduction to the hospitality industry in Experiental Year semester 2
- Second internship: 6-month administrative role, typically in hospitality, luxury retail, events or finance in BSc semester 3
- On-the-job experience: 6-month experience that paves the way to your first role after graduation in BSc semester 6
Internships
- Allow you to develop professional and personal competencies while gaining real-world work experience
- First internship: 6-month introduction to the industry in Experiential Year semester 2
- Second internship: 6-month administrative role, typically in luxury retail, events or finance in BSc semester 3
- On-the-job experience: 6-month experience that paves the way to your first role after graduation in BSc semester 6

Internships
- Allow you to develop professional and personal competencies while gaining real-world work experience
- First internship: 6-month introduction to the hospitality industry in Experiential Year semester 2
- Second internship: 6-month administrative role, typically in hospitality, luxury retail, events or finance in BSc semester 3
- On-the-job experience: 6-month experience that paves the way to your first role after graduation in BSc semester 6

Internships
- Allow you to develop professional and personal competencies while gaining real-world work experience
- First internship: 6-month introduction to the industry in Experiential Year semester 2
- Second internship: 6-month administrative role, typically in luxury retail, events or finance in BSc semester 3
- On-the-job experience: 6-month experience that paves the way to your first role after graduation in BSc semester 6
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