Professional Business & Management Full Time

Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Luxury Management and Guest Experience

at Glion Institute of Higher Education · Switzerland

Duration

3–4 years

Intake

Fall

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Luxury Management and Guest Experience is an executive program for experienced managers. It focuses on leadership in the luxury sector through four leadership-focused distance learning modules covering digital transformation, sustainability, and customer behavior. The program also includes masterclasses on branding and behavioral sciences, plus a workshop on design thinking.

Students study while working using online modules with Live Connect sessions. A typical week includes project assignment and case studies, self-study and group work, and Live Connect sessions, with recordings and one hour of live interaction with faculty. The program also includes residential weeks in Switzerland and the UK, and a Business Research Project in collaboration with a partner company.

Modules

Exploring New Luxury Ecosystems
Branding in the Digital World
Delivering Excellence in Guest Experiences
Implementing a Sustainable Luxury Strategy
Business Research Project

How this course compares

Glion Institute of Higher Education is #46 in Switzerland on research impact (1,672 citations).
It lists 9 Business & Management courses in total, 2 of them at professional level.
5 universities in Switzerland teach professional Business & Management; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
Most professional Business & Management courses in Switzerland take 3–4 years; this one does too.

The same course elsewhere in Switzerland

#25 in Switzerland Executive MBA IMD - International Institute for Management Development 14-48 months (flexible)

#45 in Switzerland Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Business Management Business and Hotel Management School 10 weeks

Executive MBA Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS) 3–4 years

#29 in Switzerland Tertiärstufe – Höhere Berufsbildung PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne 3–4 years

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Switzerland offer professional Business & Management?

IMD - International Institute for Management Development (#25 in Switzerland), Business and Hotel Management School (#45 in Switzerland), Swiss Business School Zurich (SBS), PHLU - University of Teacher Education Lucerne (#29 in Switzerland) are among the 5 that do.

How long is the Executive Master of Advanced Studies in Luxury Management and Guest Experience at Glion Institute of Higher Education?

It takes 3–4 years, studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in Fall.

Is Glion Institute of Higher Education a good university for Business & Management?

Glion Institute of Higher Education is #46 in Switzerland on research impact (1,672 citations).

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