EHL Hospitality Business School
Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management
Lausanne, Switzerland
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
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
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at EHL combines Swiss rigor and business training to develop customer-centric leaders. The programme features hands-on workshops, applied projects, two internships, business visits, guest speakers, extracurriculars, and global study options in Switzerland and Singapore. After the Swiss Professional Degree at EHL Campus Passugg you can finish the Bachelor's by studying three additional semesters.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in hotels, food and beverage, events, and tourism as hotel manager, operations manager, events manager, guest experience manager, revenue manager, consultant, or hospitality entrepreneur. Roles require leadership, international strategy, operations and customer-experience skills.
More than a Hospitality Degree
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.
Course Highlights
- Practical training to manage business from the ground up
- Two internships in hospitality and business settings
- Applied business projects and opportunity to intern in your own start-up
- Business visits, guest speakers, and extracurricular activities
- Global study options in Switzerland and Singapore
A one-of-a-kind experience
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.
From the moment you set foot on our campus, a unique path unfolds – one that values personal growth as much as academic achievement. EHL isn't just about education; it's about unearthing your true self and aspirations. We skillfully blend professionalism with embracing individuality, fostering an environment where authenticity thrives. Your voice holds significance in every interaction, regardless of hierarchy. Choosing EHL means joining a community that not only embraces diversity but also champions personal growth.
Preparatory Year
From workshops and trainings both within the classroom and beyond, you’ll become attuned to excellence in customer service. The preparatory year also begins to nurture your professional skills – such as teamwork, communication, time management, agility, and self-discipline.
Operational internship
Practice the skills and knowledge gained on campus in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Year 1 - Business Foundation
Build a solid base of business knowledge. Learn everything from how to best manage people to microeconomics and macroeconomics. By applying an additional layer of customer service understanding, you’ll be challenged to seek ways to improve service in every area of a business.
You’ll also develop foundational business skills such as data analysis, communication, and leadership.
Year 2 - Business Application
The first semester of your Business Application year strengthens your key business skills. Explore more management topics as well as developments that are shaping every industry. This semester introduces you to the challenges that business leaders navigate today. You can choose to spend this semester in our Campus in Singapore.
During the second semester, you’ll apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through an internship, and will have the choice between two internship styles:
- Administrative internship: undertake a role in an administrative position.
- Start-up project: intern in your own start-up project.
Year 3 - Skills for the future
In the final year, you’ll elevate your understanding of business management by exploring more complex topics, helping to develop the practical skills needed for the workplace in 2030.
Specialization tracks (choice of one)
Leadership & Management, Advanced Marketing & Luxury Management, Finance & Real Estate, Entrepreneurial Ventures & Corporate Innovation or Interdisciplinary.
Final project (choice of one)
- Student business project: join a team of six students to resolve a challenge for a genuine industry partner
- Thesis: work independently on applied research on a topic of your choice, with the guidance of a faculty member.
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)
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)
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.
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.