International Hotel Management

The International Hotel Management Bachelor's degree program at Breda University of Applied Sciences offers students a comprehensive education designed to prepare them for a successful career in the dynamic and global hospitality industry. This program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, providing students with an in-depth understanding of hotel operations, management principles, and customer service excellence. Throughout the course, students explore core topics such as hospitality principles, strategic management, marketing, finance, and innovation within the hotel sector. Emphasis is placed on developing strong leadership qualities, intercultural communication skills, and entrepreneurial mindset necessary to thrive in international hotel environments. The curriculum integrates classroom learning with real-world experience through internships and industry projects, fostering an applied understanding of hotel management challenges and solutions. Students also have opportunities to specialize in areas like luxury hotel management, event management, and digital marketing, aligning their education with personal interests and career goals. The program benefits from Breda University’s strong ties with the hospitality industry, enabling students to network with professionals and secure internships at leading hotel brands worldwide. Graduates of this program are equipped to take on managerial roles such as hotel manager, operations manager, event coordinator, or revenue manager, among others, in various international hotel chains, boutique hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses. Moreover, the program encourages personal development, cultural awareness, and ethical responsibility, fostering graduates who are not only skilled professionals but also innovative thinkers dedicated to enhancing guest experiences and organizational success. With a blend of academic excellence, practical training, and global industry insights, the International Hotel Management program at Breda University of Applied Sciences prepares students to excel in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of hospitality.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 1906 Year (EEA)
• EUR 8369 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

NHTV offers International Hotel Management as either a 3- or 4-year course, depending on your prior level of education.

3-year course with pre-university education

Year 1

From September to December you study the Supply and Demand module. You will become acquainted with the industry in various ways and gain a lot of practical experience in our training company Sibelicious. A field trip will be organised to a Spanish speaking country to get acquainted with the hotel industry.

In January you will start taking part in a second year project: Revenue Management and Human Resource Management.

From May to June you study the Operations Management module which focuses on the practical side of catering, facilities and hospitality.

Year 2

From September to the end of December you participate in the Customer Relations Management and Imagineering projects. You also organise an event and prepare for your placement.

From January to the end of June you get to go abroad on a placement in the hospitality industry.

Year 3

After having successfully completed your work placement, you will start the Strategy and Communication module in September. You also write your Personal Development Plan (PDP) during this period, in preparation for your Assessment in December.

If you pass this assessment, you are permitted to put your PDP into practice from January to June. In June you will be given the opportunity (in a final Assessment) to demonstrate that you are competent to enter the international hotel industry. If you succeed, you will be rewarded with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel Management.

4-Year Course

First year (Orientation)

Problem-Based Learning

The first year curriculum is built around the principle of Problem-Based Learning. This means that you work in groups, on problems, within a professional context.

Themes

The first academic year is divided into a number of periods. Each period revolves around a certain theme. In the first year, the following themes will be dealt with:

• Supply: focuses on the kind of products and services provided by the hospitality industry.
• Demand: how can different types of customers be found? What exactly do they expect? Which travel trends can be observed?
• Operations Management: welcoming guests comprises the preparation and serving of meals, knowledge of wine, cost accounting, hygiene and rooms division (including reception and housekeeping).
• Business Plan: at the end of the first year you submit and present a business plan for a hotel.

Practical components

In your first year, you perform a four-week operational placement in a hotel.

In addition, you will be given a thorough introduction into the professional field through company visits, guest lectures and excursions and a field trip to a Spanish-speaking country.

A certain portion of your credits (also termed ‘servicepoints’) can be earned by taking part in PR activities and events with the school's training company Sibelicious.

Second year (Specialisation)

Project-Based Learning

Whereas Problem-Based Learning is the main training method of the first year, the second year is centred around Project-Based Learning. Each theme consists of a specific project commissioned by the hospitality industry. This creates a mutually beneficial interaction between education and the industry.
Students present their reports to professionals from the industry.

Themes

Each second year theme consists of a real project assignment commissioned by the hospitality industry. The following projects are conducted by teams of 4 to 5 students, and the industry will reward the best teams with the Golden Bell and Golden Key Award:

• Imagineering: managing the ‘heartbeat’ of an organisation and the experience of each guest at all contact moments
• Customer Relationship Management: creating loyalty with individual guests and clients
• Revenue Management: improving results and profits by streamlining processes and applying revenue management techniques
• Human Resource Management: gaining and applying knowledge in Human Resource Management in general, and on organisational aspects in specific
• Event Management: organising an event

Practical componentsOne of the practical components in the second year is a ‘wine trip’ to France.

Second-year students will be asked to manage the school's training company Sibelicious for two weeks and supervise first-year students who work in the operations.

At the end of your second year, you go on a six-month placement in a hotel abroad. This placement is to combine vocational and managerial experience at the ‘assistant to the manager’ level.

Third year (Integration)

Individual Academic LearningThe academic part of the third year starts in January (after your six-month placement). To complete the third year case assignment, an individual study of academic literature and managerial models will be required.

Strategy and Communication module
You develop a clear vision on the international hotel industry, learn about strategic management and account for your choices in the third year Strategy and Communication module.

Inspiring lectures (including international guest lecturers), team discussions and the independent reading of leading literature will make you think about how to distinguish your organisation from its competitors.

Practical components

Between the second and third academic years, you perform a six-month placement in a hotel abroad. The academic part of the third year starts in January.

AssessmentBy means of an assessment at the end of year three you demonstrate your competency by writing a ‘reflection report’ and participating in an assessment interview.

In addition, you write a Personal Development Plan in which you present and support your personal competency development plan for your graduation year.

Fourth year (Graduation)

Demand based

The final year is designed according to the ‘Demand-Based’ principle, meaning you propose how to design your graduation phase.

Personal Development plan

In the fourth year, your Personal Development Plan is implemented. The programme is tailored to your needs and interests and allows you to build the competencies acquired in the first three years up to the required level. You decide whether this entails:

• a large-scale project
• a double degree
• a pre-master
• another placement
• a research assignment
• an advanced course

A supervisor with interests in your chosen path will coach you in taking this final step.

Assessment

In a final assessment you convince a committee of professionals that you are ready to enter the international hotel industry.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 60(Grade C) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 80

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Requirements

Admission Requirements for Foreign Students

You can apply for this programme if you have completed secondary school, Abitur, Artium, Avgångsbetyg från Gymnasieskolan, COU, Senior High School - A levels or secondary vocational education.

If your qualifications are not mentioned above, please contact Student Office (international.office(at)nhtv.nl).

Test Of English as a Foreign Language

As a non-native speaker of English, you must also show sufficient results of one of these tests:

• TOEFL test (minimum score 80 internet-based and minimum sub score for Speaking 20)
• IELTS test (minimum overall band score 6.0 and a minimum sub score for Speaking 6.0)
• Cambridge Advanced Certificate

A levels

If your high school diploma is comparable with A levels:

• you can be admitted to the fast track
• you are exempted from taking the English test if you have English in your curriculum

Brush up course - better results!

NHTV’s OnlineSchool offers an online course to increase your knowledge of financial management.

Admission requirements for Dutch students

For this programme, the admission requirements are:

havo

N+T > 2e mvt*
N+G > 2e mvt*
E+M > 2e mvt*
C+M > ec or m&o

vwo

N+T > 2e mvt*
N+G > 2e mvt*
E+M > 2e mvt*
C+M > admissible

mbo

mbo 4 > admissible

* As the second modern foreign language (mvt) you can choose French, German or Spanish

In addition, you must have proven experience in, and an affinity with, the hospitality industry.

Second modern foreign language required

As Academy of Hotel Management has the right to select all its students, all applicants (including mbo 4 students and applicants for the 21+ arrangement) must fulfill the requirement of having studied a second modern foreign language (2e mvt).
If a second modern foreign language is not included in your current study programme, you will have until July 1 to meet the language requirement by enrolling in a language course elsewhere.

What to do if you do not meet the admission requirements?

• If you miss any of the compulsory subjects, check out your possibilities (information is in Dutch)
  If you are aged 21 or over, you may appeal to the 21+ arrangement. Please contact hotelmanagement(at)nhtv.nl.

Brush up course - better results!

NHTV’s Online School offers an online course to increase your knowledge of financial management: 'brush up' course.

You will benefit from the intensive 3-year programme in two respects: you gain one year in time, and save one year of tuition fees.

Admission requirements (3-year programme)

You can follow the 3-year programme if you already have:

A pre-university education

You will be eligible for the 3-year programme if you have already successfully completed a Dutch vwo education or a similar foreign diploma (e.g. German Hochschulreifezeugnis).

In addition, you must have proven experience in, and an affinity with, the hospitality industry.

A vocational education

You have successfully completed a vocational education in hotel management (e.g. MHS/HOM, level 4).

Other possibilities

If you are in possession of:

• a related propaedeutic certificate
• a diploma of a higher education or university study programme
• previously acquired competencies

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences.

Funding

Scholarships / Grants:

NHTV:
NHTV Bachelor Scholarship supports non-EU/EEA students who will pay the full tuition fee for bachelor programmes at NHTV. This scholarship consists of a €3000 reduction of the tuition fee in the first year studying at NHTV (paying the non-EU/EEA tuition fee).
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NHTV Breda:
Per year there is a limited number of scholarships available for non-EU/EEA-students to contribute in the costs of the tuition fee.
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Nuffic:
The Orange Tulip Scholarship is a special programme for excellent Mexican students. Various higher education institutions and companies support outstanding Mexican students financially to be able to study in Holland.
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Nuffic:
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The International Hotel Management program at Breda University of Applied Sciences is a comprehensive and practical degree designed to prepare students for successful careers in the global hospitality industry. The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of the dynamic hotel sector. Students are introduced to fundamental concepts such as service management, hospitality operations, and customer satisfaction, while also gaining insights into business administration, marketing, and financial management tailored specifically to the hotel industry.

Throughout the program, students have opportunities to participate in internships within renowned international hotels, allowing them to apply classroom learning in real-world settings and develop essential industry skills. The curriculum emphasizes leadership, communication, and intercultural competence, which are vital for managing diverse teams and serving a global client base. The program also offers specializations in areas like luxury hotel management, event management, and sustainable hospitality, enabling students to tailor their studies to specific interests and career goals.

Breda University of Applied Sciences prides itself on close ties with industry partners, providing students with networking opportunities and industry insights. The campus facilities include state-of-the-art training kitchens, hotel simulation labs, and dedicated hospitality management spaces. The faculty comprises experienced professionals and academics committed to delivering high-quality education and personalized mentorship. Graduates of the International Hotel Management program have gone on to hold leadership positions in international hotel chains, boutique hotels, resort management, and hospitality consultancy firms worldwide.

This program is ideal for individuals passionate about hospitality, eager to immerse themselves in an international environment, and interested in developing a versatile skill set that opens doors to diverse hospitality careers. With a focus on practical learning, cultural awareness, and business acumen, the program ensures students are prepared to innovate, lead, and excel in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.