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International Hotel Management - Bachelor of Arts

International and full of prospects: this is how services oriented individuals present themselves to the world of hospitality. Young and qualified executive managers are high-demanded in the hotel industry.

To prepare students for these challenges the SRH University Berlin offers the bachelor program "International Hotel Management" together with the SRH Hotel-Akademie at the campus in Dresden.

The 3.5 year programme includes 12 months of practical training at different international locations. Graduates are provided with profound business and industry related knowledge, personal and management skills as well as practical experience both in operations and management. This unique approach prepares for a successful start in a career in International Hospitality Management. 

Requirements

  • A-levels or equivalent college of higher education/university entrance
    qualification
  • Work experience of 4 weeks internship in a Hotel (can be organized by the SRH Hotel-Akademie Dresden)

Curriculum

The program "International Hotel Management" is arranged over 7 Semesters (3,5 years). Each semester is divided into moduls, which are focusing on knowledge (basic, advanced, extension), method and practice.

First Semester - Introduction


Introduction to business administration and industry specifications; acquisition of principles of academic and research methods, development of personal skills and foreign language expertise:

  • Introduction to Business Administration
  • Introduction to International Hotel Management
  • Self-Management, Self-Presentation, Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Business English
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Optional: Foreign Languages

Second Semester - Continuing implementation semester

Intensification of business fundamentals; development of personal skills to be later applied and transferred into real business situations:

  • Macro- and Micro-Economics
  • Introduction to Law
  • Managerial Accounting
  • Languages II
  • Food and Beverage Management I
  • Internship I (6 weeks)

Third Semester - Preparation for "Going International"

Preparation for the 4th semester international internship:

  • Controlling
  • International Marketing
  • Intercultural communication
  • Law II (International Law)
  • Languages III
  • Information management

Fourth Semester - Implementation "Being International"

Accumulation of intercultural experiences in a job-specific context; application of academic knowledge and practical training, development of language skills:

  • Internship (international) - 6 month


Fifth Semester - reflection "Running a hotel"

Courses are focused on a variety of value-creating subjects in hospitality management:

  • Investment / Finance
  • Sales & Distribution Management
  • Moderation and Conflict Management
  • Languages IV
  • Food and Beverage Management II
  • Rooms Division Management

Sixth Semester - specialization "Hotel as a project"

Courses concentrate on advanced management skills, imbedded in strategic and project-management, practical projects like hotel development project and projects in event management:

  • Strategic Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Destination and Tourism Marketing
  • Quality and Process Management
  • Event Management
  • Hoteldevelopment / Project Management

Seventh Semester - Bachelor Thesis

Research project in hotel management as well as your Bachelor's thesis in line with personal interests; preparing the start into your professional career:

  • Internship (4 month)
  • Bachelor Thesis

Prospects

Graduates of our programme are able to work in various positions in the hotel and hospitality industry, worldwide. Opportunities are numerous. You can perform jobs in marketing, human resources, controlling, revenue management, room-division management and other areas of hotel management.

Hotels, hotel chains as well as hospitality-related companies like event agencies, health and spa facilities and companies with a strong focus on customer service are just some of the potential employers.

With the international accredited FIBAA Bachelor's degree you are also qualified for further education at the Master's level. 

 

Course guidance

Please contact us to arrange an appointment if you would like to find out more. We would be happy to discuss our course structure and content in detail with you.

Application

You can apply using the convenient online application form. Of course, you can also apply with a traditional written application. In either case, please include your curriculum vitae, your most recent school certificates and proofs of placements and/or work experience.

Costs

Monthly fee 570,00 EUR

Registration Fee 250,00 EUR (once)

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