Bachelor in International Hospitality Business
This business degree delivers the knowledge, skills and real-world professional experience you’ll need to build a high-level leadership career in hospitality and other key sectors of the global experience economy.
Accreditations
Study in London or Switzerland
Campus transfer available
Professional experience
2 internships + 1 on-the-job experience
Next start dates
Spring 2027 & Fall 2027
Duration
1 + 3 years
Credits
ECTS 180 / US 120
Become a business leader
Develop hard and soft skills
Specialization
Choice of 3 career-focused specializations
Choice of final project
Bachelor’s Thesis or Applied Business Project
Tuition Fees & Admissions Requirements
Course Structure
Focus your knowledge and expertise in your final year
Luxury Brand Strategy
Add shine to your career
Asset Development & Finance
Reach for the sky in hotel development
Guest Experience in Event Management
Learn how to create inspirational experiences
Alumni
After graduation, and for the rest of your life, you will be connected to an influential global network of more than 18,500 industry professionals and entrepreneurs.
Glion has really high standards and you learn how to stay focused and do everything to the best of your abilities.Anastasia NesterovaTrade Support Specialist, J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Glion has taught me the importance of building relationships and teamwork.Philippine BouyeReal Estate Investment Analyst, Sonder Inc.
Glion for me was more than just a school, it was also like a school of life because I learned many things about myself and also from others.Julie CharbonnierClient Engagement and Services Coordinator – MEIA, Cartier, Dubai UAE
Attention to detail is common to both hospitality and finance. In the financial industry, you have to be precise, otherwise you could make mistakes that are really costly.Federico ScolariPrivate Banker, Lombard Odier Group, Geneva
The biggest skill that I learned in Glion is first of all networking and adaptation to all the different cultures and mindsets.Shokhida RustamovaAssistant Manager Human Resources, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE
I think Glion really values and there is a strong emphasis on soft skills – work hard but also enjoy the process and have fun.Javad HajiyevAssociate Partner – Strategic Consulting – Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism, Knight Frank, Dubai, UAE
Flexibility is key because you have to deal with a lot of different suppliers when you put a bespoke trip together.Adam RzaneManaging Partner, Limo Express & Director of Business Development, Access Morocco, Casablanca, Morocco
Glion was a period of my life where I met a lot of wonderful people, learnt a lot of wonderful things, and it gave me a base on which to build a career.Anthony TorkingtonManaging Director, Relais and Châteaux
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The Hospitality Business Summer Program is an ideal way to discover the world of international hospitality and events management.
Bachelor’s in Luxury BusinessThe Bachelor’s in Luxury Business is your ticket to enter the universe of luxury.
Looking to switch programs? Explore your options and see how you can transfer seamlessly into the right fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do after a Bachelor of Hospitality Management?
What can’t you do?! A Bachelor’s in hospitality from the right school opens up career pathways in almost every industry. The world is now one big hospitality economy, with the very best brands understanding the importance of a service-focused approach to business.
If hospitality is your passion, then you can head into hotels and restaurants, or events, luxury retail, and travel. Beyond this, there’s finance, real estate, automotive and jewelry, and even tech and governmental roles, all of which are recruiting our Bachelor’s graduates. You’ll also be prepared for the entrepreneurial pathway – one which many of our alumni take.
Is Hospitality Management related to business?
In order to be successful in hospitality management you’ll need good business acumen. Whether you’re aspiring to be a manager of a hotel, restaurant, luxury retail store or in a corporate role, possessing business-focused expertise and abilities will give you an edge in interviews and enable you to bring the level of value that the very best brands demand.
An understanding of revenue, marketing, business strategy, and leadership are all key in the most sought-after hospitality management roles, right from entry-level positions. When choosing an undergraduate program for your career in hospitality, ensure it is grounded in business, like our own Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business.
How many years is a Bachelor of hospitality?
Typically a Bachelor’s in hospitality will be a minimum of three years of study time. The Glion Bachelor’s in International Hospitality Business is four years long. As well as the length of the course, be sure to check the content.
You’ll want a good mix of practical and academic elements in order to give you an edge when you head into the working world.
Our own Bachelor’s degree comprises a full first semester in practical arts before students head off into the world on a six-month internship. When they return, they’re transformed as they head into rigorous academic studies, before a second management-level internship. In semesters four and five of the Bachelor’s program, business is the focus, with a real-world business project and a specialization to support the student’s chosen career pathway. Finally, the last semester is an on-the-job experience.
