MSc-Master of Science International Hospitality Management
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Our International Hospitality Management program will equip you with the competencies to become a leader on the world hospitality scene. This Master degree is delivered in partnership with emlyon business school. You will obtain a double degree recognized in France and internationally (MSc and RNCP Hospitality & Restaurant Management).
Degree level: Master’s degree (Bac+5 – 120 ECTS: Year 1 – 30 ECTS / Year 2 – 90 ECTS)
Double degree: Master of Science accredited by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles and RNCP Level 7 qualification (RNCP39248)
Length:1 year full-time study (120 ECTS) followed by a 4-6 month internship/professional experience & dissertation
Language of instruction: English
Entry requirements – Year 1: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3 or equivalent)
Entry requirements – Year 2: Minimum Bac+4 (or equivalent) in Hospitality or with a hospitality specialization
Duration: 1 or 2 years, including a 4- or 6-month internship at the end of each cycle (internship not mandatory in Year 1) – 120 ECTS
Intake: September or October 2026
Career: Business Development Director, F&B Director, Finance Consultant, Purchasing Director, General Account Director, etc.
Reinvent the future of international hospitality management
As a creative thinker, you are looking to integrate an exciting industry which thrives on innovation. You have an interest in aesthetics and are tuned in to new emerging trends in the hospitality sector. You are ambitious and want to contribute actively to the development of hospitality and become an innovative manager in the sector. This program will help you toward that vision for your future.
This MSc offers an international and comprehensive vision of management applied to the hospitality industry. We develop industry professionals capable of taking up future challenges in the sector.
The program is the result of a partnership between Institut Lyfe and emlyon business school, ranked in the top 10 Business Schools in Europe by the Financial Times. The course is taught in English by high level academics from both institutions as well as international industry experts. Together, they will provide you an ideal balance of theory, strategic analysis and creativity through a project-based learning approach.
This Master’s program is ranked #2 in Hospitality Management in France by EDUNIVERSAL and #6 worldwide. Upon completion of the MSc in International Hospitality Management, you will earn a double degree recognized in France and internationally.
COURSE OVERVIEW
PUT YOUR TALENT TO GOOD USE facing THE CHALLENGES OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
You will meet internationally renowned designers and hospitality leaders through conferences, international seminars, and field visits focused on trends and innovation (Hospitality Leadership Learning experiences in France and abroad).
From Lyon to Paris and Las Vegas, you will experience the multicultural dimension of management:
- Lyon - The world capital of gastronomy, where you will study throughout the program on emlyon’s Lyon 7 campus and on Institut Lyfe’s Écully campus.
- Paris - A global hub for luxury and international hospitality.
- London - A city blending historic institutions with modern and international influences, where classic British luxury coexists with innovative hospitality and culinary experiences.
- Las Vegas - Known for its diverse offering of hotels, retail, convention centers, and event venues. Students learn alongside the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), a key contributor to the city’s hospitality excellence.
Discover Brieux CARUSO’s internship at Zephalto, an innovative French startup offering space and ultra-luxury enthusiasts a unique experience: a journey into the stratosphere, including a gastronomic meal in the highest restaurant in the world.
MSc in International Hospitality Management Program
FEATURED MODULES*
*Given only as examples
- Managing diversity
- New Trends in Hospitality
- Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
- Project Management
- Professional Leadership & Development
- Revenue management
- Design & Innovation
- Hospitality asset management and business models
- Integrative Resort Management (semester at UNLV, Las Vegas)
You will apply academic knowledge through three major projects:
- Capstone Project: Creation of a restaurant concept, developed and pitched to potential investors
- Hotel Brand Development Project for French hospitality leader Accor
- Corporate consulting mission
Additional Graduation Requirements
- 10 months of internship or professional experience
- Final thesis or business plan (written report and oral defense)
Specialized Tracks (Semester 1) Hospitality business models are complex. To master this complexity, the program offers two specialized tracks during the first semester:
– Hospitality Track: Covers hospitality fundamentals for students without a hospitality background
– Business Track: Designed for students who already hold a hospitality degree
WHY CHOOSE US?
WHEN EXCELLENCE MEETS IMAGINATION
- Earn a double degree awarded by two world-renowned institutions (emlyon and Institut Lyfe).
- Learn from internationally renowned designers and industry leaders at conferences, in seminars, and on hospitality field trips.
- You will travel to and study in France and abroad, in leading destinations in international hospitality management.
- Study in the heart of Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site and world capital of gastronomy
- Join an international, multicultural community representing over 40 nationalities
- Benefit from personalized career guidance and professional support
- Benefit from the power and reach of 2 alumni networks established across the globe.
- We offer personalized career support and advice from a team of professionals. Build a strong and exciting future: 800 partner companies actively recruit our graduates
Creating a Pop-Up Restaurant
Discover the Capstone entrepreneurial project: students will have the opportunity to develop a restaurant concept by drawing up a comprehensive and detailed business plan. They will then have to present their project to a jury and convince them to invest in their restaurant.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Unlimited careers opportunities
The MSc in International Hospitality Management is recognized in France and internationally, offering you a multitude of career perspectives, predominantly in major international companies.
94.6% of graduates find a job within six months, and 68% secure a position before graduation.
Perhaps your dream job is :
- Corporate team leader
- Asset manager
- Corporate business analyst
- Financial consultant/Broker
- Corporate Team Leader in a major group
- Entrepreneur in the hospitality sector