BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management

BA in International Hospitality Management (Hons)
(delivered by ITS)

These International programs awarded by:

NEXT INTAKE
JAN & OCT, 2024

LOCATION
LUCERNE / MONTRUEX SWITZERLAND

DURATION
3 YEARS

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.

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Program Highlights

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.

Graduate with:

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)

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.

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Requirements

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

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.

Fees