Bachelor in International Hospitality Management

For the 4 year programme:

Entry Requirements:

• A pass mark in your High School Certificate.
• A good standard of English (IELTS 5.0 or a recognized equivalent).

For the 3 year programme:

Entry Requirements:

• A mark of 15 or more in your High School Certificate.
• A very good standard of English (IELTS 6.0 or a recognized equivalent).

The University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management course offers a complete studying experience with a variety of modules and multiple activities designed to provide the needed basis for a successful employment in the rapid growing sectors of tourism and hospitality. It is a vocationally oriented course focusing on multiple aspects both towards building the appropriate skills for the student’s personal and professional development as well as towards the academic development to build up the student’s abilities for lifelong learning. It provides an international focus to the study of hospitality management placing emphasis on a critical analysis of international hospitality as an activity. The course includes a period of an extensive work placement with the option to extend it for two consecutive summer periods which allow students to build a strong resume for their successful employment directly after they graduate.

Quick info:

For the 4 year programme:

• Duration: Four (4) years – Entry to Level 3
• Academic Semesters: Two (2)

For the 3 year programme:

• Duration: Three (3) years – Direct Entry to Level 4
• Academic Semesters: Two (2)

Language: Greek - English

Curriculum

Level 3- Year 1

• Stage C for IFP and Pre-Masters
• Business In Practice
• ICT and Statistics for Business
• Stage D for IFP and Pre-Masters
• Applied Business Finance
• The Hospitality Environment

Level 4- Year 2

• Work Based Learning 1 – plus work placement during the summer
• The International Hospitality Industry in Context
• Academic Management Skills for the Service Industries
• Managing the International Workforce
• Basics of Business for the Service Industries
• Management of Food & Beverage Operations

Level 5- Year 3

• Work Based Learning 2 – plus optional work placement during the summer
• Global Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality
• Marketing for the Hospitality Service Sector
• International Gastronomy
• Managing Front Office Operations

Level 6- Year 4

• Project (2 terms)
• International Hospitality IndustryPerspectives
• Special Event Management
• Strategic Marketing Management for Tourism and Hospitality
• Sustainable Tourism Management

Careers
The hospitality industry is a major employer worldwide. Opportunities are diverse and range from hotel management to marketing, event and conference management and small business enterprises in the restaurant sector, for example. The number of opportunities is growing and employers are looking for graduates with real-life vocational experience, underpinned by learning, which is where University of Bolton graduates have the ‘edge’.

In recent years graduates have gone on to a range of roles in the wider hospitality and tourism industry globally. 90% of our graduates find a job straight away after graduation. The connections and network of New York College with top hospitality and tourism employers as well as the internships provided during the program provide to our students an easy access to multiple roles in the tourism and hospitality sector. 30% of our students continue their career in the same company that they did their internship. Students get the chance to work in high reputable hospitality organizations including famous brands from various hotel chains and other tourism sector businesses.

The University of Greater Manchester and New York College have an excellent careers service which supports all students and alumni. You can also find out more about postgraduate and continuing professional development courses at the University or at New York College, specifically designed for students who want to combine work with studies.