Hospitality & Tourism Management (BA)

Become a hospitality and tourism manager

The programme is specifically designed for those interested in a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. The Hotel and Tourism business is a constantly growing worldwide industry, which needs up to date, multicultural, customer-oriented experts with good leadership and project management skills. The Programme provides a comprehensive and professional education comprising programme-specific basic studies, a Bachelor thesis and an internship. Studies are carried out entirely in English.

The variety of courses are designed to provide a solid grounding for supervisory and/or managerial personnel. To be an effective manager, practical, operational expertise is essential; this is accomplished through the compulsory placement period. Graduates will work as experts or middle managers in the Hotel, Restaurant and/or Tourism sector, and are prepared for advanced studies at MA/MSc level or in specialised Management fields.

Career paths

• Hotel Manager
• Front Office Manager
• F&B Manager
• Hotel Operations
• Resort Manager
• Hotel HR Manager
• Manager in the tourism sector, such as a travel agency

Objectives

• To equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for successful employment as managers in the Hospitality & Tourism industry.
• To enable progression to an MA/MSc or specialised management field or further professional qualification in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
• To develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in the workplace, enabling learners to make an immediate contribution to employment.
• To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career development in Hospitality & Tourism.