MBA in Hospitality (80% Online) EHL Hospitality Business School

Designed to accommodate busy hospitality professionals, our MBA in hospitality is delivered 80% online. A flexible online classroom allows you to earn a recognized MBA without leaving your job, as you apply new strategies and tools in the workplace.

While 80% of this program is delivered online, the remaining 20% of the program is delivered during three weeks on EHL Campus Lausanne, which allows you to share ideas and network with industry peers.

Online courses:

Taught by industry experts, the online modules of this program provide a solid education in Hospitality Finance, Revenue Management, Hotel Development, and Performance Management that you can apply immediately at work.

On-site courses:

The intensive, on-site modules focus on current best practices within the hospitality and service business sectors, and networking, giving you the opportunity to develop your industry connections and share insights with faculty members, industry leaders, and peers.

Capstone Project:

With the final project, you will integrate your new skills and knowledge to complete an applied business project addressing a real Hospitality Management challenge, covering the strategic, financial, and operational aspects.

Key Facts

• Diploma
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Hospitality
• Duration
  24 months
• Weekly Study Time
  15 hours
• Location
  80% online, 20% onsite
• Includes
  Industry networking opportunities
• Start Dates
  March and August of each year

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 Requirements for the MBA in Hospitality

Academic:

• A bachelor’s degree in hospitality or tourism from an accredited institution of higher education
• A bachelor’s degree in other relevant fields, such as business management, with professional experience in hospitality or customer-facing functions, may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Professional: Demonstrated leadership potential. Minimum of three years experience in the hospitality or tourism industry.

English language: Candidates must demonstrate collegiate-level skills in the English language.

Candidates whose first language is not English must provide one of the following evidence:

• Obtained a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL iBT or 7.0 on the IELTS exams; test results must have been awarded no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment.
• Completed a Bachelor and/or a Master degree in English*
• Demonstrate a minimum of 6 years of work experience in a fully English environment*

*EHL reserves the right to request an English certificate following the selection interview.

Special Offer for Language Programs: EF (Education First) is happy to offer EHL candidates a 10% discount on their different language programs around the world.

Program Introduction

The objective of this module is to help you familiarize yourself with the online learning environment, the tools available and to give you a comprehensive look at the current state of the hospitality industry.

This module includes the following courses:

• Introduction to the MBA Program
• Hospitality Management in the 21st Century
• IT Fundamentals
• Academic Integrity

Online module
3 weeks

Driving Hotel Revenues

The constant change in the distribution environment has increased the number of distinct price points and strategies that a hotel must manage. In this module, you’ll learn the latest industry practices and gain an integrated view of distribution, e-marketing, and revenue management, in order to increase your market share.

This module includes the following courses:

• High-Performance Distribution Strategy for Hotels
• Revenue Management for Market Leaders
• Successful Hotel E-marketing and Social Media Strategies

Online module
15 weeks

Mastering Hotels Financials

Understanding financial concepts are crucial for senior management in hospitality. In this module, you'll learn how to use financial statements and apply the latest financial practices within the hospitality context, in order to make well-informed decisions.

This module includes the following courses:

• Hotel Financial Statements Analysis
• Hotel Budgeting and Forecasting
• Advanced Corporate Finance for the Hospitality industry

Online module
15 weeks

Hotel Development and Real Estate Investments

A key objective for today’s senior hotel professionals is to increase their hotels’ asset value. In this module, you’ll develop an understanding of hotels as an asset category intended to provide a return to owners and investors. You’ll apply industry methods for evaluating hotel developments and real estate investments. After gaining familiarity with the latest tools and metrics, you’ll be able to confidently engage in negotiations with stakeholders.

This module includes the following courses:

• Hotel Asset Management
• Valuation of Hotel Investments
• Feasibility Analysis, Development, and Negotiations

Online module
15 weeks

Performing through Business Cycles

The hospitality industry is a cyclical business characterized by imbalances between supply and demand. In this module, you’ll learn how to deal with sudden growth as well as periods of stagnation and decline, all of which demand flexible managerial skills and strong organizational abilities.

This module includes the following courses:

• Managing Underperforming Properties
• Trends, Innovations, and New Business Models
• Hospitality Economics

Online module
15 weeks

Building High-Performing Teams

Effective leadership is essential to the development and continued success of high-performing teams. In this module, you’ll develop an understanding of your strengths, values, and objectives. Then, you’ll practice how to use your personal style to become a highly effective leader.

This module includes the following courses:

• Personal Leadership Development (on-site module)
• Maximizing Individual and Collective Performance
• Leading in a Multicultural Environment

On-site & Online module
1 week at EHL Campus & 10 weeks online

Meeting the Experts

Along with your fellow MBA students, you’ll meet renowned hospitality experts from global hotel chains, integrated resorts, online travel agencies, and investment firms. The private setting will foster lively discussions focusing on two of the most important capabilities effective leaders must master.

This module includes the following courses:

• Crisis Communication Management
• Driving Hotel Performance

On-site module
2 x 1 week at EHL Campus, Switzerland

Personal Work and coaching

The MBA "personal work" synthesizes theoretical knowledge, skills, prior experience, and extra-curricular involvement into one business project of professional interest.

This module includes the following courses:

• Business Research Methods
• Project Management / Consultancy
• Academic Writing, Research, and Integrity
• Capstone Thesis

Online module
15 weeks + Capstone Project (225 hours)