PROGRAMME CURRICULUM
The four-year, full-time degree programme is divided into 8 semesters of approximately 20 weeks, including two paid internships and is offered in cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Lucerne (HSLU). The curriculum provides you with a solid foundation of transferable skills in hospitality leadership, management, strategy and operations.
Year 1 - Foundation
Semester one lays the foundation: you get familiarised with the fascinating world of a hotelier. Through a combination of practical experience and theory in F&B, you internalise the attitude of hospitality professionals in both thought and action. During the pre-internship coaching, you receive individual assistance and counselling to assure that you find an exciting internship.
Semester 1 - F&B Operations
Semester 2 - Experience
Year 2 - Transition
In semester three you will concentrate on Rooms Division. Along with Front Office and
Housekeeping, this semester covers the environmental impact and financial
aspects of managing the core departments of a hotel.
Semester 3 - Knowhow
Semester 4 - Supervision
Year 3 - Management
The
following two semesters focus on Business Administration and Hospitality
Management, with emphasis on how to generate and maintain financial stability
through strong leadership. Individual and group research encourages in-depth
reflection on the subjects studied, and you will also write your own business
plan in a small group. With the specializations offered in semester six, you
can tailor the semester according to your preferences.
Semester 5 - Application
Semester 6 - Implementation
Year 4 - Leadership
In the final two semesters, Management, Finance and Economics are studied in depth. These topics are supported by academic research studies and Mathematics, Entrepreneurship and Intercultural Competence, to provide you with the full range of skills necessary to be able to conduct business at an international level. In addition, you will demonstrate your understanding of the topics covered throughout the programme by writing an individual bachelor thesis.
Semester 7 - Expertise
Semester 8 - Corporate
