MBA in Hospitality (80% Online)
Lausanne, Switzerland
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Introduction
EHL’s MBA in Hospitality is designed for busy working professionals who want to upgrade their strategic hospitality management skills, without leaving their career or personal life on hold. Around 80% of the courses are delivered online, for a flexible work-study balance. Students spend three weeks on the Lausanne campus in Switzerland to network with industry leaders and peers.
Our MBA is the only program of this level geared specifically towards aspiring general managers and executives of a hotel. It primes you with the skills to rise to the unique challenges of the next step in your career.
In an industry where uncertainty is always prevalent, our program will put you one step ahead. Combining EHL’s heritage as the world’s first hospitality management school with our forward-thinking lens, we arm you with strategies to advance a hotel’s position and profitability. We also guide you through current best practices and disruptive trends, so that you have the latest insights to thrive as a leader.
Our MBA participants are all in the hospitality industry. We have designed our program to enable you to study while you work, so you do not need to leave your job. With many modules taught virtually, flexibility built in, and dedicated mentors, we give you the support you need to succeed in this career-changing opportunity.
Program Outcome
Benefits of the Part-Time MBA in Hospitality
As a student of the MBA in hospitality, you will benefit from a holistic learning experience that combines online courses with three weeks of campus-based learning.
You will graduate with:
- Solid skills in finance, marketing, leadership, and risk management
- Strategies for implementing best practices in hospitality businesses
- An internationally accredited degree (NECHE)
- Swiss souvenirs and broader cultural awareness
- A strong global network of peers, industry leaders, and alumni
Admissions
Curriculum
Business Strategy & Industry Trends
Taught by industry experts, the online modules of this program will give you a solid foundation of business knowledge covering essential topics for industry managers such as Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management, Hotel Development and Performance Management that you can apply immediately at work.
Hospitality Best Practice & Networking
The intensive, on-site modules take place on EHL Campus Lausanne, a world-leading hospitality business school setting with multiple top-notch F&B outlets, demonstration labs, and a Michelin-starred student training restaurant, so you can observe and study the current best practices within the hospitality and service business sectors. Immersed in this setting, you will participate in networking opportunities to develop your connections and share insights with faculty members, industry leaders and peers.
Real-World Application
For your final Capstone Project, you'll have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge you've acquired to tackle a genuine business challenge within the hospitality industry. By leveraging your theoretical expertise, research abilities, and business acumen, you'll develop a solution that addresses all aspects of the problem, including strategic, financial, and operational considerations.
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.