BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
In your first year of studies, you will learn the fundamentals of modern business practices. Introductory courses in financial management, business administration, human resource management, marketing, economics, and European business law prepare you for advanced subjects and your future career.
UPGRADE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Successful business requires great communication — further courses will enhance your ability to convey your business ideas and research findings in a professional way. You will learn about different forms of business communication, improve your presentation skills and academic writing, and boost your communication abilities. To keep up in the ever-changing business environment, you will learn the key concepts and principles of problem solving, critical thinking, decision making, creativity, and teamwork.
LEARN HOW TO MANAGE A WORLD CLASS HOTEL
Courses in Restaurant and Service Management, Culinary Theory and Practice, and Rooms Division Management will provide you with the necessary practical skills and expertise to successfully engage in professional practice. You will also study advanced hotel management, covering topics such as hotel property planning, performance management and how to develop strategic business opportunities.
Why should you choose Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations?
This program is the perfect choice for high school graduates who have no practical education in the tourism and hospitality industry prior to entering the program (via apprenticeship, vocational school, associate degrees, etc.). The advantage of this 4-year program is also that the university will support you in gaining professional experience during your internship semester. After your graduation you will have proof of professional experience in this industry which is very valuable for your immediate career start.
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations covers general business administration and managerial knowledge including human resources, marketing, finance, business informatics, economics and financial management, law and communication, and hospitality management, as well as courses specifically focused hotel operations and management.
The strong focus on innovative information communication technology and sustainable management strategies is unique for undergraduate university degrees in Central Europe. The values based educational concept with individual mentoring sharpens the students’ critical thinking capacities and enables them to systematically assess the working activities of a manager. Courses on current industry trends industry keep students on top of recent developments. A compulsory internship of 900 hours (approximately 4-6 months) during the BBA program enables students to gain first-hand practical experience in a national or international company.
Courses included in this specialization
- The Hospitality Industry
- Hotel Management & Operations
- Food & Beverage Management & Controlling
- Rooms Division Management
- Facility Management
- Human Relations & Personal Development
- Culinary Theory & Practice
- Restaurant and Service Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Business Analysis
- Revenue Management and Distribution
- Hotel Asset Management
- Hotel Business Development Strategies
- Hotel Property Development
- Talent Management
- Strategic Hotel Management
*title of degree on Diploma: Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism, Hotel Management and Operations