Glion Institute of Higher Education is an international hospitality management institution based in Switzerland. Opened in the spring of 1962 in the former Bellevue Hotel, Glion has been offering degree programs that combine industry knowledge with managerial skills and personal development for nearly 50 years.
Every year, Glion provides tertiary level education for approximately 1,500 students from 90 countries around the world. The success of our graduates can be attributed to Glion's time-tested fusion of practice and theory, combined with our close ties with the hospitality industry and our faculty focus on creating reflective practitioners. For over 48 years, thousands of graduates have gone through the "Glion Experience" and carry the famous "Glion Spirit" out as Alumni to represent our institution as leaders in the hospitality industry.
"In today’s fast-moving and increasingly competitive world gaining a Masters degree represents not only a considerable personal achievement but also offers the very real prospect of professional advancement and increased job satisfaction.
Indeed we believe this program offers a unique opportunity for successful managers around the globe to further the development of their leadership skills thereby allowing them to be even more effective at managing their business and their teams.
I invite you to discover our innovative and industry-leading online MBA program and wish you every success in your continued career."
Directeur Général / CEO
Glion Institute of Higher Education
“Hiring managers rank Glion among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an international career.”
Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) - 2007
The Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) industry survey ranked the academic programs and career prospects for students in international hospitality education universities.
The reputation of Glion is also due to its strong commitment in employing high qualified and experienced faculty and professional instructors.
is the Program Leader for the online MBA and specializes in Organizational Behavior and Change Management.
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Dr. Lyn Glanz (PhD, MSc, BSc, CQSW) is Dean of the Graduate School. Her experience includes consultancy in the design and delivery of international mobility and acculturation programs to multinationals and academic institutions in both the Netherlands and Switzerland. Her expertise centers on international mobility, cross cultural communication and leadership development.
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Dr. Deborah Prince is Director of Academic Affairs GIHE and Directeur Général LRG University of Applied Sciences. She is a member of the Senior Management Team of Glion and is responsible for the Academic programs of the School and the faculty.
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Glion Institute of Higher Education is part of Laureate Hospitality Education, the most extensive group of hospitality schools - with a consortium of 8 institutions in 5 countries and 4 continents - providing hospitality, tourism, event, sport and entertainment management education to over 7,500 hospitality students annually.
Laureate Hospitality Education network is united by a passionate philosophy towards the hospitality industry which combines an outstanding business education with practical expertise and experience in the industry.
The online services partnership between Glion Institute of Higher Education and Laureate Online Education bring together a unique combination of resource capabilities and academic excellence. Glion is responsible for the academic quality of the online MBA and awards the Master degree. The MBA offered online was developed by the highly prestigious Glion Institute of Higher Education, ranked among the top 3 hospitality management schools in the world for an international career. Laureate Online Education makes Glion’s MBA program available online, provides the e-learning environment, and personal student support. Both organizations are renowned for quality, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement in online teaching and learning.
For nearly 50 years, Glion has been a leader in educating the finest hospitality and leisure professionals. All our graduates become members of our alumni network. The Alumni website allows graduates to maintain relationships, network and connect with other Alumni from around the world.
Glion has a very active Alumni Network servicing our international graduates from all over the world. The Glion Alumni Association counts for more than 7,500 Alumni whose work situations range from junior to senior executives in over 120 countries.
To visit the Glion Alumni Association website click here.
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