Website Glion Institute of Higher Education
Fees: Approx. CHF 54000
Course Duration- 2 Semesters followed by a paid internship
This course of MSc in Luxury Management and Guest Experience is a new and extremely popular course by Glion institute of higher education.
This Master’s degree course lets you dive into the World of Luxury Retail, Fashion Design and Hospitality.
The aim of this course is to position your career perfectly in the luxury sector.
Expect to get educated on the definition and parameters of luxury hospitality through this 1-year course that includes two academic semesters at the Glion campus followed by an internship.
To be eligible for this course you must have a Bachelor’s degree in hospitality or business along with English communication skills (equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above).
Course Overview
This recently introduced Master’s degree course has a lot to offer for those seeking a career in luxury hospitality.
Here’s what you can expect out of this course. Have a look at the official introduction of the MSc in Luxury Management and Guest Experience in this video.
As the video explains, during the course you will acquire a service-oriented mentality and will be able to design, organise and deliver the best guest experience for luxury customers.
The course is dedicated to the luxury segment of hospitality. Expect yourself to be introduced to a wide variety of luxury and premium guest experience facts and technology. A Business field trip to Paris is included in Semester 1 of this Master’s degree course. A field trip to Milan, Italy is a part of the second semester.
Students would also be organising a fair about luxury innovation in hospitality in the second semester of the course. But it’s much more than that. A wide array of subjects related to luxury hospitality would be covered during the two academic semesters.
Some of the interesting courses covered during the two semesters are:
- Economics and Sociology of Luxury
- Gastronomy Universe, Fine Wines and Spirits
- Ultra-Luxury Travel and Experiences
- Building Brand Equity
- Experiential Economics
- Digital Transformation and Data Analytics
- Service Culture and Operational Excellence
- Design Thinking
- Sustainable Luxury and Design
- New Frontiers in Customer Experience
- Strategic Management of Luxury Brands
- Intercultural Leadership and Talent Management
- Legal Environment of the Luxury Industries
and more.
To explore all the subjects and more about this course, please visit the program page of Glion institute of higher education through the link given in the top snapshot box of this page.
Internship
A paid internship is organised by the institute in one of the partnering luxury hospitality employers. The duration of the internship is 4-6 months and helps students grasp the concept of luxury hospitality in real terms in front of real guests and real challenges. All students are also required to complete a research business project while they pursue their internship.
About Glion Institute of Higher Education
Glion is ranked among the top institutions in the world (Check QS World University Rankings 2022). The institute has campuses in Switzerland and London.
Located on a scenic campus in Switzerland and other global locations, you’ll get to see the world by studying at this institute. By studying at Glion, you would also get an opportunity to work with a range of cultures in some of the globe’s most stunning locations.
There are two intakes of this MSc course in Luxury Management and Guest Experience every year. You can enrol on this course either in February or in September. Please get in touch with the admissions office to know more about this course by one of the premier hotel management schools.