When I was young, I dreamed of a career that would take me around the world. Today, I’m looking out from my office to the Bangkok skyline. My specific ambitions have evolved over time, but the strong sense of ambition has stayed constant. Over the years, I’ve helmed an exquisite beachfront resort by the Andaman Sea, taught students at some of the world’s most elite hospitality management institutes, and helped steer these institutes and their graduates to success. As the Chief Operating Officer of Minor Education, I’m proud to now lead the Asian Institute of Hospitality Management (AIHM) and its students in helping to define the future of the hospitality industry. None of these career moves happened by chance. I took action to make them happen.
Looking back on my career, I can pinpoint the moments that changed everything—when the right opportunity met the right preparation. The moments vary, but the most important ones have always had education at their heart. I was never afraid to take a bold step to evolve my professional life and leap ahead with further training or a new degree. To be more honest, I was afraid sometimes. Being anxious about these kinds of decisions is natural. However, I knew that to build and achieve the life I wanted, I needed to overcome any anxiety. I sought out opportunities that would help me achieve my goals in a way that made sense for my personal context. I made calculated decisions to push forward for myself and my family, to make my career ambitions a reality. In my case, I took the time and effort to earn two Master’s degrees through paths that offered part-time study options for working professionals. This is the kind of path we’re excited to be offering now at AIHM.
The hospitality industry is fast-paced, dynamic and demanding, but those who succeed don’t just react to change—they anticipate it, shape it and lead. That’s exactly why we’re launching AIHM’s new Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management. Designed for ambitious professionals, this programme is more than an academic qualification—it’s a direct pathway to leadership. In just one year, students gain world-class hospitality education, hands-on industry experience and an international career boost. And for those aiming even higher? It’s a gateway to a Master’s degree from Les Roches, one of the world’s top hospitality schools. Upon completing the Post Graduate Diploma from AIHM, you’re able to earn a Master of Advanced Studies from Les Roches, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality management schools, with just one additional semester of study in Switzerland or Spain. This is more than just a diploma; it’s a career accelerator. It’s the programme I wish had existed when I was starting out.
Through our academic partnership with Les Roches, one of the most prestigious hospitality schools in Switzerland, this programme offers students the best of both worlds: an elite education at AIHM’s Bangkok campus, followed by the opportunity to complete a Master’s degree at Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain. This structure allows students to gain top-tier international credentials in a way that is very strategic—an exceptional opportunity for those ready to lead in the global hospitality arena.
AIHM’s Post Graduate Diploma can be completed in a single year. Study in Bangkok for one semester, and then complete a six-month internship or an applied research project at your place of work. For those who aren’t able to dedicate themselves to full-time study, we also offer part-time study with classes held evenings, weekends and online.
With your Post Graduate Diploma in hand, you may then continue with a final semester in Switzerland or Spain and graduate with a Les Roches Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialisation, which is accredited by the Swiss government. For those unfamiliar, a Master of Advanced Studies is a unique high-level degree that is always earned on a work-study basis. These are practical, interdisciplinary degrees designed most specifically for professionals and managers who are able to leverage the skills and knowledge they have already gained in their careers and enhance them with intensive specialist study. During the MAS, you hone your expertise in a particular specialisation. At Les Roches, choose from specialisations such as F&B Entrepreneurship & Management, Leadership & Talent Management or Marketing Management in Luxury Tourism—or gain expertise in particular industries with specialisations like Golf Management or Cruise Line Management.
Who Is the Post Graduate Diploma for?
This one-year programme is designed for ambitious professionals who are ready to take their careers in the hospitality industry to senior levels. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ working experience in hospitality. Candidates who do not hold a degree but who can demonstrate equivalent learning through significant management experience also have the opportunity to apply. Managers in other fields who seek the Post Graduate Diploma to transition into the hospitality industry are able to do so by completing an Intensive Hospitality Immersion alongside their Semester 1 courses.
The IHP provides you with intensive preparatory courses in hospitality operations. You will cover the different types of hospitality operators active today as well the specifics of operations in key hotel departments such as the Rooms Division and F&B Departments. Gain a hands-on understanding of the tasks required to keep a hotel running smoothly—from room preparation to fine-dining restaurant service to the customer service functions of the Reception desk.
The Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management is open to:
Bachelor’s degree graduates with 2+ years of work experience in the hospitality industry
Individuals with 2+ years of management experience in the hospitality industry
Individuals with 2+ years of management experience in another industry (For these candidates, we offer an Intensive Hospitality Immersion)
What Will You Learn?
Your first semester includes coursework in the following areas:
Hospitality Finance & Performance Management
Hospitality Revenue Management Services
Marketing in a Digital Age
International Event Management
Entrepreneurship & Business Modelling
Strategic Management in a Global Environment
Candidates without hospitality experience will also complete the Intensive Hospitality Immersion during this time. All candidates will take part in a Business Field Trip to Phuket. This learning experience in one of Thailand’s premier travel destinations offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at world-class hotels and resorts, engaging with industry leaders, general managers and hospitality innovators. This immersive experiential learning session provides valuable insights into real-world challenges and opportunities in the hospitality business.
Following your semester of academic study, you will engage in more advanced hands-on learning in either a 6-month internship or a 6-month applied research project.
Upon completing this one-year programme, you are also invited to continue with one additional semester of study at the Les Roches campuses in Switzerland or Spain to earn the Master of Advanced Studies.
Advance Your Career with AIHM’s Post Graduate Diploma
Education is one of the most valuable investments a professional can make—but in hospitality, it’s not just about what you learn. It’s about where you learn, who you meet and the global doors that open for you. Through our academic association with Les Roches, we're offering a unique pathway: complete a year with us in Bangkok and seamlessly transition to earn an MAS in Switzerland or Spain. This global journey equips you with unparalleled international exposure. Learn from some of the world’s top hospitality management faculty. Gain an inside view on innovative and highly awarded hotels and resorts. Meet the executives and managers who are pushing the industry forward and leading these properties and brands to success. AIHM’s new Post Graduate Diploma in International Hospitality Management isn’t just another qualification—it’s a launchpad to the world.
Benefit from new knowledge and skills, new connections and the opportunity to continue your studies just one more term to earn a Master of Advanced Studies from Les Roches, one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality management schools.
Why Choose AIHM’s Post Graduate Diploma?
Reach Your Full Potential
Are you ready to take your career to even higher levels? AIHM’s Post Graduate Diploma is a qualification that opens doors to senior hospitality management positions and the opportunity to earn a Master of Advanced Studies to propel your career forward.
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