Swiss Hotel Management School | Best Colleges for Hotel Management

Developing leaders for the global hospitality industry

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Swiss Hotel Management School played a great part in shaping who I am today. The journey prepared me to face obstacles, embrace opportunities, make decisions, and create connections.

Eliza Zephir, Class of 2018

Sales and Marketing Executive, The Merchant House

Our programs

Advance your hospitality career with a hands-on education that embraces digital transformation

Become leaders and innovators of the hospitality industry with our career-focused academic programs which combine traditional hospitality with modern technology and practices. Whether it is the undergraduate or graduate program, we believe in the power of learning by doing to thoroughly prepare you for your future career.

MA

Bachelor of Arts

3 yearsFull time

Learn by doing, with this bachelor's program that will equip you with hospitality knowledge, practical experience, and managerial skills. 

MA

Master of Arts

1 yearFull time

Draw from your previous study and work experience in another industry and dive into the world of hospitality. This one-year master’s program provides you with hands-on learning and a solid foundation in hotel business management theory.

MSC

Master of Science

1 yearFull time

Deepen your knowledge of hospitality with this intensive academic program, whether you are a recent hospitality graduate with a hunger for more or an established manager who wants to broaden your horizons.

MA Online

MA Exec (Online)

UP TO 3 YEARSOnline

Scale up your skills with this online, accredited master’s program - perfect for active professionals.

PGD

Postgraduate Diploma

1 YEARFull time

Shift gears into the field of hospitality with this diploma, ideal for someone looking to change careers or join one of our master’s program in hospitality. 

Our campuses

Live & learn in iconic Swiss palaces

Our campuses are located in stunning natural settings in Switzerland, from a former palace in Caux, to a ski-resort with a stunning alpine scenery in Leysin, we promise to deliver an unforgettable live and study experience.

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Meet the faculty

Our lecturers come from all over the world and represent a cross-section of industries. They share a firm commitment to excellence and a passion for hospitality education. 

Student Stories

Join our community

As a student, you join a community that comes from a multitude of cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Globally, it is students, faculty, and alumni who shape the core of who we are. This is our community, and these are our stories. 

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