Program Overview

BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management

Programme Overview

The BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management at BSBI is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to excel in global tourism and hospitality careers. This programme provides a thorough understanding of both industries, combining theoretical insights with practical learning. The course covers essential topics such as hospitality operations, tourism development, marketing and customer behaviour and gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience through real-world case studies and industry-focused projects. This degree allows you to combine the benefits of a bachelor’s degree in tourism and hospitality management courses. You will learn how to create unforgettable guest experiences, manage hospitality venues and navigate the complexities of international tourism. The course, delivered in the heart of Berlin, offers a unique opportunity to study in a major European hub for tourism, providing access to networking and professional development opportunities in one of the world’s leading destinations for travel and hospitality. The course will conclude with a major degree dissertation to prepare you for your professional practice or postgraduate study career.

Programme Fee

• INTAKES
  • Berlin: 2025 February, October
    • International students: €9,925/year
    • EU students: €7,450/year
  • Paris: 2025 November
    • International students: €9,925/year
    • EU students: €7,450/year

Key Programme Information

• Duration: 3 years / 4 years (International Route)
• Intakes: February, October (Berlin); November (Paris)
• Campus: Berlin, Germany; Paris, France
• Degree awarded by: University for the Creative Arts
• Price: See Programme Fee section above

Entry Requirements

• Foundation (International Route)
  • Minimum Age: 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)
  • Academic Qualifications: ECCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE
  • English Language Requirements: Access the Proof of English Guide (UCA) here
• BA (Hons)
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old (titles awarded upon completion of at least 12 years of schooling)
  • Academic Qualifications: a school leaving certificate that allows you to pursue higher education in Germany (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura or International Baccalaureate), or International school leaving certificates, or BTEC/National Diploma, or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education.
  • English Language Requirements: Access the Proof of English Guide (UCA) here

Programme Structure

• FOUNDATION YEAR (INTERNATIONAL ROUTE)
  • Introduction to Creative Business and Management
  • English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
  • Marketing, Communication and Branding
  • Creative Business Project
• BA 1ST YEAR
  • Introduction Hospitality in Tourism and Events
  • Tourism Sociology
  • Academic Writing & Study Skills
  • Consumer Marketing
  • Academic English Communications
  • Language Elective 1
  • Personal & Professional Development & Communications
  • Economics for the Global Service Industry
  • Introduction to Dining Operations LAB
  • Year 1: Tourism and Event Management Pathway
  • Principles of Event Management
  • Year 1: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Food & Beverage Service Operations LAB
• BA 2ND YEAR
  • Tourism Planning and Experience
  • Hotel and Restaurant Design
  • Heritage Tourism and International Hospitality Cultures
  • Language Elective 2
  • Human Resources Management in Tourism
  • Marketing Tourism and E-Commerce
  • Tourism and Hospitality Law
  • Year 2: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Front Office Operations and Reservation Systems
  • Housekeeping Operations
  • Transportation: The Airline and Cruising Industry
  • Sport Events Tourism
  • Hotel Yield Management
  • Year 2: Tourism and Events Management Pathway
  • Kitchen Operations LAB
  • Wine and Beverage Studies
  • Food Hygiene, Safety and Terminology
  • Professional Kitchen and Pastry Techniques
  • Restaurant Revenue Management
• BA 3RD YEAR
  • Sustainable Tourism in the Developing World
  • Strategic Management in the Hotel and Hospitality Businesses
  • Costing and Budgets of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Dissertation
  • Year 3: Tourism and Events Management Pathway
  • Tourism and Urban Change
  • Event Experience Design
  • Year 3: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Food and Beverage Workshops
  • Commodity Purchasing and Food Merchandising

Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management programme, you will be able to:

• Knowledge
  • Understand how the specific features of Tourism and Hospitality Management work together to inform strategy and operations within a global context
  • Discuss and apply coherent and detailed knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality industries
  • Debate current professional opinion and research about trends in Tourism and Hospitality Management and changes that may affect its development in the near or mid-term future
• Application
  • Use in-depth information to analyse complex problems and suggest creative (sometimes original) solutions appropriate to professional practice in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Manage operations, innovations and people management to identify and respond to changing briefs in a range of Tourism and Hospitality contexts
  • Evaluate critical arguments and information (that may be incomplete) to frame appropriate questions and make judgements regarding solutions to problems related to Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Apply a range of methods and techniques to review, consolidate, and extend their knowledge, skills and attitudes to support decision-making within the respective industries
• Skills
  • Initiate and carry out projects – exercising initiative and personal responsibility – to enable Tourism and Hospitality businesses to achieve defined strategic marketing goals
  • Apply high-quality managerial and professional skills to create compelling, professional communications to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Plan and manage your own ongoing professional development making appropriate use of professional opportunities, networks, publications and research sources

Career Progression

The BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management course will provide you with the transferable skills needed to succeed in managerial roles within the global business arena. You will acquire ‘soft skills’ sought after by employers through interacting effectively in groups and teams, while honing the ability to work independently and diligently manage your own time.

More specifically, upon successful completion of this course, students will have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue careers in consultancy, international finance, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurial ventures.

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps Tourism and Hospitality Management students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.

Careers and Opportunities

Graduates of the BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management programme at BSBI will be well-equipped to enter a variety of tourism and hospitality careers. With a degree that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you will graduate prepared for roles such as hotel manager, event coordinator, tourism consultant or travel agent. The course also opens doors to opportunities in related sectors like marketing, customer service and operations management within hospitality and tourism businesses. The global nature of the tourism industry means that graduates can pursue careers in diverse environments, from international hotel chains to boutique travel agencies or even work for tourism boards and destination management companies. Additionally, Berlin’s position as a top destination for travel and hospitality offers excellent networking and employment opportunities, helping you to kick-start your career with valuable connections and industry exposure.