Invest in your future as a hospitality leader
If you are passionate about hospitality, and ambitious to succeed, it’s time to get serious about realizing your leadership potential.
The Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality and Business Leadership delivers specialized knowledge and skills that will give you a crucial edge in the race to the top. Leveraging the strength and status of Glion – a world leader in hospitality business education – this Executive degree features four modules of bespoke online learning, a Business Research Project, plus an immersive Residential Week at our flagship Glion campus in Switzerland.
Study at your own pace alongside your present role; enjoy a week of face-to-face learning and networking; and graduate with a fully accredited Master’s degree worth 60 ECTS credits*.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Executive Master’s program; and to accompanying you on your journey to the highest levels of hospitality leadership.
*European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
Introducing Glion Hospitality & Business Education
Since our foundation in 1962, we have set the highest standards for academic quality and hospitality excellence. We are today among the world’s foremost business schools serving the dynamic and constantly evolving hospitality industry. With campuses in Switzerland and London, we promise a transformative, personalized learning experience, delivered by a globally respected faculty which combines exceptional academic and industry experience.
Accreditations
NECHE
We are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Commission is recognized by the US Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits.
Swiss Accreditation Council
Glion Institute of Higher Education is recognized by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. This accreditation is a signifier of academic excellence and Swiss quality assurance. It ensures our compliance with the Higher Education Act (HEdA) and European Standards and Guidelines (ESG) – opening doors for student exchange and postgraduate studies in Europe, while also enhancing the prestige of our degree programs internationally.
Ranking
Glion is continuously ranked among the world’s top ten higher education institutions for hospitality and leisure management and has also been among the top five institutions for employer reputation since our entry into the rankings in 2018 (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Why choose this Executive Master's?
Duration
12 months
Start date
24 November 2025
Language
English
Location
Online, plus one Residential Week in Switzerland
Format
Modular & hybrid
Flexible study
Learn at your own pace
Duration
12 months
Start date
24 November 2025
Language
English
Location
Online, plus one Residential Week in Switzerland
Format
Modular & hybrid
Flexible study
Learn at your own pace
Leadership-focused modules
The academic content is carefully designed to meet the evolving demands placed on an industry leader; with a focus on business-critical areas such as digital transformation, sustainability and understanding customer behavior.
Learn alongside your current role
The flexible study plan lets you learn at a pace that’s comfortable, and which you can balance with the demands of your professional role. A typical week involves:
- 5 hours project assignment & case studies
- 7 hours self-study, voice overs from faculty & additional materials
- 3 hours recorded live sessions with faculty & peers
Residential Week
An on-campus Residential Week in Glion/Montreux campus in Switzerland, featuring face-to-face classes, workshops and discovery field trips.
Expand your network
The interactive program format enables you to connect and network with an executive-level peer group while you study, and especially during your on-campus Residential Week. What's more, after graduation you will join an international Glion alumni community that numbers more than 17,000 individuals.
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