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Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Perfect for career changers, aspiring or current entrepreneurs, and family business owners, this Master’s teaches the latest business models and technology, enhancing your entrepreneurial knowledge and enabling you to think more innovatively.

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Course Summary

Enhance your entrepreneurial expertise

This highly specialized Master’s takes you on a journey of innovation and entrepreneurship, from idea to business model and then to market.

Put theory into practice on your field trip, collaborate with your fellow students during Innovation Week, and choose between a Business Research Project or professional internship to gain vital, real-world experience.

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Tuition Fees & Admission Requirements

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Course Structure

This Master’s curriculum mirrors the lifecycle of a business startup, from business model identification and go-to-market strategies through to scaling and M&A.

Key topics covered include strategy & governance, leadership and team building, and digital marketing.

98% of students have 1 or more offers on graduation

6 internship offers per student on average

Optional 4 week program

Hospitality Immersion Program

If you do not have an academic or professional background in hospitality, this optional fast-track program will bring your working knowledge up to a level that allows you to hit the ground running once your Master’s begins.

4 weeks - optional

Semester 1

Foundations for Hospitality Entrepreneurship and Strategic Leadership

In this semester, you will learn what the hospitality industry is, its challenges and its future issues. You will acquire the abilities, methodologies and concepts required to create value-adding, innovative products and services for the market with a focus on the hospitality industry. This semester focuses on the contribution of entrepreneurship and innovation to the new trends of hospitality. You will focus on design thinking, lean startups, traction methods, strategic partnerships and ecosystems’ management, governance and strategy.

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Meet your faculty

Nandita Perret
Nandita Perret
Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership
Mariana Palmeiro
Mariana Palmeiro
Business Trends and Ultra-Luxury Travel
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Sales & Contract Negotiation and Protecting your Brand & your Business
Elise Buckle
Elise Buckle
Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Program's Director Master's in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Eric Mabilon
Eric Mabilon
Advanced Hotel Operations
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Fundraising and Financial Strategies
Paola Waschbusch
Paola Waschbusch
Luxury Hospitality Consultant
John Kawalek
John Kawalek
Visiting Faculty - Digital Transformation and Data Analytics
Nandita Perret
Nandita Perret
Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership
Mariana Palmeiro
Mariana Palmeiro
Business Trends and Ultra-Luxury Travel
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Sales & Contract Negotiation and Protecting your Brand & your Business
Elise Buckle
Elise Buckle
Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Program's Director Master's in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Eric Mabilon
Eric Mabilon
Advanced Hotel Operations
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Fundraising and Financial Strategies
Paola Waschbusch
Paola Waschbusch
Luxury Hospitality Consultant
John Kawalek
John Kawalek
Visiting Faculty - Digital Transformation and Data Analytics
Nandita Perret
Nandita Perret
Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership
Mariana Palmeiro
Mariana Palmeiro
Business Trends and Ultra-Luxury Travel
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Jean-Christophe Barth-Coullaré
Sales & Contract Negotiation and Protecting your Brand & your Business
Elise Buckle
Elise Buckle
Sustainability and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Dr. Tiia Mäkinen
Program's Director Master's in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
Eric Mabilon
Eric Mabilon
Advanced Hotel Operations
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Yves Dominic Lüthi
Fundraising and Financial Strategies
Paola Waschbusch
Paola Waschbusch
Luxury Hospitality Consultant
John Kawalek
John Kawalek
Visiting Faculty - Digital Transformation and Data Analytics
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Internships

Your 6 month internship

Enhance your studies with a six-month internship at a leading organization. Gain practical skills, grow your network, and understand current industry standards, all while boosting your CV.

Recent internship positions include:

🇫🇷 Diego LormandCommercial Assistant
Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco
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🇮🇩 Alyssa MirandaProgram Coordinator Trainee
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇸🇪 Clara Alplin AbildAssistant Digital Marketing Manager
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇨🇦 Emilio BastonDirector of Expansion
Mexico Latam, Megogo, Mexico
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🇰🇷 Jaeseok HongRising Fans Program, Rooms Division
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Japan
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🇫🇷 Diego LormandCommercial Assistant
Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco
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🇮🇩 Alyssa MirandaProgram Coordinator Trainee
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇸🇪 Clara Alplin AbildAssistant Digital Marketing Manager
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇨🇦 Emilio BastonDirector of Expansion
Mexico Latam, Megogo, Mexico
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🇰🇷 Jaeseok HongRising Fans Program, Rooms Division
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Japan
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🇫🇷 Diego LormandCommercial Assistant
Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco
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🇮🇩 Alyssa MirandaProgram Coordinator Trainee
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇸🇪 Clara Alplin AbildAssistant Digital Marketing Manager
IMD Business School, Switzerland
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🇨🇦 Emilio BastonDirector of Expansion
Mexico Latam, Megogo, Mexico
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🇰🇷 Jaeseok HongRising Fans Program, Rooms Division
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Japan
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Business field trip in Marrakech

Focus
Innovation, technology and entrepreneurship in a start-up ecosystem

Plan an event
Half-day event – decide the theme, format and audience

Network
Make connections to grow your professional network

Meet innovative companies
Put theory into practice

Every full-time Master’s program incorporates an immersive field trip, offering unique access to key industry players representative of your study topic.

These bespoke, multi-day experiences have packed itineraries featuring company visits, presentations by senior executives, lunches and dinners at which you can experience the best of local gastronomy while getting to know fellow students in more relaxed circumstances.

Destinations and program are subject to change.

Hotel Tour of Sofia Barcelona
Met the Director of Sales, Sofia Barcelona: Service Excellence in MICE & Sales
Experienced farm to fork in action at Farasha Farmhouse
Visited Sorbonne University Cité de l'Innovation
Welcomed at the Amal Training Center, a social entrepreneurial venture
Visited renowned hotels such as Royal Mansour and Hotel El Fenn
Camel excursion in the desert
Camel excursion in the desert
Stayed at a luxury 5-star palace and at White Camel, a luxury desert camp
Hotel Tour of Sofia Barcelona
Met the Director of Sales, Sofia Barcelona: Service Excellence in MICE & Sales
Experienced farm to fork in action at Farasha Farmhouse
Visited Sorbonne University Cité de l'Innovation
Welcomed at the Amal Training Center, a social entrepreneurial venture
Visited renowned hotels such as Royal Mansour and Hotel El Fenn
Camel excursion in the desert
Camel excursion in the desert
Stayed at a luxury 5-star palace and at White Camel, a luxury desert camp
Hotel Tour of Sofia Barcelona
Met the Director of Sales, Sofia Barcelona: Service Excellence in MICE & Sales
Experienced farm to fork in action at Farasha Farmhouse
Visited Sorbonne University Cité de l'Innovation
Welcomed at the Amal Training Center, a social entrepreneurial venture
Visited renowned hotels such as Royal Mansour and Hotel El Fenn
Camel excursion in the desert
Camel excursion in the desert
Stayed at a luxury 5-star palace and at White Camel, a luxury desert camp

Meet our program Alumni

Industry Sectors

A Glion education sets the foundation for success in hospitality and far beyond. Alumni go on to lead in luxury, finance, FMCG, and other global sectors. All statistics are an average from 2020-2023 graduates.

21%
Hospitality & TravelWorking in hospitality, tourism and F&B
61%
Luxury & BusinessWorking in luxury goods & services, agencies, events, banking and finance
18%
Other Careers & Emerging FieldsWorking in other industries
🇰🇿 Angelina SemyanovaCo-Founder
Golden World, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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🇮🇳 Balamurugan Subramani Business Development Management
Placement International, Barcelona, Spain
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🇲🇺 Chetna Bundhoo Project Manager
SpotMe, Lausanne, Switzerland
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🇮🇳 Deepti Malik Business Owner
Diamond Realtors, Gurugram, India
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🇲🇲 Ei Hlaing ZarAssistant Manager Business Development
Hospitality Academy, Barcelona, Spain
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🇮🇹 Filippo Bertolini Global Trade Communication Lead
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
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🇫🇷 Hugo NadalProduct Owner Retention Programs
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
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🇵🇰 Ibrahim Rasul Pre-Opening Management Trainer
Serena Hotels, Pakistan
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🇨🇭 Josefina Mom Reservations Sales Supervisor
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland
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🇮🇳 Kaviyan Deenathaya-lapandian Business Development
Emerald Global Business Advisors, Dubai, UAE
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🇰🇿 Angelina SemyanovaCo-Founder
Golden World, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
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🇮🇳 Balamurugan Subramani Business Development Management
Placement International, Barcelona, Spain
Linkedin
🇲🇺 Chetna Bundhoo Project Manager
SpotMe, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇮🇳 Deepti Malik Business Owner
Diamond Realtors, Gurugram, India
Linkedin
🇲🇲 Ei Hlaing ZarAssistant Manager Business Development
Hospitality Academy, Barcelona, Spain
Linkedin
🇮🇹 Filippo Bertolini Global Trade Communication Lead
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇫🇷 Hugo NadalProduct Owner Retention Programs
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇵🇰 Ibrahim Rasul Pre-Opening Management Trainer
Serena Hotels, Pakistan
Linkedin
🇨🇭 Josefina Mom Reservations Sales Supervisor
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇮🇳 Kaviyan Deenathaya-lapandian Business Development
Emerald Global Business Advisors, Dubai, UAE
Linkedin
🇰🇿 Angelina SemyanovaCo-Founder
Golden World, Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Linkedin
🇮🇳 Balamurugan Subramani Business Development Management
Placement International, Barcelona, Spain
Linkedin
🇲🇺 Chetna Bundhoo Project Manager
SpotMe, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇮🇳 Deepti Malik Business Owner
Diamond Realtors, Gurugram, India
Linkedin
🇲🇲 Ei Hlaing ZarAssistant Manager Business Development
Hospitality Academy, Barcelona, Spain
Linkedin
🇮🇹 Filippo Bertolini Global Trade Communication Lead
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇫🇷 Hugo NadalProduct Owner Retention Programs
Philip Morris International, Lausanne, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇵🇰 Ibrahim Rasul Pre-Opening Management Trainer
Serena Hotels, Pakistan
Linkedin
🇨🇭 Josefina Mom Reservations Sales Supervisor
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva, Switzerland
Linkedin
🇮🇳 Kaviyan Deenathaya-lapandian Business Development
Emerald Global Business Advisors, Dubai, UAE
Linkedin
The coursework was rigorous and it pushed me to my limits, but it was during those challenging moments where I found the most growth, personally and academically.
Fabienne StanitzFounder, FabstWines
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The main goal is to become the most integrated private equity management software provider in Europe and to deliver a product that can integrate any other tool that helps our clients manage their operations more efficiently.
Shahab ShafieehanjaniCo-Founder and CEO, Versible, France
The brother and sister alumni duo on their formula for successThe brother and sister alumni duo on their formula for success

Plug into the Swiss start-up ecosystem

Presented with a real-life business challenge, you’ll be charged with devising, prototyping and testing novel solutions before live pitching to members of the Swiss startup ecosystem.

Learn how to engage this audience with great storytelling to mobilize support and attract investors.

Develop your business ideas

Throughout the program, you develop the tools and insights that will enable you to create new products and services characterized by innovative business models.

Semester 1 courses include design thinking, lean start-ups, governance and strategy.

In Semester 2, you will focus on areas such as sales & marketing, revenue management and funding.

Program News

Perfectly prepared: Glion Master’s education provides Fabienne’s startup launchpad
Perfectly prepared: Glion Master’s education provides Fabienne’s startup launchpad

How does a Master’s at Glion help you start your own business? For recent graduate Fabienne Stanitz, it was the ideal preparation for her new venture, FabstWines.

Field trips in our students’ own words – part 1: Chikita’s memorable Moroccan adventure
Field trips in our students’ own words – part 1: Chikita’s memorable Moroccan adventure

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Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development

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Master of Science in Luxury Management and Guest Experience

Including immersive learning and a real-world internship, this one of a kind Master’s will position you perfectly for a career in the luxury sector.

Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership

This Master’s provides a comprehensive and systematic understanding of real estate, capital markets and global hotel development.

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    Study in Switzerland

    Plug into a vibrant startup ecosystem

    Internship or Business Research Project

    Gain vital real-world experience

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    Next start dates

    Spring 2026 and Fall 2026

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    Duration

    1.5 years/3 semesters

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    Credits

    ECTS 90/US 45

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    Prepare for take-off

    Develop your business idea during the program

    Field trip

    Build your knowledge and network

    Personalized career support

    Use our expertise and contacts to power your career

    Semester 2

    Launching and Scaling Future-Ready Businesses

    This semester is dedicated to delivering value to customers, capturing value and scaling a business. You will focus on digitalization and go-to-market, sales and marketing, revenue management and digital technologies, accompanied by a deep dive into financial lifecycle and funding.

    Semester 3

    Business Research Project or Internship with Applied Research Report

    Choose the Business Research Project option and produce an independent research project demonstrating advanced research skills, planning and self-management abilities as well as agility in information handling.

    Opt to undertake an internship and you will carry out a 24-week work placement then write an Applied Research Report to examine your experience as a further contribution to your professional development.