Post on 12-Dec-2021
contact person: Patricia Rodiles, Institutional Development & Public Relations Manager
address: Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education
Carretera de Istán, Km.1 s/n, E-29600 Marbella, Spain
contact details: Phone: +34 951 05 42 15 / +34 952 76 44 37
Email: prodiles@lesroches.es
Web: www.lesroches.es
2. MISSION
Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education prepares international students committed to a career in hospitality and the service industries for success. Its programs and educational model perfectly balance theory with practice, and independent learning with strong faculty support. They give students a foundation for lifelong learning with the skills for immediate employment and progress to leadership positions in the industry.
Les Roches prides itself in promoting an entrepreneurial spirit throughout its collection of programs and campuses, empowering students to drive leadership and innovative solutions for a dynamic and ever-changing hospitality industry.
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1. LES ROCHES MARBELLA GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION
Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education is a private Spanish institution active in coeducation in the fields of hospitality and
tourism, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Les Roches Marbella offers programs in the fields of hospitality,
tourism, event management and executive education.
ACCREDITATION: :Les Roches Marbella, official branch campus of Les Roches Switzerland, is accredited at university level by the Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) – USA.
RANKING:
According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018, Les Roches is ranked number six of the world’s top institutions for hospitality and leisure management and number three worldwide for employer reputation.
RECOGNITION:
Les Roches Marbella enjoys worldwide recognition amongst top international hospitality, tourism and service related luxury companies.
LOCATION:
Les Roches Marbella is located in the heart of Spain’s Costa del Sol, one of the most dynamic and unique tourist locations in Spain and Europe.
Marbella offers year-round warm weather; there are beaches, golf resorts, and numerous outdoor activities. With festivals, shows, and
restaurants, our students are never short on social options. It is the perfect environment for students to flourish academically, culturally,
and socially, just 45 minutes from the city of Malaga and its international airport.
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◢ Hospitality entrepreneurship (Marbella/Bluche)
◢ Digital marketing strategies (Marbella/Bluche)
◢ Resort development and management (Marbella)
◢ Hotel financial performance management (Bluche)
4. GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
Les Roches students can experience the world through an array of transfer options between the different international campuses of
Les Roches in Switzerland, Spain and China, as well as the Glion London campus, as both institutions belong to Sommet Education, each
living up to the group's high standards of excellence in some of the most exciting destinations.
◢ Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Bluche, Switzerland (LRB): Les Roches is located just a few minutes’ drive from the heart of Crans-
Montana, one o f Switzerland’s most renowned ski and summer resorts. Founded in 1954, Les Roches is an international leader in hospitality
management education and offers a similar curriculum to Les Roches Marbella, Spain.
◢ Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College (LRJJ), Shanghai, China: As a branch campus of Les Roches Switzerland, LRJJ
lends itself to a wonderful learning environment in southern Shanghai. Students follow undergraduate and postgraduate diploma programs and
have the opportunity to join degree programs in Switzerland or Spain.
◢ Glion Institute of Higher Education, London, UK: Inaugurated in 2013, the Glion London campus is located in the Downshire House building of
the University of Roehampton with access to accommodation, restaurants, clubs and sports facilities. London is a global hub for tourism and
hospitality, as well as a popular study destination with a range of opportunities for business, leisure and entertainment.
◢ Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Global Hospitality Management (3½ years, including five academic semesters and two
internships) with specializations in:
Postgraduate Programs
◢ Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management (1 year, including one academic semester and one internship) The
postgraduate curriculum is designed for university graduates, career-changers or students who need to gain administrative skills for hospitality
operations.
◢ Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management for Luxury Tourism (1 year, including one academic semester and one internship, specialized
in marketing management for luxury tourism). This program is designed to provide future professionals and managers with the necessary expert
perspective of the dynamic global travel & tourism environment. Of importance in the curriculum is an emphasis on applying new technologies and
trends in high-end tourism related marketing strategies. This Postgraduate program focuses on acquiring specific skills and knowledge oriented to
luxury segments of exclusive services, high quality products and exclusive brands in order to lead successful projects and develop innovative
marketing strategies.
◢ Executive Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Management. (15 months, blended learning online and 4 weeks on campus and one
internship). Exclusive part-time program aimed at working hospitality professionals who want to expand their knowledge in innovation and trends
in hotel management. This postgraduate course focuses on expanding professional skills and provides participants with key innovative industry
knowledge, so they can apply them in their daily responsibilities, providing them with current and competitive skills.
3. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
As Les Roches Marbella is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the following academic programs are based on the
American university system. Intakes take place every January and September. All programs are taught in English.
Undergraduate Programs
Radha Arora Class of 1987
PRESIDENT
Pauline Bergé Class of 1990 & Class of 2000
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF LUXURY SALES, LUXURY BRANDS
Omer Kaddouri Class of 1986
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Matthias Boucher Class of 2012
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPER
5. LIFE ON CAMPUS
The Les Roches Marbella campus offers state-of-the-art facilities for both academic purposes and extra-curricular activities and and hosts a
number of conferences, guest lecture series, social events, and activities.
Campus staff regularly organise activities and study trips to visit industry partners, landmark hotels and tourist attractions in Spain. Apart from
activities led by the school, many initiatives originate from the student-run clubs that show great passion and dedication for hospitality and
multiculturalism.
6. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF LES ROCHES
All Les Roches graduates automatically become part of an extensive alumni network with almost 12,000 members in 130 countries around the
world. Through the Alumni Association, graduates can continue to develop both personal and professional relationships and exchange new ideas
with fellow alumni. The Alumni Association also helps new graduates enter the professional world through its executive search and placement
service, which matches job-seekers with open positions.
5. STUDENT FACTS (based on semester 1, 2018 data)
Total number of students .............................................................................................943
Students on campus .......................................................................................................702
Students on internship ..................................................................................................241
Number of different Nationalities ............................................................................ 72
Male-female ratio ............................................................................................ 43%/57%
Undergraduate students ............................ 562
Postgraduate students ............................... 140
Europe .................................................................... 74%
Middle East & Africa ....................................... 15%
Americas .................................................................. 8%
Asia & Australia .................................................... 4%
72% international students
28% spanish students
6. FACULTY
Les Roches Marbella has 61 faculty members, including full-time and part-time lecturers as well as professionals who enhance the
students programs as visiting lecturers. All faculty members have academic credentials, and many have extensive professional experience
relevant to their teaching. Additionally, they are encouraged to join professional associations and required to keep current in their
professional knowledge and participate in scholarly research.
7. INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPORTUNITIES
5 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Each semester, students average 5 internship opportunities for positions
in Spain and abroad (based on 2017 data) with 95% of them in paid
placements.
80+ RECRUITMENT COMPANY VISITS/YEAREach semester more than 40 international hotel chains and companies
come to campus to introduce themselves and recruit our interns and
graduating students.
A wide range of careers are open to graduates, namely in the fields of:
HOTELS & FOOD SERVICES ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE EDUCATION
◢ Hotel chains
◢ Corporate offices
◢ Privately owned hotels
◢ Resorts
◢ Restaurants/bars/night clubs
◢ Casinos
◢ Theme parks
◢ Private clubs
◢ Concerts & music venues
◢ Hotel management schools
◢ Professional establishments
◢ Research institutions
OTHER INDUSTRIES & SERVICES MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS TOURISM◢ Finance (banking)
◢ Insurance companies
◢ Equipment suppliers
◢ Real estate
◢ Hotel development & construction
◢ International business relations
◢ Sales/marketing department
◢ Diplomacy
◢ Communications agencies
◢ Public relations departments
◢ Tourist offices
◢ Ministries of tourism
◢ Travel agencies
◢ Tour operators
◢ Tourism planning & development sector
◢ Railway, maritime, and airline companies
◢ Convention & congress facilities
EMPLOYMENT STATUS ON GRADUTION DAY(2017 stats based on all students)
87% EMPLOYED OR WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS
Employed or with multiple offers ................87%
Continuing studies ................................................. 8%
Other ..............................................................................5%
EMPLOYMENT SECTORSHotels ................................................ 74,12%
Food & Beverage ............................3,78%
Sales & Marketing ..........................0,36%
Education ............................................2,07%
Real Estate .........................................0,12%
Tourism/Transport .........................0,73%
Casinos ................................................. 0,12%
Other ......................................................18,7%
9. HISTORY
1954 Founding of “l’Ecole des Roches” as an international school.
1995 Founding of Les Roches Marbella as a Swiss hotel management school.
2007 Les Roches Marbella is awarded the Quality Certification in Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 9001:2000 by European Quality Assur-
ance (EQA) for complying with international quality standards.
2009 Les Roches Marbella was awarded the Environmental Quality Certification UNE/EN/ISO 14001:2004 by European Quality Assurance
(EQA) for complying with international environmental standards.
2010 Les Roches Marbella won the 10th annual Prize for Andalusian Excellence, granted by the Junta de Andalucía, Spanish regional
Government under the category Socially Responsible Management for the development of practices of social responsibility.
10. KEY PERSONNEL
Mr. Carlos Díez de la Lastra
Mr. Mano Soler
Ms. Mª José Aparicio
Ms. Makrina Hernández
General Director
Director of Students’ Services & Operations
Academic Director
Marketing, Sales & Enrollment Director
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2017
Les Roches Marbella was awarded Corporate Social Responsibility Certification in Management Systems SGE-21 by Forética and Bureau
Veritas for complying with international ethical and social responsibility standards.
Les Roches Marbella, as an official branch campus of Les Roches in Switzerland, is accredited at university level (Bachelor Degree) by the
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in the United States.
Les Roches Marbella maintains Quality Certification in Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 9001:2008 and Quality Certification in
Environmental Management Systems UNE/EN/ISO 14001:2000 by Buereau Beritas, and Corpora te Social Responsibility
Certification in Management Systems SGE-21by Forética and Buereau Veritas.
Corpora te Social Responsibility Certification in Management Systems SGE-21 renewed by Forética and Bureau Veritas.
In April 2016 the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management for LuxuryT ourism began. Leading European investment company
In 2017 the Executive Postgraduate Diploma in International Hotel Management for working professionals started.
Les Roches Marbella became affiliated member of U.N.W.T.O. (World Tourism Organization).
Eurazeo acquires Les Roches and Glion under newly formed group Sommet Education. Les Roches Marbella International School of
Hotel Management became Les Roches Marbella Global Hospitality Education.
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Shanghai, 201418, P.R. China
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Les Roches Jin Jiang International
Hotel Management College
928, Yan An West Road,
Shanghai, 200052 P.R. China
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LES ROCHES GLOBAL HOSPITALITY EDUCATION
Carretera de Istán, Km. 1,
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