Description

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management aims at providing students with expert training in order to become highly-skilled professionals able to pursue a successful career in the Hospitality and Tourism industries which constitute main economic activities in Greece. The need for well-trained professionals in both the local and global market has now become imperative. The industry is rapidly growing and with it the need for educated and ambitious executives who will pursue successful careers. Under that light, the programme aims to provide students with the necessary academic and technical skills they will need in their professional careers. The programme allows them not only to enrich their knowledge on key issues in the field of Tourism and Hospitality, but also to delve into new methodologies and techniques.

Duration: 4 years

Modules

 YEAR 1

• • • Foundations of Marketing
    • Business Economics
    • Intro to finance & accounting
    • Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Management
    • Hospitality Management Practices & Practicals
    • Principles & Practice of Tourism Management

 YEAR 2

• • • Human Resource Management
    • Operations Management
    • Niche Tourism
    • Customer Experience
    • Work placement

 YEAR 3

• • • Exploring Strategy
    • New Enterprise Creation
    • Sustainable Management of Hospitality Enterprises
    • Business Research Methods
    • Contemporary Food and Drink
    • Tourism and Developing Countries

• • Management Insight & Consultancy
  • International Destination Management
  • Contemporary Issues (Challenges) in Hospitality & Tourism
  • Honours Dissertation

Career Prospects

The Tourism and Hospitality industry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing industries. This growth generates numerous opportunities for highly-qualified professionals. The BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme offers the necessary skills to those who wish to advance professionally in the Hospitality and Tourism sectors. Graduates of the programme can:

• • • Pursue a career in various sectors of the Tourism industry such as:
      • Hotels and resorts
      • Congress venues
      • Education and counseling services in the Tourism sector
      • Event management
      • Travel agencies
      • International tour operators
      • Restaurants and Catering
      • Airlines and cruise companies
      • Hospitality Management
      • National, regional and local tourism offices
      • Cultural venues
      • Theme parks and entertainment venues

• • • Work as freelancers, creating and developing their own business.
    • Continue their studies at postgraduate level in Greece and abroad.

Admission Requirements

The programme is addressed to high-school leavers who wish to pursue a career in the area of Hospitality and Tourism.

Required documentation:

• • Copy of High School Certificate(grade of 10 or above)
    
  • Letters of Recommendation by High School teachers
    
  • Copy of Identity Card
    
  • Passport-sized photos
    
  • Copy of English language certificate (if required)
    
  • Other certificates/degrees
    
  • AMC Application Form

A personal interview complements the evaluation of the above documentation.

Cases of candidates with proven knowledge in the field in addition to their secondary education are examined on a case-by-case basis.

Academic Staff

The academic staff of the Faculty of Tourism consists of distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.

In their majority they have extensive academic, research and professional experience in various projects of their specialization and can acquaint students with the latest developments and trends in Tourism, Hospitality and Food industry. They can also help students put to practice the theoretical knowledge they acquire in class.