International Hospitality Management

Program Overview

This four-year international hospitality management program prepares students for management positions in the hospitality industry. Students gain foundational knowledge in core areas such as management, accounting, marketing, and operations, while also developing intercultural competence and language proficiency. The program includes a six-month work placement and a semester abroad, providing practical experience and global perspectives. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in hotels, restaurants, event management, and other hospitality sectors.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year One
• Digital 1: Fundamentals
• Food and Beverage Professional Practice
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Intercultural Awareness in HTLE
• Intercultural Competence /language
• International Hospitality Industry Studies
• Intro Rooms Division mgt.
• Management 1 HTLE
• Marketing for HTLE, Restaurant Operations
• Professional Business Communications 1
• Professional Business Communications 2
• Year Two
• Bar & Beverage Management Studies
• Digital 2: Literacy
• Economics for Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure & Event
• Financial Accounting for companies
• Hospitality management Operations
• Intercultural Competence /language
• International Human Resource Management
• Management 2
• Management Accounting Costing and Decision Making
• Option/Language
• Year Three
• Data Analysis
• Hospitality Law 1
• Managing Accounting – Planning & Control
• Managing Accounting – Planning & Control
• Operations Mgt for Food and Beverage
• Option
• Professional Internship
• Revenue Management and Distribution
• Year Four
• Dissertation
• Financial Management
• International Hospitality Management
• Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Option
• Research Methods for Undergraduate Thesis and Internship Report
• Strategic management – An Applied Approach
• Strategic Management Case Study

Careers:

• Duty Manager
• General Manager
• Hotel Manager/Asst Manager
• Restaurant/Bar/Public House Manager
• Catering Manager
• Conference & Banqueting Manager
• Night Auditor
• Accounts Manager
• Front Desk Receptionist
• Area Manager Licensed Trade
• Event Manager
• Reservations Manager
• European Confirmation Consultant
• Food & Beverage Assistant
• Accounts Manager - Tour Operator
• Staff Trainer
• Customer Services Representative - Cruise Ships
• Cabin Crew
• Airport Representative
• Travel Consultant/Executive (Travel Agent)
• Sales Executive
• Guest Relations Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Marketing Assistant

Other:

• The program includes a six-month work placement in Year 3.
• Students are required to undertake one semester abroad as part of this international course.
• Language Option: Students have the option to study one European language - French, German, Spanish, or Italian.