Experience in the field at the heart of the MSc in International Hospitality Management

Want to experience hospitality as close to the action as possible, in the very places where the future is being conceived? The Master of Science in International Hospitality Management, offered by Institut Lyfe in partnership with emlyon business school, is much more than a traditional Master’s in hospitality management: it is an international and immersive training programme designed to shape the next generation of leaders in the sector.

Thanks to the Hospitality Weeks programme, our students get to experience hospitality on the ground and take a deep dive into the world of management, luxury and innovative practices, from Lyon to Las Vegas, via London and Paris.

MSc student Cesarina Criscione tells us how these immersive experiences have shaped her vision of the industry, along with her career plans!

Hospitality Weeks: discover where hospitality and restaurant trends are born

The Master of Science in International Hospitality Management is a Master’s degree certified by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and delivered by Institut Lyfe in partnership with emlyon business school. It offers students a hands-on immersion in key destinations in the hospitality sector thanks to the Hospitality Weeks programme. These intensive learning journeys, organised in France and internationally (Lyon, London, Paris and Las Vegas), allow students to explore diverse sectors of the industry directly in the field.

MSc student Cesarina Criscione shares her experience:

The Hospitality Weeks were a decisive factor in choosing the course. They offer a truly immersive approach, combining theory and professional encounters across several continents.

Each stage of the programme features a specific industry focus:

• Lyon: an initial immersion focused on restaurant management and operational excellence
• London: spotlight on innovation and new trends
• Paris: an exploration of the luxury hotel sector
• Las Vegas : hospitality and casino management

These weeks are designed as active training modules and include:

• Guided tours of iconic establishments led by professionals in the sector
• Meetings with general managers, HR directors and event managers
• Conversations with recruiters and graduates
• Debriefing sessions to reinforce learning outcomes

Through our Hospitality Weeks, students discover the diversity of the market, refine their understanding of professional expectations across various sectors, and consolidate their career objectives.

This programme has given me a concrete, international perspective on the sector, which is essential for success in hospitality, Cesarina concludes.

Read Cesarina’s interview on the emlyon blog

Join the Msc in International Hospitality Management

Enrolling in the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management is an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised double degree, delivered by two world-renowned institutions: emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe.

It also means being taught by international experts and industry professionals, while learning alongside global leaders in the sector during conferences, seminars and field visits.

Thanks to immersive experiences in France and abroad, in strategic destinations for the hospitality and management industry, along with hands-on consulting projects, you will acquire practical and strategic skills, and a comprehensive, global vision of the sector.

You will also benefit from the leverage of two powerful alumni networks spread across the globe, and personalised career-development support from a dedicated team of coaches.

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