Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management
Lausanne, Switzerland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
CHF 167,776 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Singapore: SGD 143,700 | Lausanne fees for international students: CHF 167’776 | Lausanne fees for Swiss citizens: CHF 81’010
Introduction
Customer expectations are changing dramatically. Employee expectations are shifting. From finance to HR to marketing, every business function can be improved by applying the principles of outstanding customer service and people centricity.
EHL’s Bachelor of Science puts you in a hospitality setting where your service is under the spotlight. It challenges you to pay attention to detail and uncover opportunities to improve service, preparing you to become an agile and creative leader in the fast-evolving business world.
About EHL
EHL Hospitality Business School was the first of its kind, founded in 1893. Year after year, EHL ranks number one among universities for hospitality management studies. Today, EHL is a business school with a hospitality lens.
Build experience as you study
The program begins with a preparatory year where you gain hospitality training in real-life situations to build vital personal skills for the professional service world. You also practice your customer experience learnings through the semesters and two internships that follow.
EHL’s immersive course structure will give you confidence in any situation. Through events and a range of assignments, you will graduate with experience in public speaking, pitching, networking, collaborating, and independent working.
A place to grow, personally and professionally
From day one of your Bachelor, you will be immersed in a professional environment where business attire is a normal part of daily life. Collaborative work, weekly events, and mentorship opportunities open doors for you to form connections and become part of the thriving EHL network.
It is also an international environment, helping you develop a cultural awareness that will serve you for a lifetime. Not only will you join a cohort of students from around the world but you have the possibility to study in Singapore during your second and final years. You can also complete your internship anywhere in the world. These possibilities enable you to put yourself close to the career opportunities you want to pursue.
Key Facts
- Diploma
Bachelor of Science HES-SO in International Hospitality Management - Duration
4 years including the Preparatory Year - Accreditation
NECHE (USA) & The Swiss Accreditation Council (Through its association by convention to the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO) - Internships
6 months in Hospitality| 6 months in Business
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financial Aid for the Preparatory Year (Bachelor Program)
- Tuition Waiver: Merit and financial-based Tuition Waiver which is applied towards your Preparatory year tuition fees. The Tuition Waiver ranges from 5’000 CHF -20’000 CHF. Please contact your Admissions Officer if you wish to apply for a Tuition Waiver. All documents to be filled will directly be sent to you
- Latin American Fund Award: Merit-based award which is applied towards your Preparatory year tuition fees. The award ranges from 2,000 CHF - 10’000 CHF and is dedicated to Latin American students applying from their home country in Latin America. Your CV, a motivation letter, and updated transcripts must be sent to your Admissions contact for consideration.
EHL Foundation for Scholarships and Honorary Loans
In order to promote social diversity and talents, EHL is committed to providing a scholarship and financial aid program for deserving foreign students, and Swiss students who do not benefit from HES-SO grants.
To help these students and attract new skills, the “EHL Foundation for Scholarships and Honorary Loans” has been created.
HotellerieSuisse scholarships
The Tschumi Foundation offers HotellerieSuisse scholarships to Swiss citizens or citizens of other nations who have lived in Switzerland for at least five years before the commencement of their education and who are actively enrolled at EHL.
International student loans and scholarships for the bachelor’s degree
EHL’s accreditation as a Swiss University of Applied Science and NECHE (USA) accreditation ensures that our degree programs are recognized by governments and institutions throughout the world, this recognition makes it possible for students of certain countries to apply for scholarships, grants, and loans in their home country to finance their studies at EHL.
The following countries have loan programs for which EHL students may be eligible.
- Canada: Canadian student loans
- France: Student loans and scholarships for French citizens
- Switzerland: Canton scholarships and education loans
- UK: Career Development Loans for British students and U.K. residents
- USA: Federal and private loans for U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Other countries may also provide financial support options for students going to EHL. To make an inquiry and learn more about these student loan options, contact us.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Curriculum
Preparatory Year - Immersion
Your first year at EHL will have you learning in ways you never imagined as you take a running leap into the world of hospitality, including the privilege of practicing in a Michelin-starred restaurant under the direction of industry-awarded chefs and instructors.
Preparatory Year is delivered on Campus Lausanne in Switzerland, regardless of whether you choose to study in Singapore or Switzerland for the rest of the program. Preparatory Year features:
- 6-months of hands-on training to develop hospitality know-how
- 20 workshops covering every aspect of hotel and restaurant operations
- Expert professional teachers with industry-acclaimed backgrounds
- 6-month internship in a hospitality company of your choosing
Year 1 - Foundation
In the first year of the BSC (after Preparatory Year), you will begin setting the foundation for your management career, learning the tools of the hospitality trade and the technology and terminology of the industry for key hospitality departments and functions.
Semester 1:
- Financial Accounting
- Food & Beverage Cost Control
- Microeconomics
- Foundations of Hospitality Marketing
- Management Information System Tools/Spreadsheets
- Human Behavior & Performance in the Workplace
- Business Communication
- Foreign Languages
Semester 2:
- Operational Marketing in the Hospitality Industry
- Service Quality & Design
- Hospitality Economics
- Topics in Financial Analysis
- Academic Writing
- Rooms Division Management
- Macroeconomics
- Statistics
- Foreign Languages
Year 2 - Application
In the second year, you will take a challenging academic approach to hospitality management theory guided by advanced academic practitioners, applying research to generate robust business and entrepreneurship plans. The academic semester is followed by a management internship, during which you take on a supervisory role or you can even be an intern in your own hospitality start-up company.
Semester 3:
- Revenue Management
- Talent Management Systems
- Legal Awareness
- Managerial Accounting
- Customer Information & Distribution
- Channel Management
- International Services Marketing
- Foreign Languages
Semester 4:
This internship offers you the possibility to take on greater responsibilities and apply the administrative and management concepts you have learned in class to real-world hospitality projects, teams and departments.
Professional achievement: Gain more experience in a classic hospitality establishment or try another type of business such as finance, luxury, travel, events, or wellness.
Career skills: Independently, you will search and apply for this internship based on your previous internship experience and career aspirations.
Become an Intern in your own start-up
Instead of the management internship, you can choose to be an intern in your own start-up project, dedicating all of your time and energy to developing your business concept and getting it running with the guidance of faculty members.
Year 3 - Integration
In the final year, you will apply the knowledge and skills you have gained to become a business strategist and consultant. You will have the chance to choose from our industry-designed electives and tailor-make your areas of expertise.
You will choose between an individual applied research project and a student consulting project ("Student Business Project") which is a consulting mandate for a real external client, where you will work in a group to solve a real-world business challenge for an industry partner.
Semester 5:
- Corporate Strategy
- Real Estate Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Hotel Asset Management
- Research Methodology
- Project Management
- Market Research
Semester 6 - A tailor-made specialization:
During your final semester, you can choose three elective courses depending on your interest and career aspirations, so you can tailor-make your skills sets depending on where you hope to go after graduation.
Rankings
EHL is ranked #1 by employers*
EHL is the world’s leading university of hospitality management with multiple top rankings and awards for outstanding excellence in hospitality and leisure studies, culinary arts and business education.
EHL ranked the number one hospitality management school worldwide, four years in a row. (QS World University Rankings, 2019-2022)
According to the QS University Ranking, EHL ranked number five among Swiss Universities for Business and Management, 2021.
The school’s gastronomic student-training restaurant, Le Berceau des Sens, is also the first and only of its kind in Switzerland to hold one Michelin Star (2019-2022) and it maintains a rating of 16/20 in the Gault et Millau Guide since 2018.
Powerful Alumni Network
- 30,000 Members
- 150 Countries
- 64% Senior Managers, CEOs, Executives & Owners
Strong Industry Reputation
- 200+ Companies recruit on campus
- 10,000+ Industry partners posting on the EHL job platform
- #1 for Employer Reputation (QS Hospitality School Rankings)
Program Outcome
Real-World Experience
Hospitality Internships
Your professional internships take place in Preparatory Year and Year Two of your BSc in hospitality degree. The first internship focuses on hospitality operations and personal professional skills. The second focuses on administrative and supervisory skills as you take on greater responsibilities and apply management theory.
Student Business Project
In the final semester of your bachelor in hospitality degree, you will have the choice between an individual applied research project and a student consulting project ("Student Business Project") which is a consulting mandate for a real external client.
Diploma
Bachelor of Science HES-SO in International Hospitality Management
Accreditation
NECHE (USA) & The Swiss Accreditation Council (Through its association by convention to the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
After completing the Swiss Professional Degree, delivered by EHL Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality on EHL Campus Passugg, you can complete EHL's Bachelor’s degree by studying for three additional semesters.
The courses will focus on international business strategy and development, with the two first semesters taking place on EHL Campus Passugg, and the final semester on EHL Campus Lausanne.
There is also the option for semester exchanges with the Singapore campus for select students.
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Program Admission Requirements
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