Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management

Overview

This programme allows learners to become knowledgeable and skilful within the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management. The programme shall reflect the main components of Tourism management including finance, operations, accounting, marketing, human resources, customer relationship management, and hospitality management. The core modules of this programme allow learners to analyse and assess various problems and opportunities and use tools which are applicable to different tourism organisations and different hospitality sectors. The elective modules focus on the specialisations of the Tourism & Hospitality programme.

Who it's for

Individuals aspiring a management position within the field of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Learners who have successfully acquired this qualification, shall be able to apply within the fields of tourism and hospitality management, holding junior/intermediate positions such as:

Travel Agency Executive/Manager
Tourism Officer in Destination Management Companies (DMCs)/Hotels
Hotel Duty Manager
Events Management
Middle Manager in Tourism/Travel Companies
Business Development Executive in Tourism related Companies
Clerk/Administrators in Hotels/Travel Agencies/DMCs
Cruise Liners
Theme Parks
Casino Management

Learners shall have the opportunity to further their studies by following a Masters in Business Administration or MBA Tourism & Hospitality Management (offered by eie), and in any of the outlined fields. This programme does not lead to a regulated or warranted profession.

Modules

Part 1 5 modules · 60 ECTS

Academic Writing and Research Skills
12 ECTS
Strategic Human Resource Management
12 ECTS
Customer Relationship Management
12 ECTS
Marketing for Managers
12 ECTS
Operations Management
12 ECTS

Part 2 5 modules · 60 ECTS

Financial Management
12 ECTS
Research Methods
12 ECTS
Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality
12 ECTS
Events Management
12 ECTS
Digital Marketing Management in Tourism & Hospitality Industry
12 ECTS

Part 3 4 modules · 60 ECTS

Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
12 ECTS
Hospitality Management
12 ECTS
Tourism Policy and Planning
12 ECTS
Business Research Projects
24 ECTS

Entry requirements

(a) Matriculation certification (MQF level 4) full qualification (or an equivalent qualification)

OR

(b) Diploma in Tourism and / or Hospitality Management / Business Management at MQF Level 4 full qualification or an equivalent qualification

AND

Proficient in English and in possession of IELTS 6.5 or higher (or an equivalent English qualification - if unavailable, students may apply for our English for Academic Purposes Course). Each application will be treated on its own merit.

Learning outcomes

Critically reflect on various departments and their functions within a tourism and hospitality organisation
Each application will be assessed on its own merit
Critically analyse having effective organisational structures and culture at the place of work
Assess and discuss the importance of having good leadership styles and techniques within tourism organisations
Critically assess the importance of effective financial, human resources, marketing, strategy, and operations department within tourism organisations
Identify the importance of effective teamwork to ensure organisational success
Reflect on the importance of the different ethical considerations
Critically analyse how basic economics functions and influence decision making within tourism and hospitality organisations
Assess the use of traditional marketing and digital marketing within tourism and hospitality organisations
Reflect on various trends and issues in contemporary tourism and hospitality Assess the role of events management within the field of tourism and hospitality
Reflect on the potential use of technology within the field of tourism and hospitality
Reflect on the processes and principles of hospitality management Identify the need for and importance of policies and planning within the field of tourism and hospitality

Assessment

This programme exposes learners to various assessment methods including summative and formative approaches including individual assignments, examinations, group power point presentations and individual PowerPoint presentations. Group and individual presentations are used to analyse the communication skills acquired by the learners as well as effective teamwork skills. Moreover, this programme also includes classroom-based assessments and reflective journal which allows the tutor to effectively analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the learners, as well as allows the same learner to further work on their strengths and weaknesses. This will ensure student autonomy as well as allows tutors to support students according to their requirements.

Fees & duration

Classroom

3 Years

Non-EU Nationals7,500 Euro (1st Year)
6,000 Euro x 2 Years (2nd & 3rd Year)Whole course will cost you Euro 6,000 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 13,500 Euro

EU Nationals4,950 Euro x 3 YearsWhole course will cost you Euro 4,455 after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 10,395 Euro

Online

Minimum 27 months, Maximum 36 months

All students3,950 Euro x 3 PartsTotal 11,850 Euro - Will cost you 3,555 Euro after Get Qualified Tax Credit - Save 8,295 Euro

Fees as published by eie European Business School. Your fee is confirmed only on the invoice issued by eie with your conditional offer. Get Qualified tax-credit figures apply only if you are eligible under Malta Enterprise rules.

Get Qualified — up to 70% back

eie's accredited programmes are eligible under Malta Enterprise's Get Qualified scheme. Eligible self-funded students can recover up to 70% of registration and tuition fees as a tax credit after successfully completing the course.

Recognition

Awarding body

This qualification is awarded by eie European Business School and is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). MFHEA deems this Bachelor of Arts to be at MQF Level 6 (180 ECTS) of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.

Exit awards

After successful completion of a) 60 ECTS, or b) 120 ECTS, students can also opt to exit from the Bachelor programme and be awarded the: a) Undergraduate Diploma in Business Administration (MQF Level 5 - 60 ECTS) or the b) Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (MQF Level 5 - 120 ECTS). An exit fee applies.

How to apply

01

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Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.

02

Offer & invoice

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03

Acceptance

Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.

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