MBA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
OVER 2 YEARS
SPECIALISE IN HOSPITALITY AND LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
MBA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT
The MBA in international hospitality and luxury brand management prepares students for the level 7 RNCP certification “Manager of a Luxury Establishment in the Hospitality Sector”. It enables them to access key positions in the luxury hospitality industry. Graduates are operational and competent to take up managerial posts in France and internationally.
See the list of competencies certified upon completion of the course
Usefull information
Length: 2 years
Levels required: Bac+3, Bac+4
Parallel admissions: 4th, 5th year (conditions apply)
Start of academic year: November
Course patterns: initial and alternating
Types of contract available: Professional training contract / Apprenticeship contract / Work-study internship / Part-time fixed-term contract / Part-time permanent contract
Internship periods: 12 to 18 months over 2 years
Accessibility: course accessible to people with disabilities inclusion@cmh-paris.fr
Course details: learn all about the MBA International Hospitality and Luxury Brand Management
Qualification and Certification:
BAC+5 MBA international hospitality and luxury brand management
Title « Manager of a Luxury Establishment in the Hospitality Sector »
registered in the RNCP Level 7 (Journal Officiel of 08/02/18).
Acquisition of 300 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)
Post-diploma success and integration*
RNCP Level 7 certification pass rate: 100%
Graduate employment rate: 90% (9 months after graduation)
*source: graduate employment survey 2019-2020 – updated April 2021
MBA YEAR 1
- Develop a strategy and lead a team
- Create a market study and carry out a Business Plan
- Define multiple strategies according to a brief and specifications
- Lead a project and achieve its objectives
- Manage a team
- Show leadership and encourage development
« In the first year of the MBA, students experience situations they could encounter in their future roles and make decisions as managers. They will be assessed on setting up and monitoring a project, in its strategic as well as financial aspects, with their primary aim being to further the company’s business development »
LIST OF COURSE UNITS
‣ LANGUAGES & INTERCULTURALITY: ENGLISH – CHINESE – RUSSIAN
‣ GLOBAL PEOPLE MANAGEMENT & HR
‣ LUXURY BRAND EXTENSION PROJECT
‣ SERVICE EXCELLENCE & BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
‣ HOTEL DEVELOPMENT & REAL ESTATE
‣ GLOBAL ECONOMIC MODELS
‣ DIGITAL PROJECT
‣ ON-DEMAND CUSTOM PROJECT FOR A LUXURY BRAND
‣ ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
‣ REVENUE MANAGEMENT
COURSE PATTERN
1 academic year of classes on the CMH Paris campus
Internship of at least 4 months.
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Seminar in Moscow, Russia
On the programme: conferences, visits to hospitality establishments and luxury hotels, cultural visits.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
‣ Coaching by the Career Centre
Networking and career planning support.
‣ Work experience:
Internship. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Workshops. Visits to establishments.
KEY INFORMATION
Start date: Start of classes in Paris in October
Academic start date: November
Possible course rhythms: 5 months of classes / 5 months in a company
Possible course rhythms 4 days a week
Possible course rhythms 2 days of classes / 3 days in a company
Dubaï Tour (optional) : a week in Dubai (hotel visits and lectures)
Lectures
Our masterclasses, given by leading figures in international hospitality, luxury and tourism, take you on a journey through this booming business sector.
TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS prerequisites or equivalent
Obtaining the TOEFL IBT (75) or TOEIC (listening and reading 700) or IELTS (6) is required by ACBSP and ECBE accreditations of your masters.
The dissertation project
The dissertation project is the cornerstone of the Grande École programme. The student and the host company collaborate in its structure, development and realisation. You will work on drafting it from the fourth year and will support it before an examination board at the end of the fifth year.
MBA YEAR 2
Gain professional skills and prepare for integration into a company
- Finalise and concretise your career goals
- Establish your expertise and gain all the skills and know-how of a manager
- Validate your managerial and professional knowledge
- Demonstrate an innovative, modern and proactive attitude
« The second and final year of the MBA at CMH is dedicated to managerial expertise and specialisation through acquisition of skills specific to the hospitality, tourism and luxury sector. This is above all the year of graduation and professional integration »
LIST OF COURSE UNITS
‣ LANGUAGES & INTERCULTURALITY: ENGLISH – CHINESE – RUSSIAN
‣ CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY
‣ LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT & EXTENSION
‣ SERVICE EXCELLENCE & BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
‣ LANGUAGES & INTERCULTURALITY
‣ REVENUE MANAGEMENT
‣ CAPSTONE PROJECT
SPECIALISATIONS
‣ ENTREPRENEURSHIP
‣ ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
‣ COMMUNICATION & MARKETING
‣ HUMAN RESOURCES
COURSE PATTERN
1 academic year of classes on the CMH Paris campus
Internship of at least 4 months.
INTERNATIONALISATION
‣ Seminar in Beijing and Shanghai, China:
Conferences, visits to hospitality establishments and luxury brands, cultural visits, meetings with professionals…
‣ TOEIC/TOEFL/TFI tests
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
‣ Coaching by the Career Centre:
Creating career plans and support with finding internships and jobs
‣ Work experience:
Internship. Masterclasses by expert trainers. Workshops. Visits to establishments.
GRADUATION
Professional research dissertation and viva in English.
Diploma in « MBA international hospitality and luxury brand management »
Title « Manager of a Luxury Establishment in the Hospitality Sector »
Certification registered in the RNCP, Level 7 (Journal Officiel of 08/02/18)
Recognition by an American body:
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
KEY INFORMATION
Administrative start date with prerequisites: October in Paris
Academic start date: November in Paris
Possible course rhythms: 5 months of classes / 5 months in a company
Rythme des cours possibles: 4 days a week
Rythme des cours possibles: 2 days of classes / 3 days in a company
Master classes
Meetings & Events on site visits
Thèse professionnelle
Rédaction et remise du mémoire de fin d’études :
Soutenance devant un jury et graduation
CPC
Obtaining the Common Professional Component (CPC) test is required by ACBSP accreditation.
JOB PROSPECTS
HOTEL DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION & EVENTS
HUMAN RESSOURCES MANAGER
TALENT MANAGER
COMMUNITY MANAGER
E-BUSINESS MANAGER
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Robin Macquart
MBA
« My plan is to perfect my knowledge on the direction and management of a hotel that I will own »
Roderick Malchow
MBA
« After my bachelor’s degree, I told myself that I needed a master’s degree and that I really had the qualities to become a hotel manager »
GET IN TOUCH
TUITION FEES
2021-22
Price per year: €9,575
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.
Student fees may be financed in their entirety by student bank loans.
The schedule allows students to combine paid employment with their studies.
Application
Process
1. Complete your application form
Go to admission page and download and fill in the Postgraduate application form.
2. Sit the national entry examination
Get the following documents ready: CV, cover letter, diploma and copy of your passport.
3. Send back to our team
Send the postgraduate form and all the documents to: admission@cmh-paris.fr
4. Interview
Once your application form is received, we will arrange an online interview.
5. Decision
If your interview is successful and you are accepted onto our Postgraduate Programme, we will send you an offer letter.