Glion Institute of Higher Education, Online MBA:
Glion Institute of Higher Education is a global leader in international hospitality education. Established in 1962, our private university in Switzerland has been ranked among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world. We offer an accredited online MBA in International Hospitality Management degree program which is taught in English and is designed for working professionals from all over the world. The program offers students a management curriculum that balances hospitality and tourism applied knowledge with a core of management and leadership theory.
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With no geographic restrictions and flexible lecture times, dedicated working professionals from all over the world will now have access to a level of higher education that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are five intakes per year: January, April, June, August, and October.
Online MBA in International Hospitality Management:
Our online MBA program offers the following specializations:
- General Management for Service Industries
- Marketing and Innovation
- Asset and Revenue Management
- ‘Self Designed’ option which allows you to select any three courses from the other specializations
The MBA program comprises seven core courses and three elective courses which differ depending on your specialization. Each course is eight weeks in length. You will complete your degree with a dissertation or Applied Research Project for a total of 36 credit points.
The Glion online MBA has distinct advantages for working professionals. From the moment the program begins, our students will apply theory and knowledge to practice.
Why Choose the Glion Online MBA Program?
- Glion Institute of Higher Education is ranked among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an international career. This industry research was conducted by one of the most respected market research firms in the industry, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). The goal of the ranking survey was to benchmark academic programs and career prospects for students in international hospitality education universities.
- We offer an MBA program that fits into your life. All of your coursework, class discussions and group projects take place in an online environment which is 'asynchronous'. There are no fixed lecture times, the classroom is always open and you don’t need to synchronize your study with anyone else. You can interact with faculty and fellow students whenever and wherever you want.
- Our online MBA program is intensive and relevant. Our average class size is around 15-20, which means our faculty have time to give you personal attention at every stage. We believe flexibility is about more than convenience; it's about relevance too. That's why you can customize your program to suit your own specific work and career priorities.
- Our online MBA program will offer you new directions and new opportunities. It is not for everybody; it demands a high level of concentration, commitment and sheer hard work. We believe the experience will revitalize your career prospects in the field of international hospitality management, recast your understanding of the workplace and reveal opportunities you never imagined. This experience will change your life.
- Graduates of the Glion online MBA program will be well prepared to lead and manage. Our graduates can expect to confidently advance into more senior positions within the hospitality and tourism industry as well as change career path and consider other Services Industry options.
International Accreditation:
Glion Institute of Higher Education is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). Glion is one of only three schools in Switzerland to hold this University level accreditation.
NEASC is the oldest regional accrediting association in the United States. Its stated mission is the establishment and maintenance of high standards for all levels of education, from pre-K to the doctoral level. NEASC serves more than 2,000 public and independent schools, colleges and universities in the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont as well as 138 American / International schools worldwide.
The NEASC Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of education for the institutions it accredits. The Commission is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor Degree preferably in Hospitality, Tourism or Event Management, or a Business Degree or equivalent qualification
- Significant relevant work experience
- Candidates must submit two confidential professional reference forms which the Admissions Team will send to the candidate upon receipt of application
- English language ability:
•Minimum TOEFL score of 575 paper based or 230 for the computer scoring system or 90 for the internet based test
•Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade B
•I.E.L.T.S. minimum overall of 6.0. in all components
All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission.
