MBA for Hospitality and Service Industries 18 months MBA Programme By EHL Hospitality Business School |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Hospitality and Leisure ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

Blended

Lead People-Centered Businesses and Thrive in the Experience Economy.


In a fast-evolving service sector,  managers face  rising customer expectations, intensifying global competition, digital disruption, and shifting social and economic landscapes. Leading teams, driving innovation, and achieving sustainable results has never been more complex—or more essential.  

We’ve redesigned the MBA program to help you address these real-world  demands head-on. You’ll gain the strategic foresight, analytical clarity, and people-first leadership skills needed to think differently, make confident decisions, and engage your teams more deeply.  

Whether you're aiming to elevate your impact within an organization, step into a new role, or launch your own venture, the new EHL MBA for Hospitality and Service Industries empowers you to   lead people-centered business in today’s experience-driven economy.  

Who this MBA is for

This MBA is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their impact and drive transformation. Whether advancing in their field, transitioning to a new role, or launching a venture, graduates are prepared for leadership in hospitality and service-driven industries where strong human connections, service excellence, and customer experience are key to success.  

The program is well-suited for:  

  • Managers in hospitality and service operations aiming for executive advancement or a strategic career shift.  
  • Professionals from related sectors such as luxury, retail, healthcare, wellness, finance, or real estate who want to apply hospitality-driven leadership in their field.  
  • Leaders seeking personal development and enhanced people management skills.  
  • Professionals from other industries looking to transition into hospitality with sector-specific insights and a people-centric leadership profile.  

  • Professionals seeking to start, scale, or transform entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality, F&B, experience design, or service technology, among others.  

Programme overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

MBA

Study Level

MBA

Study Mode

Blended

Lead People-Centered Businesses and Thrive in the Experience Economy.


In a fast-evolving service sector,  managers face  rising customer expectations, intensifying global competition, digital disruption, and shifting social and economic landscapes. Leading teams, driving innovation, and achieving sustainable results has never been more complex—or more essential.  

We’ve redesigned the MBA program to help you address these real-world  demands head-on. You’ll gain the strategic foresight, analytical clarity, and people-first leadership skills needed to think differently, make confident decisions, and engage your teams more deeply.  

Whether you're aiming to elevate your impact within an organization, step into a new role, or launch your own venture, the new EHL MBA for Hospitality and Service Industries empowers you to   lead people-centered business in today’s experience-driven economy.  

Who this MBA is for

This MBA is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their impact and drive transformation. Whether advancing in their field, transitioning to a new role, or launching a venture, graduates are prepared for leadership in hospitality and service-driven industries where strong human connections, service excellence, and customer experience are key to success.  

The program is well-suited for:  

  • Managers in hospitality and service operations aiming for executive advancement or a strategic career shift.  
  • Professionals from related sectors such as luxury, retail, healthcare, wellness, finance, or real estate who want to apply hospitality-driven leadership in their field.  
  • Leaders seeking personal development and enhanced people management skills.  
  • Professionals from other industries looking to transition into hospitality with sector-specific insights and a people-centric leadership profile.  

  • Professionals seeking to start, scale, or transform entrepreneurial ventures in hospitality, F&B, experience design, or service technology, among others.  

Admission Requirements

7+
100+
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience,  with demonstrated leadership potential  managing teams and /or  projects.   
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; exceptions can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis if the individual demonstrates extensive relevant professional experience.    
  • Demonstrated English language proficiency.

15 May 2026
18 Months
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
54,900 CHF

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