BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Why choose this course?

Obtain a Degree approved by the Greek Ministry of Education and abroad.
High standards of university education, oriented to the international markets.
Program structured after careful scientific research
Optional free Russian lessons to enhance students’ employability.

Key Course Features

The key objective of BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality is to prepare and educate students and transform them into well-educated executives for high management positions in the field of tourism - one of the main sources of financial activity in Greece.

The need for specialized executives with the right skills and abilities in Hospitality and Tourism is growing rapidly in local and international markets. Graduates of this program obtain all the necessary qualifications to succeed not only in the field of hospitality but also in a wider spectrum of the tourism industry.

The specific program aims at exploring all the different issues in the field of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, focusing at the same time on contemporary research techniques and methodologies.

Course Content

Course Modules

1 Year	2 Year	3 Year
Introduction to Business & Management	Managing International Visitor Attractions	Strategic Management
Business Communication Skills	Digital Business Strategy	Global Food and Drink Tourism
Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting	Agile Leadership	Dissertation
2nd Semester	2nd Semester	2nd Semester
Marketing Essentials	Entrepreneurship & Innovation	Strategic Marketing
Business Analytics	International Events Management	Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Management
Understanding Human Resource Management	Managing Sustainable Planning and Development for HTE	Dissertation

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Career Prospects

Graduates holding a degree in BA (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to stand out and make the difference in the job market.

Graduates of this program can:

Pursue a career as executives in any sector of the tourism industry such as hotels, event management companies, travel agencies, tour operators, restaurants and catering, airlines, tourism consultancy agencies etc.
Further their academic studies by attending a Master’s Degree in Greece or abroad.
Work as freelancers or establish their own businesses in the field of Hospitality and Tourism.

How to Apply

Entry Requirements:
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical three A level or BTEC National Diploma offer will be 260 UCAS tariff points.

For admission to our first degrees, you will normally be expected to have passed at least one of the following options:

two subjects at Advanced GCE (A Level)
one VCE Double Award
two, six-unit Advanced VCEs
one Advanced GCE (A Level) and one, six-unit Advanced VCE
two subjects at Scottish Advanced Higher
an EDEXCEL BTEC or SCOTVEC National Certificate/Diploma at a good standard
an award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
an award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at four points
an award of the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of five Higher passes
a Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma.English Language requirements:

IELTS 6.0
Overall score of 6.0
Minimum of: 5.5 in Speaking, Listening,
Reading and Writing.

TOEFL
Overall score of 87
Minimum of: 20 Speaking, 17 Listening,
18 Reading and 17 Writing.

Pearsons
Overall score of 51
Minimum of: 51 Speaking, Listening,
Reading and Writing.

Application Form:

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