Program Overview
The International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management at C\xc3\xa9sar Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a MA programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lucerne, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business in Hotel & Tourism Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Food and Beverage Service Management
- International Tourism Management
- Management Accounting and Finance
- Consumer Behaviour and Strategic Marketing
- Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Recognized Bachelor Degree or a track record of management experience in the hospitality and tourism industry
- Recommended minimum age of 22 years
- English language proficiency of TOEFL 550 or IELTS 6.0 or OOPT 60+ or equivalent
Applicants who do not have an official proof of English proficiency will be given an English assessment test on arrival. Those who do not have the required English level will be advised to join the English Foundation Programme.
Candidates with a track record of supervisory or management experience in the hospitality and tourism industry will be considered on an individual basis by the Director of Postgraduate Programmes who will implement the relevant university procedures.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 79,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact C\xc3\xa9sar Ritz Colleges Switzerland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
Le Bouveret, Switzerland
César Ritz Colleges Switzerland is a private hospitality and business management higher education institution in Switzerland, named after the famed Swiss hotelier César Ritz. It’s part of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months