MSc in International Hospitality Management
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 27,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Participate in a globally-immersive, 18-month program, specifically designed by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) to earn a double degree in this ever-evolving, highly international industry and meet the needs of recruiters.
- For students holding a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
- Double degree from emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe.
- An 18-month full-time double degree program (120 ECTS).
- Taught in English.
- Delivered in Lyon, Paris & Las Vegas, and other international locations.
About the program:
The MSc in International Hospitality Management is a degree with dual recognition from both emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe that aims to prepare you to be part of the next generation of global hospitality leaders.
You will benefit from the combined expertise of the world-renowned Institut Lyfe school of hospitality management and gastronomy with the unique entrepreneurial approach of the leading European business school, emlyon business school. Delivered exclusively in English, the program provides you with a solid foundation in general management as well as specialist knowledge in new venture creation, lifestyle hospitality management, brand design and innovation management.
Furthermore, to master the complexity of hospitality-based business models, you will take one of two tracks, ideally-matched to your profile through either:
• The “accelerated track” with specialized hospitality fundamentals
• The “advanced track” if you already have a hospitality degree
You will study in Lyon, Paris, and Las Vegas with other international immersive trips throughout your 18-months in the program.
Why Study Hospitality in France?
France – the land of good taste, of elegance, of joie de vivre and savoir-faire. The land of Michelin stars and palace hotels, of grand crus and the Bocuse d’Or. The home of luxury, style, beauty, and the arts. What better place to study hospitality than in its birthplace and the epicenter of modern lifestyle design?
Hospitality, a French Patrimony
French hospitality, gastronomy, and viniculture are legendary. The first modern restaurant opened here in the 18th Century, as did the first true hôtels. French food and French wine have been the standards against which all else has been measured for generations. The Côte d’Azur – the French Riviera - defined resort leisure in the 19th Century, while César Ritz and Auguste Escoffier created the standards of modern luxury in Paris at the beginning of the 20th Century. And Paul Bocuse spread the notion of French cuisine and the art of welcoming à la française around the globe a generation later.
But France is not just about tradition and heritage. The number one tourism destination worldwide, France is home to the world’s largest hospitality operator. The Riviera boasts the world’s top-rated restaurant. And Paris is ranked the world’s most important city for meetings and events. Designers like Philippe Starck, Pierre Yves Rochon, and Jacques Garcia have been at the epicenter of the global lifestyle revolution in hospitality. The start-up scene is vigorous in France, a top ten country for innovation, with hospitality new business ideas ranging from transformational resort developments to glamping.
Program Outcome
18 months to prepare you to be part of the next generation of global hospitality leaders!
Capitalize on the expertise of 2 leaders in their respective fields
Benefit from the faculty and industry experts at Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) and at emlyon business school! The MSc in International Hospitality Management provides you with a solid foundation in general management as well as specialist knowledge in new venture creation, lifestyle hospitality management, brand design, and innovation management.
Study in 3 key locations and benefit from a true international exposure
Taking place in Lyon, Paris, and Las Vegas, the program gives you a broad view of the industry, general management knowledge, and specialist know-how. In Lyon, you will fully benefit from the traditions of world-renowned gastronomy. Then Paris will be the perfect location for a focus on hotels and French hospitality. Finally, you will have the choice to experience the excellence of American hospitality in Las Vegas.
Benefit from specialized and adapted hospitality courses
To help you master the complexity of hospitality-based business models, you will benefit from a series of adapted elective courses. Students who want to discover intensively the hospitality world will attend courses with more introductory content in an “accelerated” track. Students with some hospitality professional experience and hospitality diplomas will follow the “advanced” track.
You will study management in conjunction with the hospitality industry and join the next generation of global hospitality leaders.
This MSc program is approved by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles and holds a RNCP level 7 title. It awards a double-degree from both emlyon business school and Institut Paul Bocuse after an 18-month full-time course of study.
In addition to your degree, all students will be supported and guided on 1-on-1 career coaching through emlyon's Career Services Center. Graduates will have life-time access to the emlyon alumni network, comprising of almost 40,000 graduates in over 130 countries.
Students holding one of the following degrees can apply:
- For students holding a Bachelors degree (BAC+3 or BAC+4 equivalence)
We remind you this program is fully delivered in English. Therefore, English proficiency is required for you to be admitted.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the school website.
Career Opportunities
Careers Service Track
As an MSc in International Hospitality Management graduate, we guarantee that you will be qualified to:
- Ascend (with experience and maturity) to the highest positions in lodging, food service, meetings, and events, or related general management.
- Specialize in a particular industry function: marketing and sales, human resources management, accounting and finance, operations management, strategic management, etc.
- Fill a post within a property or regional or corporate office of a multinational enterprise.
- Start a small or medium enterprise or take over a family concern.
- Pursue a career in operational or financial consulting, hospitality design, asset management, brokerage, banking, or related services focused on the hospitality industry.
- Fulfill the hospitality function in a non-hospitality industry or use related hospitality and business skills to advantage in the service sector.
Targeted Jobs
Meetings and Events Manager • Revenue Analyst • F&B Director • Strategy Analyst • Project Manager • Guest Relations • M&A Manager • Chief of Staff Franchised Hotels • Managing Director
Main Recruiters
Accor • Marriott • IHG • Club Méditerranée • Mama Shelter • Plaza Athénée • Four Seasons • Mandarin Oriental • LVMH • Groupe Paul Pairet • CBRE • Deloitte • Pitaya Consulting • Yacht Club Monaco • Ponant Cruises
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Curriculum
Year 1
Period 1: Foodservice Management (Lyon)
- Build a strong foundation in hospitality management with courses in marketing, finance, and operations.
- Develop and test a restaurant concept through a pop-up experience, combining creativity with business planning.
- Explore global foodservice trends in Lyon, the world capital of gastronomy, through hands-on projects and visits.
Period 2: Hospitality Management (Paris)
- Discover the art of lifestyle and luxury hospitality with courses in service design, digital environments, and customer experience.
- Design a new hotel brand from concept to execution and present it to industry executives.
- Immerse yourself in Paris’ iconic hospitality scene during Hospitality Week, visiting world-renowned palace hotels and innovative boutique properties.
Period 3: International Hospitality Management (Las Vegas)
- Learn the intricacies of casino management, large-scale events, and asset management in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- Tackle a real-world consulting project for an international hospitality company, solving strategic challenges.
- Experience Las Vegas’ vibrant hospitality ecosystem and attend the city’s specialized Hospitality Week.
Year 2
- Professional Thesis: Conduct an in-depth analysis of a topic related to the hospitality industry, leveraging academic knowledge and professional experience.
- Internship: Complete a 4-6 month internship or embark on your first job to gain hands-on expertise and launch your career in the global hospitality sector.
Program Tuition Fee
Accreditations
Program delivery
Delivered in-person in Lyon and Paris, France as well as in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) with other international, immersive experiences.