B.A. Global Hospitality Management
Dresden, Germany
BA
DURATION
7 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Apr 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 32,585 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Do you dream of becoming a hotel manager and are you the communicative type? Then the BA International Hotel Management program fits you like a glove. In this multifaceted job, you will ensure the smooth running of international hotels.
In the English taught Bachelor's study program International Hotel Management you prepare for a leading position in the international hotel industry. You learn how to manage a hotel strategically and sustainably, how to motivate your employees, how to develop marketing and event concepts and how to create financing and business plans. In combination with the improvement of your language skills, you will be well prepared for an international career.
The world is on the move, more powerful and more complex than ever before - which means that the tourism industry is also constantly developing. The megatrends in mobility and digitalization, but also individualization and connectivity are all part of this global development. The future requires your ability to recognize these needs and to respond accordingly. Therefore, you will start being part of the process yourself and exerting influence.
In the English taught International Hotel Management degree we will teach you both business basics and specific knowledge of the hotel industry. You will acquire know-how in the fields of business administration and economics as well as in human resources and accounting. You will also be trained in marketing and social media in order to develop advertising strategies for a hotel. Moreover, you will receive an overview of sales & distribution and quality management. In order to strengthen your future leadership role, business management and leadership will be addressed during your studies - we will also train your soft skills and provide you with various methods to successfully manage teams and projects. The study program will enable you to deal with complex hotel management problems independently, professionally, and efficiently.
The International Hotel Management program is the perfect choice for you if:
- you want to get to know foreign cultures and work in an international setting
- you would like to speak several languages
- you love hospitality and are a passionate host
- you would like to gain a foothold in the versatile hotel industry with numerous job facets
- you can focus on the needs of customers and guests
- you have stamina
- teamwork is one of your strengths.
What your curriculum looks like:
- 7 semesters, divided into topic-oriented modules
- 3 internships over a total of 11 months
- 6-month international internship semester
- 4 integrated foreign language modules: you will learn at least 2 foreign languages (compulsory Business English) and can take further language courses of your choice free of charge. Besides Business English you can choose between Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, and Russian.
1. Semester
35 ECTS
- Managerial Concepts & Operations
- Management of International Hospitality & Gastronomy Markets
- Academic Writing
- IT Tools and Methods
- Language I (Chain 1)*
- Management in the Hotel & Gastronomy Industry (Chain 2)
- Internship I
*We currently offer the following languages for you:
- Business English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Italian
2. Semester
30 ECTS
- Economic Structures and Mechanisms
- Finance I
- Hotel Operations
- Industry Project Hotel Operations
- Language II (Chain 1)*
- Language III (Chain 2)*
*We currently offer the following languages:
- Business English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Italian
3. Semester
30 ECTS
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing & Social Media Management
- Sales and Distribution
- Human Resources or Marketing Concept
- Law (Chain 1)
- Language IV (Chain 2)*
*We currently offer the following languages for you:
- Business English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Italian
4. Semester
30 ECTS
- Internship II (Practical phase)
5. Semester
30 ECTS
- Strategic Management
- Quality and Process Management
- Event and Concept Management
- Industry Project for Event and Concept Management
- International Hotel Development Project (Chain 1)
- Finance II (Chain 2)
6. Semester
25 ECTS
- International Networks in the Tourism Industry
- Finance III
- Leadership
- Consolidation: Lab Project
- Empirical Research Methods (Chain)
7. Semester
30 ECTS
- Internship III
- Colloquium for the Bachelor's Thesis
- Bachelor's Thesis
Our innovative approach that pays off
As an International Hotel Management graduate, you can work for international hotel companies.
Your possibilities are absolutely diverse: you can apply your skills in marketing, human resources, controlling and revenue management, or in other responsible positions. The hotel industry is one of the largest employers worldwide. Due to the shortage of skilled workers, qualified personalities are in great demand in this sector. So, if you want to enter the industry, you are betting on a future-oriented market.
Great prospects - with a degree in International Hotel Management
You could get started in these areas:
- Management & administration, e.g. Directorate, human resource management, accounting, controlling
- Sales & marketing, e.g. revenue management, public relations, convention sales
- Rooms division, e.g. reception, guest relations/guest services, executive floor, housekeeping
- Food & beverage, e.g. F & B administration, banquet service, bar management, room service
- Head office, e.g. in hotel Development, quality management, etc.
With an internationally recognized Bachelor's degree you also qualify for further education such as a master’s degree. This is the ideal foundation for a further academic career in business administration or hospitality management. In addition, there are possibilities to make your way to higher management positions in the hotel industry, up to general manager positions - or for a job in teaching and science.


