Launch an international career in hospitality management
Explore the professional pathways opened by the MSc in International Hospitality Management, jointly offered by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe. This program combines academic excellence with global exposure, leading to strong employability, competitive salaries, and diverse career opportunities across the hospitality and service industries.
Career opportunities after graduation
In a fast-evolving global hospitality landscape, organizations need leaders who can combine strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a forward-looking approach to innovation and sustainability.
The MSc in International Hospitality Management—delivered jointly by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe—prepares future professionals to excel in international roles across hotel management, luxury services, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Job positions in international hospitality management
Graduates, equipped with expertise in innovation management and customer experience, pursue diverse career paths in the global hospitality and service industries. They find jobs in commercial positions (30%), project management/ownership (9%), marketing (9%), general management (6%), administration (6%) or human resources (6%).
Most find positions in hotel and resort operations, luxury brand management, consulting, or real estate, reflecting the program’s adaptability to evolving industry needs.
Typical roles include:
- Hotel General Manager
- Project Manager (hotel openings, F&B concepts, brand development, etc.)
- Corporate Team Leader (marketing, human resources, operations, etc.)
- Entrepreneur (restaurant, F&B startup, boutique hotel, etc.)
- Hotel Sales or Events Manager
- Revenue Manager
- Guest Relations Manager
- Concept Developer (hospitality, F&B, or lifestyle projects)
- Hospitality Industry Consultant
Main sectors of activity
Graduates work across a broad range of sectors where hospitality meets innovation, luxury, and sustainability, demonstrating the program’s global reach and relevance:
- International hotel groups and boutique properties
- Luxury and lifestyle brands
- Consulting and advisory firms
- Tourism and hospitality companies
- Food service and catering organizations
About the program
The MSc in International Hospitality Management is a two-year program jointly delivered by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe. It combines academic excellence with practical experience to prepare students for global careers in hospitality management and related industries.
Through courses, industry projects, internships, and international exposure, students gain a deep understanding of the global hospitality ecosystem and develop the leadership skills needed to succeed.
- Real-world experience: Learn through a dual-campus journey, hands-on industry projects, field trips, and partnerships with leading hospitality companies such as Accor, IHG, and Encore Global.
- Global exposure: Study in multicultural environments, travel to European hospitality hubs, and engage with international faculty and diverse peers.
- Career-focused approach: Dedicated modules on employability, emotional intelligence, and leadership tailored to hospitality careers.
- Innovation-driven curriculum: Explore how technology, sustainability, and new business models are transforming the hospitality industry.
Explore the professional pathways opened by the MSc in International Hospitality Management, jointly offered by emlyon business school and Institut Lyfe. This program combines academic excellence with global exposure, leading to strong employability, competitive salaries, and diverse career opportunities across the hospitality and service industries.