Prepare yourself for a career in leadership, innovation, and sustainability in the luxury travel industry.
This nine-month program combines practical experience in hotel management with the latest insights in operations, marketing, talent development, and leadership, tailored career support, and unique industry access — all designed to give you the skills, knowledge, confidence, and network you need to succeed.
Perfect for career changers or ambitious hospitality and restaurant professionals looking to specialize in hotel management. Thanks to our unique position in the industry, we provide access to the finest hotels through field trips and internships, as well as visits from leading hotel groups who come to campus to find talent.
The program is offered in Crans Montana, Switzerland, or in Marbella, Spain. Accommodation, meals, and health insurance are included in the fee during your time at the school, as well as an international internship. All instruction is in English. The program is eligible for Swedish student loans (CSN).
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Everything you need to become a successful hotel manager
- Become an expert in hotel management for luxury hotels
- Discover all aspects of hotel operations through hands-on experience
- Gain valuable industry exposure through field trips and internships
- Master the latest theory and strategy in business management
Program Structure
Begin with practical experience in the first semester, learn the theory and strategy — and how to apply it — in the second semester, before concluding with an internship in a real-world environment.
- Semester 1
- A deep dive into all aspects of hotel operations, including rooms, housekeeping, front desk, and food & beverage. Refine your skills in finance, operations, and people management, and test them in a theoretical scenario using our unique virtual hotel.
- Short Semester 2
- Learn about strategy, asset management, sustainability, and events before taking on an applied business project. Also includes a study trip to Dubai where you will see how high-quality hotels operate in practice and benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities.
- Semester 3: 6-month internship or master’s thesis
- A six-month professional internship at one of the industry’s most sought-after brands gives you the opportunity to apply everything you have learned in the classroom.
An internship tailored to your ambitions
Your dedicated career advisors at Les Roches will work with you to create a personal profile describing your ambitions, career paths, and desired destinations.
We then leverage our unparalleled industry connections to help you secure an internship placement matched to your skills and aspirations.
The internship not only provides valuable hands-on experience working with industry-leading brands such as Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Jumeirah, and ITC Hotels, but also offers outstanding networking opportunities and may even lead to a job offer.
