BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Whether you have aspirations of running your own hotel or managing a catering company, the BSBI BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management will equip you with the skills needed to do so successfully. Delivered in partnership with University for the Creative Arts (UCA), Bachelo’rs in Tourism and Hospitality Management programme will help you develop extensive knowledge of the industry by choosing one of two pathways to help you steer your career in the right direction.

You’ll have the option to choose between the three or four-year International Route programme. The four year international route programme includes a foundation year which will introduce you to the fundamentals of creative business and management whilst preparing you to use the English language in academic work.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR

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 management 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.

WHAT WILL THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE?

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 to real-world scenarios.

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.

YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY

With the BSBI Bachelor of 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 BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management 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.Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Media and Communications programme, students should be able to

program structure

The learning and teaching will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. Assessments will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work based activities. The pathway will be offered if the minimum class size of 15 students is met to ensure a good academic experience.

You will study up to four days per week, in smaller class sizes and more frequent sessions.

For Berlin, teaching takes place Monday to Saturday, with morning, afternoon or evening sessions.

The modules of the Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality Management programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus.

INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEARYEAR 1YEAR 2YEAR 3

INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR

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Introduction to Creative Business and Management

English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills

Marketing, Communication and Branding

Creative Business Project

YEAR 1

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Introduction Hospitality in Tourism and Events

Tourism Sociology

Academic Writing & Study Skills

Consumer Marketing

Academic English Communications

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

Language Elective 1

YEAR 2

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Tourism Planning and Experience

Hotel and Restaurant Design

Heritage Tourism and International Hospitality Cultures

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

Language Elective 2

YEAR 3

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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

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Academic Profile

Foundation (International Route)

• Min age:  17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)
• Academic qualifications:  CCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE
• 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

Online Application

You can apply now to study with BSBI! It’s quick and easy, here’s how it works:

• Our Admissions Team will liaise with you with regards to next steps
• Create an account here
• Select the programme and intake you want to apply for
• Complete all sections of the online application
• Submit online application

YEAR 3 direct entry

BSBI, in partnership with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), is offering the opportunity to enrich your vocational qualification with this Year 3 direct entry bachelor’s degree in just one year.

Key Facts

Location: BERLIN

• Delivery: On campus 
• Duration: 1 year (full time)
• Intakes: February, October 
• Campus: Berlin, Germany
• Degree awarded by University for the Creative Arts
• International and EU students Price: €10,425/year

Professional certificates

BSBI has launched five Professional Certificate courses in order to support students further in their employability, skills and continued development throughout their education.

These courses will also help you better understand your strengths, competencies and areas for development – helping to progress your professional development.

English Proficiency

• IELTS: 6.0 overall  TOEFL IBT: 80 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17). Pearson Test of English (PTE): 56 (with min 51 in each component). Duolingo English Test: 105+.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Graduates of the BA in Tourism and Hospitality Management programme at BSBI will be well-equipped to enter a variety of tourism and hospitality careers. With a degree that combines theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you will graduate prepared for roles such as:

• Hotel manager
• event coordinator
• tourism consultant
• travel agent

The course also opens doors to opportunities in related sectors like marketing, customer service and operations management within hospitality and tourism businesses.

The global nature of the tourism industry means that graduates can pursue careers in diverse environments, from international hotel chains to boutique travel agencies or even work for tourism boards and destination management companies.

Additionally, Berlin’s position as a top destination for travel and hospitality offers excellent networking and employment opportunities, helping you to kick-start your career with valuable connections and industry exposure.

The BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management course will provide you with the transferable skills needed to succeed in managerial roles within the global business arena. You will acquire ‘soft skills’ sought after by employers through interacting effectively in groups and teams, while honing 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.

Dedicated Career Support

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps Bachelors in Tourism and Hospitality Management 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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