Program Overview

Introduction to the International Hospitality Management Program

The International Hospitality Management (IHM) program is designed to prepare students for successful business and hospitality-related careers. Through a comprehensive International Hospitality Management course, students gain entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet national and global demands.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the International Hospitality Management program are well-prepared to take on various leadership roles, including:

• Hotel General Manager
• Tourism Development Manager
• Resort Operations Director
• Event Planning Manager
• Hospitality Marketing Manager Our graduates are equipped to excel in hotels, resorts, tourism boards, event management companies, and international hospitality chains, driving excellence and innovation in the global tourism industry.

Program Mission

The mission of the International Hospitality Management program is to graduate professionals and leaders who will excel in International Hospitality Management and be equipped with adequate knowledge, technical skills, and mindset of Swiss and international standards, preparing them for careers in Bachelor of Hospitality Management or broader international roles in the industry.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the International Hospitality Management program are to:

• Deliver a distinguished educational experience, focusing on practical application within the International Hospitality Management framework.
• Provide a unique learning experience through an academic environment compatible with international specifications.
• Share knowledge and technical skills through teamwork and encourage students to build relationships with faculty and hospitality industry professionals.
• Increase students' awareness of dealing with international companies in the field of hospitality in a professional way that reflects their personality and the culture of their countries.
• Increase research opportunities in the field of hospitality and tourism.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes of the International Hospitality Management program include:

• Deep knowledge in hospitality science and industry critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Career and leadership readiness.
• Openness and global thinking.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Cultural competence.

Structure of the Program

The program consists of:

• University Requirement
• College Requirement
• Department Core Courses
• Elective Programs

Study Plan

The study plan for the International Hospitality Management program is as follows:

First Year

First Semester

• HOSP 101: Kitchen Production I
• HOSP 102: Kitchen Production II
• HOSP 103: Food and Beverage Services
• HOSP 105: Rooms Division
• HOSP 106: Stewarding
• HOSP 107: Hygiene, Safety and Nutrition
• HOSP 109: Introduction To Hospitality
• MGT 103: Introduction Business Protocol
• HOSP 110: Field Trip
• ENGL 103: Applied English I
• GHAL xxx: Foreign Language I (French)
• CS 117: Computer Application I
• GIAS 101: Islamic Education

Second Semester

• HOSP 192: Industry Internship

Second Year

First Semester

• HMGT 203: F&B - (Cost Control, Banqueting and Catering)
• HMGT 205: Room Division Management I (Supervisiona And MICE)
• MKT 203: Introduction To Marketing
• MGT 221: Human Resource Management
• HMGT 231: Event Management And Operations
• ACCT 203: Financial Accounting - Uniform System of Accounts
• HMGT 201: Accommodation Theroy - PMS
• ENGL 203: Applied English II
• GHAL xxx: Foreign Language II(French)
• CS 217: Computer Application I

Second Semester

• HOSP 242: Hospitality Economics
• HMGT 216: Rooms And Division Management II
• HMGT 218: Facilities Management
• FIN 202: Financial Analysis
• ECON 204: Macro-Economics
• MKT 212: Hospitality Marketing and Sales (Direct Selling and Customer Service)
• HMGT 222: Ethics and Law
• ENGL 212: Academic Writing
• GHAL xxx: Foreign Language II(French)
• ENGL 214: Communication Skills
• STAT 212: Statistics

Third Year

First Semester

• FIN 311: Revenue Management
• ACCT 311: Managerial Accounting
• HOSP 311: Luxury Brand Management in Hospitality
• HOSP 313: Service Operation Management
• MGT 327: Project Management
• MGT 323: Talent Management System
• MGT 325: Career Management I
• XXX xxx: College Elective I
• XXX xxx: College Elective II

Second Semester

• HOSP 394: Industry Internship
• ACCT 394: Summer Field Experience

Fourth Year

First Semester

• MGT 421: Corporate Strategy
• FIN 312: Corporate Finance
• MKT 462: Service Marketing Strategy
• MGT 425: Crisis And Security Management
• HOSP 411: Resort And Destination Management
• GIAS 102: Arabic Language
• HOSP xxx: Program Elective I
• HOSP xxx: Program Elective II

Second Semester

• MGT 422: Innovation Management
• ENT 201: Entrepreneurship
• HMGT 428: Sustainable Development of Hospitality/Tourism Offers
• HMGT 432: Cross Cultural Management
• HMGT 492: Hospitality/Tourism Student Business Projects

Total Credit Hours Required

The total credit hours required for the International Hospitality Management program is 127.