Global College Course

Hospitality and Tourism Administration

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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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be able to:

  • Identify and analyse key trends, challenges, and opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry
  • Manage hotel operations, restaurant services, travel organisations, and event functions effectively
  • Apply marketing, sales, and customer relationship management strategies in multicultural environments
  • Utilise financial, human, and technological resources responsibly and efficiently
  • Integrate principles of sustainability and ethics into managerial and operational decision-making
  • Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication skills essential for the service industry
  • Apply innovative and data-driven approaches to service quality and guest satisfaction

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

 

Programme Structure

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.
Programme Structure

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
Module Distribution per Semester

Semester

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Semester A

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 B

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 C

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 D

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 E

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 F

BBM015

Business Ethics

6

BBM019

Principles of Macroeconomics

6

BBM021

Strategic Management

6

HTA011

Facilities Layout and Design

6

 

Elective Module

6

Semester G

HTA014

Internship

6

BBM004

Business Research Methods

6

 

Elective Module

6

 

Elective Module

6

 

Elective Module

6

Semester F

HTA029

Final Project

6

 

Elective Module

6

 

Elective Module

6

 

Elective Module

6

 

Elective Module

 

Electives

Code

Course Title

ECTS

Concentration Electives

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

General Electives

BBM057

English III

6

BBM058

French

6

BBM059

Computer Fundamentals II

6

BBM060

Workplace Crime

6

BBM061

Cyber Security

6

BBM062

Introduction to Philosophy

6

BBM063

Introduction to Politics

6

BBM065

Greek for Business

6
Teaching & Assessment

Teaching combines lectures, workshops, case studies, field exercises, group projects, and practical simulations within 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
Admission Requirements
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) or equivalent qualification
  • Good command of the English language
Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BA in Hospitality and Tourism Management are equipped to pursue careers in a wide range of local and international organisations, including:

  • Hotels, resorts, and boutique accommodations
  • Travel agencies, tour operators, and cruise lines
  • Event planning and conference management companies
  • Airlines, transport and destination management organisations
  • Food and beverage companies, catering services, and restaurants
  • Tourism boards, public tourism organisations, and NGOs
  • Entrepreneurship in hospitality, leisure, or sustainable tourism

The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate studies (e.g., MBA or MSc in Tourism Management, Event Management, or Marketing).

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
  • Internship opportunities with leading hotels and tourism organisations in Cyprus and abroad

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