Master in Hospitality Management (MiHM)

Develop Real Hospitality Expertise

The hospitality industry is unique. Managers need to navigate seasonal fluctuations, 24/7 customer-facing service, high-value premises, and a breadth of talent to manage. Our MSc in Hospitality Management explores fundamental business principles but through a hospitality lens. Learn what operating with agility really means. The program teaches you the nuances of talent management, marketing, revenue strategies, logistics and customer centricity for an industry where change is ever present. It gives you the tools to analyse data, trends and stakeholder values to make good decisions, even in fast-changing situations, training you to become an effective leader.

Specialize as you study

During the second semester, you will focus your studies on one of the following streams:

F&B Management

The food service sector has a high-growth potential, yet restaurants themselves face a highly competitive landscape. This program route takes you through innovative strategies for developing profitable business models and meeting evolving customer expectations.

Hospitality Finance, Real Estate and Consulting

Hotel investments are expected to increase globally, and it comes at a time when hospitality businesses are implementing new operating, business, and financing models. Learn how to optimize hotel assets and businesses from a financial point of view to achieve profitability at this opportune time.

Pre-semester summer course - Hospitality Management Fundamentals

This online module (equivalent to 10 ECTS) is required for students coming from a non-hospitality-related bachelor’s degree or background. It introduces you to basic hospitality business concepts and gives you the context and industry understanding needed for the Master’s program.

Semester 1 - Hospitality and service management courses (30 ECTS)

You start by learning the tools of the trade such as service business design, talent management, financial controls, customer centricity, and leadership. You also take courses in academic research and writing to prepare you for the next phase of your studies.

Semester 2 - Specialization track (30 ECTS)

During the second semester on campus, you deepen your knowledge of specific roles and functions within hospitality management. You have the choice of two routes:

F&B management

This track explores innovative food and beverage concepts and services, and it teaches you to manage operations cost-effectively without compromising on quality. You go on a culinary business field trip and participate in the food and beverage concept week to broaden your awareness. Choice of two professional certifications: Wine Knowledge; Food Safety and HACCP.

Hospitality finance, real estate and consulting

This track teaches you how to manage a hotel as an investment. You gain an understanding of financial consulting, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions from a hospitality point of view. Choice of two professional certifications: Big Data Management and Visualization; and Hotel Valuation.

Semester 3 - Capstone thesis (30 ECTS)

This final applied research project challenges you to address a managerial dilemma in the hospitality sector. It’s an opportunity to demonstrate the professional, interpersonal, and leadership skills that you have developed as you apply critical thinking to your chosen topic.

To inform your research with context and insights, you take part in a minimum 12-week work placement. This experience links your theoretical understanding with the real world and strengthens your employability.

You will work closely with a supervisor during the capstone thesis.

You graduate with solid managerial skills and leadership aptitudes for talent management, service business design, and innovation. Plus, you join EHL’s powerful network of 30,000 alumni in 150 countries.