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International MBA in Hospitality Management – Executive

The International MBA in Hospitality Management – Executive is the fastest pathway to senior leadership within the Barcelona portfolio, designed for hospitality professionals who are ready to make the jump.

In two focused semesters, you move from operational experience to strategic authority. You develop the financial reasoning, executive decision-making, and organizational leadership that Director and General Manager roles demand, and you graduate positioned to step into them.

Minimum Duration: 1 year | Locations: Barcelona
Delivery Format: Hybrid Learning

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International MBA in Hospitality Management – Executive
Hospitality Academy Accredited
Hospitality Academy Accredited

Benefits of this program

Internship Opportunities

Strategic Thinking

Make high-impact decisions across operations, revenue, and organizational strategy, built around real business constraints.

Personalized Guidance

Business Acumen

Build the financial and commercial understanding needed to manage hotel operations at a senior level.

Extended Stay

Senior Placement

Complete a 20 ECTS professional placement structured around the responsibilities and expectations of executive hospitality roles.

Requirements for this program

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Industry Experience: A background in hospitality or a related industry is recommended
  • Bridging Course: Candidates without a hospitality background may complete a hospitality fundamentals course
  • Language: Proficiency in English or Spanish required

Academic Structure

Academic Structure

Semester 1

Core Subjects Module (30 ECTS)

Build your strategic and leadership foundation across financial management, revenue strategy, global hospitality operations, and organizational behavior.
This semester is designed to close the gap between industry experience and executive capability, fast.

Semester 2

Internship Experience (20 ECTS)

A substantial professional placement aligned with the responsibilities and expectations of senior hospitality roles. You apply the strategic management capabilities built in Semester 1 within a real hospitality organization, at a level that reflects the executive positioning of the program.

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Master’s Thesis (10 ECTS)

An independent research project addressing a real hospitality business challenge, completed with academic supervision and grounded in the strategic thinking developed across the program.

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FAQ

No. The program builds financial management, revenue strategy, and performance analysis skills directly from an operational hospitality background.

Yes. Profiles from luxury retail, tourism, and events are considered, with a short preparatory course if needed.

It is a fast-track, one-year MBA with a structured workload including live sessions, case studies, and applied business projects.

The hybrid format offers flexibility, but the program is demanding. In Semester 2, your internship becomes the primary professional focus.

We place you directly within our partner network, including properties such as W Barcelona, Hotel Arts Barcelona, and Cocina Hermanos Torres. Each internship is secured and aligned with your profile, with exposure to high-level operations across luxury hospitality environments.

You will develop leadership capabilities across team management, departmental oversight, revenue control, and strategic decision-making within hotel operations.

Depending on your prior experience, this MBA positions you for roles such as Assistant General Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Rooms Division Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, and Revenue Manager. You may also access strategic roles in areas like Revenue Strategy or Guest Experience Leadership, with a direct pathway toward General Manager and Director-level positions.

It focuses on strategic decision-making, financial performance, and multi-department leadership, aligned with the expectations of Director and General Manager positions in international hospitality groups.