Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Information

Title: Bachelor of Arts

Language:English

ECTS:240

Duration of Studies: 4 Years

Programme Overview

The BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Global College offers a comprehensive and modern education in one of the world’s most dynamic and vital industries — the hospitality and tourism sector.

The programme prepares students for leadership roles in hotels, resorts, travel agencies, event management companies, and tourism organisations, combining theory with practical experience in a truly international context.

Students develop critical, analytical, and managerial skills, as well as a deep understanding of operational, financial, and customer service processes that define success in the hospitality industry.

Emphasis is placed on sustainability, innovation, and service excellence, ensuring that graduates can thrive in the evolving global tourism landscape.

A key feature of the programme is the internship component, which allows students to gain hands-on experience in leading hotels and tourism enterprises in Cyprus and abroad, bridging academic knowledge with real-world application.

Accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

This Programme of Study has been designed to provide high quality education by exposing students to various aspects of the hospitality and tourism management industry. The Programme will assist students to gain the necessary education, knowledge and expertise as tomorrow’s hospitality and tourism business managers. The curriculum has been developed so that students will be able to acquire knowledge that will be valuable for their hospitality and tourism business careers, as well as to understand the basic functions, objectives and tools of management that are common to all managerial roles. Mandatory and elective courses have been developed so as to give students a strong sense of managerial responsibilities needed in hospitality and tourism businesses. Upon successful graduation, it is expected that graduates will be hired in supervisory or trainee management positions in various hospitality and tourism businesses.

Taking into consideration the purpose of the program, the general objectives are to:

Provide students with a solid foundation in Hospitality and Tourism Management in terms of theoretical and practical skills.
Develop the students’ capacity to think, analyse and process information in an innovative and creative way.
Develop the students’ analytical and critical thinking, as well as their decision-making and communication competencies that will enable them to promote their personal/professional achievement and contribution to any hospitality and tourism organization.
Assist students in developing leadership skills which can be used to motivate employees.
Provide students with the necessary requirements for future academic and/or career prospects.
Enhance analytical skills and decision making in finding solutions to problems relating to any hospitality and tourism

Upon successful completion of the Hospitality and Tourism Management programme, students will be able to:

Become familiar with the hospitality and tourism business industry
Gain knowledge in the areas of hospitality and tourism business environment
Understand the tourism sector and its impact on the economy
Understand and address socioeconomic, cultural and environmental issues relevant to managing hospitality and tourism operations
Obtain an understanding of the management of organizational personnel and resources
Acquire the attributes of a supervisory-level employee, along with organizational abilities
Be developed academically through Major, Business, General, Computer, English and Foreign Language, Mathematics and Statistics courses
Develop managerial skills through academic and workplace learning activities.
Analyze business problems and propose innovative solutions
Develop their problem-solving and communication skills
Act responsibly as ethical and independent managers
Develop a supportive organizational environment that fosters teamwork, loyalty, creativity and mutual understanding
Develop operational plans, organize and control organizational resources in order to optimize customer expectations in the hospitality and tourism environment

Upon completion of the programme, the graduates will be able to work at in a variety of hospitality and tourism industry sectors, both locally and abroad. Some of the occupations areas of employment are: Food and Beverage Management, Hotel and Resort Management, Front Office Manager, Reservations Supervisor, Assistant Hotel or Restaurant Manager, Marketing and Sales Director, Event Planners, Travel Agents, National Tourism Organisations, Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Associations, Agritourism Establishments, Customer Service and Self-Employed.

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) or equivalent qualification
Good command of the English language

Teaching combines lectures, workshops, case studies, field exercises, group projects, and practical simulations within a real hospitality and tourism environment.

Assessment methods include:

Individual and group assignments
Case studies
Midterm and final examinations
Internship evaluation
Presentations
Final year project or dissertation

Δομή Προγράμματος

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS	ECTS
Compulsory courses	180
Elective courses a) Courses per concentration b) General education courses/Free electives	36 12
Undergraduate assignment	6
Practical training	6
Total ECTS	240

Semester A

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA001	Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism	6
BBM003	English for Hospitality and Tourism I	6
HTA015	Food and Beverage Service	6
HTA016	Introduction to Travel and Tourism	6
BBM010	Computer Fundamentals I	6

Semester C

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA005	Food and Beverage Management	6
HTA009	Professional Communication for Hospitality and Tourism	6
BBM002	Principles of Accounting I	6
BBM022	Business & Society	6
HTA018	Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism	6

Semester E

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA019	Innovation & Creativity in Hospitality & Tourism	6
BBM001	Organizational Behaviour	6
HTA008	Meetings and Event Management	6
BBM014	Principles of Microeconomics	6
BBM008	Human Resources Management	6

Semester G

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA014	Internship	6
BBM004	Business Research Methods	6
	Elective Module	6
	Elective Module	6
	Elective Module	6

Semester B

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA004	Front Office Operations	6
HTA003	Restaurant Management	6
HTA017	Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Tourism	6
BBM009	English for Hospitality and Tourism II	6
BBM029	Customer Service	6

Semester D

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA002	Operations Management for Hospitality	6
HTA006	Housekeeping and Maintenance Management	6
BBM020	Introduction to Sociology	6
BBM007	Principles of Accounting II	6
HTA007	Tourism Planning and Policy	6

Semester F

Code	Course Title	ECTS
BBM015	Business Ethics	6
BBM019	Principles of Macroeconomics	6
BBM021	Strategic Management	6
HTA011	Facilities Layout and Design	6
	Elective Module	6

Semester H

Code	Course Title	ECTS
HTA029	Final Project	6
	Elective Module	6
	Elective Module	6
	Elective Module	6
	Elective Module	6

Concentration Electives

Code	Course Title	ECTS
BBM005	Statistics I	6
BBM013	Introduction to Psychology	6
BBM030	Change Management	6
BBM031	Advertising	6
BBM032	Decision Making	6
BBM033	Digital Marketing	6
BBM035	Business Information Systems	6
BBM038	Project Management	6
BBM041	Health and Safety	6
BBM047	International Business	6
BBM048	Sales Management	6
BBM049	International Marketing	6
BBM052	Corporate and Social Responsibility	6
BBM054	Brand Management	6
HTA010	Casino Management	6
BBM006	Introduction to Public Relations	6
HTA012	Destination and Attraction Management	6
HTA013	Sustainable Tourism	6
BBM012	Principles of Management	6
BBM017	Marketing	6
BBM018	Business Law I	6
BBM023	Leadership in Organizations	6

Why Choose Global College

Fully accredited programme by CYQAA (DIPAE) and recognised by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth
Experienced academic and industry faculty offering practical, hands-on learning
Practical training and industry links through internships and company collaborations
Strong connections with local and international employers, enhancing graduate employability
Curriculum designed to meet current global industry standards and sustainability principles
Designed for working professionals seeking flexible, high-impact learning

Strong emphasis on applied learning and leadership

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