POSTGRADUATE

PROGRAM
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT
EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
 CONTENT

Hospitality: Industry Careers 4

Key Facts about Les Roches 6

Blended Learning Model 11

Marbella: Top Luxury Destination 13

Admission Requirements 17

Application Form 20

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The hospitality industry needs global leaders
As the oldest English speaking higher
education institution for hotel management
in Spain, we are proud to provide our students
with the tools needed to excel as hospitality
management professionals around the world.
Through our unique experiential learning
approach, rigorous educational methods, and
multicultural learning environment we work
to instill a sense of excellence in our students
that serves as the basis for developing
leaders with a solid working knowledge
of their profession. Our state-of-the-art
campus in the beautiful Mediterranean city
of Marbella, Spain is home to students from
more than 80 countries around the world who
all share a common passion for hospitality.
Top
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WELCOME TO LES ROCHES MARBELLA
The hospitality industry promises ample career We encourage you to discover for yourself why
opportunities for the future as each year travel Les Roches Marbella is ranked as the number
and tourism becomes accessible to more and two hospitality management school worldwide
more people worldwide. The world’s leading for an international career (QS, 2018).
hotels and hospitality related companies
need highly specialized professionals with an Carlos Diez de la Lastra Buigues - CEO Les
international outlook to lead their ambitious Roches Marbella
growth strategies. Several times each year
they visit our university to recruit our students
because of their sought after qualifications
and thorough understanding of the essence of
hospitality.
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Promising career opportunities

“The students here have such a high level of “Les Roches students learn how to satisfy
“Les Roches students are very welcoming and passion, they’re excited, they’re driven and clients’ emotions and search for unique
highly valuable in the marketplace.” these are the types of candidates we want at experiences.”
Bloomberg.”

Sophie Senjaric - Senior HR Director Katie Corby - Recruiter Sarah Stanger, Regional - Director of HR
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, Bloomber LP, London, UK Mandarin Oriental, Europe, Middle East, and
Switzerland Africa

5 OFFERS PER STUDENT (2018)

When investing in
graduate education,
career outcomes are a
vital consideration.
At Les Roches, we are
committed to giving our
students support and
guidance to
discover the very best
opportunities in one
of the most diverse and
By 2024, one in every ten jobs in to driving businesses forward
the world will be in the hospitality in an increasingly competitive
industry (WTTC Travel and Tourism marketplace.
Economic Impact 2014). As of May As a Les Roches graduate, you
2015, there are more than 4,000 are perfectly positioned
hotel projects in the pipeline take advantage of the wealth of
worldwide, representing more than opportunities that this exciting
900,000 rooms industry has to offer. Every year,
(www.tophotelprojects.com). more than 60 of the world’s
This means there is a growing best brands visit our campus for
with our career development and
industry placement office offering
one-on-one support to organize
interviews, help you prepare for
to them and, if necessary, advise
you on negotiating and accepting
positions. Through our online
platform, we help you manage
the application process and offer
focused career counseling. Plus, we

dynamic industries. demand for highly trained presentations, interviews and run workshops and master classes
individuals, experienced managers professional workshops in order from leading industry professionals,
and strategists who think to recruit students. As a result, we including project management, HR,
differently and are committed have an excellent placement record, learning and development.

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Alumni network

CLASSMATES TODAY - NETWORK TOMORROW

With 12,000 members in 130 countries around the world, the Les Roches Global Alumni Association offers you access to an
invaluable networking resource. You will become a member when you graduate, and while it’s a great way to keep in touch
with friends, it also provides employment opportunities in an ever-changing industry.

More than 100 companies recruit on campus every semester

More than 80 companies recruit on campus every year
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Key
Facts
ABOUT LES ROCHES
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STUDENT NUMBERS STUDENT ORIGINS BY CONTINENT: SECTORS LES ROCHES ALUMNI

ARE CURRENTLY WORKING

943 STUDENT
POPULATION

702 STUDENTS 74% 4%

TOURISM / EVENTS / TRANSPORT

ON CAMPUS

241

OTHER (GOVERNMENT, ETC.)

STUDENTS

COMMUNICATION / MEDIA
ON INTERNSHIP EUROPE ASIA PACIFIC

FINANCE / CONSULTING
562

RETAIL / WHOLESALES
UNDERGRADUATE

F&B / RESTAURANTS
STUDENTS

ADMINISTRATION
140 POSTGRADUATE
STUDENTS
8% 15%

EDUCATION
13:1

HOTELS
STUDENT / FACULTY
RATIO AMERICAS MIDDLE EAST,
AFRICA &
SUBCONTINENT

PERCENTAGE OF PERCENTAGE OF EMPLOYMENT

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON GRADUATION DAY

72% 87%
74%
4%
6%
1%
1%
2%
1%
1%
19%
REPRESENTING EMPLOYED, ON INTERNSHIP OR
70+ NATIONALITIES WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS

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“Students will have access to a premium hotel management education,
experiencing first-hand the expertise of dedicated and passionate
hospitality professionals from across the industry.

They will be guided to develop the variety of competencies required by the sector
today in a fantastic environment that fosters a professionally-oriented learning process.

The Postgraduate Diploma from such a prestigious educational institution, with a background
in educating top hotel professionals, will facilitate the always competitve access to managerial
positions in top international organizations.”

Jon Loiti MSc

Postgraduate Programs Manager,

Les Roches Marbella

 The prestige that will further your career
Ri s e t o t h e t o p i n H o s p it a lity M anag e me nt

L e s Roc he s M a r b e l l a ’s exe c ut ive pro gram in I nt e rnat io nal Ho t el Ma na gement

i n c ol l ab o ra t i o n w i t h t he Ho s pit alit y M anage m e nt I ns t it ut e at B TU, p rovi d es
an op p ort uni t y fo r wo r king pro fe s s io nals t o s o lidify t he ir und ersta ndi ng of
h osp i t al it y ma na ge me nt f undam e nt als and gain ex pe rt is e in the c onc epts
t h at w i l l s ha p e t he i nd us t ry’s fut ure .

Th r ou g h t hi s b l e nd e d p o s tgraduat e pro gram , curre nt indus t ry p rofessi ona l s

i n Ge or g i a w i l l ha ve t he flexibilit y t o co m bine t he ir s t udies a nd exi sti ng
c ar e er.

B y t h e e nd o f t he co ur s e , s t ude nt s will no t o nly m as t e r universa l busi ness

ski l l s — t hey w i l l l e a ve wit h an innovat ive vis io n o f le ade rshi p, resourc e
m an ag e me nt a nd d e ci s io n-m aking t o he lp t he m re ach t he t o p i n hosp i ta l i ty
m an ag e me nt .

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11 MONTHS BLENDED LEARNING +

6 MONTHS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

BLENDED LEARNING MODEL

T HE EXEC UTIVE PR OGR AM C OMB INES ON-CAMPUS,

FACE-TO -FACE CO URS ES A N D DISTANC E LEAR NING SUPPORTED BY FAC ULTY,
F O LLOWED BY 6-MONTHS INDUSTRY EXPER IENC E.

COURSE OVERVIEW INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

During the 11 months academic, through our
blended learning model, students will complete 9
theory modules and 2 workshop modules, covering
the fundamentals of business management and
new concepts for today’s hospitality leaders.
Students will only be required to attend two-
week Hospitality Inmersion Program (HIP) in
the Les Roches Marbella campus and will also
complete the two workshop modules.
The rest of the modules will be delivered by Les
Roches Marbella faculty during 3 weekends a
month, at the Hospitality Management Institute
at BTU, allowing candidates to continue with their
current career in tandem with the postgraduate
program.
Students are required to complete 6 months
of industry experience following the blended
learning program either in their current position/
company or on an internship arranged by Les
Roches Marbella.
Through this industry experience students will
put their newly developed skills and knowledge
into practice in an international hotel or
hospitality establishment. Many students on
internships will begin a management training
program.

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Postgraduate in International Hotel Management

Executive Program

CONNECT WITH THE INDUSTRY

THEORETICAL MODULES PRACTICAL MODULES CREDITS

Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3 Crisis Management 3

Innovative, Alternative and Sustainable Trends in Protocol & Etiquette 3

3
Hospitality

International Business Strategy in Hospitality 3 INTERNSHIP

Project Management 3 Internship 3

Advanced Finance and Budgeting 3

Marketing Strategies for Hotels 3

International Human Resources 3

Hospitality Real Estate and Investment 3

Revenue Management 3

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MARBELLA
IS EUROPE’S
TOP LUXURY
TOURISM
DESTINATION
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WELCOME TO MARBELLA

SURROUNDED BY BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

AND BREATHTAKING MOUNTAINS,
MARBELLA IS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC,
COSMOPOLITAN AND UNIQUE TOURIST
DESTINATIONS IN SPAIN AND EUROPE.

Marbella is a mediterranean community
located in the heart of Southern Spain’s Costa
del Sol. The city offers year-round warm
weather coupled with beautiful beaches,
leisure yachting ports, Europe’s highest
concentration of golf resorts, and countless
outdoor activities to suit your lifestyle. Rich
in culture and history, the city is known the
world over as a top luxury tourist destination.
While living and studying here, you will never
be short of things to do as the Costa del
Sol enjoys a number of cultural festivals,
fairs, museums and historical monuments.
Marbella is well known for its outdoor sports,
world-class dining and nightlife, live musical
performances and concerts, art galleries and
shopping. Not to mention, we also have the
largest concentration of four and five star
hotels in the region.
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A stroll along the five kilometer long seafront
boardwalk or the world-famous harbor of
Puerto Banús, with its luxury yachts and unique
Andalusian village appeal, will show you what
makes Marbella such a special place.
We are proud to offer the perfect environment
to develop as a hospitality professional
while flourishing academically, culturally, and
socially. Furthermore, Marbella is a beautiful,
clean, and safe city that allows its residents
and visitors alike to experience an enviably
high quality of living. We invite you to visit us
and discover our unique way of life for yourself.
“While living and studying in our beautiful
city, you will discover why marbella is such an
enviable location. we are proud of our unique
mediterranean lifestyle and we are sure it will
become your second home.”
J. Emmanuel soler - Director of Student Services &
Operations
 Get
ready
THE WHOLE WORLD IS WAITING.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Age - Minimum 24 year old.

Education or experience - Applicants must hold an accredited bachelor degree or diploma (preferably in -but not limited to- the areas of
Tourism, Business Administration, or Economics), and at least 4 years of work experience in a related industry.

Applications from non-degree candidates with a minimum of 5 years of documented work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Non-degree holders will receive a Professional Development Diploma.
Nationality - Applicants must residence in Georgia.

English qualifications - If you are not a native English speaker, or if you have not studied in an English language environment for at least
3 years, please enclose one of the following:

ЬЬ TOEFL: minimum score of 525 points for the paper-based test or 70 for the internet-based test.
ЬЬ Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade C - please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
ЬЬ IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.5 and min. 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).

All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If you do not meet the above English language
requirements on application or your official English test results are not available, you will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella
English entrance exam, and a provisional acceptance letter will be issued so that you can provide your official English results thereafter.

H O W T O A P P LY
Please send your application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of 250 Euros.

Your application form is attached to the back of this brochure, and you should include the following
required documents with it:

ЬЬ Academic records (certified original transcripts with copies of final diplomas or degrees)
ЬЬ Copy of passport
ЬЬ CV/resume
ЬЬ Study plan (a motivation letter of 300 words)
ЬЬ Application fee. Payment of €250 can be made online at https://www.lesroches.edu/apply/
application-fees-marbella/

Please contact Ms. Manana Ugulava, Program Coordinator by phone at: +995 599 159915 or email
manana.ugulava@ec.sommet-education.com for more information about the program and to start with
your application.
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TUITION FEES FOR 2018 INTAKE

P R OG R A M F E E S F O R I N TA K E N OV ERM BER 2 0 1 8

Application Fee 250 €

Program Fees 15,235 €

Refundable Deposit 300 €

Program fees include:

> Program fees in Les Roches Marbella and at the Hotel
Management Institute (BTU)
> Learning resources
> Hospitality Immersion Program in Les Roches Marbella
> Accommodation in single room in a hotel in Marbella
> Airport transfers on official arrival and departure dates
(Malaga’s Airport)
> Transfers from hotel to Les Roches Marbella campus and back.
> Events and visits organized during the 2 weeks in Les Roches
Marbella
For full details of Program Dates, including a schedule of
on-campus sessions please contact:
Ms. Manana Ugulava, Program Coordinator
by phone at: +995 599 159915
by email: manana.ugulava@ec.sommet-education.com

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Accreditation, recognition & network

ACCREDITATION
Les Roches Marbella, as an official branch campus of Les Roches in Switzerland, is accredited at
university level by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the United States (the same association that accredits top American
universities). It is one of the six associations recognized by the American Department of Education
(www.neasc.org). Les Roches Marbella is the only international school of hotel management in Spain
that is recognized by NEASC at university level. This accreditation is very important if you decide in the
future to transfer credits or pursue graduate studies.

RECOGNITION
We are consistently positioned among the world’s best hospitality management schools. Les Roches is
ranked top 3 worldwide for employment reputation in Hospitality and Leisure management studies (QS
Ranking 2017). And with 90% of our graduates receiving offers of employment from companies all over
the world, we continue to pursue excellence and exceed expectations.

QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE: Les Roches Marbella has been awarded the Quality
Nº ES 041831-1

Certification in Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 9001:2008 byBureau Veritas and the Environmen-
tal Certification in Management System UNE/EN/ISO/ 14001:2004 by SGS, for complying with interna-
tional quality and environmental standards.
Nº ES 041832-2

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Les Roches Marbella has been awarded Corporate Social Re-
sponsibility Certification in Management Systems SGE-21:2008, by Forética and Bureau Veritas, for
SGE 21

complying with international ethical and social responsibility standards.

Nº 136/11

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 APPLICATION FORM L E S R O C H E S M A R B E L L A P O S T G R A D U AT E P R O G R A M

Marbella, Spain
1. About the applicant

Male Female
Family name ......................................................................................................................................... Address �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
First name ............................................................................................................................................. City .................................................................................... State ��������������������������������������������
Nationality �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Postal code .................................................................... Country ��������������������������������������������
Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Home phone .........................................................................................................................................
Email ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Mobile phone ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
2. Education

Name of high school/college/university.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Country.................................................................................................................................................... Highest qualification .......................................................................................................................
City............................................................................................................................................................. Completion date (MM/YYYY)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������

3. Mother tongue and English level

If English is not your mother tongue, or if you have not spent the last three years in full-time English education, please indicate the score and provide
supporting documentation of one of the following*:
TOEFL score .................................................................................................................................
Cambridge First Certificate score ....................................................................................
Cambridge Advanced score .................................................................................................
IELTS score ...................................................................................................................................
Your mother tongue ..................................................................................................................
Name of provider/score .........................................................................................................

*If you have any questions, please contact your Education Counselor.

4. Professional experience

Do you have professional working experience in a hospitality-related field? Yes (please provide details in your CV) No

5. Academic program

Postgraduate Executive Diploma in International Hotel Management (September 2018)

6. Medical history
Do any of the below conditions apply to you?
No Yes
Learning differences ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Mental conditions (depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorder, etc) ....................................................................................................................................................
Allergies to medicine ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Daily medication ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Any other specific conditions (diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, etc) ..................................................................................................................................................................
Physical limitations .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Marbella, Spain

7. About the parent/legal guardian/emergency contact

Mr. Ms.
Family name ............................................................................................................................
First name �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Languages spoken ...............................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................................................
Address ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
........................................................................................................................................................
City ......................................................................................................................................
State ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Postal code .................................................................... Country����������������������������������
Home phone ............................................................................................................................
Mobile phone �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Email ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Please specify your relationship with the applicant:
Father Mother Other (please specify):�����������������������������������������

8. Application fee

Please pay the application fee of €250 online at www.lesroches.es/en/apply-online/application-fees-marbella or use the Credit Card Payment form
to pay by credit card.

Statement

I hereby declare that all information and attachments given in this application is exact and complete. I understand that any statement on this
form which proves to be untrue or purposely misleading will render the application void and that if inaccuracies are highlighted at a later stage,
Les Roches retains the right to retract any offer made or expel the student with no refund of fees. I agree to abide by the totality of Les Roches
regulations, policies and procedures governing admission, enrollment and my studies at Les Roches, as they may be revised from time to time,
including those related to academic life, student life and residency and finance. I understand that the fees and other financial conditions are
modified once a year and I accept their revision. I consent to the storage and processing of the data contained herein by Les Roches under the
provision of the 1992 Federal Act on Data Protection. I agree that any financial information or any information related to my studies that has a
financial impact may be shared with my parent and/or sponsor. I hereby declare to abide by the Spanish law in case of a dispute related to the
interpretation or to the execution of my legal obligation towards Les Roches Marbella and accept the exclusive competence of the Málaga court.

I have read and understood the above conditions and accept them in full.
Date (DD/MM/YYYY).......................................................................................................................................

Signature of applicant

Please send your completed and signed forms to:

Ms Manana Ugulava,
Program Coordinator,
manana.ugulava@ec.sommet-education.com

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