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Why a hospitality degree is your gateway to global career success

In today’s fast-changing world, the hospitality industry is one of the most dynamic, people-driven, and opportunity-rich sectors you can join. Whether you dream of running a five-star hotel, launching a global travel brand, managing luxury events, or leading a digital marketing team, a degree in hospitality is your ideal starting point. But beyond the obvious, hospitality education equips students with a powerful mix of skills that go far beyond hotels and restaurants; skills that are valued across many industries worldwide.

Why choose a degree in hospitality?

A hospitality degree is far more than learning how to manage a hotel. It’s a complete business education that covers management, operations, marketing, finance, human resources, customer experience, and technology. With a strong focus on real-world application, hospitality degrees prepare you not just for a job—but for a successful, flexible career that can take you anywhere in the world.

At BHMS in Switzerland, we combine Swiss-quality education with a global outlook. Our programmes are designed in partnership with industry leaders and accredited by top UK universities. Whether you're studying at the undergraduate or postgraduate level, our curriculum blends academic excellence with hands-on industry training and international internships.

What skills and knowledge does a hospitality degree provide?

Students graduating with a hospitality degree from BHMS enter the workforce with a comprehensive skillset that is adaptable across industries, including:

Leadership & team management
Learn how to lead multicultural teams, motivate staff, and make strategic decisions under pressure.
Customer experience design
Understand consumer psychology and deliver outstanding, personalised service—an in-demand skill in tech, retail, healthcare, and finance.
Digital marketing & brand management
From social media to content strategy, hospitality students gain key insights into marketing that are transferable to any business environment.
Business operations & financial acumen
Hospitality training includes budgeting, cost control, revenue management, and data analysis, all the skills that are crucial in entrepreneurship and corporate roles.
Crisis management & adaptability
Trained to think on their feet, hospitality professionals excel in problem-solving and thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable settings.
Cross-cultural communication
With students and faculty from over 90 nationalities at BHMS, graduates develop strong intercultural competencies and global fluency.

These transferable skills mean BHMS hospitality graduates are working in luxury retail, real estate, tech startups, event planning, HR consultancy, aviation, and even international finance.

Where can a hospitality degree take you?

The global hospitality and tourism sector is expected to create over 126 million new jobs in the next decade (World Travel & Tourism Council, 2024). But the reach of a hospitality degree goes far beyond hotels. At BHMS, our alumni hold leadership roles at:

Emaar Hospitality Group (UAE)
Hilton Hotels (worldwide)
Our Habitas (Qatar)
Marriott International
Luxury event and travel agencies
Boutique startups and multinational brands

Whether you pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Hospitality Management or an MBA in International Hospitality Management, your degree will open doors in both the service industry and beyond.

As a testament to the real-world impact of a BHMS education, three of our outstanding graduates were recently featured on the prestigious Hotelier Middle East’s 2025 Marketing Power List. This annual ranking recognises the region’s top 101 marketing leaders for their excellence in digital strategy, brand storytelling, and campaign innovation within the hospitality industry. Elena Raznova, Oussama Mazouzi, and Karen Luna, all BHMS alumni, have made remarkable strides in their careers, leading award-winning initiatives at globally recognised brands such as Emaar Hospitality Group, Our Habitas, and Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers. Their achievements underscore BHMS’s commitment to preparing students not just for jobs, but for leadership roles that shape the future of hospitality.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're finishing high school, looking to change careers, or aiming to upgrade your professional profile with a master's, BHMS offers a future-proof education that sets you apart. Explore our programmes!