| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
This semester abroad program offers students the opportunity to study hospitality management in three international locations: Bulle & Glion (Switzerland), London (UK), and Marbella (Spain). The program includes a range of courses in hospitality fundamentals, marketing, finance, and operations, as well as general education electives. Students earn 21 credits per semester and complete the program in 15 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of exams.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program: Semester Abroad
- Location: Bulle & Glion (Switzerland), London (UK), Marbella (Spain)
- Credits: 21 per semester
- Duration: 15 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of exams
- Courses available:
- BBA 3 – Hospitality Fundamentals
- Hospitality Marketing Essentials
- Hospitality Financial Accounting
- Professional Communication and Academic Writing
- People and Performance in the Workplace
- Applied Mathematics and Statistics in Hospitality Business
- IT Business Tools
- General Education Elective
- BBA 4 – Hospitality Management
- Sales and Digital Marketing in Hospitality
- Managerial Accounting
- Management of Rooms
- Economics for Hospitality and the Tourism Industry
- Hospitality and Events Operations
Glion Institute of Higher Education
Overview:
Glion Institute of Higher Education is a renowned hospitality management school offering a range of academic programs, from bachelor's and master's degrees to executive education and online courses. The institution is known for its focus on practical and academic learning, blended with professional experience, and its commitment to excellence in hospitality and luxury business education.
Services Offered:
Glion provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Academic Programs:
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in International Hospitality Business, Luxury Business, Hospitality Business Leadership, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development, and Luxury Management and Guest Experience.Executive Education:
Executive Master's degrees in Luxury Management and Guest Experience and Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership.Online Courses:
Specialized Executive-level online short courses in hospitality management.Professional Internships:
Career-focused programs with mandatory professional internships.Campus Life:
Opportunities for student engagement, social activities, and cultural experiences.Career Services:
Support for job seeking and career development.Alumni Network:
Access to a global network of graduates.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Glion offers a vibrant and international campus experience with opportunities for students to:
Connect with peers from diverse backgrounds:
The institution attracts students from around the world, fostering a multicultural learning environment.Engage in extracurricular activities:
Students can participate in clubs, sports teams, and social events.Explore Switzerland and beyond:
Glion's campuses in Switzerland and London provide access to European culture and travel opportunities.Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Reputation:
Glion is recognized as a leading hospitality management school worldwide.Industry Connections:
Strong relationships with leading hospitality and luxury businesses provide students with valuable networking opportunities and career prospects.Practical Learning:
The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience through internships and real-world projects.International Focus:
Glion's global perspective prepares students for careers in a diverse and interconnected industry.Career Support:
Dedicated career services help students find internships and jobs after graduation.Academic Programs:
Glion offers a range of academic programs, including:
Bachelor's Degrees:
- Bachelor's in International Hospitality Business
- Bachelor's in Luxury Business
Master's Degrees:
- Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership
- Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development
- Master of Science in Luxury Management and Guest Experience
Executive Education:
- Executive Master's in Luxury Management and Guest Experience
- Global Executive Master's in Hospitality Leadership
Online Courses:
- Specialized Executive-level online short courses in hospitality management.
