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Master of Science (MSc / MiM) Programme #219 Luxury Brand & Hospitality Management

MSc in Luxury Brand Management

A rigorous Swiss private curriculum synthesizing advanced management theory, quantitative financial rigor, and executive decision science for global leaders.

Standard Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Academic Credits 120 ECTS Equivalent
Delivery Mode Full-Time / Hybrid
Next Intakes October, February & June
Curriculum Structure

Academic Overview & Focus

The MSc in Luxury Brand Management at Brookfield Business School is constructed to meet the highest European and Swiss benchmarks for executive and postgraduate education. Through an integrated balance of core theoretical frameworks, case analytics, and applied enterprise capstones, students master the discipline of strategic decision-making in volatile operating environments.

Rooted in the academic values of the Canton of Zug, the programme emphasizes fiduciarily responsible leadership, quantitative precision, technological readiness, and ethical corporate stewardship.

Advanced quantitative modeling & valuation
Boardroom strategy & fiduciary governance
Digital transformation & enterprise AI platforms
Cross-border market & geopolitical risk analysis
Modular Breakdown

Curriculum Syllabus by Semester

Semester 1 8 Modules
MKT711 Advanced Theoretical Foundations & Analytical Models in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Critically evaluate theoretical paradigms, literature schools and axiomatic models governing modern Luxury Brand Management.
MKT712 Advanced Quantitative Methods & Econometric Modeling in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Derive and estimate multiple regression, panel data models and probabilistic forecasts in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT713 Strategic Corporate Finance & Capital Structure Optimization in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Evaluate corporate valuation models, optimal debt-equity ratios, cost of capital and dividend policy in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT714 Advanced Financial & Economic Modeling Studio in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Construct complex Monte Carlo simulations, sensitivity matrices and dynamic valuation models in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT715 Global Market Dynamics, Geopolitical Strategy & Risk in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Analyze transnational competitive pressures, currency volatility and geopolitical risks affecting Luxury Brand Management.
MKT716 Data Engineering & Advanced Analytics Workshop for Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Extract, clean and visualize large-scale transactional datasets supporting managerial decisions in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT717 Research Epistemology, Scientific Design & Benchmarking in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Formulate rigorous academic research hypotheses, qualitative/quantitative inquiry designs and sampling in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT718 Swiss & International Corporate Governance, Compliance & Law in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Examine Swiss corporate law, international trade regulations, fiduciary liability and compliance frameworks in Luxury Brand Management.
Semester 2 8 Modules
MKT721 Deep Specialization & Advanced Topical Seminar in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Deconstruct state-of-the-art academic breakthroughs and leading corporate practices specific to Luxury Brand Management.
MKT722 Enterprise Applied Practicum & Domain Architecture Studio in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Engineer a comprehensive departmental or enterprise solution addressing operational bottlenecks in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT723 Digital Transformation, Platform Ecosystems & AI Strategy in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Formulate enterprise platform strategies, digital business models and artificial intelligence integration in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT724 Strategic Process Automation & Business Intelligence Studio in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Implement robotic process automation (RPA) and automated decision rules for enterprise workflows in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT725 Organizational Architecture, Culture & Change Enablement in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Model adaptive organizational structures, sociotechnical change dynamics and talent retention in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT726 Executive Case Study Analysis & Collaborative Solution Lab in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Analyze Harvard/INSEAD enterprise case studies and present actionable strategic turnaround briefs in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT727 Enterprise Risk Governance, Internal Audit & Operational Resilience in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Formulate enterprise risk registers, stress test scenarios and business continuity disaster recovery in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT728 Advanced Applied Luxury Brand Management Master's Laboratory: Mid-Year Project
Practical
Deliver an empirically validated proof-of-concept business model or strategic initiative in Luxury Brand Management.
Semester 3 8 Modules
MKT731 Frontiers in Luxury Brand Management: Emerging Innovations & Market Disruption
Theory
Critically assess disruptive technologies, shifting market paradigms and future growth vectors in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT732 Strategic Consulting Workshop & Executive Advisory Studio in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Structure client engagement charters, problem diagnosis trees and deliver C-suite management advisories in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT733 Corporate Sustainability, ESG Disclosure & Stakeholder Value in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Audit CSRD/GRI non-financial corporate disclosures and evaluate sustainable supply chain value in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT734 Advanced Statistical Analysis & Econometric Software Lab in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Execute advanced structural equation modeling (SEM) and factor analysis using R, Stata or Python in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT735 M&A Strategy, Corporate Restructuring & Private Equity in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Structure private equity buyouts, leveraged recapitalizations and cross-border acquisition terms in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT736 Master's Thesis Research Proposal Formulation & Colloquium in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Author and orally defend the master's research proposal defining methodology, data sources and scope in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT737 Venture Capital, Commercialization & Corporate Incubation in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Structure venture investment memos, valuation benchmarks and corporate spin-off licensing models in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT738 Pre-Thesis Field Investigation & Primary Pilot Testing in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Conduct preliminary corporate interviews, pilot surveys and dataset validation supporting the master's thesis.
Semester 4 8 Modules
MKT741 MSc Luxury Brand Management Dissertation: Research Methodology & Analytical Design
Practical
Establish the formal experimental methodology, data collection protocols and ethical validation in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT742 MSc Luxury Brand Management Dissertation: Empirical Investigation & Data Collection
Practical
Collect and organize primary qualitative and quantitative corporate datasets examining core hypotheses in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT743 MSc Luxury Brand Management Dissertation: Statistical Synthesis & Theoretical Findings
Practical
Execute rigorous empirical statistical analyses, econometric tests and qualitative thematic syntheses in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT744 Critical Literature Review & Theoretical Contributions in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Synthesize top-tier academic journals (AMJ, SMJ, JOF), identifying theoretical gaps and novel scholarly contributions.
MKT745 Strategic Management Implications & Executive Advisory Playbook in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Translate empirical research findings into actionable C-suite executive transformation playbooks in Luxury Brand Management.
MKT746 Academic Manuscript Preparation & Peer Review Standards in Luxury Brand Management
Theory
Author a publication-ready academic manuscript adhering to IEEE/ACM or Academy of Management formatting.
MKT747 Final Technical Dissertation Portfolio & Executive Deliverables in Luxury Brand Management
Practical
Package the complete dissertation manuscript, reproducible analytical code, datasets and executive summaries.
MKT748 MSc Luxury Brand Management Thesis Oral Defense & Public Academic Examination
Practical
Defend the novel scientific master's thesis and managerial findings before an academic examination committee.
Professional Placement

Career Trajectory & Placement

Graduates of the MSc in Luxury Brand Management pursue leadership roles across multinational enterprises, Swiss private banking houses, boutique consultancies, and innovative scale-ups.

Target Executive Roles
Chief Executive, Vice President Strategy, Managing Director, Senior Partner, Head of Corporate Governance.
Industry Sectors
Private Banking, FinTech, Global Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Management Consulting, Healthcare Systems.
Admissions Information

Enrolment Details

  • Degree Level Master of Science (MSc / MiM)
  • Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
  • Academic Load 120 ECTS Equivalent
  • Delivery Full-Time / Hybrid
  • Next Cohort October, February & June
Eligibility Criteria

Recognized Bachelor Degree in business, economics or quantitative discipline, or relevant professional equivalence. English proficiency IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.

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