Program Overview

Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (Hons)

in collaboration with the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland)

MQF Level

6

Study Mode

On Campus

ECTS

240

Duration

6 Semesters + 2 work placements

Course Information

Course Modules

• UGD5295 English for Business
• UGD5202 Academic Writing Skills
• UGD5205 Personal Development
• UG6142 Reflective Thinking
• UGD5211 Local Placement
• UG6112 Human Resources Management in Hospitality
• UG6120 Leadership and Management in Hospitality
• UG6121 Emotional Intelligence
• UG6122 Understanding Human Behavior in Hospitality
• UG6138 Quantitative Research Methods
• UG6119 Employee Engagement and Relationships
• UGHH605 Qualitative Research and Innovation Methods
• UG6140 International Placement
• UG6125 Tourism Economics
• UG6115 Business Start - Ups
• UG6141 Dissertation
• UGD5282 Finance in the Management Departments
• UGD5286 Principles of Communication
• LANGB1 / LANGB2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• NO CODE YET Advanced Practical Digital Technologies in Hospitality
• LANGA1 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• LANGB1 / LANGB2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• LANGB1 / LANGB2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• LANGA2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• LANGC1 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• UGD5285 ICT from a Managerial Perspective
• UGD5289 Hotel Operations: Front Office
• UGD5290 Hotel Operations: Housekeeping
• UGD5291 Hotel Operations: Food and Beverage
• UGD5282 Finance in the Management Departments
• UG6130 Spa and Wellness for Rehabilitation and Healing
• UG6128 Types of Spa and Wellness Therapies
• UG6131 The Business of Spa and Wellness, its Prosucts, and Services
• UG6132 Marketing for the Spa and Wellness Department
• UG6133 Logistics of Food and Services
• UG6134 Festival and Special Events Planning
• UG6135 Events Management
• UG6136 Food Trends
• UG6137 Food and Beverage Pairing
• UGD5287 Principles of Internal Marketing
• UGD5288 Strategic Hospitality Information and Communication Technologies
• UGD5292 Integrated Marketing
• UGD5293 Hotel Operations Experiental Learning
• UGD5284 Health and Safety
• UGD5294 Corporate Governance and Workplace Wellbeing
• LANGC1 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• LANGA2 Foreign Language for Hospitality
• UG6111 Financial Issues in International Hospitality
• UG6113 Introduction to Spa and Wellness
• UG6114 Food and Beverage Management
• UG6139 Writing a Dissertation Proposal
• UG6116 Applied Law in International Hospitality Management
• UG6117 Globalisation and Employment Relations
• UGHH623 Creative Hospitality and Tourism
• UGHH625 Digital Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism
• UGHH626 Artificial Intelligence and Servive Robotics in Hospitality Business
• UGHH627 FoodTech and the Future of Food Production and Consumption
• UGHH628 Technology Enhanced experince in Hospitality Business
• UG6118 Performance Appraisals and Training and Development
• UG6123 Cost Control, Analysis, and Management
• UG6124 Driving Performance for Vlaue Innovation
• UG6126 International Finance and Risk Management
• UG6127 Corporate Issues and Auditing in the Financial World
• UG6129 Spa and Wellness Management and Operations

Programme Learning Outcomes

• Manage hospitality operations within international dimensions.
• Understand fundamental and complex theories for management and leadership in the hospitality industry.
• Understand and apply advanced marketing principles.
• Comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of gathering, interpreting and implementing data in the field.
• Apply and use information as required in this area of study.
• Innovate operations to attract new business.

Entry Criteria

• A combination of a minimum of 3 Advanced and Intermediate levels, of which one needs to be an Advanced level (MQF/EQF level 4) pass, and these qualifications must add up to a minimum of 44 points as per the matrix provided at the back of the prospectus AND passes at grade 5 (SSC&P level 3) or better in SEC examinations in English and Mathematics.
• Any ITS Diploma MQF/EQF Level 4 of minimum 120 ECTS (or equivalent).
• An ITS Higher National Diploma or an equivalent qualification (MQF/EQF Level 5). Students with this entry criteria may enter to the 2nd year of the degree.
• Apply as a mature student, at least 23 years of age by the beginning of the academic year applied for, and subject to proficiency and/ or aptitude tests as per direction of the ITS. The ITS also reserves the right to subject the candidate for an interview and/or an RPL procedure prior to acceptance.
• Applicants must also provide proof of their English proficiency at Level B2.

Possible Career Opportunities

• Supporting positions in Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting and Sales
• Property Manager
• Hospitality Revenue Manager
• Destination Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Front Office Manager
• Reservations Manager
• Administration Manager
• Customer Relations Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• General Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Rooms Division Manager
• Finance Manager
• Spa and Wellness Manager
• Events Manager

Course Dates

This course will start in academic year 2024/25 which commences on 30th September 2024.

Fees

All prices are equivalent to a semester of studies. Local and International Internships are exempted from fees. If the course is offered online and on campus the price will vary, please contact the registrar's office at for further information. This course is eligible for the Get Qualified scheme, whereby one can get up to 70% tax rebate of the course fee. For more information on this scheme, please contact Get Qualified. The scheme is subject to the T&Cs of the managing authority/body.