BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management
Berlin School of Business & Innovation
About this program
BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management
Become a strong leader within the tourism industry by studying the BA (Hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management at BSBI in Berlin, Germany, the world’s most innovative country according to the 2020 Bloomberg Innovation Index.
Why study this programme
This programme is awarded by the University for the Creative Arts, a Gold Standard institution under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) that has been ranked 13th out of all UK universities in The Guardian League Tables 2020 and ranked 7th in business, marketing and management (The Guardian League Tables 2021).During your BA, you’ll learn about working in an international business environment through modules including: Economics for the Global Service Industry, Transportation: The Airline and Cruising Industry as well as Sustainable Tourism in the Developing World. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose between either the Hospitality and Food and Beverage Pathway or Tourism and Events Management Pathway, depending on your career goals.The BA requires you to choose between the three or four-year International Route. The four-year route will include a foundation year which will help you develop core knowledge of creative business and management. Additionally, you’ll be fully prepared for using English in academic work.Throughout the programme, you’ll develop an expert knowledge of the tourism and hospitality industry which is needed if you want to help your business to achieve its goals. Lectures, discussions and class visits will give you the opportunity to learn practical skills.
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
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
- IELTS Academic – minimum overall score 5.0 (with min 4.5 in each component) or equivalent test (i.e. Password Test, PTE, TOEFL IBT)
- West African Certificates (WAEC AND NECO only) with a minimum of C6 in English and issued within the last 5 years. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is also accepted with an overall grade C or above. For Tanzania and Cameroon, we request an IELTS (or equivalent certificate)
- Nationals of a majority English speaking country who have taken their academic qualifications in that country do not need to sit an English test (Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA)
- The English Language test can be waived and a Medium of Instruction Letter submitted if:
1. Applicants have achieved ECCTIS UK recognised High School Certificate, where the medium of instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment)
2. You are a Canadian national who has completed studies at an English-speaking School/College/University
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:
- IELTS Academic – minimum overall score of 6.0 (with min 5.5 in each component) or equivalent test (i.e. Password Test, PTE, TOEFL IBT)
- The English language test can be waived, and a Medium of Instruction Letter submitted if:
1. Applicants have achieved ECCTIS UK recognised High School Certificate or above*, where the medium of instruction was entirely in English (teaching and assessment)
2. You are a Canadian national who has completed studies at an English-speaking School/College/University - West African Certificates (WAEC AND NECO only) with a minimum of C6 in English and issued within the last 5 years. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) is also accepted with an overall grade C or above. For Tanzania and Cameroon, we request an IELTS (or equivalent certificate)
- Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AICE certificates
- International Baccalaureate Diploma if: English Syllabus A: Standard or Higher Grade 4, or above and English Syllabus B: Standard Grade 5 or Higher Grade 4, or above
- Nationals of a majority English speaking country who have taken their academic qualifications in that country, do not need to sit an English test (Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA)
*Above High School Certificate can be Undergraduate Certificate, Undergraduate Diploma, HNC, HND, CertHE, DipHE, etc.
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Learn moreProgram content
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
Scholarships & funding
- Apply today and save up to 50% reduction on your fees via our High Achiever scholarship scheme. Terms and conditions apply.*
- To learn more about special discounts and offers for international students, please fill in an inquiry form or visit the institute's website.
Tuition
- Tuition Fees for International students fee students : € 9,000 per year
- Tuition Fees for EU students fee : € 7,000 per year
Qualification
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
Career paths
This programme designer for aspirational individuals who have ambitions to become leaders in the tourism sector. Whether you want to be a manager, team leader or a business owner, you can learn valuable techniques for making an organisation profitable, visible and successful.
About this institute
Berlin School of Business & Innovation
Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI) has a main campus located in the heart of Berlin and focuses on helping graduates to become exceptional leaders in their chosen field. Further locations provide opportunities for students to study globally, in Hamburg,...
Why study at Berlin School of Business & Innovation
There is no denying that Berlin is an excellent study destination. With its blend of cultural heritage sites and vibrant nightlife, Germany’s capital has become a popular choice for many students around the world, particularly those seeking an affordable education.
Every course is taught in English, enabling you to learn without any language barriers.
BSBI also offers the free Executive Education course which is aimed at those wanting to take up leadership roles in their careers. This will help you stand out from the crowd, particularly in today’s competitive job market. BSBI prides itself on offering an inclusive and multicultural learning environment for students to thrive in.
