Hotel Management
Hospitality-oriented with entrepreneurial flair and an international mindset? Eager to face new challenges and experiences? Our programme equips you for a successful career in the dynamic world of hospitality and ensures you become a bold hospitality expert, driving positive change in society. You learn how to start up, run and innovate successful sustainable concepts and businesses across the hospitality industry by applying smart solutions.
Do you dream of creating an unforgettable experience for your guests? After this study, you develop hotel concepts that are both nationally and internationally on the map.
During the four years of your study, you will learn how to successfully lead a company in the hospitality business, as an entrepreneur, advisor or a manager. You will learn how to balance running a responsible business and providing excellent service for your guests. You assess the impact of current and future trends and use the insights to translate guests’ wishes into appealing products.
In the first year you will gain the broad basic knowledge you need to succeed in the hospitality business, but the focus will be on hotel management. You will take courses on management, communication and business economics. You gain expertise in hotel management, hospitality and event organization. You get to know various companies through excursions, guest lectures and a short traineeship.
The three themes of Hotel Management
- Hospitality. During your studies hospitality is the common thread. You learn all about the international hotel industry, the value of hospitality and the differences worldwide.
- Business. The business side of the profession is fully discussed during the course. Think of subjects such as business economics, marketing, organizational management, consumer behavior and entrepreneurship.
- Communication. Communication is an important theme. It's reflected in topics and subjects such as target group-oriented communication, event communication, personal development, English and a second modern language.
With your in-depth knowledge of hotel management and business you will be welcome in organizations like hotels, restaurants, conference centers, banks and healthcare institutions.
Job opportunities
- Hotel manager. A hotel manager is in charge of all activities within a hotel except for the restaurant. Your duties include providing services as well as personnel management and hotel administration.You have a management position, where you supervise and coordinate the staff.
- Manager Front Office. A front office manager works at a hotel or recreational company and supervises every aspect of the reception. You are in charge of the personnel.
- Manager Food & Beverage. As a food and beverage manager you are responsible for all meals, snacks and beverages at a hotel or restaurant. You think about what to serve and what not to serve your guests and why. You also ensure that hygiene and safety regulations are followed and your are responsible for the supplies.
- Event manager. An event manager is responsible for the organization and communication around all meetings and events within a hotel (chain) or large organization.
- Sales executive/sales manager. As a sales manager you manage a team of salesmen and are committed to the selling of products and services. You also maintain contact with customers and identify trends, developments and opportunities in the market. You are focused on selling as many products or services as possible in order to increase the profit of the company.
