BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management

Admission Requirements
This course is right for you, if you are a high school graduate of any discipline with the necessary English language skills, who aspires to build an international career in Hospitality or start your own company.

The minimum English language requirement for the bilingual course (Greek and English) is equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (B1) and for the English-taught course is equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2). If you do not possess an official English language certificate, you can sit the College’s internal placement test.

Moreover, you’ll be asked to submit a reference letter from a tutor, and you’ll be called for an academic interview with the programme leader.

If you are a holder of an IEK/ HND diploma or a University or College student in a relevant discipline, you may be granted advanced entry, through recognition of prior learning.

Application & Enrolment
We use a rolling admissions policy, so we accept applications throughout the calendar year until all available places are filled. Since this is one of the most popular courses at Mediterranean College, we urge you to submit your application in time.

We also offer multiple fee payment methods, individual payment plans and bursaries based on academic, athletic and socio-economic criteria.

Contact us today and find out more about this course and the available bursaries and funding opportunities. Our admissions advisors will provide you with all necessary information and will guide you though the application and enrolment process.

Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND), students of Technological (TEI) or Higher Education Institutions (AEI) of relevant fields may be admitted to an advanced stage of the course, upon a Recognition of Prior Learning procedure. They need to additionally submit:
- Diploma and/or academic transcript
- Programme Handbook (if available)

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP5 UK University for Tourism and Hospitality studies, according to the Guardian University Guide, 2020.

The programme’s content follows the standards set by the UK Institute of Hospitality, which lends credibility to your qualification and ensures your learning is up to date and relevant. The degree is designed to give you the management and operational skills needed to succeed in the hospitality industry of the 2020s and beyond. Throughout the course you will participate in a wide range of experiential learning activities, such as fieldtrips, role-plays and simulations, observation, internships in 5* Hotels and guest lectures by industry professionals.

What you will study
The programme develops a broader business management knowledge, as it offers a full range of modern-day hospitality management and business management skills. You will learn to problem-solve and adapt to changing external environments, create innovative hospitality ‘concepts’ and customer experiences while considering sustainability, and plan, manage and evaluate projects.

You, however, will still focus on hospitality, through activities, assessments and specialist modules, giving you a wider skillset when you graduate. Practical modules such as service excellence, rooms division, event/ catering management, revenue management, resort management, will help you have a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship and the international orientation of the hospitality industry.

All your tutors are industry-hoteliers, hotel & department managers, hotel business consultants, providing you with an outstanding learning experience through lectures, practical projects & simulations. Internship in 5* hotels and resorts is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills ‘on the job’.

Why choose this course

• The degree is awarded by the No1 Ranked UK University in Greece and TOP5 in the UK.
• It is designed according to the standards of the UK Institute of Hospitality.
• Our graduate employability rate reaches 100%.
• All academic staff are renowned professionals of the hospitality sector & accredited lecturers by the University of Derby.
• You are part of a skills-oriented, work-based learning experience, including fieldtrips, conferences, masterclasses, simulations, guest lectures & networking events.
• Teaching in the English language + learning a 2nd foreign language (Chinese, Russian, Spanish), gives you a competitive advantage.
• You are trained in the Opera reservations system.
• A structured paid internship scheme in the College’s network of hospitality businesses is an integral part of the course.
• You become a bilingual hospitality professional, with exceptional academic and career prospects.

You will learn through practical demonstrations, guest lectures and tutorials, based on simulations, case studies and role-playing, from prominent industry executives. Tasks might include analysing information and conducting research, writing business reports and essays, working in teams to create new ideas and projects, and delivering presentations.

Assessment methods include written assignments, presentations, practical application, and a research project on a case study. Paid internships are an invaluable opportunity to further enhance your professional skills in the context of real working conditions.

Career prospects
As a graduate you can build your career in any hospitality environment or develop your own business in Greece or abroad. You can secure positions in:

• Tourism companies
• Hotels & resorts
• Theme parks
• Cruise lines
• Catering firms
• Tour operators and tourist offices
• Consultancy firms