MBA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

LOCATION
Courses taught on our campuses in Bordeaux (France)

LANGUAGES
English or French

DURATION
2 years

INTERNSHIPS
2 & 6 months

CREDITS
120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

INTAKE
October 2023
Education goals
Build on your previous experience and develop your analytic and decision-making skills. Learn to innovate and adapt in a challenging environment with our MBA in International Hotel Management.
> MBA success rate in 2022: 91,4%
> MBA employment rate of the 2022 graduates : 91,2% (to learn more)
> WSET 2 success rate in 2022: 97,62%
> WSET 3 success rate in 2023: 25%

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MBA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Join the 1st Worldwide Business School Group in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a strong network: 9,000 students, 53 campuses & 42,000 alumni

MBA in International Hotel Management (French State Certified Degree level 7 RNCP)

Gain managerial, sales & technical skills in the hospitality industry: Corporate & Hospitality Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy…

Solve real case studies, submitted by our partners

91,2% of our Alumni graduated in 2022 are employed (based on 90.5% of respondents) (to learn more)

Get a real hands-on approach: 98% of our lecturers are professionals in activity

Choose to specialize in one of the 11 MBA specific fields including International Wine & Spirits Management in Bordeaux

Build and expand your network (company visits, guest lecturers…)

Finish your studies with a highly strategic 6-month internship, which often turns into your first job opportunity
> Satisfaction level of students on internships in 2022-2023: 8/10
MAIN JOBS & POSITIONS
Build your international career in this blooming Hospitality industry as there are so many jobs opportunities
> MBA Employment rate of the 2022 graduates : 91,2% (based on 90,5% of respondents) (to learn more)


HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND SPAS:
Hotel and Restaurant Director, Food and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Concierge…

SALES AND MARKETING:
Sales and Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Sales/Export manager…

EXECUTIVE AND MANAGING BOARD:
Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer…

TOURISM, EVENT, BANQUETS AND CONFERENCES:
Event Coordination Manager, Tourism Manager, Communication Manager…

FINANCE, ADVISORY, HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources Assistant, Accoutant…
Salary: about €39k within a year after graduation.
OVERVIEW OF COURSES
MBA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Main topics:
Year 1:
- Operational Auditing
- Financial Analysis
- Corporate Strategy
- Human Resources
- Marketing Strategy
- Economic Law
- Taxation, Computer Sciences
- Hospitality Strategy
- Economy of Tourism & Hospitality
- English
- Spanish/German
Year 2:
- Operational Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Human Resources
Management - Corporate Strategy
- Foreign Language
VATEL MBA SPECIALISATIONS
Students can choose an MBA specialisation for their second year among 11 specialisations:

- International Wine & Spirits Management (Bordeaux) – in French & English
- Luxury Brand Management (Paris) – in French
- Revenue Management (Lyon) – in French
- Entrepreneurial Management (Nantes) – in French
- Events Management (Nîmes) – in French & English
- Experiential Tourism Management (Reunion Island) – in French
- Ecotourism Management (Madagascar) – in French
- Resorts Management (Mauritius) – in French & English
- Sales & E-marketing Management (Brussels) – in English
- American Hospitality Management & International Business (San Diego) – in English
- Finance & Project Development (Martigny) – in English
Find out more about our International Wine & Spirits Management specialisation here.
ADMISSIONS & FEES
MBA IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT
To apply for the MBA program at Vatel Bordeaux, applicants must follow the application process available here and comply with the appropriate entry requirements:
• Direct Entry: Bachelor’s degree in Hotel & Tourism Management or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or Sales
• Preparatory Course / Foundation Year: According to your profile, you will need to register for one of these programs, in order to be admitted to the MBA
• To study in English: Equivalent to CEFR B2/C1: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 90, Cambridge CPE B2, TOEIC 945 points, CAE B2 or FCE Grade B
• To study in French: Equivalent to CEFR B2: DELF / TCF B2 (minimum) DALF C1 (recommended)
All the fees are available here.
TESTIMONIALS
Match & Chat with a MBA in International Hotel Management student
From mid november, you can be put in touch with international students during virtual open days or on request.
He/she will be able to accompany you , answer all your questions and above all share his/here xperience!
Get in touch with the International Admissions department for more information.

ACCESSIBILITY
Our first priority: an inclusive sense of service
We are committed to offering a personalised welcome to our students with disabilities.
If you have a disability, please contact us so that we can help and guide you in your application and procedures.
CONTACT
Lucie Fuentes
International Recruitment
Director
Bianca Bekker
International Recruitment & Admissions Assistant