Top-Up Degree: Hospitality & Tourism Management

A 1-Year French Immersion with a Prestigious Paid Internship

Who is this program for?

Students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality, tourism, or related fields and wish to:

  • Deepen their management and operational knowledge,
  • Gain a recognized international degree,
  • Live and work in France, in a program that combines academic excellence and hands-on experience.
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What makes this program UNIQUE?

  • 100% taught in English, with intensive French classes (required level at entry: A2 )
  • 2 semesters of high-level academic content focused on strategic management in the hospitality industry
  • Guaranteed paid internship in France (6 months) through our exclusive partnership with ALZEA Internships include:
    • Accommodation and most of the meals provided
    • Placement in hotels & restaurants throughout France many of them are prestigious properties: Relais & Châteaux, Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels
    • Stipend (minimum €577/month)

*Internship placements are subject to achieving a minimum B2 level in French by the end of the academic year.

  • Official Certificate of completion from CEFAM International Management School.

Program Structure

Each course = 3 US credits / 6 ECTS (European Credits)

Fall Semester:

  • Culture & Communication in Hospitality
  • Strategic Management
  • French Intensive Course
  • 1 elective: Financial Planning / Consumer Behavior / Advertising / Sales
  • Management / Data for Business / Business Ethics

Spring Semester:

  • Contemporary Issues in Hospitality & Tourism
  • Operations & Supply Chain Management
  • French Intensive Course
  • 1 elective: Sustainable Finance / Marketing Research / Digital
  • Marketing

Outcomes

Graduates will:

  • Gain managerial-level understanding of the global hospitality industry
  • Acquire strong intercultural communication and leadership skills
  • Build a competitive international profile, combining a Diploma + French language + Work experience
  • Final internship across France in top-quality hospitality venues.

Program Duration & Intake

Academic Year: Fall (Sept) – Spring (May)

Internship: Summer (May–Oct)

Applications now open for Fall 2026 Intake

Want to know more?

Let’s schedule a call to explore collaboration opportunities or student recruitment pathways.

Mobile/WhatsApp: +33 (0)7 66 71 96 85

Email: damien.augier@cefam.fr or cecile.maury@cefam.fr

Tuition fees + internship placement:

2026-2027: 8,850€

Download the Brochure Here