Program Overview

BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management

The BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme is a four-year degree distinguished by its comprehensive training, creative assessment methods, distinctive course offerings, emphasis on sustainability, and dedication to offering a wide range of opportunities for graduates in the fast-paced and competitive field.

Programme Details

• Title: BA International Hospitality and Tourism Management
• SCQF Level: 9
• Mode of delivery and duration: Full time, four years
• Language of delivery: English

Approval

• First approved: n/a
• Most recent approval: March 2024
• External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme Structure

The programme is structured over four years, with each year comprising various modules designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of hospitality and tourism management.

Year 1

• Foundation of Food Hygiene & Practice | 7 | 10 | 1
• Hospitality Today: An Introduction | 7 | 10 | 1
• TechEssentials | 7 | 0 | 1
• Communication and Academic Development | 7 | 0 | 1
• Hospitality Sales & Marketing | 7 | 10 | 2
• Housekeeping Management | 7 | 10 | 2
• Beverage and Bar Operations | 7 | 10 | 2
• Professional Cooking | 7 | 10 | 2
• Housekeeping (Practical) | 7 | 10 | 2

Year 2

• Food and Beverage Service | 7 | 10 | 3
• Hospitality Accounting | 7 | 10 | 3
• Human Resource Management & Supervision | 7 | 10 | 3
• Food Production Operations (Practical) | 7 | 10 | 3
• Food & Beverage Service (Practical) | 7 | 10 | 3
• Training and Development in the Hospitality Industry | 8 | 10 | 4
• Food & Beverage Management | 8 | 10 | 4
• Managing Front Office | 8 | 10 | 4
• FBM - Feasibility - Department & Hotel Projects | 8 | 10 | 4
• Front Office & Rooms Division (Practical) | 8 | 10 | 4

Year 3

• Domestic / International Internship and Project Work | 8 | 20 | 5
• Event Management | 8 | 20 | 6
• Tourism Principles and Practices | 8 | 20 | 6
• Contemporary Issues in the Hospitality Industry | 8 | 20 | 6

Year 4

• People Planet Purpose | 9 | 20 | 7
• Research Methods and Skills | 9 | 20 | 7
• Organisational Behaviour | 9 | 20 | 7
• Hospitality, Tourism and Events for Economic and Social Change | 9 | 20 | 7
• New Enterprise Start Up | 9 | 20 | 7
• Project Managing a Live Event | 9 | 20 | 7
• Specialisation Internship Placement Departmental | 9 | 0 | 8

Key Features

• Placements: There are internships at the end of Year 2 and Year 4. Silver Mountain assists all students with their internship, which can be done in Nepal or abroad.
• Professional registration: Not applicable
• Any other important points: None

Admission Criteria

• The minimum entry requirements are:
  • Candidates must complete 10+2 level of studies or equivalent in any stream (Science, Humanities, or Management) - Hotel Management is an optional subject during their grade 11 & 12.
  • Candidates must score 50% in aggregated marks.
• Candidates must have studied in the English Language for a minimum of twelve years from grade 1-12 before they join SMSH. Potential students with weak language skills need to join the British Council/ American Language center for English classes. However, English language is a compulsory part of the curriculum in Nepalese Schools from the primary level.