Professional Pathway to the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

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Fees for Direct Entry into the Bachelor program

As a combination of two Swiss degrees in hospitality, this pathway offers a deeper immersion and broader overview of the industry with more internship experience.

Beginning in the cosy, hotel-resort setting of the Passugg campus and finishing with a final semester on the Lausanne campus (and passing by the EHL campus in Singapore if you choose), this program is an ideal choice if you are passionate about culinary arts, customer experience and hotel management, and you wish to gain extensive work experience before graduation.

Course Highlights

Two premium study environments in Switzerland
Option to study in Singapore for a semester or two
In-depth hospitality training preparing for general management roles
Creative projects testing the latest culinary concepts and hotel trends
One-on-one learning and small classes in a resort-style setting
Soft skills and an “affective approach” to enhance customer experience
Majors in Culinary Arts or Spa & Wellness Management
One full year of real-world work experience

Professional Path Outline

Year 1 - Swiss Professional Degree (HF)

Semester 1 – Host: Learn how to provide exciting guest experiences

Semester 2 – Communicator: Learn how to communicate with empathy and intention

Year 2 - Swiss Professional Degree (HF)

Semester 3 – Hospitality Operations Internship

Semester 4 – Entrepreneur: Think like an entrepreneur and develop strategic skills

Year 3 - Swiss Professional Degree (HF) Diploma

Semester 5 – Hospitality Administration Internship

Semester 6 – Networker: Learn how to build meaningful relationships

Specialization in Culinary Arts or Spa & Wellness Management

Achievement: Swiss Professional Degree (HF)

Year 4 - Bachelor in Hospitality Management

Continue into the EHL Bachelor Program by entering directly in the Year 2 - Semester 3 of the Bachelor Program

Semester 3 - Academic Courses in Passugg or Singapore

Semester 4 - Management Internship (Optional for HF graduates)

Year 5 - Bachelor in Hospitality Management Diploma

Semester 5 - Courses in Management Strategy in Passugg, Switzerland or EHL Campus (Singapore)

Semester 6 - Elective courses and a research or business project in Lausanne

Achievement: Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

The Swiss Professional Degree (HF)

This pathway begins with the Swiss Professional Degree (Dipl. Hôtelière-Restauratrice/Hôtelier-Restaurateur ES in French) which includes:

A 50/50 combination of theoretical and practical learning
A strong customer service focus based on industry know-how
A comprehensive overview of the industry for holistic hospitality management skills
Choice between the courses delivered in English and German language in Passugg
Choice of two Majors: Culinary Arts or Spa & Wellness Management.

Following the Swiss Professional Degree, you will enter a top-up program to earn the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management.

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Three Semesters to Bachelor’s Degree Completion

Upon successful completion of the Swiss Professional Degree, you can complete your bachelor’s degree by studying for three additional semesters focusing on international business strategy and development.

Optionally, you can also complete The Bachelor Degree's six-month management internship in Semester 4, to add even more work experience to your CV.

Two Semesters in Passugg or Singapore

Semesters 3 & 5 of the Academic Pathway
Advanced level courses in business analysis, strategic management, applied and integrated hospitality management, communication, and culture
Teamwork assignments, case studies, and interactions with industry experts

Final Semester in Lausanne

Semester 6 of the Academic Pathway
Choose three electives from nearly 20 industry-relevant subjects to develop specific expertise for your career path
Student Business Project: A final group project where you become the consultant and solve a business challenge for an external industry partner.

Arnaud Jonquet

Program Advisor

Do you have questions about the Professional path to the Bachelor Degree? Get in touch with me! I will be happy to help.

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A Year of Real Work Experience

Achieved through two 6-month internships
Roles in both operations and supervisory/management positions
Makes you a mature candidate with professional know-how to confidently lead a team
Gives you ahead start on the years of experience required for most managerial positions

A Real Life Project

In the final semester of the Bachelor degree course in Lausanne, you can choose a student business project (SBP) or an individual applied research project.

SBP: You will join a team of five students providing a consulting service to an external client. A large majority of our students' proposals are put into action by the clients and a significant number of students are hired by the same client at the end of the project.

Research project: Your task will be to find a solution to an industry-specific problem using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will be supervised by an experienced faculty member who will coach you in the methods needed to successfully complete your project.

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Alumni Testimonials

Jan Weiss

Switzerland

"This degree taught me how international business relationships and processes work.I understand much better how people from other cultures work and solve problems and I believe that I have learned to work with these people more efficiently than when I started my studies... I definitely benefit from EHL's good reputation...[it's] a great advantage, especially when looking for a suitable job. The combination of HF diploma and bachelor's degree gives an applicant more decisive arguments in contract negotiations."

Bertram Pak Hei Cheung

Hong Kong

"I like that the class sizes are small in Passugg, it allows better interactions between the students and the professors. Classes are also very interactive, and whenever we have questions, we are not afraid to ask. It brings the student body also closer together and integration is facilitated."

Alexandra Brunner

Switzerland

"EHL made me a lot more confident. Especially when it comes to my career plans and professional ambitions. I signed a contract for my first job three days after graduating. So I would say it has worked well so far, and I am confident that I am on the right track."

Xenia Marchesini

Italy, Switzerland

"The combination of theoretical and practical training helped me a lot for my internship. I did a 6-month internship in Wiesbaden in the 5-star luxury house Nassauer Hof. I worked for four months at the reception and two months in the Michelin-star restaurant Ente. What I liked best was the contact with customers. I was treated like a full-fledged employee and my work was very much appreciated."

Maxime Ducroux

France

"Belonging to the EHL family gives me inspiration, motivation and self-confidence. Since then I have rediscovered myself as an entrepreneur, which I would not have thought of before starting at EHL."