BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management
BA in International Hospitality Management (Hons) (delivered by ITS)
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NEXT INTAKE
JAN & OCT, 2024
LOCATION
LUCERNE / MONTRUEX SWITZERLAND
DURATION
3 YEARS
BVIS & ITS High-End Program
BVIS together with the Institute of Tourism Studies prepares its students with a high-end tourism management program aimed to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that will make you stand out in our dynamic and fast-changing industry. In close collaboration with UNWTO, the most renowned tourism organisation in the world, we have developed a program that guarantees top internships and potential future job opportunities.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Your own path to success.
What we offer:
- An innovative Bachelor's program developed in close partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
- Dual Diploma with Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS)
- A guaranteed internship in Switzerland, the world's most famous hospitality market, that will give you a competitive advantage in your future career.
- A contemporary, critical, and international program that supports lifelong learning.
- A broad foundation perfectly tailored for future executive roles in the tourism and hospitality sectors.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management (delivered by Bella Vista Institute of Higher Education, certified by Ofqual)
- Bachelor in International Hospitality Management (Hons) (delivered by ITS The Institute of Tourism Studies)
- ESG Foundation Certificate (issued by International Centre associated with UNWTO Academy in Switzerland in collaboration with Stanford University)
Next intake
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between the application and program start date.
January, 2024
October, 2024
Structure
The Bachelor’s Program in Tourism and Hospitality Management is a three-year degree developed in close partnership with renowned industry leaders and Top universities. It provides an innovative framework and a foundation for your future management career in tourism and hospitality.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year 1
TERM 1 (11 weeks)
- Communication Skills
- English for Business
- Academic Writing Skills
- Basic ICT for Managers
- Personal Development
TERM 2 (11 weeks)
- Hospitality Computing Applications
- Introduction to Tourism Marketing
- Hotel Marketing Communication
- Hospitality Sales and Marketing
- Introduction to Accounting
- Hotel Operations - F&B Operations, Housekeeping Department & Front Office
ESG, Selected Specialization and Internship in Campus ( 2-3 weeks )
Introduction for ESG: Definition, Megatrends, and their Implications.
- Selected Specialization I
- - Development Module
- - Optional group project or language
INTERNSHIP (4-6 months)
- Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 2
TERM 3 (11 weeks)
- Human Resources Management in Hospitality
- Employee Engagement & Relationship
- Leadership & Management Hospitality
- Emotional Intelligence
- Crowd Control
- Training & Development
- Performance Appraisals
- Writing Dissertation Proposal
TERM 4 (11 weeks)
- Guest Experience Management
- Ideation to Feasible Business
- Digital Marketing Delivered
- Creativity & Innovation in Hospitality
- Qualitative Research Methods
ESG, Selected Specialization and Internship in Campus ( 2-3 weeks )
Introduction for ESG: Definition, Megatrends, and Their Implications.
- Selected Specialization I
- - Development Module
- - Optional group project or language
INTERNSHIP (4-6 months)
- Switzerland or abroad (4-6 months)
Year 3
TERM 5 (11 weeks)
- Financial Issues in International Hospitality
- Tourism Economics
- International Finance & Risk Management
- Cost Control, Analysis & Management
- Business Start-Ups
- Corporate Issues and Auditing in the Financial World
- Sources of Funding (Banking)
- Public Policy
TERM 6 (11 weeks)
- Dissertation
- Customer Experience Management
- Reflective Thinking
TERM 7 (11 weeks)
UNWTO International Centre Switzerland, organizes all the specializations and internships, will help students to choose one of their specializations and will sign the internship report and issue the final certificate. Learners will be sent to the internship locations of their choice worldwide, through the internship, the student will develop a professional network and meet potential career opportunities.
For Term 6, choose from one of our diverse specializations, endorsed by some of the world’s most respected business and industry leaders who assist us in creating course content, holding guest lectures, assigning projects, and offering exclusive career opportunities.
PARTNERS & ACCREDITATIONS
Requirements & Fees
For entry onto the OTHM Level 4 Diploma
OTHM Level 3 degree holders have the possibility to fast-track & have no need to prove their English Language level.
qualification, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE, Maturite IB Diploma, IBCP Diploma or equivalent qualifications.
- The learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
- English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in our website www.othm.org.uk.
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.