Bachelor of Science in Luxury Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Glion Institute of Higher Education

Program Overview

The Bachelor's in Luxury Business equips students with the business, marketing, and management skills required to build careers in the global luxury industry, covering sectors such as fashion, hospitality, retail, watches, jewellery, and lifestyle brands. Designed for aspiring luxury professionals, the programme combines business education with practical industry experience, enabling students to understand luxury consumers, brand strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and customer experience. (Glion)

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

The first year introduces students to the foundations of luxury business and hospitality while developing professional and operational skills. Students study modules such as Introduction to Luxury Business, Practical Arts, and Food & Beverage Operations, gaining an understanding of service excellence, customer experience, and the principles that define luxury brands.

Year 2

The second year focuses on business management and luxury brand development while students complete their first professional internship. Modules including Luxury Marketing, Hospitality Finance, and Human Resource Management help students understand brand positioning, financial performance, and people management in luxury organizations.

Year 3

The final year develops strategic leadership and innovation skills for senior management roles within the luxury sector. Students study advanced modules such as Luxury Brand Management, Entrepreneurship, and Business Strategy, while completing industry projects and a second internship that strengthen strategic decision-making and global business expertise.

Focus Areas

Luxury Brand Management, Luxury Marketing, Customer Experience, Retail Management, Hospitality Business, Fashion and Lifestyle Industries, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Strategy, Hospitality Finance, Human Resource Management, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Sustainability, Luxury Consumer Behaviour.

Learning Outcomes

Luxury brand management, strategic business planning, marketing and branding, customer relationship management, financial analysis, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, communication, intercultural competence, digital business skills, retail management, problem-solving, sustainability, professional decision-making.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
UK programmes are monitored by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
Part of Sommet Education, the world's leading hospitality and luxury education group, with strong industry partnerships.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: #3 worldwide for Hospitality & Leisure Management.
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: #3 globally for Employer Reputation in Hospitality & Leisure Management.
Supported by a global network of 3,600+ industry partners and 17,500+ alumni across more than 150 countries, providing excellent graduate employability and career opportunities.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Bachelor's in Luxury Business emphasizes immersive, real-world learning by combining classroom teaching with professional placements and direct exposure to the luxury industry. Throughout the four-year programme, students participate in three professional work experiences (including two internships and one on-the-job experience semester), allowing them to apply business concepts in luxury hospitality, fashion, retail, and premium lifestyle sectors. In addition, the curriculum includes luxury discovery trips, site visits, applied projects, and access to Glion's professional hospitality facilities, ensuring students graduate with practical industry experience.

Students develop practical skills through the following learning opportunities and facilities:

Two six-month professional internships with luxury hotels, fashion houses, retail brands, and premium lifestyle companies.
One on-the-job experience semester, allowing students to develop managerial competencies in a professional luxury business environment.
Luxury discovery trips and site visits to leading luxury brands and destinations, integrated into the programme curriculum.
Applied business projects and a Bachelor's Thesis or Applied Business Project, addressing real-world luxury business challenges.
Practical Arts training during the foundation year, introducing service excellence, hospitality operations, and luxury customer experience.
Career coaching, recruitment events, and employer networking through Glion Career Services to support internship and graduate employment.
Access to training restaurants, professional hospitality operations facilities, and customer service learning environments for experiential learning.
Libraries, study rooms, collaborative learning spaces, and modern classrooms across the Glion and Bulle campuses.
Opportunities to participate in industry visits, luxury networking events, and conferences through the Glion Networking Committee.

Note: The official programme information does not mention the use of specific industry software, dedicated research laboratories, or named digital platforms for this degree.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor's in Luxury Business are equipped for management careers across luxury brands, fashion, hospitality, retail, automotive, jewellery, real estate, and premium lifestyle industries. With extensive industry experience gained through internships and applied business projects, graduates commonly secure roles such as Luxury Brand Manager, Client Experience Manager, Luxury Marketing Executive, and Retail Manager. Glion's global employer network and career support provide strong pathways into international luxury organizations:

Dedicated Career Services: Students receive personalized career coaching, CV and interview preparation, recruitment events, employer presentations, networking opportunities, and internship placement support tailored to their career goals.
Graduate Employability: 98% of Glion graduates are employed within three months of graduation, reflecting strong demand from global employers.
University–Industry Partnerships: Students benefit from connections with 3,600+ industry partners and opportunities with leading luxury and hospitality brands. Recent graduate employers include Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Hublot, Veuve Clicquot, Richemont, and Four Seasons.
Long-term Accreditation Value: The degree is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), with UK programmes monitored by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), ensuring international recognition of the qualification.
Graduate Outcomes: Graduates pursue careers in luxury brand management, luxury retail, fashion, hospitality, private banking, real estate, premium travel, consulting, and entrepreneurship, supported by Glion's strong employer reputation and alumni network.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this programme, graduates can continue their studies with Glion's postgraduate degrees, including the Master of Science in Luxury Management and Guest Experience, Master of Science in Hospitality Business Leadership, Master of Science in Hospitality, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Master of Science in Real Estate, Finance and Hotel Development. They may also pursue an MBA or specialized master's degrees in luxury management, international business, marketing, hospitality, or related fields at universities worldwide.