MBA in International Hospitality Management

In order to be eligible for the selection procedure of our MBA programme, candidates are asked to meet the following criteria:

• Related Bachelor Degree (GMAT may be required)
• Professional leadership work experience (minimum 1 year cumulative and full-time) in the service industry.
• C1 English Language Skills (TOEFL, IELTS and or Cambridge Certificate): The candidate must be proficient enough for higher education studies. Official English language exam scores are required for all non-native speakers – or those who haven’t spent the last two years in full-time English education.

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Application period EEA students | CLOSED

Application period non-EEA students | CLOSED

Graduates from the MBA International Hospitality Management have advanced their career as experts in delivering Service Excellence in one of the many professional fields where the concept of hospitality is a definite game changer. Graduates describe the programme as a life changing experience and a trajectory that has put them on what can be described as the best professional pathway for them. As the programme does not focus on one particular industry, but on the concept of delivering Service Excellence as a whole, MBA graduates can be found in an unlimited number of positions and locations.

• Hospitality consultant
• Commercial business owner, entrepreneur
• Business development manager
• Restaurant owner
• Category or product manager
• Client journey executive
• Marketing or Brand Manager

Graduates remain connected to the power of the Hotelschool The Hague brand: an outstanding reputation for hospitality excellence, respected by many different industries all over the world.

The tuition fee for the MBA Programme is €22.772 for the Academic Year 2027-2028.

The fee includes courses, guest lectures, workshops, a study trip abroad and access to all the facilities the Amsterdam Campus of Hotelschool The Hague has to offer. Additional costs are literature (approx. €500,-), visa (if needed) and costs of living. We advise candidates to find accommodation in Amsterdam. Upon acceptance, we are happy to assist you.

A GMAT will be required when there is insufficient information regarding the academic abilities and skills of the candidate or the candidate only has a three year Bachelor Degree.

The year is divided into 5 blocks, each of 10 weeks. Each block covers several courses which are based on inspirational, professional assignments and are supported by guest lectures, field trips and workshops. Please have a look at our Programme overview.

No, we also welcome people with non-related Bachelor diploma’s. However you should have an economic oriented educational profile (like international business management, economics).

Please read the Admission requirements.

This very much depends on your personal profile. We advise you to send your CV and ask for a personal consult before sending the application file. You can read all about the application process for the MBA programme here.

Yes, except for native speakers and people who have worked or studied for at least two years in a professional English speaking environment. We accept official reports by IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge.