Elevate your career in global hospitality with a prestigious Swiss MBA online and exclusive campus immersion in Geneva
15 Months
Open Enrollment
90 ECTS
Live Online
This program equips you with the skills and globally recognised qualifications required to lead world-class hospitality brands. The global hospitality and tourism industry is growing faster than ever, demanding leaders who can combine operational expertise with innovation and specialised knowledge. This MBA program is designed for hospitality professionals who are ready to transition into senior roles as managers and executives without pausing work.
This program offers an advanced understanding of hospitality operations and service excellence along with fundamental business principles. Students gain the tools necessary to manage luxury hotels, resorts, and tourism enterprises across the globe. The curriculum is carefully designed to shape students into confident, future-ready leaders prepared for lucrative career opportunities in hospitality management.
Through King’s partnership with Swiss UMEF, this program provides a globally recognised qualification that opens international career opportunities. Students also gain the unique opportunity to visit Swiss UMEF’s picturesque Geneva campus set within a historic castle overlooking the Rhône River. By the end of the program, professionals emerge as capable managers and directors capable of overseeing complex hospitality operations and designing exceptional guest experiences.
Swiss UMEF’s curriculum is carefully designed to transform students into global leaders by focusing on the following areas:
Founded in 1984 in Geneva, Swiss UMEF is the first private institution in Geneva accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC). Renowned for its global accreditations and high academic standards, Swiss UMEF is proudly accredited by two of the world’s leading business education bodies: the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). The university is also accredited by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and eduQua, the official Swiss Quality Label for continuous education.Â
It has been further recognised in its field by keynote speakers including former Presidents, Prime Ministers and Nobel Laureates who have delivered lectures in different Swiss UMEF programmes. These recognitions place Swiss UMEF among the top international business schools for academic excellence, innovation and global relevance.
This program from King’s offers an exclusive campus immersion experience in Geneva, where students can visit the Swiss UMEF campus located in a historic castle. It also provides students with the opportunity to visit renowned international organisations such as the United Nations, World Trade Organisation, and World Intellectual Property Organisation. Lectures are fully live to prioritise real-time student interaction while providing the convenience of online learning. Further, the flexibility of weekend lectures is perfect for working professionals to gain high-quality business education and accelerate their career growth while continuing to work.
Modular approachÂ
Taught individually with a balanced mix of modules teaching both soft skills and technical knowledge.
Weekend classes
Designed for professionals to balance education with work through weekend lectures
This program is for working professionals with a minimum of 3 years of professional or managerial experience. All students must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification. Proof of English proficiency such as a TOEFL iBT score of 90, an IELTS score of 6.5 or an equivalent qualification is preferred. However, exemptions to this are possible and you may reach out to King’s Business School for further details.
Required documentation
This MBA equips professionals with the skills required to advance into international senior management and executive roles in the hospitality and tourism sector. Graduates are well-prepared to take on senior positions and lead hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines and service organisations. Career paths include roles as Hotel Manager, Operations Manager, Event Manager and Restaurant Manager. Graduates can also pursue opportunities in tourism boards, event management firms, luxury brand operations and destination development. Others pursue opportunities in airlines pursuing managerial and director-level positions in airport management, aviation marketing and commercial transportation. In the food sector, career prospects include Food Service Managers, Catering Management and Food and Beverage Management. With this versatile qualification graduates can step into roles in travel, food, tourism, airlines and event management.
An MBA degree provides advanced high-level training in management. It is designed to develop the essential skills of future managers, executives and entrepreneurs and opens career opportunities in management and leadership.
This is an MBA program with a specialisation in Hospitality Management that takes upto 18 months to complete. King’s Business School provides a core MBA that takes 12 months to complete as well as the following specialisations:
-Project Management
-Artificial Intelligence in Management
-Health Management
You will receive an MBA from the prestigious Swiss UMEF University of Applied Sciences Institute Switzerland via King’s Business School.
Yes. Swiss UMEF is accredited by the Swiss Accreditation Council, and its business programs are globally recognized by accreditation councils like ACBSP and IACBE.
This program is designed for working professionals, so all lectures are on the weekend with the convenience of online learning. While the program is very flexible, time investment varies by individual and all students are expected to put in time toward reading, project work and staying on track.
All weekend lectures are live, and students can interact with faculty in real-time. This allows interactive learning, discussions, and answering questions.
As a student you’ll receive full access to a wide range of learning resources that are designed to support your academic success. This includes:
Students experience a seamless learning journey through our Moodle Learning Management System with easy access to course material, assessments, results and other resources. You will also be provided full access to a wide digital library with relevant books and research.
Apart from this a dedicated student support team will be available for anything you need from schedule queries to academic assistance.
We understand that every student’s journey is unique, and at King’s Business School we are dedicated to providing you with all the support we can to ensure your MBA journey is smooth, rewarding and leads you toward your academic and professional goals. Our dedicated student support team is readily available to offer comprehensive guidance and practical solutions throughout your studies. Whether you need help with module schedules, study materials, assignment extensions or deferrals, our team is here to assist you every step of the way.
We actively encourage students to reach out whenever they need clarification or advice; no question is too small. Your satisfaction, progress and overall learning experience are our top priorities. At King’s, we aim to create a positive, stress-free environment that empowers you to thrive, stay motivated and achieve your MBA goals confidently and successfully. For any questions about the program or modules, contact us below to speak with our team.
