Master of Science in Luxury Experience and Brand Management

Delivering highly specialized industry knowledge, this Master’s opens pathways to careers with prestigious brands operating throughout the luxury sector, including hotels & resorts, personal luxury goods, and bespoke luxury services.

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Course Summary

You cannot get closer to the business of luxury

Luxury is a business like no other, and it demands a Master’s like no other. Through intensive courses, immersive learning and a professional internship, you can take your skillset to the next level.

You’ll also meet top luxury and hospitality brands during your international field trip, and take up the challenge of organizing a luxury event with your fellow students.

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Course Structure

Created to provide a pathway to senior roles in luxury, this Master’s encompasses all major components of the luxury industry, from fashion design to fine dining.

The comprehensive curriculum includes strategic management, effective communication and intercultural leadership.

Semester 1

In this semester, you will acquire highly specialized knowledge relating to the luxury industry. This will help you develop and demonstrate the level of responsibility and autonomy required of industry managers.

Taught subjects include the economy and sociology of luxury, business trends in luxury hotels, resorts and events, experiential economics, data analytics, digital marketing and digital transformation.

Semester 2

Throughout this semester, you will have the opportunity to use the specific knowledge acquired in the first semester as you develop critical skills and advanced know-how in business and managerial disciplines.

The curriculum introduces higher level management and business subjects, such as strategic management of luxury brands, talent management, corporate finance and value creation, business models research and project management.

Semester 3

Business Research Project or Internship

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 six-month work placement then write an Applied Research Report to examine your experience as a further contribution to your professional development.

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Meet your faculty

Dr. Jinju Heo

Visiting Faculty - Building the New Sustainable Luxury

Dr. Eleonora Rosati

Visiting Faculty - Legal Environment of Luxury Industries

Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo

Professor

Nandita Perret

Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership

Dr. Estelle Dinh

Visiting Faculty - Luxury, Markets, Enterprises and Culture

Naida Culshaw

Visiting Faculty - Leadership, Diversity, and Intercultural Management

John Kawalek

Visiting Faculty - Digital Transformation and Data Analytics

Dr. Jinju Heo

Visiting Faculty - Building the New Sustainable Luxury

Dr. Eleonora Rosati

Visiting Faculty - Legal Environment of Luxury Industries

Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo

Professor

Nandita Perret

Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership

Dr. Estelle Dinh

Visiting Faculty - Luxury, Markets, Enterprises and Culture

Naida Culshaw

Visiting Faculty - Leadership, Diversity, and Intercultural Management

John Kawalek

Visiting Faculty - Digital Transformation and Data Analytics

Dr. Jinju Heo

Visiting Faculty - Building the New Sustainable Luxury

Dr. Eleonora Rosati

Visiting Faculty - Legal Environment of Luxury Industries

Dr. Eleonora Cattaneo

Professor

Nandita Perret

Visiting Faculty - Intercultural Leadership

Dr. Estelle Dinh

Visiting Faculty - Luxury, Markets, Enterprises and Culture

Naida Culshaw

Visiting Faculty - Leadership, Diversity, and Intercultural Management

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:

🇫🇷 Charlotte DemarignyCommercial Assistant Intern

Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco

🇨🇳 Yuanfeng (Tony) JiHospitality Intern

Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, Richemont, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Mathilde LaporteAssistant Project Manager International Events & Press Relations

Dom Pérignon, LVMH, Paris, France

🇩🇪 Jeremie BelokrinickijLuxury Watches Department Intern

Christie’s Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Diane Legras Communication & Image Intern

Rolex, Geneva, Switzerland

🇵🇪 Verushka (Yda) Cuadros ChavezManagement Training Wellness

Rosewood Doha, Doha, Qatar

🇭🇺 Laura RomodaSales Intern

Petite Geneve Petrovic Kft., Budapest, Hungary

🇮🇹 Anna ShahuGuest Relations Intern

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, LVMH, Portofino, Italy

🇹🇭 Phutthiphong WachirasrisirikulGuest Relations Intern

The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Osaka, Japan

🇫🇷 Charlotte DemarignyCommercial Assistant Intern

Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco

🇨🇳 Yuanfeng (Tony) JiHospitality Intern

Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, Richemont, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Mathilde LaporteAssistant Project Manager International Events & Press Relations

Dom Pérignon, LVMH, Paris, France

🇩🇪 Jeremie BelokrinickijLuxury Watches Department Intern

Christie’s Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Diane Legras Communication & Image Intern

Rolex, Geneva, Switzerland

🇵🇪 Verushka (Yda) Cuadros ChavezManagement Training Wellness

Rosewood Doha, Doha, Qatar

🇭🇺 Laura RomodaSales Intern

Petite Geneve Petrovic Kft., Budapest, Hungary

🇮🇹 Anna ShahuGuest Relations Intern

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, LVMH, Portofino, Italy

🇹🇭 Phutthiphong WachirasrisirikulGuest Relations Intern

The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Osaka, Japan

🇫🇷 Charlotte DemarignyCommercial Assistant Intern

Société des Bains de Mer, Monte-Carlo SBM, Monaco

🇨🇳 Yuanfeng (Tony) JiHospitality Intern

Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, Richemont, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Mathilde LaporteAssistant Project Manager International Events & Press Relations

Dom Pérignon, LVMH, Paris, France

🇩🇪 Jeremie BelokrinickijLuxury Watches Department Intern

Christie’s Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

🇫🇷 Diane Legras Communication & Image Intern

Rolex, Geneva, Switzerland

🇵🇪 Verushka (Yda) Cuadros ChavezManagement Training Wellness

Rosewood Doha, Doha, Qatar

🇭🇺 Laura RomodaSales Intern

Petite Geneve Petrovic Kft., Budapest, Hungary

🇮🇹 Anna ShahuGuest Relations Intern

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, LVMH, Portofino, Italy

🇹🇭 Phutthiphong WachirasrisirikulGuest Relations Intern

The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Osaka, Japan

Monaco Field Trip

Learn
Combine theoretical and experiential learning.

Network
Make connections to grow your network.

Connect
Luxury, heritage, creativity and innovation to generate economic value

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.

Met with managers & Alumni from Société des Bains de Mer

Visited Prince of Monaco’s car collection

Visited Yacht Club de Monaco

Visited Hotel de Paris & wine cellar

Visited Fragonard & tried perfume making

Visited & met with Alumnus & GM of Fairmont Hotel Monte Carlo

Met with managers & Alumni from Société des Bains de Mer

Visited Prince of Monaco’s car collection

Visited Yacht Club de Monaco

Visited Hotel de Paris & wine cellar

Visited Fragonard & tried perfume making

Visited & met with Alumnus & GM of Fairmont Hotel Monte Carlo

Met with managers & Alumni from Société des Bains de Mer

Visited Prince of Monaco’s car collection

Visited Yacht Club de Monaco

Visited Hotel de Paris & wine cellar

Visited Fragonard & tried perfume making

Visited & met with Alumnus & GM of Fairmont Hotel Monte Carlo

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

🇪🇸 Alejandro Diaz Marti Key Account Manager

Le Collectionist, Paris, France

🇨🇭 Alexandra Nannini Cartier Retail Management - ASPIRE Europe

Cartier, Geneva, Switzerland

🇭🇺 Benedek Molnar Multi-Outlet Assistant Restaurant Manager

KITCHEN by Osman Sezener – The Bodrum EDITION

🇮🇹 Benedetta Lanati Luxury Event Planner

Giorgia Farina, Milan, Italy

🇩🇪 Cecile DijouxGuest Relations Manager

InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

🇫🇷 Céleste Le HétetQuality Specialist

Orient Express, Paris, France

🇹🇭 Chanipa SarasinCo-Founder

KAANI, Bangkok City, Thailand

🇩🇪 Charlot BolligAssistant Guest Relations Manager

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

🇯🇲 David RickettsFounder – CEO

Akee Events, Kingston, Jamaica

🇨🇷 Diego Cascante Ramirez Assistant Loyalty Manager

EDITION, Tokyo, Japan

🇪🇸 Alejandro Diaz Marti Key Account Manager

Le Collectionist, Paris, France

🇨🇭 Alexandra Nannini Cartier Retail Management - ASPIRE Europe

Cartier, Geneva, Switzerland

🇭🇺 Benedek Molnar Multi-Outlet Assistant Restaurant Manager

KITCHEN by Osman Sezener – The Bodrum EDITION

🇮🇹 Benedetta Lanati Luxury Event Planner

Giorgia Farina, Milan, Italy

🇩🇪 Cecile DijouxGuest Relations Manager

InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

🇫🇷 Céleste Le HétetQuality Specialist

Orient Express, Paris, France

🇹🇭 Chanipa SarasinCo-Founder

KAANI, Bangkok City, Thailand

🇩🇪 Charlot BolligAssistant Guest Relations Manager

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

🇯🇲 David RickettsFounder – CEO

Akee Events, Kingston, Jamaica

🇨🇷 Diego Cascante Ramirez Assistant Loyalty Manager

EDITION, Tokyo, Japan

🇪🇸 Alejandro Diaz Marti Key Account Manager

Le Collectionist, Paris, France

🇨🇭 Alexandra Nannini Cartier Retail Management - ASPIRE Europe

Cartier, Geneva, Switzerland

🇭🇺 Benedek Molnar Multi-Outlet Assistant Restaurant Manager

KITCHEN by Osman Sezener – The Bodrum EDITION

🇮🇹 Benedetta Lanati Luxury Event Planner

Giorgia Farina, Milan, Italy

🇩🇪 Cecile DijouxGuest Relations Manager

InterContinental Resorts French Polynesia, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

🇫🇷 Céleste Le HétetQuality Specialist

Orient Express, Paris, France

🇹🇭 Chanipa SarasinCo-Founder

KAANI, Bangkok City, Thailand

🇩🇪 Charlot BolligAssistant Guest Relations Manager

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

🇯🇲 David RickettsFounder – CEO

Akee Events, Kingston, Jamaica

🇨🇷 Diego Cascante Ramirez Assistant Loyalty Manager

EDITION, Tokyo, Japan

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