GRANDE ÉCOLE PROGRAM
Become the luxury hotel managers of the future
The Grande École Program at the CMH prepares students for RNCP level 7 “Manager of organizations” certification. It enables them to take a higher education course and set solid career goals by validating a set of professional skills specific to the hospitality and luxury market.
These skills for excellence and multidisciplinary education provided over 5 years by our school are the result of a teaching methodology that focuses on real-life work situations. The continuous improvement of our teaching is based on the creativity and innovation of our programs.
Our students thus train for management positions in France and abroad.
View the list of competencies certified upon completion of the course.
Length: 5 years
Course types:
- initial training: 1st and 2nd year
- initial training and/or work-study: from the 3rd year to the 5th year
- work-study from the 4th year (apprenticeship contracts, professional development contract)
Required levels and parallel admissions:
- Baccalaureate or equivalent level for admission in year 1
- Baccalaureate +1 for admission in year 2
- Baccalaureate +2 for admission in year 3
- Baccalaureate +3 for admission in year 4
- Baccalaureate +4 or level 6 certificate or equivalent in the field of management for admission into year 4. Admission into year 5 is subject to acceptance of the application by the FEDE. Access to the course may exceptionally be open to holders of a level 5 diploma in management, economy or law who can justify continuous or discontinuous professional experience in business or service management. Applicants must also validate Level B1 English.
Start of academic year: November 2025 / February 2025 / September 2025
Accessibility: Our courses are accessible to most people with visible or invisible, temporary or permanent disabilities. For further information, see our commitment to the management of disabilities
Course details: everything you need to know about the Grande Ecole Program
Qualifications and Certification:
- BAC+3 European Bachelor in hotel and tourism management
180 ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) awarded
Level 6 Professional qualification ‘Business Development Manager’, NSF code 312, awarded by IMCP, registered with the RNCP on 19/07/2023. RNCP 37849.
- BAC+5 MBA in international hospitality and luxury brand management
120 ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) awarded
Professional qualification ‘Organisation Manager’, level 7, NSF code 310, awarded by FEDE France, registered with the RNCP on 10/02/2021. RNCP 35280.
YEAR 1
Develop your know-how and gain soft skills
Understand the hospitality, tourism and luxury market;
Understand the corporate environment and management;
Learn the codes of excellence and soft skills for the luxury industry;
COURSE CONTENT
- Hotel & hospitality management
- Excellence & elegance
- Luxury universe
- Luxury brand management
LANGUAGES
25% of the programme is taught in English in the 1st year, 60% in the 2nd year and 90% in the 3rd year.
Options (Spanish, Chinese, Russian)
COURSE TYPES
1 academic year of teaching on the CMH campus.
A minimum of 2 months work experience in a company.
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Study period in Florence, Italy:
Visits to hospitality establishments and luxury brands, cultural visits, introduction to hospitality management, etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Coaching by the Career Center:
Personal development: Team-Building & Grooming methodology;
Development of career plans and support with finding internships.
- Professional experience:
Internship and in-company work-study. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Visits to establishments.
DEGREE
« European Bachelor in Hotel & Tourism Management ».
YEAR 2
Be open to international and market trends
Be informed of new trends and understand the changes in the international hotel industry;
Strengthen your skills in management and organisational behaviour;
Understand the marketing and communication strategies implemented by companies;
Master three foreign languages.
COURSE CONTENT
- Luxury public relations
- Excellence service & business etiquette
- Sales, supply chain & distribution
- Innovation in hospitality
- Revenue management
- Trends in the luxury market…
LANGUES
25% of the programme is taught in English in the 1st year, 60% in the 2nd year and 90% in the 3rd year.
Options (Spanish, Chinese, Russian)
COURSE TYPES
1 academic semester of teaching on a CMH campus in France and 1 academic semester on a CMH campus in London or Madrid.
Minimum 2-month work placement.
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
1 academic semester on the CMH London campus: lectures and masterclasses; visits to luxury hotels and establishments in London; meetings with managers of hospitality businesses, etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Coaching by the Career Center:
Development of career plans and support with finding internships. - Work experience:
Internship. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Visits to establishments.
DEGREE
« European Bachelor in Hotel & Tourism Management ».
YEAR 3
Choose a specific career orientation and manage a project
Prepare your specialization in a sector: international hospitality chain, hospitality establishment, luxury brand or tourism;
Choose a profession and set career goals;
Validate your professional experience.
COURSE CONTENT
- Luxury and hospitality entertainment
- Human ressources management
- Events and communication
- Project management
- Career marketing plan, Business plan…
- Hotel business plan competition and presentation in English
LANGUES
25% of the programme is taught in English in the 1st year, 60% in the 2nd year and 90% in the 3rd year.
COURSE TYPES
- Initial training: 1 academic year of study on the CMH campus and at least 4 months of internship.
- Work-study: 2 days on campus and 3 days in company.
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Seminar in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:
Conferences, visits to hospitality establishments and luxury brands, cultural visits, meetings with professionals, etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Coaching by the Career Center:
Development of career plans and support with finding internships. - Professional experience:
Internship and in-company work-study. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Workshops. Visits to establishments.
DEGREE
“European Bachelor in Hotel and Tourism Management”.
YEAR 4
Define strategies and manage a team
Create and manage a Business Plan
Define multiple strategies according to specifications
Lead a project and manage your team
Demonstrate leadership and encourage development
Developing a strategy and managing a company
COURSE CONTENT
- Global people management and HR
- Luxury brand extension project
- Hotel development and real estate
- Digital project
- Revenue management…
CHOICE OF COURSE TYPES
‣ Initial training: 1 academic year on the CMH campus and at least 4 months of internship.
‣ Work-study: 2 days on the CMH campus and 3 days in company.
LANGUES
25% of the programme is taught in English in the 1st year, 60% in the 2nd year and 90% in the 3rd year.
Options (Spanish, Chinese, Russian)
INITIAL TRAINING:
Initial: 1 academic year of teaching on the CMH campus and a minimum of 4 months’ work experience in a company.
Alternance: 2 days on the CMH campus and 3 days in the company.
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Seminar in Marrakesh, Morocco:
Conferences, visits to hospitality establishments and luxury brands, cultural visits, meetings with professionals, etc.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Coaching by the Career Center:
Networking and career planning support. - Work experience:
Internship and work-study. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Workshops. Visits to establishments.
DEGREE
« MBA International Hospitality and Luxury Brand Management ».
YEAR 5
Become an expert and prepare for integration into a company
Complete and achieve your career project
Confirm your expertise and master all the skills and know-how of a manager
Consolidate your managerial, theoretical and professional knowledge
Demonstrate an innovative, modern and proactive attitude
Becoming more professional and preparing to join a company
COURSE CONTENT
- Corporate social responsability and sustainability
- Luxury brand management and extension
- Revenue management…
- Modern languages: Business English, Mandarin Chinese, Russian.
- Professional research dissertation and viva in English.
Specializations
‣ Entrepreneurship
‣ Accounting & Finance
‣ Communication & Marketing
‣ Human resources
LANGUES
25% of the programme is taught in English in the 1st year, 60% in the 2nd year and 90% in the 3rd year.
Options (Spanish, Chinese, Russian)
CHOICE OF COURSE TYPES
‣ Initial training: 1 academic year of study on the CMH campus and at least 4 months of internship.
‣ Work-study: 2 days on campus and 3 days in company
INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
Seminar in Madrid:
Conferences, visits to hotels and luxury brands, cultural visits, meetings with professionals…
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Coaching by the Career Center:
Development of career plans and support with finding internships. - Work experience:
Internship and in-company work-study. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Workshops. Visits to establishments.
DEGREE
« MBA international hospitality and luxury brand management »
career prospects
WHERE ARE THEY TODAY?
Annjanie Sungkur
3rd year
“I chose the CMH because it is ACBSP-certified. My aim is the development of international groups”
Karl Chidiac
3rd year
“I chose the CMH for its international outlook”
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admission requirements
1. Online application
Confirm your application by choosing a date for the admission interview. (€45 payment of application fees for non-EU students).
2. Application file
In order to take part in the admission tests, we invite you to complete and validate your application online before the competition date, attaching the documents requested in your admission guide:
- Attachments to provide : Identity document, CV, covering letter, baccalaureate diploma and most recent diplomas obtained, a written essay in French (250 words), a written essay in English (250 words).
3. Admission & administrative registration
If your admission to the CMH is accepted, you will be notified of the results within 72 hours. Complete your application online within 30 days.
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admission requirements
1. Online application
Confirm your application by choosing a date for the admission interview. (€45 payment of application fees for non-EU students).
2. Application file
In order to take part in the admission tests, we invite you to complete and validate your application online before the competition date, attaching the documents requested in your admission guide:
- Attachments to provide : Identity document, CV, covering letter, baccalaureate diploma and most recent diplomas obtained, a written essay in French (250 words), a written essay in English (250 words).
3. Admission & administrative registration
If your admission to the CMH is accepted, you will be notified of the results within 72 hours. Complete your application online within 30 days.
1. Create your account
Access your personal space, where you will find your application file.
2. Fill out your application form
In order to participate in the entrance exam, please fill out and validate your application on line before the date of the exam:
- Pay €40 for exam fees
- Documents to attach: Identity document, CV, cover letter, baccalaureate diploma and most recent diplomas obtained
Documents to attach: Identity document, CV, cover letter, baccalaureate diploma and most recent diplomas obtained
3. Take the national entrance exam
Take the written and oral test on the exam day:
- general knowledge test
- English test
- written test
- motivation interview
4. Receive your entrance exam results and proceed with your enrollment
You will receive your entrance exam results within 72 hours. Our teams will then assist you with the enrollment procedure.
Once your enrollment has been validated, you will become a CMH student. The entire CMH will be delighted to welcome you for the next academic year.
TUITION FEES
2025-2026
YEAR 1: Mix : €8 515/ Live : €8 915
YEAR 2: Mix : €8 515 / Live : €8 915
YEAR 3: €8 515 / Live : €8 915
YEAR 4: €9 575 / Live : €10 075
YEAR 5: €9 575 / Live : €10 075
Financial aid, part-time work. The CMH aims to make admission possible for all students, either by alternating between work and study in partnership with a company, or by carrying out course-related assignments in agreement with the host company.
Tuition fees may be financed in full by student bank loans.
The schedule enables students to combine their studies with paid employment.
Information
meetings
Take part in our information meetings, find out about our courses and talk to our teams.
Our information meetings can be held in the form of a conference on our premises or via video-conference.
ADMISSION
CONDITIONS
1. Create an account
Go to your account where you will find an application form.
2. Complete your application form
Register for the entrance examination paper and complete your form.
3. Sit the national entry examination
Our courses are available subject to passing an entrance examination which consists of a general knowledge test, a writing test, and English test and supporting your application before an examination board.
TUITION FEES
2025-2026
YEAR 1: Mix : €8 515/ Live : €8 915
YEAR 2: Mix : €8 515 / Live : €8 915
YEAR 3: €8 515 / Live : €8 915
YEAR 4: €9 575 / Live : €10 075
YEAR 5: €9 575 / Live : €10 075
Financial aid, part-time work. The CMH aims to make admission possible for all students, either by alternating between work and study in partnership with a company, or by carrying out course-related assignments in agreement with the host company.
Tuition fees may be financed in full by student bank loans.
The schedule enables students to combine their studies with paid employment.
Information
meetings
Take part in our information meetings, find out about our courses and talk to our teams.
Our information meetings can be held in the form of a conference on our premises or via video-conference.
ADMISSION
CONDITIONS
1. Create an account
Go to your account where you will find an application form.
2. Complete your application form
Register for the entrance examination paper and complete your form.
3. Sit the national entry examination
Our courses are available subject to passing an entrance examination which consists of a general knowledge test, a writing test, and English test and supporting your application before an examination board.
