Overview

Learning outcomes

What is true for the country as a whole is a way of life in Lucerne. Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, this city is a hub of international tourism and is considered a role model for many other destinations.

The Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration: Tourism and Hospitality Management atLucerne School of Business (LSoB) qualifies for a wide range of employment opportunities and prepares students for an international career in tourism. The programme is brand new and has been designed to include a wide range of tourism-related topics, such as tour operating, airlines, hotel and hospitality management, wellness, sports and destination management. Students also have the opportunity to acquire a good understanding of product development and product management in tourism, of e-commerce, digital transformation, event management, consumer behaviour, trends and innovation.

Courses enable students to develop professional skills relevant to working in tourism such as communication, sales, negotiations, entrepreneurship and leadership. The programme design has been kept deliberately flexible to allow for studies to be combined with work, or for the integration of internships, or for exchange semesters at one of our international partner universities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tourism & Destination Development

Hospitality Management

Event Management

Tourism Products & Services

Sustainable Tourism Development

Digital Tourism

Sport & Wellness Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-30 00:00:00
Starting 2024-02-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Hospitality Management Tourism & Leisure View 18 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a higher secondary education certificate qualifying the holder for studies at university level in his or her country of origin

Applicants from non-European countries must provide confirmation of acceptance to a bachelor degree course or equivalent in business administration or economics at an acknowledged university in their country of origin.

Have a minimum of one year's qualified work experience in a business-related area

Have proven knowledge in financial accounting and mathematics

Provide evidence of English proficiency corresponding to at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference

Be prepared to attend an interview either in person or by telephone

Tuition Fee

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International

1536 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 768 EUR per semester during 36 months.
National

1536 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 768 EUR per semester during 36 months.

800 CHF

Living costs for Lucerne

1500 - 2100 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.