Our purpose with our Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management is to prepare the next generation of executives to thrive in the dynamic service-centric realm of business, equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to lead with confidence. Now more than ever, in a world fueled by rapid technological advancements, changing societal norms, and an insatiable desire for convenience and personalization – customer-centricity is key.
With a legacy of over 130 years, our approach is grounded in blending academic excellence with real-world experiences that truly matter. Through strategic collaborations with industry leaders and hands-on training, you’ll gain invaluable insights and forge connections to shape your future success.
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Our Bachelor of Science provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry through hands-on workshops, internships, and a rigorous curriculum. Additionally, students are equipped to tackle contemporary business challenges with the aid of real-world case studies.
With a focus on global diversity, the program fosters a multicultural environment for students to gain international exposure through various opportunities such as internships worldwide and a semester in Singapore. The curriculum emphasizes the development of essential interpersonal skills, nurtured through diverse activities including events, presentations, and group collaborations.
Spend a semester immersed in hospitality roles before you take part in an applied internship in a fast-paced environment. This preparatory year, delivered in Switzerland, begins to nurture your professional skills, such as communication, time management, agility, and self-discipline.
During your preparatory year, you will take part in:
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Through theory classes, you will build a solid base of business knowledge and foundational skill such as data analysis, communication, and leadership. By exploring real-life situations, you will be challenged to seek ways to improve the outcome by applying customer service principles.
During the first semester, you will strengthen your key business skills as you explore more management topics. Building in the foundational business knowledge, this semester introduces you to the challenges that business leaders navigate today.
In the second semester, you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through an internship either in a administrative position or your own start-up.
Your final year develops the professional skills you need for the future by exploring more complex business topics and putting your learnings into practice. With a choice of study and assignment options, you will shape your final year around your career aspirations.
Choose from three final projects. You can work with a team to resolve a challenge for one of our industry partners or on building a start-up, or work independently on an applied research topic.
Bachelor of Science HES-SO in Hospitality Management
4 years including the Preparatory Year
NECHE (USA) &
The Swiss Accreditation Council
(Through its association by convention to the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO)
6 months in Operations
6 months in Administration
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Switzerland is renowned for its sophisticated approach to customer experience. Study on the banks of Lake Geneva on a campus designed to immerse you in a business environment.
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An international hub, Singapore combines exceptional hospitality and fast-paced business life. At the cutting edge of technology and trends, this is an inspiring setting for your studies.
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Our campuses are home to active student committees that run a range of extracurricular activities. Join others with similar interests to you, from art, music and mixology to sports such as rugby, ice hockey, and water sports. Engaging in these committees isn’t just about fun; it’s a chance to put your business skills to the test, leading teams, organizing schedules and orchestrating campus-wide events.
Your downtime here is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique environment each campus offers. The majestic mountains and serene Lake Geneva provide a refreshing escape, while Singapore beckons you to explore its rich cultural treasures.
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After graduating, Frédéric spent five years working in Private Equity at UBS completing the company’s graduate training program with rotations in London and Geneva. Following his experience in banking he decided to return to his roots at the Domaine Les Perrières in Geneva, in charge of commercial activities. With Antoine Tacchini, he launched A.P.Í Original Swiss Cider in February 2019.
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