Hospitality and Global Management Program

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.