SWITZERLAND. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP: unlocking leadership potential

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1 SWITZERLAND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP: unlocking leadership potential

2 Master of Science IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IS RIPE WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND INSIGHT NEEDED TO DRIVE BUSINESSES FORWARD TO OVERCOME COMPLEX CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVE GLOBAL SUCCESS. YOU ONLY BECOME A GREAT LEADER WITH PRACTICE. LES ROCHES ONE-YEAR MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) PROGRAM IS UNIQUE IN PROVIDING YOUNG GRADUATES WITH AN MS STUDY PROGRAM THAT COMBINES RIGOROUS ACADEMIC STUDY WITH LEADERSHIP PRACTICE THAT IS BUILT INTO EVERY ELEMENT OF THEIR STUDIES. STUDENTS PRACTICE LEADERSHIP THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM, IN PRACTICAL AND REAL- LIFE ASSIGNMENTS IN INDUSTRY. THEY DISCOVER THEIR OWN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND HONE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH CONTINUAL ASSESSMENT AND MENTORING FROM AN EXPERT FACULTY COMPRISED OF INDUSTRY LEADERS. IN EFFECT, THE PROGRAM IS A LEADERSHIP INCUBATOR - AN MS PROGRAM THAT EXISTS FOR GRADUATES WHO ARE AGED 21 AND ABOVE, AND WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. IF YOU ARE YOUNG, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL, AND WANT TO ACTUALISE YOUR POTENTIAL IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, LES ROCHES MS IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP IS THE MASTER S PROGRAM FOR YOU.

3 Benefits of the program THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP FROM A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: SELF-LEADERSHIP + TEAM LEADERSHIP + BUSINESS LEADERSHIP GLOBAL LEADERS YOU WILL DEVELOP THE STRATEGIC AND SOFT SKILLS NEEDED TO: Build high-performing teams by gaining people s motivation, trust and commitment in a multicultural environment Analyze complex scenarios and provide creative solutions in the field of hospitality management Evaluate values, strengths and limitations and elaborate appropriate development strategies for self and others Understand complex organizations; differentiate between systems, networks and organization charts; lead a team in an organization Recognize the need for change; design, plan and implement changes in service organizations Understand the importance of culture in an organization; develop and establish a safe culture based on shared values and mutual respect Encourage creativity and innovation; look at diverse perspectives and consensually construct shared goals Efficiently communicate vision and strategy that links the present and future

4 Master of Science MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP (1 YEAR) OUR NEW, ONE-YEAR MS PROGRAM WILL DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO ACCELERATE YOUR MANAGERIAL OR ENTREPRENEURIAL CAREER WITHIN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP FROM A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES TO EQUIP YOU WITH THE CORRECT ATTRIBUTES NEEDED TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL LEADER IN HOSPITALITY. The MS will focus on developing your soft skills and personal attributes for success, addressing attitude, communication, problem solving, and creative and critical thinking to enhance your future as a leader within the hospitality industry. The program will enable you to develop different types of leadership skills focusing on self-leadership by discovering what type of leader you are, team leadership by looking at talent development, people management and retention strategies, and finally business leadership to be able to drive your business in the right direction for success. You will concentrate on the complex relationships between employers, employees, owners, customers and other stakeholders, through increased insight in managerial and leadership functions. As you undertake in-depth applied research projects with real world problems, you will understand the management issues faced by hospitality companies. Work ethic, team work and networking will be crucial skills that you will pick-up in this one year program, equipping you with skills to confidently lead a diverse team and to become a leader of tomorrow, today. MS PROGRAM CONTENT SEMESTER 1 CREDITS SEMESTER 2 CREDITS Introduction to Hospitality Leadership 3 Innovation and Creativity 3 Strategic Operational Management 3 Strategic Management 3 Culture and Organization 3 Conflict and Negotiation 3 Hospitality Financial Management 3 Leading Organizations 3 Research Methods 3 Applied Research Project in Hospitality Leadership 3 DISSERTATION 6 TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 1 15 TOTAL CREDITS SEMESTER 2 21

5 Admission LEVEL: LENGTH: INTAKES: MASTER 1 YEAR (2 academic semesters) JANUARY AND JULY OF EACH YEAR FEES BREAKDOWN (CHF) SEMESTER : 1 2 Application fee 100 Damage deposit 1,000 MAIN FEES Tuition 19,900 19,900 Double room 5,850 5,850 Full board (compulsory) 4,350 4,350 OTHER FEES Books and materials (estimate) Laptop (refer to laptop policy) 2,300 Health & accident insurance TOTAL: 31,600 31,600 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS Normally 21 years old and above Must hold an accredited bachelor degree (preferably in Hospitality, Tourism, Event Management or a BBA) Proficient in English for higher education studies (unless the candidate is a native English speaker or has spent at least 3 years of their studies in an English speaking school): minimum score 550 (TOEFL) or equivalent. Please find here below, the minimum required English language entry level for this program: TOEFL* 550/213/80 IELTS** Average 5.5 and min 5.5 in each subcomponent CAMBRIDGE FCE/CAE*** FCE: grade A CAE: grade C * TOEFL first grade being the paper based/second the computer based/third the internet based. The Les Roches TOEFL testing code number is Please mention this code number when you register for a test. ** IELTS has 4 subcomponents (writing, reading, speaking, listening). ** Cambridge - First Certificate Exam (FCE) Cambridge Advanced Exam (CAE) please also provide statement of results. Please note: the programs, courses and admissions requirements mentioned in this document are guidelines and are subject to change at any time. Les Roches reserves the right to review and modify the program ad tuition fees at any time and without notice.

6 What the students say: LEADERSHIP AT LES ROCHES I have discovered a hidden side to myself since I started at Les Roches. I found myself more confident, creative, mature, humble, attentive, and better able to communicate with the people around me, especially in this international environment. I understand why Les Roches has created so many leaders in the industry. In the future, I will be one of them also. SOLINE LE Our Leadership Development class provides very useful theory that we can apply to daily life. We all have leadership skills hidden somewhere inside ourselves, but we need the right moment and the right environment, such as this master s program, to allow this leadership to shine PIMPATCHARA SUMAWONG LES ROCHES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT ADMISSIONS ADDRESSES ADD US DIRECTLY TO YOUR SMARTPHONE ADDRESS BOOK! Rue du Lac th Floor 1815 Clarens Switzerland P info@lesroches.edu LESROCHES.EDU/MSC RA62/R00/03.14/10K - design: diabolo.com