Lausanne, March 30, 2026 - EHL Hospitality Business School has announced the support of Ernst & Young (EY) as the industry contributor for the Finance, Real Estate & Consulting specialization within its Master’s in Hospitality Management (MiHM).
The collaboration brings industry expertise directly into the curriculum, reinforcing EHL’s commitment to practice-driven, academically rigorous education. EY professionals will contribute to selected courses and immersive learning experiences including lectures, workshops, interviews, and applied case work. A central element of the collaboration is the MiHM Concept Week, where students engage in intensive, case-based consulting challenges informed by real industry contexts and guided by EY experts.
The initiative is designed to expose students to complex financial, real estate, and consulting environments, while developing their skills in strategic analysis, valuation, asset management, and advisory thinking. By working together with seasoned industry practitioners from various countries, students gain insight into the realities of professional decision-making and the expectations of global consulting and advisory firms.
During the Concept Week, EY specialists may act as mentors and client role-players, offering feedback on market assessments, strategic proposals, and final presentations.
“Contributions from Industry specialists such as EY, play a critical role in ensuring our programs remain relevant, demanding, and closely connected to professional realities,” said Dr. René-Ojas Woltering, Program Director, EHL Hospitality Business School. “The insights provided by EY professionals will allow our students to test their thinking against real consulting challenges with an industry leader, while benefiting from the mentorship of experienced, global professionals.”
“Under our sponsorship agreement with EHL, we are pleased to provide support by sharing practical insights with students and engaging with them early in their career,” said Cosima Trabichet-Castan, Partner at EY Switzerland. “By contributing our expertise to the program, we aim to support a learning environment that mirrors the complexity, rigor, and collaborative nature of today’s advisory work.”
Starting with the upcoming academic cycle, the MiHM Finance, Real Estate & Consulting specialization will feature selected EY guest interventions.
Learn more about the specialization: https://gs.ehl.edu/finance-real-estate-consulting