Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Master degree
12 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 7 days
Full-time
Intakes: Apr.Oct
International tuition: CHF 42,600
Domestic tuition: CHF 42,600

Program overview

The Masters of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry provides a contemporary curriculum preparing graduates for employment and work in today’s global environment, achieved in an accelerated 22-week academic programme. Accredited by University of Derby, students will graduate ready to launch and maintain a sustainable and profitable business within a challenging global environment. Students will graduate with a: Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry awarded by University of Derby, UK Master of International Business in Hotel and Tourism Management awarded by César Ritz Colleges Switzerland (recognised by Canton of Valais) The MA in Entrepreneurship for the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry gives a new perspective to the vital role and effective practice of entrepreneurship in one of the most dynamic, unpredictable and fast-changing industry sectors in the world. Entrepreneurship deals with studying the tools to take up a business idea/concept, source the resources to turn it into reality and make that idea into a viable product or service whereas the concept of corporate entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship refers to the development of new ideas and opportunities in established businesses leading to change. This focus is on developing new business models where the entrepreneur must manage innovation, which often involves risk-taking and a legal understanding, in accomplishing their new ideas/concepts. Tuition fees cover full board:accomodation,meals 7/7,health insurance, access to gym, teaching material, internship placement, uniform. Extra costs would be only your pocket money of 50-100 CHF per week. During internship period students will be paid a salary.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • IELTS
Recognised Bachelor degree (minimum 2:2) in any discipline English language proficiency of TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent Recommended minimum age of 21 years

Career opportunities

Successful graduates will have the opportunity to achieve in a wide range of stimulating and fulfilling careers. In the current economic climate, intense competition within the hospitality and tourism industry has led to the emergence of global companies who demand a high level of innovation and commitment to the job and who require high-calibre graduates to ‘make things happen’ – these postgraduate students will amply fulfil these criteria. Graduates can go on to set up their own businesses but are very likely to have to demonstrate intrapreneurial knowledge and skills within organizations where innovation and the necessity to work smarter are some of the key skills required in the global marketplace.

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