RNCP Titre L6 (PPA)
BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management (UCA)

This three /four years international route Bachelor’s in Tourism and Hospitality Management programme has been selected by BSBI from among the many prestigious international degrees offered by the University for the Creative Arts and PPA Business School.

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Programme Overview

The BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management programme develops your critical thinking, analytical, communication, intercultural and entrepreneurial skills, all of which are necessary in the domain of tourism, hospitality, food and management. You will also learn how to apply business administration principles including modelling, management and marketing theory and additionally, its related subfields and sectors.
All of our students are taught in our well-equipped classrooms through lectures, discussions and even class visits. As you’ll be based in Berlin, you’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s top employers as well as a thriving start-up community.
The course is delivered 100% on-campus with full access to state-of-the-art facilities.

With the BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management programme, you will learn how to apply hospitality management techniques and concepts across the globe. As such, you will study management theories and their real-world application. You will also develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, which are vital for successful management in the hospitality sector. This programme is an excellent starting point for your career in the tourism industry.
You will earn a bachelor’s degree with 120 UK credits per year (equivalent to 60 ECTS per year). This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

At BSBI, we want to help students to become business leaders in their preferred industries. Throughout your three or four-year International Route programme you will develop expert knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industry and learn how to apply your skills to help organisations meet their strategic goals. If you’re ambitious, hard-working and passionate about a future in tourism and hospitality, we encourage you to enrol.

Programme Fee

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2024 November: (Top Up) International students Price: €9,925/year | EU students Price: €7,450/year

2025 March, June, November: International students Price: €9,925/year | EU students Price: €7,450/year

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FOUNDATION YEAR (INTERNATIONAL ROUTE)
  • Introduction to Creative Business and Management
  • English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
  • Marketing, Communication and Branding
  • Creative Business Project
  • Introduction to the German language
BA 1ST YEAR
  • Introduction Hospitality in Tourism and Events
  • Tourism Sociology
  • Academic Writing & Study Skills
  • Consumer Marketing
  • Academic English Communications
  • Language Elective 1
  • Personal & Professional Development & Communications
  • Economics for the Global Service Industry
  • Introduction to Dining Operations LAB
  • Year 1: Tourism and Event Management Pathway
  • Principles of Event Management
  • Year 1: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Food & Beverage Service Operations LAB
  • Introduction to the German language
BA 2ND YEAR
  • Tourism Planning and Experience
  • Hotel and Restaurant Design
  • Heritage Tourism and International Hospitality Cultures
  • Language Elective 2
  • Human Resources Management in Tourism
  • Marketing Tourism and E-Commerce
  • Tourism and Hospitality Law
  • Year 2: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Front Office Operations and Reservation Systems
  • Housekeeping Operations
  • Transportation: The Airline and Cruising Industry
  • Sport Events Tourism
  • Hotel Yield Management
  • Year 2: Tourism and Events Management Pathway
  • Kitchen Operations LAB
  • Wine and Beverage Studies
  • Food Hygiene, Safety and Terminology
  • Professional Kitchen and Pastry Techniques
  • Restaurant Revenue Management
  • Advanced German language
BA 3RD YEAR
  • Sustainable Tourism in the Developing World
  • Strategic Management in the Hotel and Hospitality Businesses
  • Costing and Budgets of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Dissertation
  • Year 3: Tourism and Events Management Pathway
  • Tourism and Urban Change
  • Event Experience Design
  • Year 3: Hospitality and Food & Beverage Pathway
  • Food and Beverage Workshops
  • Commodity Purchasing and Food Merchandising
  • Business German language

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management programme, you will be able to:

Knowledge

  • Understand how the specific features of Tourism and Hospitality Management work together to inform strategy and operations within a global context
  • Discuss and apply coherent and detailed knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality industries
  • Debate current professional opinion and research about trends in Tourism and Hospitality Management and changes that may affect its development in the near or mid-term future

Application

  • Use in-depth information to analyse complex problems and suggest creative (sometimes original) solutions appropriate to professional practice in Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Manage operations, innovations and people management to identify and respond to changing briefs in a range of Tourism and Hospitality contexts
  • Evaluate critical arguments and information (that may be incomplete) to frame appropriate questions and make judgements regarding solutions to problems related to Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Apply a range of methods and techniques to review, consolidate, and extend their knowledge, skills and attitudes to support decision-making within the respective industries

Skills

  • Initiate and carry out projects – exercising initiative and personal responsibility – to enable Tourism and Hospitality businesses to achieve defined strategic marketing goals
  • Apply high-quality managerial and professional skills to create compelling, professional communications to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • Plan and manage your own ongoing professional development making appropriate use of professional opportunities, networks, publications and research sources
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Career Progression

This course will provide you with the transferable skills needed to succeed in managerial roles within the global business arena. Such ‘soft skills’ that current employers are seeking will be acquired through interacting effectively in groups and teams, and additionally the ability to work independently and diligently manage your own time.

More specifically, upon successful completion of this course, students will have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to pursue careers in consultancy, international finance, non-profit organisations and entrepreneurial ventures.

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps international business students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.

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Foundation (International Route)

Minimum age 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)

Academic Qualifications ECCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE

English language requirements: 

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BA (Hons):    

Minimum age: 18 years old  (titles awarded upon completion of at least 12 years of schooling)

Academic Qualifications: a school leaving certificate that allows you to pursue higher education in Germany (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, Matura or International Baccalaureate), or International school leaving certificates, or BTEC/National Diploma, or Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education.

If you do not meet the above academic requirements, applicants with professional qualifications and/or 4 or more years of full-time work experience will be considered on an individual basis

English language requirements: 

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  • Submit online application
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You will gain skills in customer service, marketing, event planning, financial management and human resources. Additionally, you will develop strong communication, problem-solving and leadership abilities essential for the hospitality industry.

The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry, including market trends, cultural differences and sustainable practices. It equips students with the skills to excel in a globalised and competitive environment.

BSBI offers a dynamic curriculum, experienced faculty and strong industry connections. Studying at BSBI provides you with a multicultural learning environment, practical experience and opportunities to network with industry professionals.

The programme often includes courses on Intercultural Communication, International Tourism Cultures and Economics for the Global Service Industry, preparing graduates for global roles in the industry.

Graduates can pursue careers in hotel and resort management, event planning, travel consultancy, tourism marketing and destination management. The hospitality industry offers diverse career paths in both domestic and international markets.