• No1 in Greece | Top 5 in the UK.
• Conforms to the standards of the Institute of Hospitality.
• Bilingual teaching + 2nd foreign language.
• Paid Internship opportunities.

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management has been designed by the University of Derby, a TOP5 UK University for Tourism and Hospitality studies, according to the Guardian University Guide, 2020.

The programme’s content follows the standards set by the UK Institute of Hospitality, which lends credibility to your qualification and ensures your learning is up-to-date and relevant. The degree is designed to give you the management and operational skills needed to succeed in the hospitality industry of the 2020s and beyond. Throughout the course, you will participate in a wide range of experiential learning activities, such as field trips, role-plays and simulations, observation, internships in 5* Hotels and guest lectures by industry professionals.

What you will study

The programme develops a broader business management knowledge, as it offers a full range of modern-day hospitality management and business management skills. You will learn to problem-solve and adapt to changing external environments, create innovative hospitality ‘concepts’ and customer experiences while considering sustainability, and plan, manage and evaluate projects.

You, however, will still focus on hospitality, through activities, assessments and specialist modules, giving you a wider skillset when you graduate. Practical modules such as service excellence, rooms division, event/ catering management, revenue management, and resort management, will help you have a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship and the international orientation of the hospitality industry.

All your tutors are industry hoteliers, hotel & department managers, hotel business consultants, providing you with an outstanding learning experience through lectures, practical projects & simulations. An internship in 5* hotels and resorts is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills ‘on the job’.

Why choose this course

• The degree is awarded by the No1 Ranked UK University in Greece and Top 5 in the UK.
• It is designed according to the standards of the UK Institute of Hospitality.
• Our graduate employability rate reaches 100%.
• All academic staff are renowned professionals of the hospitality sector & accredited lecturers by the University of Derby.
• You are part of a skills-oriented, work-based learning experience, including field trips, conferences, masterclasses, simulations, guest lectures & networking events.
• Teaching in the English language + learning a 2nd foreign language (Chinese, Russian, Spanish), gives you a competitive advantage.
• You are trained in the Opera reservations system.
• A structured paid internship scheme in the College’s network of hospitality businesses is an integral part of the course.
• You become a bilingual hospitality professional, with exceptional academic and career prospects.