Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Acquire multicultural fluency and learn alongside a diverse student body in the global hospitality hubs of Switzerland, Spain or China
- Expand your network through our industry connections and recruitment visits from dozens of top companies each semester
- Develop your knowledge and confidence through innovative curricula integrating theory and real-world practice.
Les Roches postgraduate degree programs attract a large number of career changers — students who have a degree or professional experience in a field outside of hospitality, but who need the specific knowledge and skill set needed to manage hospitality businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, events and luxury retail. Our innovative hotel management programs at the postgraduate level also serve hospitality professionals who want to fine-tune their skills in management, entrepreneurship, marketing and other areas.
Our accelerated curriculum of hotel management, marketing and business administration courses will expose you to the operational management and strategic issues that global hospitality managers face today. The postgraduate program will fast-track your development of the critical knowledge, skills and networks needed for managerial positions in the industry. You will sharpen your leadership abilities and entrepreneurial skills as you become a confident decision maker.
Switzerland, Spain or China – 1 year
(1 semester + 1 internship)
Campus:Spain - 9–12 months
(1 semester + 1 case study + 1 internship)
At Les Roches, our innovative curriculum enables you to solidify your theoretical knowledge through practical application. Through your postgraduate diploma in hospitality, you will develop a strong foundation in business management and strategy. Depending on which postgraduate hospitality program you choose, you will gain in-depth knowledge on a specialized topic or a comprehensive overview of hotel management. And no matter which postgraduate degree you decide on, you will sharpen your interpersonal skills, leadership abilities and global perspective.
The postgraduate hospitality diploma programs at Les Roches are led by academic experts and experienced professionals. Our world-class faculty will challenge and broaden your knowledge, providing a transformative educational experience.
Each postgraduate hospitality program features a professional internship semester, which you can carry out in the country of your studies or elsewhere. This internship enables you to develop your leadership and management skills while gaining valuable professional experience and industry contacts.
Whether your aim is to change professions or to progress within your current career, our Career Development Industry Placement (CDIP) teams will provide you with dedicated assistance in preparing your CV, discovering job opportunities and polishing interview techniques.
Intakes
- Feb
- March
- April
- July
- Sep
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A career in hospitality management can offer you endless professional and personal development. One of the reasons many decide to study hospitality management is the wide variety of career opportunities available. From a hotel manager of an island resort to a marketing director in a luxury retail chain, the sky’s the limit in the fast-growing and always innovating hospitality industry.
list if you want to advance directly to the position:
Sales Manager in a Hotel Chain
Real Estate Investment Analyst
Quality Manager
Hotel General Manager
Public Relations
Event Organization
Wine Exporter
App Development
PSW Opportunity
There is absolutely no PSW but the Universities and institutions does encourage and provide opportunities for the students can go for internships
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can apply for direct entry into the Les Roches BBA program. If you are unsure of your qualification or credit transfer possibilities, please contact us for an academic evaluation for direct entry.
Previous education:
Applicants may apply with one of the following:
Les Roches Higher Diploma in Hotel Management or Diploma in Hotel Management
BTEC Higher National Diploma.
Diploma of a hotel school or other recognized diploma (minimum program length of 2.5 years).
Other diplomas:
Applications from students wishing to transfer from other programs will be considered. Appropriate entry level will be determined according to their qualifications. In order to make a formal academic evaluation, candidates are required to submit an official program outline and transcript of previous studies.
Professional experience:
Please provide copies of work experience certificates in the hotel industry, if applicable.
English Level
Must be proficient enough for higher education studies. English language exam scores (issued in the past 12 months) are required for non-native speakers, or those who have not spent the past two years in full-time English education.
Minimum English language exam scores for the BBA
Must be proficient enough for higher education studies in English. English language exam scores (issued in the last 12 months prior to the intended intake) are required for non-native English speakers, or those who have not spent the last two years in full-time English education.
Required English exam scores:
IELTS Academic:
Average 6.0 and minimum of 5.5 in each component (writing, reading, speaking, listening).
TOELF (ibt):
Minimum of 80 points (Spain and Switzerland).
The Les Roches Marbella TOEFL testing code number is B941.
The Les Roches Switzerland TOEFL testing code number is 9827.
Cambridge:
First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade A (for Spain and Switzerland).
Advanced Certificate (CAE): grade C (Spain and Switzerland).
Students with learning differences
Les Roches will assist students with learning differences in assessing their potential to enter and succeed at the school. The physical nature of service or kitchen practical courses requires students to be able to perform a wide range of duties similar to those performed in the industry.
Students with certain learning differences, such as dyslexia, are accommodated with appropriate support, additional time to complete examinations and special test conditions. Applicants should write to the School for further information and requests for support should be accompanied by official documentation detailing the diagnosis.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
23650 CHF
Annual Cost of Living: 1500 CHF
Application Fee: 275 CHF