The aim of the programme is to train qualified professionals with excellent language skills and an understanding of the financial management and organisational characteristics of tourism and hospitality businesses. The programme is accredited by the internationally recognised Institute of Hospitality.
Tourism and Catering BSc, BBU
8 semesters
2750 EUR/semester
(please note: to be able to obtain an Acceptance Letter, apply for a visa and start your studies, 2-semesters’ tuition fee and some other minor fees must be paid upfront)
Budapest
English
- For February intake: 15 December
- For September intake: 30 June
Direct admission or admission
with a foundation
program
Programme objective
The aim of the programme is to train qualified professionals with excellent foreign language skills and an understanding of the financial management and organisational characteristics of tourism and hospitality businesses, and having gained sufficient practical experience, will be capable of evaluating and analysing the necessary changes and making optimal decisions. They will also gain knowledge that will enable them to have a comprehensive view of and to be able to manage regional tourism management institutions.
Equipped with the acquired knowledge, graduates will be able to establish and manage tourism businesses and non-profit organizations.
Programme content
- Economics, methodology and business basics
- Social sciences basics
- Core courses in specialised business administration and management: Sustainable tourism basics, hotel management I, II, III, tourism marketing, basics of gastronomy, Hungary’s tourism geography, and SMEs in tourism and hospitality.
Programme focus
Graduates of the programme will know the principles involved in the functioning of the tourism sector, the domestic and international tourism market, and the trends, characteristics, peculiarities, and linkages between market participants.
They will be capable of planning, organising, managing, and controlling, in full or in part, the activities of tourism and hospitality businesses.
They will be able to develop tourism products innovatively and launch start-up businesses.
They will be in possession of human and social skills, co-operation skills, and the ability to recognise and effectively deal with problems related to guests through intercultural and multilingual communication, in line with the given type of organisation.
They will be able to apply IT skills relevant to the specialist field and will be able to co-operate in a project, team, and work organisation to effectively bring together regional participants.
Specialization
- Health, Eco, and Sport Tourism
- European Tourism
- Tourism Development and Regional Management
- Travel and Event Management
- Commercial Hospitality
