Master programmes · Lucerne & Zurich
Eight MScs, one MBA, one year each
Same length, same 90 ECTS, same CHF 41'700 all-inclusive fee across every MSc. The only real decision is the subject.
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The whole portfolio in one table
| Programme | Campus | Next intakes | Included certification | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Global Business Management | Lucerne & Zurich | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | — | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc International Hospitality Business Management | Lucerne & Zurich | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | — | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc International Tourism Management | Lucerne | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | — | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc Wine and Beverage Business Management | Lucerne | February 2027 · August 2027 · November 2027 | WSET Level 2 | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc Business, Sports and Event Management | Zurich | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | — | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc Business, Banking and Finance | Zurich | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | — | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc Business and Airline Management | Zurich | February 2027 · August 2027 · November 2027 | IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals | CHF 41'700 |
| MSc Culinary Entrepreneurship | Lucerne | November 2026 · February 2027 · August 2027 | WSET Level 2 | CHF 41'700 |
| MBA with Specialisation | Lucerne | November 2026 · February 2027 · November 2027 | 7 specialisations | CHF 44'700 |
Every MSc is 12 months, 90 ECTS / 180 UK credits, awarded by BHMS and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Intake dates differ by programme — the table is the authority, not a single calendar.
The eight MScs
Choose your subject
MSc Global Business Management
The generalist management master — law, accounting and ethics for people who will run things across borders.
MSc International Hospitality Business Management
Hospitality read as a business: trends, sustainability and the financial performance of hotel enterprises.
MSc International Tourism Management
Destination governance, heritage tourism and experience design — tourism as policy and as product.
MSc Wine and Beverage Business Management
The global beverage trade as a business degree — with WSET Level 2 certification built into the curriculum.
MSc Business, Sports and Event Management
The commercial side of sport — fan engagement, sponsorship economics and the machinery behind major events.
MSc Business, Banking and Finance
Markets, regulation, valuation and FinTech — studied in one of the world’s banking capitals.
MSc Business and Airline Management
Airline and airport operations with IATA Airport Operations Fundamentals certification inside the degree.
MSc Culinary Entrepreneurship
Write your own food business as your master’s thesis — inside a Business Incubation Studio, with WSET Level 2.
Beyond the MSc
The MBA — and the 18-month double
MBA with Specialisation
A one-year intensive general-management degree: 120 credits in Semester 1 across eight 15-credit core modules, then a research project or business consultancy in your chosen specialisation — one of 7, from Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation to Luxury Brand Management.
CHF 44'700 · Lucerne · November 2026 · February 2027 · November 2027
The MBA in detailMSc + MBA — two master's degrees
Taken together over 18 months, the MSc and MBA produce two master's degrees and four awards in total, since each degree is conferred by BHMS and by Robert Gordon University.
At 2026 rates: combined total CHF 58'100 against CHF 84'200 taken separately — a saving of about CHF 26'100. The BHMS 2027 fee table does not list the combined route; confirm its 2027 fee with admissions.
Note the MBA starts in November and February only (November 2026 · February 2027 · November 2027), which shapes how the 18 months are sequenced.
Full fee breakdownEntry routes
Getting in without a bachelor's degree
BHMS states that students without a bachelor's degree — or with a degree outside the sector — can enter through a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma, which then give access to the MSc programmes. If you would rather earn a full bachelor's degree first, BHMS also runs a dedicated Hotel Management School in Switzerland, whose BA in Hotel & Hospitality Management opens the standard MSc entry route.
Graduate Certificate in International Hospitality Business Management
Admission: Associate degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Leads to: Direct access to the MSc in Global Business Management or the MSc in International Hospitality Business Management — without a bachelor’s degree.
Intakes: November 2026 · May 2027 · August 2027
Dual award with Robert Gordon University.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management
Admission: Associate degree plus a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience, OR a bachelor’s degree in another discipline; IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Leads to: Progresses directly to the MSc in Global Business Management or the MSc in International Hospitality Business Management. Semester 2 is a six-month internship — a standard part of this programme, not an option.
Intakes: November 2026 · February 2027 · May 2027 · August 2027
Postgraduate Diploma in Culinary Arts
Admission: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline OR associate degree plus 2 years’ work experience; IELTS 5.0. Includes 330 hours in the kitchen.
Leads to: The feeder route into the MSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship.
Intakes: June, August, September, November 2026 · January, February, April, May 2027
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business & Hospitality Management page does not name an awarding body, so no dual award is claimed for it here.
Questions
Straight answers
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Do the eight MSc programmes cost different amounts?
No. All eight cost exactly CHF 41'700 for the year — tuition CHF 31'800 plus operating costs CHF 2'750, living expenses CHF 6'150 for 24 weeks and a CHF 1'000 application fee. The MBA with Specialisation is CHF 44'700.
What is the difference between the MSc and the MBA?
The MSc is a specialised master of 90 ECTS / 180 UK credits: six months of subject modules, then a 30 ECTS independent research project. The MBA with Specialisation is a one-year intensive general-management degree — 120 credits in Semester 1 across eight 15-credit core modules, then a research project or business consultancy aligned to one of 7 specialisations. Both are dual-awarded with Robert Gordon University. They can also be combined into an 18-month pathway.
Can I take both an MSc and an MBA?
Yes. The MSc and MBA combine into an 18-month dual pathway, ending with two master's degrees — four awards in total, because each degree is conferred by both BHMS and Robert Gordon University. At 2026 rates the combined route totals CHF 58'100, against CHF 84'200 if the two were taken separately. The BHMS 2027 fee table does not list the combined route, so confirm its 2027 fee with admissions.
Which campus is each programme taught on?
Lucerne: International Tourism Management, Wine and Beverage Business Management, Culinary Entrepreneurship, and the MBA. Zurich: Business, Sports and Event Management; Business, Banking and Finance; Business and Airline Management. Both campuses: Global Business Management and International Hospitality Business Management.
What are the entry requirements?
A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline, or a BHMS Postgraduate Diploma / Graduate Certificate, plus English at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (B2). The MSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship has its own route, which also accepts a non-culinary degree combined with food and beverage experience. BHMS notes that visa requirements differ for applicants aged 30 and over.
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Next step
One year. Two degrees. Switzerland.
Intake dates differ by programme — most run August, November and February. Lucerne & Zurich, Switzerland.
Every MSc is awarded by BHMS and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen — and Semester 2 can be spent on an optional six-month industry internship. Swiss hospitality placements carry a gross minimum of CHF 2'404/month. How the internship works →