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International Hospitality Management
Stenden University
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| Application Deadline: | Non-EU students: September intake: 31st May; February intake: 31st October | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,672 ≈ € 5,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leeuwarden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Preparing students for management positions in international and multicultural environments,
that is the mission of the International Hospitality Management (IHM) Programme.
This Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is offered in English and represents a
flexible and broad professional training that is not only highly appreciated in the international
hospitality industry, but is also recognised in other sectors of the economy.
Graduates of the IHM programme are welcome, worldwide, in all the industry sectors that
are primarily concerned with services and service management. The content of our curri-
culum and educational organization is geared towards the accomplishment of that mission.
Regardless of your choice in favour of a national or international career, the professional
opportunities available to you, after the completion of the International Hospitality
Management programme, are plentiful.
When you choose to study International Hospitality Management, you choose a future full
of career opportunities. Fifty percent of our graduated students opt for a career in the
hotel industry. The other 50% decide to work in industries, such as consultancy, tourism
and the financial sector.
Contents
Programme: subjects and activities
YEAR 1 - FOUNDATION PHASE
In the first year, you will be introduced to the various aspects of international hospitality
at operational level, both in theory and in practice. You will learn how to approach guests
and deal with cultural differences, how to evaluate guest experiences, computer skills,
complaint settlement and much, much more. You will also focus on the skills and knowledge
you need to become a hospitality manager. The course comprises the following
subjects: The organisation of a hospitality company, how to find qualified personnel, the
operational activities, and how services are produced and distributed.
YEAR 2 & 3 - MAIN PHASE
In year 2, the student will explore the subject matter at middle management level. Your
knowledge will be translated into management duties, problems and theories. The goal
is to develop an understanding of the ins and outs of a service organisation. You will
supervise the first-year International Hospitality Management students within the
programme´s practical department. In the third year, you will explore your subject
matter at management and strategic level. Your study material will include subjects
such as financial analysis, human resource management, market analysis and writing a
business plan. You will also write a business improvement plan based on research as
bachelor dissertation. The graduation phase starts in the second half of the third year.
The latter part of your studies will provide you with many options for specialization
(minors). Possible options include general and specific IHM minors, international
exchange, the Grand Tour, and practical experience.
YEAR 4 - GRADUATION PHASE
In this phase, you will bring acquired knowledge into practice by following your inter-
ship at a traineeship hotel, training and service companies, and many other possible
organizations and locations worldwide. You will also conduct research as part of a
graduation assignment.
BBA International Hospitality Management (IHM) Short Track Programme
Location: Leeuwarden
Duration: 1-3,5 Year programme
Course Starts: September & February
The accreditation of prior learning and working experience allows for students to be
awarded credits for prior work experience and/or study. This may reduce the duration of
their studies to anywhere between a half year and three years. Qualifying students are
admitted to the second or third year, and may be required to do industrial placements
varying between 21 to 42 weeks. Applicants must include documentation showing
relevant prior education and work experience with their applications for the IHM
programme.
BBA International Hospitality Management Fast Track Programme
Location: Leeuwarden
Duration: 3-Year programme
Course starts: September
The Fast Track Programme is designed for students with an International Baccalaureate
or a GCSE with three A levels, or other equivalent European or international diplomas.
Students applying for the Fast Track Programme are required to undergo an assessment
and personal interview as part of the admission process.
BBA International Hospitality Management Double Degree Programme
Location: Leeuwarden
Duration: 5-Year programme
Course starts: September & February
You can obtain a double BA degree by combining Hotel Management, at Stenden
university, with Facility Management at the Dutch Hanze University . The double degree
option will further enrich your knowledge and skills, and increase your flexibility and
opportunities in the international marketplace.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
To be admitted to the first year of the programme International Hospitality Management, you have to meet the following criteria:
* We will check your ability, motivation and determination to successfully complete the course;
* You should have a diploma of secondary education/high school diploma with good results such as for Dutch students VWO, HAVO or MBO and for foreign students diplomas which are equivalent to e.g. the German Abitur (algemeine Hochschulreife), the British GCE A-levels or (I) GCSE grades A, B or C, the French Baccalaureat or the American High School (top stream or plus 1 year's college);
* You need a sufficient level of fluency in English to start the course, which means an IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL 550. If your English is not sufficient, you can start with an English Course;
* You will need to make an assessment test;
* We will need all your application documents in order to start your formal procedure.
Non-EU Students
LANGUAGE AND ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
English Language Course
> Language: Academic IELTS 5.5 (18 weeks course) and 5.0 (36 weeks course), and;
> High school graduation diploma from an accredited institution
Bachelor Degree Programmes
> Language: Academic IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet based), and;
> International or European Baccalaureate, or;
> Five GCSE subjects or O-level, plus two A-level passes; or
> Associate, Bachelor or Master degrees
Master Degree Progammes
> Language: Academic IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet based), and;
> Bachelor or Master degree
EU-Students
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor Degree Programmes
> International or European Baccalaureate, or;
> Five GCSE subjects or O-level, plus two A-level passes; or
> Bachelor or Master degrees
Master Degree Programmes
> Bachelor or Master degree
Accreditation
All our bachelor and master programmes are accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).
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