MSc in International Hospitality Management
emlyon business school
About this program
MSc in International Hospitality Management
The MSc in International Hospitality Management is a degree with dual recognition from both emlyon business school and Institut Paul Bocuse 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 Paul Bocuse and 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 have a choice between Shanghai or Las Vegas for your final semester.
Admission requirements
Admission is based on the following elements
- A compliant Bachelor’s degree from a non – French Institution
- A minimum of an M1 (Bac +4) is required for those who are holding a degree from a French Institution
We remind you this program is fully delivered in English. Therefore, English full proficiency is required for you to be admitted.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the school website.
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Year 1
Academic Content
- e-learning Management Fundamentals
- Tools and Learning Platforms
- Foodservice Management
- Restaurant Concept Design and Development
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel Brand Design Project
- International Hospitality Management and Consulting
- In-company Consulting Project
Experiential Elements
- Hospitality Week in London
- Hospitality Week in Paris
- Hospitality Week in Shanghai or Los Angeles
Year 2
Academic Content
- Professional Thesis
Experiential Elements
- 4-6 month internship or professional experience
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the school website for more information.
Program delivery
Delivered in-person in Lyon and Paris, France as well as in either Shanghai, China or Las Vegas, Nevada (USA).
Tuition
27,000€ (Tuition fee for the 2022-2023 academic year). Price includes enrollment charges and administrative costs as well as a lifelong membership to the emlyon alumni network.
Contact emlyon business school for information on fees.
Qualification
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.
Continuing studies
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 paths
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
Main Job Sectors:
Management/Headquarter Functions (Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Revenue Management, Foodservice...) • Operations (Lodging, F&B, Meetings & Events) • Entrepreneurs • Brokerage, Consulting & Asset Management • Hospitality in other sectors
Main Job Positions:
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
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