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BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme aims to develop the necessary personal and professional qualities that are essential for all professionals working in the contemporary Hospitality and Tourism sectors.Ìý

Throughout the programme, students are guided to develop both hard and soft skills. Particular attention is paid to the use of contemporary teaching approaches so as to facilitate learning and awareness of present-day reality in the sector. Participants are expected to demonstrate clear understanding of effective team work processes, leadership and resource management.ÌýÌý

Programme details

Title : BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

: 10

Mode of delivery :Ìý Face-to-face, full-time

Duration : 4 years

Language of delivery : Greek

Approval

First approved:Ìý May 2015

Most recent approval: May 2020

External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme structure

Level One

Code

Title

Credits

Semester

B1100

Study Skills for Business Students

0

Y

B1XXX

English for Tourism and Hospitality I

0

Y

B1XXX

Principles of Tourism Marketing

20

1

B1104

Introduction to hospitality & tourism

20

1

B1109

Business Economics

20

1

B1108

Theory and practice of Finance and AccountingÌý

20

2

B1105

Principles and practice of tourism management

20

2

B1XXX

Events management: An introduction

20

2

Ìý

Level Two

Code

Title

Credits

Semester

B2XXX

English for Tourism and Hospitality II

0

Y

B2XXX

Hospitality Operations

20

1

B2127

Human Resource Management

20

1

B2XXX

Contemporary Food and Drink studio

20

1

B2XXX

Internship

40

2

B2104

Enhancing Customer Experience

20

2

Ìý

ÌýLevel Three

Code

Title

Credits

Semester

B3132

Exploring Strategy

20

1

BXXXX

Niche Tourism

20

1

B3210

Innovation,Ìýentrepreneurship and start-ups

20

1

B3171

Business Research Methods

20

2

B3XXX

International Destination Management

20

2

B3XXX

Digital Management of Tourism and Hospitality

20

2

Ìý

Level Four

Code

Title

Credits

Semester

B4135

Management Insight and Consultancy

20

1

B4XXX

Sustainability and CSR in the Hospitality Industry

20

1

B4XXX

Contemporary Issues (challenges) in Hospitality and Tourism

20

2

B4136

Honours Dissertation

60

Y

Ìý

Key features

Placements : Students undertake a paid internship in the summer between the second and third years. Support is provided to find a placement.

Professional registration : n/a

Any other important points : n/a

Admission criteria

Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.

High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.

Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:

  1. a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
  2. b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level D

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Direct entry into the second year of studies is possible for applicants who hold a related IVT Diploma. Applicants should contact Metropolitan College to discuss.