Experience excellence
Gain knowledge, connections & confidence
A Master’s degree from Glion delivers the specialized knowledge you need to stand out in today's ultra-competitive business landscape. Get on the fast track to higher management positions in hospitality and the wider experience economy, nurture your entrepreneurial spirit, gain a unique professional grounding in luxury, or open doors to the real estate and capital markets. Studying with us, you will develop your strategic management techniques while building a strong foundation of research and analytical skills, then test your knowledge on real-world business case studies. In the classroom, you will be guided by experienced faculty members and industry experts to make you an independent, lifelong learner.
Four steps to a higher-level career
Be the master of your destiny
Master your subject and you’ll be sure to stand out from the crowd. This matters when you are targeting dynamic, high-growth sectors such as hospitality, luxury, real estate and finance, or wellness and longevity. It can also provide the fuel to power your entrepreneurial ambitions.
One degree, three specialized pathways
Our flagship Master’s in International Hospitality Business now offers three specialized learning pathways which complement a first semester dedicated to core business and leadership topics. You can select from Guest Experience & Service Design, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, or Wellness & Longevity.
Gain real-world business experience
For selected projects, you will conduct research, analyze data and prepare presentations that will be critically assessed by faculty, industry experts and partner companies. On business field trips, you will put your knowledge to the test as you enjoy VIP access to international hospitality, luxury and real estate businesses.
Learn to think like a leader
We'll help you develop a balanced approach to business innovation, combining rigorous research and analysis with creativity. Your business courses will teach you to measure performance and drive teams towards great results in key departments. At the same time, you will learn to devise and implement strategies to improve and grow the business.
Accreditation & quality assurance
NECHE
Glion Institute of Higher Education is 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.
QAA
The London campus is reviewed by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), an independent body that monitors standards and quality in UK higher education.
QS World University Rankings
Glion is proudly ranked #3 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 for Hospitality & Leisure Management. We have also achieved #3 globally for Employer Reputation, reflecting the strong recognition of our graduates across the industry.
Sommet Education
Glion Institute of Higher Education is part of Sommet Education, the world leader in hospitality management education. Its global network of prestigious institutions comprises Swiss-originated hospitality business schools Glion and Les Roches, together with culinary and pastry arts school École Ducasse, South African education leader Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality (ISH).These institutions offer more than 400 undergraduate, graduate and technical training programs at 20 campuses across the world, as well as via state-of-the-art remote learning platforms. Between them, the schools have around 60,000 alumni.
How we teach
Small classes, personalized learning
We keep our class sizes small, so you will receive one-to-one attention from highly qualified faculty members who provide continuous feedback and help you target your skills development.
You learn to lead with AI
You build strong business fundamentals and strategic judgment, then learn to use AI to enhance your insights, decisions and execution. You will graduate as an AI-fluent leader who knows when to use technology, when to challenge it and when human judgment matters most
You get to focus on your topic
Each MSc is carefully designed to deliver exceptional depth and expertise in your chosen field, including 450 hours of face-to-face, in-class learning with faculty and industry experts.
87%
of our faculty members have a PhD and/or Master's degree
40
faculty members and instructors
57
visiting faculty and experts
35
students per academic class*
*Average student numbers may vary slightly every semester
Learn from the best
Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo
Program Director of the Master's and Executive Master's in Luxury Management and Guest Experience
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Program Director of the Master's in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Alex Slors
Program Director of the Master's in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development
“Glion’s graduate programs give students an outstanding set of hard and soft skills, enabling them to become strategic leaders. On campus, students are immersed in an innovative, ambitious atmosphere with experienced professors, seasoned lecturers and industry experts. Off campus, they visit leading international companies where they develop learning through management of projects and receive constructive feedback from industry leaders.
This combination of best-practice theory and real-world application prepares them to be immediately effective and employable at graduation.” •
DR. ANTONINA SANTALOVA
Academic Dean, Glion Institute of Higher Education
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