Glion International Hospitality Management - Online MBA

Introduction to Hospitality Management at Glion
With the growing number of jobs in hospitality and tourism, and its increasingly competitive nature, working professionals need to stand out from the crowd to climb the career ladder. Employers look for individuals who display the characteristics of leadership and management with real industry experience. 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.

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.

About Glion Institute of Higher Education's Hospitality Management Program
Glion Institute of Higher Education is an international hospitality management institution based in Switzerland. Opened in the spring of 1962 in the former Bellevue Hotel, Glion has been offering degree programs that combine industry knowledge with managerial skills and personal development for nearly 50 years.

Every year, Glion provides tertiary level education for approximately 1,500 students from 90 countries around the world. The success of our graduates can be attributed to Glion's time-tested fusion of practice and theory, combined with our close ties with the hospitality industry and our faculty focus on creating reflective practitioners. For over 48 years, thousands of graduates have gone through the "Glion Experience" and carry the famous "Glion Spirit" out as Alumni to represent our institution as leaders in the hospitality industry.

• Glion is the 1st online MBA in International Hospitality Management

• Top worldwide ranking - Glion is ranked among the top 3 hospitality management institutions worldwide

• Glion offers small virtual classes so you get personal attention in your hospitality management education

• International faculty, industry experts and student body from around the world

• Flexible start dates at Glion let you plan your online education around your unique schedule and needs

Accreditation
Glion Institute of Higher Education is accredited at university level by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). Glion is one of only three schools in Switzerland to hold this University level accreditation.  In addition, Glion is recognized by the Canton of Fribourg-Switzerland. In 2005, Glion underwent an in-depth review that resulted in the recognition of the Canton of Fribourg, where we deliver our degrees.

Academic program
Glion’s fully online MBA in International Hospitality Management program is designed to equip working professionals with the expertise to lead and motivate individuals, teams and organizations within a diverse and multicultural global business environment.

Designed and delivered by top international faculty and industry experts, the business and strategic acumen acquired during this program will allow graduates to develop and refine their analytical skills. Then, using proven industry practices to exploit strategic opportunities, they will be better placed to solve complex business problems and manage change. At the end of the program, students will have developed an ability to make business decisions with reference to accepted industry standards of business ethics, corporate governance, and social responsibility.  The program is made up of seven core courses as follows:

• Success Strategies for the Hospitality and Service Industries

• Global Strategic Management

• Managing Service Operations in the Evolving Business Environment

• Hospitality, Services and E-Marketing

• Data Driven Decision Making

• Managerial Finance and Accounting

• Human Resources Management

You will also be required to take three elective courses which will differ depending on your specialization.  The four hospitality management specializations at Glion are General Management for Service Industries, Asset and Revenue Management, Marketing and Innovation, and Self Designed.  The elective offerings for these hospitality management specializations are:

In addition these course requirements, every Glion Hospitality Management student must pass a final core course which is an Applied Business Project in order to receive the Online MBA in International Hospitality Management degree.

Online Learning in Hospitality Management at Glion
The demanding schedules of working professionals are no longer a barrier to enhancing qualifications. Glion Institute of Higher Education's virtual classroom provides study opportunities with a multi-national student community, and offers comprehensive support from enrollment to graduation.

The benefits of online study include:

• Small virtual class sizes

• Accessibility

• Interaction with international faculty and like-minded professionals

• Notable faculty who consist of industry experts, university professors and managers

• Support from a personally appointed Student Support Manager who offers academic guidance throughout your period of study

• 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.

Personal Support
Enrolment Advisor
To help you get started, your Enrolment Advisor will guide you through the entire application process, and answer any questions you may have about your program, modules, forms and fees.

Your Enrolment Advisor will also advise you on the various financial options available and help you choose the plan best suited to your needs.

Academic Support Coordinator
Once you have been accepted as a student by GIHE, an Academic Support Coordinator will replace your Enrolment Advisor as your guide for the duration of your program.

Your Academic Support Coordinator will help you build a schedule which shows which classes you need to take and when, based on your personal preferences and goals. He or she will also check in with you periodically to make sure you're comfortably on track.

You can contact your Academic Support Coordinator at any time with problems or questions regarding any academic matters - including classes, instructors, attendance or grades.

Glion Advisory Board
The responsibility of the Glion Advisory Board to advise the school about the evolution and trends of the hospitality and tourism industry, will also ensure the subject matter of the new online MBA in International Hospitality Management meets the highest academic standards that define one of the world’s prestigious hospitality management universities.