Thank you for your interest in the Master in Gastronomy, Hospitality & Luxury Management!
This program is a double degree offered in partnership with Grenoble School of Management (GEM). As a result, applications must be submitted through the GEM application portal.
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The training
The Master in Strategy, Project Management and Entrepreneurship at the Institut Français de l’Hôtellerie (IFH) develops versatile professionals capable of understanding an organization's strategic challenges, leading ambitious projects, and developing new business opportunities.
With a strong focus on action, the program combines strategy, management, project management, and entrepreneurship to prepare students to thrive in companies, consulting firms, and startups, or to launch their own ventures.
Develop a strategic vision
The program provides students with the methods and tools needed to analyze markets, understand organizational challenges, and contribute to defining corporate strategy.
- Corporate strategy : strategic diagnosis, competitive analysis, business models, and development
- Finance & performance : financial analysis, performance management, and decision-making
- Marketing & business development : positioning, acquisition, growth strategy, and customer experience
- Organizational transformation : innovation, digitalization, and change management
Learning to manage projects
From concept to deployment, students learn how to structure and lead projects within complex and demanding environments.
Through case studies, consulting assignments, group projects, and real-world business challenges, they develop directly applicable skills: defining objectives, managing resources and budgets, coordinating teams, meeting deadlines, and measuring performance.
Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the program. Students are encouraged to identify opportunities, test concepts, and build viable business models.
- Opportunity identification and market research
- Building a business model and business plan
- Launch strategy and go-to-market
- Financing and business development
- Pitching and presenting to professionals
The goal: to develop the ability to think like an entrepreneur, whether starting a business or driving new projects within an organization.
Facing the business challenges of tomorrow
The Master’s program prepares students for the major transformations facing businesses today:
- Innovation & AI : artificial intelligence, new applications, and digital transformation
- Entrepreneurship : new business models, startups, and innovation
- CSR : sustainable development, impact, and responsible business transformation
- International : international strategy, multicultural environments, and new market development
Building your professional network
The program fosters connections with executives, entrepreneurs, consultants, and experts from various sectors. Professional guest lectures, company projects, and events allow students to apply their knowledge to real-world economic challenges.
IFH also supports every student in developing their career path and securing professional experience.
Preparing for diverse careers
Thanks to its cross-disciplinary approach, the Master in Strategy, Project Management and Entrepreneurship opens doors to a wide range of roles: strategy, consulting, business development, project management, transformation, innovation, or entrepreneurship.
More than just a sector-specific specialization, the program provides a comprehensive business mindset and the skills needed to take on responsibilities, lead projects, and create value in constantly evolving environments.
Program Details
Dual Degree with Université de Haute-Alsace (UHA).
Master’s degree accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education (“diplôme visé”) and an RNCP Level 7 qualification.
Admission requirements
Tuition fees are €14,000 per year, with scholarships of up to €2,000 per year available upon request.
How to apply to the French Hotel Institute?
All you have to do is send a CV and the transcripts of Première, Terminale and Bac de Français via the Application portal.
Is it a disadvantage to have no experience in hotel/restaurant/luxury?
It is not a disadvantage. All applications are studied in depth by the admission team on the basis of multiple factors (grades, evaluations, extra-curricular activities and the motivations presented during the admission interview).
Are there specializations to focus on in high school to join IFH?
IFH Bachelor programs are open to all high school students, regardless of the field (general, technological, professional), and regardless of the specialisations/options chosen in Premier/Terminale.
Does IFH offer work-study programs to its students?
Yes, IFH has a vast network of partners in France and abroad that it makes available to its students. IFH also has exclusive work/internship offers, reserved for the school's students.
Does IFH offer support to find an apprenticeship or an internship?
Of course! IFH pays particular attention to the professional opportunities of its students. They benefit from personalized support in three stages: orientation, coaching, and networking with partner companies.
How does admission to the French Hotel Institute take place?
The selection is carried out in two phases:
i. Eligibility phase: study of the file (newsletters and CV)
ii. Admission phase (for candidates declared eligible): written test (writing and logical skills) and oral test (motivation, quality of the professional project, oral fluency).
What is prioritized in the evaluation of the file to join the IFH?
The admissions team focuses on two areas of assessment: the quality of the professional project and the motivation of the candidate.
When are eligibility results (and, if applicable, admission results) published?
The IFH process is done on a “rolling” basis: once the file is submitted, it will be examined by the admission team within 3 weeks. In case of eligibility, slots for the admission exams are offered. After these, the candidate receives an admission response within 2 to 3 weeks.
What are the opportunities for IFH?
IFH courses give access to all professions in the hotel and catering industry (hotel manager, restaurant manager, etc.) but also to luxury professions (event, marketing or sales manager in major fashion/wine/spirits houses) and to business jobs in the broad sense (financial analyst, entrepreneur, etc.)
What is the cost of tuition at IFH?
Rates vary according to the courses. For more information please download our brochure.
Does IFH offer scholarships?
Yes, IFH offers three types of grants (cumulative):
i. Up to €1,500 Early Bird bursary for students who enroll 8+ months before the start of classes
ii. Up to €1,500 in merit-based grants, awarded based on performance in the IFH selection test and Baccalauréat results
iii. Up to €5,000 in bursary linked to household income
Are your courses accessible to people with disabilities?
Our premises are accessible to people with disabilities.
For any person recognized as having a disability or wishing to report a moral or physical difficulty to us, we invite you to contact the campus disability referent to study the feasibility of your training project.Contact details of the disability referent:
Alon FITOUSSI
[email protected]
What are the language requirements?
All programs are taught in English, so no prior French knowledge is required. However, IFH has developed partnerships with leading language schools to offer French courses, helping international students adapt both culturally and professionally.
Is accommodation available for international students?
Yes. IFH has developed partnerships with two student residences in Paris and assists you in finding housing options suited to your needs and budget.
How does IFH help international students integrate?
IFH offers a dedicated international student integration service, with support on daily life in France (banking, healthcare, transport), welcome days, and mentorship programs to connect you with peers and mentors.
