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EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne

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CONCEPT OF THE MASTER PROGRAMME<br />

The Master programme is based on <strong>EHL</strong>‟s philosophy of bringing together the arts and sciences of<br />

hospitality. It provi<strong>de</strong>s sound financial management knowledge and tools, and ensures that<br />

graduates have all the analytical and <strong>de</strong>cision-making skills of an MBA to be successful in a<br />

management career in hospitality. At the same time it also integrates a unique intuitive approach<br />

that is an essential part of hospitality management. So, unlike stu<strong>de</strong>nts from more conventional<br />

business schools, <strong>EHL</strong>‟s Master stu<strong>de</strong>nts study the vital role played by creativity and <strong>de</strong>sign, art,<br />

tradition and ambience in creating and sustaining a successful venture.<br />

The curriculum is <strong>de</strong>signed to <strong>de</strong>velop participants‟ analytical, managerial and strategic skills for<br />

rapid progress to the highest levels of hospitality management or for an entrepreneurial business<br />

concept.<br />

The first term focuses on the Art and Science of Hospitality with modules on both the art and science<br />

nee<strong>de</strong>d to build a memorable hospitality experience. The second term focuses on strategy, providing<br />

insight into the business and corporate world and helping stu<strong>de</strong>nts to <strong>de</strong>velop an innovative,<br />

entrepreneurial approach.<br />

Term I<br />

The Art of Hospitality: This unique, freestanding module is <strong>de</strong>signed to be as relevant to those with<br />

hospitality experience as it is to those without. It gives a macro perspective on the hospitality industry<br />

today, while linking experiential learning and financial analysis in a series of hands-on workshops.<br />

The Science of Management: This module provi<strong>de</strong>s the financial and technological un<strong>de</strong>rpinning<br />

necessary for any creative business project.<br />

Term II<br />

Strategy and Corporate Vision: Your third module provi<strong>de</strong>s an un<strong>de</strong>rstanding of the hard reality of the<br />

corporate world, and the way in which you can adapt the tools you have acquired to ensure success in<br />

multiple situations.<br />

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Lea<strong>de</strong>rship: Your final module consolidates all these different<br />

aspects as part of a Master Business Project carried out in the field.

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