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Master in Global Hospitality Business
Excellence without boundaries
Our Master of Science in Global Hospitality Management is designed to prepare you for an international career, running a best-in-class service centered business or consultancy, anywhere in the world. Learning to manage the complexity of a worldwide operation with the local touch, you’ll be building a rare blend of management skills.
Which EHL masters degree is right for you?
Take the quizHospitality With the Power of Three
Your course spans three culturally diverse semesters that will take you across three continents, and to three world-class institutions in Europe, Asia and North America. Throughout you will learn and experience these contrasting hospitality worlds, immersed in different cultures.
This is a master’s degree that offers a truly global perspective and develops essential management skills oriented toward the future.
Three semesters. Three continents. A world of experience

Semester 1 - Europe
EHL Hospitality Business School, Lausanne
Here is where your journey starts. The homeland of hospitality education. In the world’s first hotel management school, and widely considered to be the best by experts across the world. Engage in an ultra-modern campus in the historical heart of the industry.

Semester 2 - Asia
Polytechnic University in Hong Kong
Asia’s leading hospitality school, PolyU immerses you in the vibrant, multicultural life of Hong Kong, as you live in the city and commute to the campus. It’s an exciting opportunity to gain the perfect mix of learning and experience.

Semester 3 - USA
University of Houston, Conrad N. Hilton College in Houston
Founded by the great hotelier Conrad N Hilton and part of Houston’s renowned university, the college’s hospitality programs are among the best in the world. This semester provides everything an American University life has to offer.
Key facts

Diploma
Master of Science HES-SO in Global Hospitality Business

Duration
16 months, full-time program

On-Site Locations
Lausanne, Hong Kong, Houston

Includes :
Field trips, certifications & business project

Start Dates
February & September
What You Will Learn
Core Benefits • Unique Advantages
Academic Business Project: Real world Collaboration
This is a truly unique learning experience, in classes with a broad international profile. Academic course work will be delivered by the best professionals and balanced with business field trips in three of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic tourism markets.
Intensive, diverse and effective, your master’s degree will provide a lucid global perspective: the ideal launch pad for a fulfilling career in hospitality – anywhere in the world.

Conducted in close collaboration with our global industry partners, your academic business project is your master's thesis with a real world decision making expertise.
Working in teams, you will learn vital insight and solutions across, including Marketing, Finance and Operations. From scratch, you will be designing strategic solutions based on rigorous analysis involving multiple stakeholders. The experience gained from your project will be invaluable.

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Benefits of the Global Master’s in Hospitality
- Achieve an internationally accredited degree. Achieve an internationally accredited degree. Earn a master's degree from a world-renowned centre of excellence – definitively the hospitality experts
- Gain global insights. Develop in-depth understanding of hospitality management trends around the world
- Build your leadership skills. Prepare for the challenges of running an international business
- Get in-depth overseas experience. Immerse yourself in a diversity of cultures as you travel and learn across three continents
- Grow your global network. Forge relationships and connections across the world as your international career develops
- Belong to the best. You’ll enjoy alumni membership from three prestigious institutions

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Admission
Admissions, Applications and Course Fees
Admissions
To join this world-class master’s program with global reach, you will need intellectual prowess and personal commitment. Your customer focus and interpersonal skills are equally important – they’re essential qualities for a career at the apex of hospitality.
To succeed you should be:
- Analytical with an aptitude for critical thinking
- A good linguist with cultural awareness
- Customer-orientated with a strong service focus
- Motivated and a disciplined self-manager
We invite you to learn more about the admissions requirements and fees.
Apply Online
You can apply and submit documents online. If you would like any guidance in preparing a successful application, our admissions team will be happy to help.
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Testimonial Video
Explore our testimonial video featuring Filippo Papa, the accomplished Director of Development at Marriott International, responsible for overseeing the dynamic Italian market. With an illustrious career in the hospitality industry, Filippo's journey began as an exceptional student at the prestigious Master in Global Hospitality Business program at EHL. In this video, Filippo shares his inspiring insights and experiences, shedding light on how his time at EHL has shaped his path and contributed to his success in the world of hospitality.
