StudyQA — Bachelor: Hospitality and Global Management Program

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The BA in Hotel and Hospitality Management program provides the students with an academic qualification that is attractive to potential employers, the skills and ability to enter the working world, and a 'tool box' that can be applied to a range of careers in the hospitality industry. Graduates may become accomplished managers, capable of working across a range of public and private enterprises including leisure facilities, hotels, theme parks, conferences, exhibitions and event management. The program uses a range of teaching methods to facilitate learning. Core knowledge is covered by lectures and tutorials, supported by guided reading and additional materials on the virtual campus Moodle. Particular care is taken to use the most effective teaching and assessment methods for each module.

It is comprised of three study terms of 20 weeks each plus three periods of 4-6 months paid industry training in Switzerland.

1st Semester // 6 months // 4 terms
Sales & Marketing
Business Ethics
Accounting I
Introduction to Yield Management Concepts
Business Communication I
German Communication I, II & III
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
Food Service Operations
Food Service Theory
Introduction to Spirits & Other Alcoholic Beverages
Learning & Study Methodology I
Personal Development
Principles of Food Production
Opera Reservation Systems
Industry Training Preparation
2nd Semester // 4-6 months

Paid Industry Training

3rd Semester // 6 months // 4 terms
Hotel Marketing
Accounting II
Professional Development
Human Resource Management
Business Communication II
Front Office Operation
Intro. to Housekeeping
Intro. to Food & Beverage Management
Study & Research Methodology II
Micros Fidelio Version 7.13 II
Introduction to Management Theory & Practice
Business Ecology
Staff Training & Development
Organizational Innovation
Total Quality Management
Consumer Behaviour
Commerce in Hospitality Industry
Convention Management
Foundation Certificate in Wines

Investment Management
4th Semester // 4-6 months
Paid Industry Training

5th Semester // 6 months // 4 terms
Research Methods in a Hospitality Context
Hospitality Retail Management
Hospitality Property Services Management
Strategic Management for the Hospitality Industry
Workplace Internship
Management in Practice
Assessment Planning & Development
Academic Writing & Composition
6th Semester (4-6 months)
Paid Industry Training

Minimum 20 years of age with a successfully completed Higher Diploma (or equivalent).

Students, whose mother tongue is other than English, must provide an IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent certificate in order to receive an offer by the university.