Programme Fact Sheet COURSE NAME: COURSE TYPE: COURSE SECTOR: COURSE DURATION: CREDITS ENTRY POINTS PER YEAR: NEXT STARTING DATE(S): DEGREE: LOCATION: TUITION FEE: - International Hospitality Management Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) Hospitality & Service Management 3 Years 180 (EC) 360 (UK) 1 x entry per year possible 2 Sept 2013 Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons award from University of Brighton) Double degree option: Bachelor of Business Administration (award from Wittenborg University Start in Apeldoorn -2nd & 3rd Years see below 6.450- (Variable - see below) Wittenborg University offers students a unique double-degree pathway, combining the a Bachelor of International Hospitality Management award offered by the School of Service Management and Sport with its own degree pathway International Business Administration in Hospitality Management. The BA Hons International Hospitality Management is accredited in the UK and awarded by the University of Brighton. It is recognised around the world. The Bachelor of International Business Administration in Hospitality Management is accredited in the Netherlands by the Netherlands and Flemish Accreditation Agency (NVAO) and in Germany, Austria and Switzerland by the Foundation of International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). It is recognised around the world. Page 1
The - a 3 Year Bachelor in International Hospitality Management Study 3 years in 4 different countries! This course is a unique opportunity for students to engage in a totally European BA award that is learnt both in the workplace and by attendance at three internationally recognised colleges. The curriculum and its delivery is designed to reflect the needs of the hospitality industry for a flexible and innovative workforce who are able to meet the ever changing demands of the marketplace. Students who successfully complete this award can expect a challenging and rewarding career in a stimulating and exciting industry. The, a three year Bachelor degree programme in International Hospitality Management is offered by a consortium of 6 European Hotel, Hospitality and Management Schools, based in 6 different European countries. The participating institutions are : Ecole de Savignac (France) Centro Superior de Hosteleria de Galicia (Spain) Wittenborg University (The Netherlands) Angell Business School (Germany) Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne (Switzerland) University of Brighton (United Kingdom) Each of the institutes offers at least one of the three years of this very special programme. Students are expected to study each of their years at a different institute - therefore in a different country, giving them a truly international Europe hence its "" nickname! Page 2
About the Programme Fact Sheet Successful students will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Hospitality Management by the University of Brighton. Students follow a programme that prepares them for a management career in an international hotel and hospitality setting, and at a number of the institutes the emphasis is on hotel and culinary skills and at other institutes, broad business management skills and diversity within the industry are often a main focus. The programme offers students the chance to choose different styles and focus from the different institutes. The Euro BA in International Hospitality Management programme covers the business manager s role in the world of hotels and travel. We look especially at a leisure-orientated market from an international perspective. You will learn that hotel chains are companies like any other, that macro and micro demographics cause changes in direction and policy - just as in any other industry. You will study the administrative processes involved in hotel management and catering, discovering the special importance of human resource management, marketing and quality control in this leading business segment. You will also gain an accurate insight into the changing global scene in the tourist industry, focusing on the opportunities, as well as some of the risks, associated with this exciting market. The programme includes modules such as Hospitality Operations, Hotel Management, Service Management, and also areas such as International Standards and Law in Tourism, Economics and Tourism and Strategic Management in the Hotel Industry. Students will be expected to fulfil a work experience position in a company such as a restaurant, hotel or travel agency in which they will discover and learn about the business administration in these industries. Page 3
Important facts about today's Hospitality Industry Programme Fact Sheet Current figures estimate 200 million employees worldwide - 600,000 of these are employed at senior management level. Employment opportunities will continue to grow: currently it is estimated that each year the number of positions within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry grows by 37%, resulting in millions of new positions available throughout the world, and resulting in the responding positions for business administrators! As a result, there is a shortage and therefore, a demand for talented, qualified and competent professionals within the industry, especially graduates who have learned to work hard, take responsibility and lead the way - Wittenborg graduates! Wittenborg graduates can be found in both the hotel and the tourism industries, working in international companies such as Hilton and Radisson, but also operating their own tourism companies either in the Netherlands or abroad. A number of graduates have also gone on to open their own restaurants, where fellow alumni are of course always welcome! With the European Bachelor in International Hospitality Management degree, you can apply for positions worldwide. After following the Bachelor International Hospitality Management pathway, you will have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to begin your career as Banqueting and Conference Manager Assistant Manager Assistant Yield Manager Assistant Purchasing Manager Assistant Operations Manager Front Desk Manager Assistant Restaurant Manager Assistant Head Housekeeper Assistant Marketing Manager Assistant Cost Controller Trainee Manager, International Hotel Groups Page 4
The Double Degree with Wittenborg University (2013-2014 Cohort) You start the programme at Wittenborg University in Apeldoorn (Netherlands) will remain registered at Wittenborg for Year 1 and Year 2 You follow Year 2 modules at the Angell Business School in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Wittenborg arranges enrolment at Freiburg. You pay tuition fees to Wittenborg at Year 1 and Year 2. You are assigned an academic advisor (tutor) from Wittenborg for Year 1, who will be available during year 2, through phone, email and social media during Year 2. The Wittenborg Tutor will also visit students at Angell during year 2. In Year 3, you spend 1 semester in the UK at the University of Brighton Campus in Eastbourne and your last semester in France at the Ecole de Savignac (in Savignac), where you will complete your dissertation. You will submit your dissertation to both the University of Brighton and to Wittenborg University if you have decided to follow the Double Degree Pathway. Location Credits Required Fee Year 1 Netherlands 60 (out of 80) 6450 (Euro) Year 2 Germany 60 6450 (Euro) Year 3 Semester 1 United Kingdom 30 3000 (UK Pounds) Year 3 ** Semester 2 France 30 3000 (Euro) ** Double Degree students are required to pay an additional 1500 Euro registration fee to Wittenborg University for Tutoring and Dissertation Supervision. Page 5
EURO BA European Bachelor in Hospitality Management Year Block Module / Subject Code Lesson Hours Year 1 1 1 Accounting & Bookkeeping FIN11 24 1 5 1 1 Law in Human Resource and Hospitality HM22 24 1 4 1 2 Economics and the Business Environment I BL11 24 1 4 1 ( Small Business Environment ) 1 2 Principles of Marketing MA11 24 1 5 1 (Modern Principles of Marketing) 1 2 Hospitality Service Management HM21 24 1 4 1 3 Management, Leadership & The Organisation MO11 24 1 4 1 3 Introduction to Finance FIN12 24 1 5 1 3 Economics and Tourism HM23 24 1 5 1 5 Training in Interpersonal Skills 1 TIPS - Interviewing Skills 1 TIPS - Effective Meeting 1 TIPS - Peak Performance 1 TIPS - Feedback and Group Interaction Exam type EC Credits CM12 12 6 2 1 5 Hospitality Operations HM24 24 1 5 (seminar) 3 2 Pass 1 5 Understanding and Managing People MO15 24 1 4 1 (Sociology & Organisational Behaviour) 1 6 Marketing Mix MA12 24 1 5 1 (seminar Digital Marketing ) 3 2 Pass 1 6 Economics and the Business Environment II BL13 24 1 4 (New Business Environment) 1 7 Hotel Management HM31 24 2 5 1 7 International Law in Business & Commerce BL14 24 1 4 1 1-3 or 5-7 2nd Foreign Language ( Dutch, Spanish, French, Chinese) FL11 36 4 4 1 1 to 8 PDP 1 Personal Development Plan & Tutoring ( Applied Learning Techniques) 12 5 PDP Seminar - Business Presentation Skills 3 2 PDP Seminar - Project Management Game PDP1 3 2 PDP Seminar - Leadership in Buisness Environment 3 2 PDP Seminar - Team Building 3 2 PDP Seminar - Effective Time Management 3 2 1 1 to 8 6 x Project Week & In-company Visits PW11 48 3 6 Total Year 1 ** 80 ** students are required to have passed at least 60 out of 80 credits for the University of Brighton Award (BA Hons). Double Degree students require all 80 Wittenborg Credits. If retakes are required these will be offered at ANGELL Business School during the year by Wittenborg University. 5 Page 6
Overview of Modules in Year 2 and Year 3 Status: M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award) C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award) O = Optional (optional modules) Level 8 Year Status Module title EC / UK Credits 5 2 C Hospitality Design and the Environment 10 / 20 5 2 C Hospitality Resourcing and Business Performance 10 / 20 5 2 C Hospitality Management in Action 10 / 20 5 2 C Managerial Accounting 10 / 20 5 2 C Understanding and Managing People 10 / 20 5 2 C Research Methods 10 / 20 5 2 C Preparation for Placement (compulsory for students taking optional work placement) 0 Total Year 2 60 / 120 6 3 C Contemporary Issues in International Hospitality 10 / 20 6 3 C Business Strategy 10 / 20 6 3 M Dissertation 20 / 40 Optional Modules (Choose 40 Credits) 20 / 40 (in total) 6 SZ335U O Hospitality Consultancy 10 / 20 6 SZ336U O Food, Society and Culture 5 / 10 6 SZ337U O Gastronomy 5 / 10 6 SZ339U O Financial Issues in the International Hospitality Industry 5 / 10 6 SZ372U O Business Morality 5 / 10 6 SZ373U O Change Management 5 / 10 6 SZ375U O Service Quality 5 / 10 6 SZ376U O International Management 5 / 10 6 SZ395U O Public Relations 10 / 20 6 SZ376U O Wine Marketing 5 / 10 6 SZ398U O Customer Relationship Marketing 5 / 10 6 SZ309U O Niche Tourism Trends and Development 5 / 10 6 SZ311U O Destination Niche Tourism: Development and Management 5 / 10 Total Year 3 60 / 120 Total Programme 180 / 360 Page 7