BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

This programme is delivered by Metropolitan College, at various campuses across Greece. It is validated by Queen Margaret University. Through our rigorous quality assurance procedures we ensure that the programme has the same academic standards as equivalent awards delivered by QMU.

The BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme aims to develop the necessary personal and professional qualities that are essential for all professionals working in the contemporary Hospitality and Tourism sectors.

Throughout the programme, students are guided to develop both hard and soft skills. Particular attention is paid to the use of contemporary teaching approaches so as to facilitate learning and awareness of present-day reality in the sector. Participants are expected to demonstrate clear understanding of effective team work processes, leadership and resource management.

Programme details

Title : BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

SCQF Level : 10

Mode of delivery : Face-to-face, full-time

Duration : 4 years

Language of delivery : Greek

Approval

First approved: May 2015

Most recent approval: May 2020

External accreditation or recognition: n/a

Programme structure

Level One

Code	Title	Credits	Semester
B1100	Study Skills for Business Students	0	Y
B1XXX	English for Tourism and Hospitality I	0	Y
B1XXX	Principles of Tourism Marketing	20	1
B1104	Introduction to hospitality & tourism	20	1
B1109	Business Economics	20	1
B1108	Theory and practice of Finance and Accounting	20	2
B1105	Principles and practice of tourism management	20	2
B1XXX	Events management: An introduction	20	2

Level Two

Code	Title	Credits	Semester
B2XXX	English for Tourism and Hospitality II	0	Y
B2XXX	Hospitality Operations	20	1
B2127	Human Resource Management	20	1
B2XXX	Contemporary Food and Drink studio	20	1
B2XXX	Internship	40	2
B2104	Enhancing Customer Experience	20	2

Level Three

Code

Title

Credits

Semester

B3132	Exploring Strategy	20	1
BXXXX	Niche Tourism	20	1
B3210	Innovation, entrepreneurship and start-ups	20	1
B3171	Business Research Methods	20	2
B3XXX	International Destination Management	20	2
B3XXX	Digital Management of Tourism and Hospitality	20	2

Level Four

Code	Title	Credits	Semester
B4135	Management Insight and Consultancy	20	1
B4XXX	Sustainability and CSR in the Hospitality Industry	20	1
B4XXX	Contemporary Issues (challenges) in Hospitality and Tourism	20	2
B4136	Honours Dissertation	60	Y

Key features

Placements : Students undertake a paid internship in the summer between the second and third years. Support is provided to find a placement.

Professional registration : n/a

Any other important points : n/a

Admission criteria

Applicants, in order to be considered for admission should have a Greek Secondary School Diploma / ‘Apolyterion of Lykeio’ or equivalent (e.g., International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) with a grade 10 or above. This requirement is in line with the Greek government’s minimum standard for access to higher education.

High school leaving certificates issued by vocational Lyceums, such as TEE or EPAL and foreign certificates which are equivalent to the Greek Lyceum certificate (e.g. International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, etc.) are also accepted.

Non-native Greek speakers, may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:

a) They hold a qualification recognised by QMU for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the University Admissions Regulations.
b) They hold a certificate of attainment in Greek at Level D

(http://www.greeklanguage.gr/greekLang/certification/index.html)

Direct entry into the second year of studies is possible for applicants who hold a related IVT Diploma. Applicants should contact Metropolitan College to discuss.