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Master in Hotel and Restaurant Management

  • Feb 17
  • 2 min read

This Master study program is a 100% research-based postgraduate program designed for hospitality professionals, hotel executives, restaurant managers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who aim to develop advanced expertise in strategic hospitality management and service innovation within global tourism environments.

The program integrates hospitality leadership, operational excellence, financial management, service quality systems, culinary business strategy, digital transformation in hospitality, and sustainable tourism development. It prepares participants to design, evaluate, and optimize hotel and restaurant operations while strengthening competitiveness, guest experience, and long-term organizational sustainability.


Study Level and Academic Framework

  • Study Level: Equivalent to EQF Level 7

  • European Framework: Equal to the Second European Cycle (Master Level)

  • ECTS: Equivalent to 60 ECTS

  • Duration: Minimum 12 months (Students benefit from academic flexibility and may extend the study period depending on research scope and professional commitments.)


Program Structure

The program consists of five academic modules, in addition to thesis and structured research activities:

  • 2 Research-Focused Modules Covering advanced research methodology, hospitality analytics, qualitative and quantitative research design, academic writing, service innovation studies, and evidence-based management strategies.

  • 2 General Academic Modules Addressing strategic management, global tourism economics, financial performance analysis, marketing in hospitality, leadership and organizational behavior, and sustainability frameworks.

  • 1 Specialized Hotel & Restaurant Management Module Focused on hotel operations management, restaurant systems optimization, revenue management, guest experience design, food and beverage strategy, quality assurance systems, and digital hospitality platforms.

  • Thesis and Research Activities Participants conduct an independent research project contributing to hospitality innovation, service quality enhancement, sustainable tourism models, digital transformation in hotels and restaurants, or global hospitality competitiveness strategies.


Academic Orientation

This Master study program is designed for:

  • Hotel managers and hospitality executives

  • Restaurant owners and food service leaders

  • Tourism and hospitality consultants

  • Revenue and operations managers

  • Researchers in hospitality management and service excellence

Graduates develop analytical, strategic, and research-based competencies necessary to lead hotel and restaurant organizations in competitive international markets.



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This program is also offered fully online.

We would like to highlight that 89% of students complete the program within the expected timeframe.

Language of Instruction: English

All our online executive postgraduate programs (Master’s and Doctorate levels) are fully research-based, allowing students to complete their studies through guided research.

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©This website serves as a centralized platform showcasing study programs and professional education opportunities offered by member institutions of the VBNN Smart Education Group. Programs may be delivered by different academic institutions within the network, including higher education providers and professional training academies located in cities such as Bishkek, Luzern, Zurich, Dubai, London, Osh, Ajman, and Riga. Each program is offered, administered, and certified by the respective institution in accordance with the regulations applicable in its jurisdiction.

SIU Swiss International University – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus delivering higher education and research programs (License No. LS240001853).

AAHES Autonomous Academy Zurich – Swiss Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Registered with Swiss authorities since 2013 (Reg. No. CH-170.4.012.134-9).

ISBM Business School Luzern – Swiss Management School in Lucerne, Switzerland. Allowed by the Board of Education and Culture and registered with Swiss authorities (Reg. No. CH-100.3.802.225-0).

VBNN Smart Education Group – Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Regional administrative entity operating under commercial license (License No. 262425649888).

KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. Teacher-training and pedagogical studies institution supporting regional educational development (License No. LS230000271).

ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE. KHDA-permitted training and vocational institute (Permit No. 631419).

OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in London, United Kingdom. British-registered institution offering executive and blended international programs (UKRLP No. 10099531).

Amber Academy Riga – Swiss Academy in Riga, Latvia. Operates through SIA Baltic Sea Amber under a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education programs (Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd).

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