Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management

Pave the way for a career in hospitality with this hands-on degree that blends traditional hospitality skills with a contemporary approach to management. Refine your skills with specializations in events or design, and graduate ready to succeed in the global hospitality industry.

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FEBRUARY 05, 2024

DURATION

3 YEARS

LOCATION

CAUX & LEYSIN
Program Highlights

A hands-on undergraduate program

  • Multi-campus, multicultural experience
  • Accredited degree from the University of Derby, UK
  • Specializations in hospitality, events, or design
  • Two internships for a head start in your career

Structure

Year 1

CAUX

SEMESTER 1

Food & Beverage Management
  • Beverage Studies
  • Introduction to Hospitality and Events
  • Introduction to Service and Kitchen Theory
  • Service and Kitchen Practice
  • Food & Beverage Cost Control
  • Hospitality Design I
  • Accounting I
  • Business and Academic Communications I
  • Art of Employability I
  • Language I (French or German)

 

Worldwide internship (4-6 months)
Your first professional experience plays a crucial role in your undergraduate studies, providing you with real-world experience at a leading company.

Year 2

CAUX

SEMESTER 2

Rooms Division Management
  • Yield and Revenue Optimization
  • Marketing
  • Hospitality Design II
  • Housekeeping Management
  • Accounting II
  • Rooms Division Management
  • Event Concept Design
  • Business and Academic Communications II
  • Art of Employability II
  • Language II (French or German)

Worldwide internship (4-6 months)
This internship allows you to take responsibility and apply the management concepts you have learned in class.

Year 3

LEYSIN

SEMESTER 3

  • Data Driven Decision-Making
  • Human Resources and Leadership
  • Marketing and Branding Management
  • Accounting III
  • Project Management
  • Research and Reporting
  • Chosen specialization (see below)

SEMESTER 4

  • Contemporary Trends
  • Strategic Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • International Resort and Spa Management
  • Chosen specialization (see below)

INDEPENDENT STUDY

Digital portfolio project
  • Project presentation – (hotel business plan, company event or hotel design)
  • Digital CV – banquet, digital marketing projects, etc.
  • Reflective digital portfolio –  final chapter of critical reflection

Specializations

SEMESTERS 3+4

Hospitality Management

Semester 3:

  • AI and Digital Innovation
  • MICE and Logistics
  • Hospitality Economics
  • Ethics, Sustainability, and Business Culture 

Semester 4:

  • Food and Beverage Development
  • People and Intercultural Strategies
 

EMESTERS 3+4

Event Management

Semester 3:

  • MICE and Logistics
  • Hospitality Economics
  • Event Experience Creation
  • Event Experience Management

Semester 4:

  • Sustainable Event Management
  • Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events

SEMESTERS 3+4

Design Management

Semester 3:

  • Digital Design and Visual Technology
  • Hospitality Design III
  • Food and Beverage Outlet Design
  • AutoCAD 

Semester 4:

  • Innovation in Design and Technology
  • Retail Management of Luxury Brands
 

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