This challenging Master degree programme will satisfy the academic, professional and personal needs of candidates seeking top management careers in the hospitality industry. The Master of Arts, which is validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK), aims to assist candidates in achieving their entrepreneurship and leadership potential through business-plan projects, network and personal coaching.
School & Campus : César Ritz Colleges Brig Campus, Switzerland
Duration: 18 weeks
Internships: 44 weeks with optional six-month paid internship
Awards: MA in International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management
Start Dates: January, April, July, October
Admission Requirements: Recognized Bachelor Degree or a track record of management experience in the hospitality and tourism industry; Recommended minimum age of 22 years; and English language proficiency of TOEFL 550 PBT (213 CBT, 79 IBT) or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
The Masters courses are awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland are accredited by the State of Valais Department of Education, Culture and Sport, Switzerland. In addition, all Master courses are validated by Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). You will therefore receive both Swiss and British recognized degrees.
Course Contents
Term 1 (11 weeks)
Food & Beverage Management
Information Technology & E-Business
Gastronomy
Term 2 (11 weeks)
Management Accounting & Finance
Consumer Behaviour & Strategic Marketing
Tourism & Cruise Industry
Term 3 (11 weeks)
Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour
Research Methods
Sustainable Tourism
Internship (6 months – optional)
Students working towards either Master degree may choose to do an optional internship after completion of their Postgraduate Diploma.
Internships in Switzerland require three levels of German or French.
Term 4 (11 weeks)
Business Plan Project - development and presentation of a realistic business strategy
