Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at Kaplan Business School provides a comprehensive understanding of the industry, equipping students with business principles, hospitality operations, and tourism management skills. Through hands-on learning experiences and industry exposure, graduates are prepared for successful careers in hospitality, tourism, and related fields. The program emphasizes sustainability, problem-solving, collaboration, and ethical practices, ensuring graduates are well-rounded professionals in the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at Kaplan Business School equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic hospitality and tourism industry. This program provides a solid foundation in business principles, hospitality operations, and tourism management, preparing graduates for successful careers in this growing field.

Objectives:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Design and deliver sustainable hospitality and tourism services
• Analyze and solve problems in the hospitality and tourism industry
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Integrate knowledge from various disciplines within hospitality and tourism
• Critically reflect on ethical practices to enhance interpersonal and operational skills

Outline:

Course Schedule:

The program consists of 24 subjects, including 14 core subjects and 10 elective subjects, spread across 9 trimesters.

Year 1:

• Semester 1 (Level 100)
• Business Communication (BUS101)
• Introduction to Accounting (BUS103)
• Economics (BUS104)
• Commercial Law (BUS107)
• Skills for Numerical Analysis (BUS109)
• Semester 2 (Level 100)
• Introduction to Business Analytics (BUS105)
• Skills for Advanced Business English (BUS110)
• Skills for Academic Success (BUS111)

Year 2:

• Semester 3 (Level 200)
• The Hospitality and Tourism System (HAT201)
• Food and Beverage Operations (HAT206)
• Technology and Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism (HAT207)
• Accommodation Operations (HAT208)
• Governance, Ethics, and Sustainability (MAN202)
• Semester 4 (Level 200)
• Financial Accounting (ACC201)
• Accounting Information Systems (ACC202)
• Advanced Financial Accounting (ACC203)
• Management Accounting (ACC205)
• Skills for Workplace Success (BUS201)
• Quantitative Analysis (BUS208)

Year 3:

• Semester 5 (Level 300)
• Event Management (HAT301)
• Emerging Issues in Hospitality and Tourism (HAT304)
• Gaming and Entertainment Management (HAT305)
• Professional Practice in Hospitality and Tourism (HAT306)
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting (ACC301)
• Semester 6 (Level 300)
• Auditing and Assurance (ACC302)
• Financial Reporting (ACC303)
• Taxation Law (ACC304)
• Strategic Management Accounting (ACC305)
• Contemporary Accounting Practices (ACC306)
• Internship 1 (BUS307)
• Semester 7 (Level 300)
• Dynamic Strategy (MAN302)
• Entrepreneurship, Creativity, and Innovation (MAN303)
• Management in Global Business (MAN304)
• Managing Change (MAN305)
• Digital Marketing (MKT302)
• Semester 8 (Level 300)
• International Marketing (MKT303)
• Strategic Marketing (MKT304)
• Market Research and Analytics (MKT306)
• Semester 9 (Level 300)
• Internship 2 (BUS308)

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the program include:

• Assignments
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Exams
• Projects
• Practical work
Students are evaluated based on their performance in these assessments, as well as their overall knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

The program utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Case study analysis
• Group projects
• Guest speakers

Faculty:

The program is taught by experienced faculty members with industry expertise and research backgrounds in hospitality and tourism.

Unique Approaches:

The program incorporates hands-on learning experiences, such as internships, to provide students with practical industry exposure. It also emphasizes the latest trends and advancements in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Careers:

Career Paths:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management) may pursue careers in various roles within the hospitality and tourism industry, including:

• Hospitality manager
• Events and community manager
• Hotel supervisor
• Tourism operator
• Travel industry entrepreneur

Job Opportunities:

The program prepares students for a wide range of job opportunities in the following industries:

• Hotels and resorts
• Restaurants and food service
• Event planning
• Tourism management
• Travel and transportation
• Entertainment and leisure