Financial and Strategic Analysis of the International Hospitality Industry Specialisation

Thanks to our specialisation* in Financial and Strategic Analysis of the International Hospitality Industry in the final year of the Bachelor’s degree, you will develop specific financial skills relevant to the hospitality industry: real estate management contracts, optimisation and maximisation of a hotel’s turnover, financing strategy, etc.

* this specialisation is aimed at students on our Bachelor’s in International Hospitality and Restaurant Management as well as parallel admissions (depending on eligibility)

4-year degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research.*

*Published in Official Gazette no. 31, 24th August 2023

Qualification: State-approved 4-year Bachelor’s (Hons) degree
Duration: 7 months (60 ECTS credits)
Teaching languages: French/English
Start date: October 2025
Entry requirements: 3-year Bachelor’s or equivalent
Careers: Revenue manager, E-distribution manager, Corporate operations manager, Digital & CRM manager, Asset manager, Hotel general manager, Financial controller

Become an architect of hotel profitability

In the highly competitive tourism and hospitality sector, revenue management (or yield management) is a key element of business strategy and profitability for hotel and tourism companies. Today, hotel groups also favour the asset-light model (management and franchise contracts), in particular when expanding into new international markets. Analysis and understanding of the financial aspects of a hotel project are essential to assess its feasibility, ensure its profitability, and guarantee effective management of resources and risks.

Thanks to our course, you will master the essential levers to improve the commercial performance and profitability of your future establishment.

You will learn modern asset-management strategies to maximise investment efficiency and develop financial assessment skills to identify risks and make the right decisions.

Course overview

Master the mechanisms of financial management applied to the hospitality industry

You will learn the fundamental principles of financial strategy and how to apply them effectively in a hotel context:

• Financial analysis
• Understanding the relationships between the various stakeholders in the hotel industry (the hotel manager, the brand under which the hotel operates, and the owner of the property)
• Contract negotiation and pricing policy
• Financial risk management
• High-impact pricing strategies

Our course uses an educational approach based on knowledge-sharing and experiential learning.  As a team, you will apply your knowledge of finance to a practical case study. You’ll carry out a financial analysis for a hotel from start to finish, recommend optimisations, simulate contract negotiations, and model financial scenarios for franchising.

Our programme is designed to meet the challenges of a globalised hotel industry. Our course will equip you to make the right strategic decisions to ensure the financial success of your hotel projects.

Request our brochure to find out more about our 4th year Bachelor’s degree specialisation in International Hospitality & Restaurant Management.

Main subject areas*

*Given only as examples

Work experience is an integral part of our training and takes place in France or abroad.  You will complete a 24-week placement at the end of your programme.

• Fundamentals of revenue and yield management
• Marketing, contract negotiation and sales
• Financial analysis of a hotel via a business game
• Business models in hospitality and tourism
• Financial modelling of an asset-light hotel project
• Pricing and forecasting tools and methods
• Estimation of cash flows, costs and revenues

Why choose us?

Your future will amaze you

• Join a top-class training programme approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, from a school ranked 1^st in the Eduniversal classification for 14 years and a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles
• Benefit from the expertise of professionals in the hospitality industry who are passionate about sharing their experience and expertise.
• Take control of your learning: flipped classrooms, workshops, exercises, exchanges, simulations
• Open up your career prospects: financial analysis professions in the hotel industry as well as new market segments: restaurants, leisure, real estate, etc.
• Gain professional experience with a 6-month placement, applying the skills and knowledge acquired during your course.
• Develop your ability to work across multicultural environments, with 75 nationalities present on campus and a network of 30 partner schools around the world
• Ensure a solid and international future for yourself: 80% of graduates secure positions with managerial duties from their first job. Almost 70% start their career abroad.

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