Next start of studies: Bad Honnef: March / September
Accreditation: FIBAA accredited
Credits: 180 ECTS
Course language: 100% English
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Study model: on campus
Campus: Bad Honnef
Duration: 6 semesters
Internship: 1 semester at home or abroad
Study abroad: 1 semester (voluntary, performance-related)
Admission: High school diploma, technical school certificate or comparable degree; successfully completed Assessment Day; Proof of English skills
Overview :
Shape the future of the hospitality industry
The focus of “hospitality” is always on the guest and the associated services. In addition to the classic hotel sector, this includes the hospitality industry as well as adjacent industries, such as amusement parks, casinos or airlines, and service providers such as hospitality consulting or IT service providers. That means Hospitality Management covers a very wide field with countless, often cross-industry opportunities.
We prepare you for this challenging environment in the Hospitality Management degree programme with extensive knowledge – both from the hospitality industry as well as from the general management. After graduation you will be in demand worldwide, for example in the hotel industry, in holiday resorts and clubs, but also at congress and trade fair organisers, management consultancies and specialised hotel service providers. Our programme has a practical orientation, for example through case studies, projects and field trips to renowned companies. Most of our professors and lecturers have gained many years of specialist and management experience on an international level and they want to pass this on.
Studying in Bad Honnef.
Bad Honnef is idyllically located in one of the most beautiful areas of North Rhine-Westphalia – with direct connections to the metropolis of Cologne and the cultural city of Bonn. There are also a lot of options for recreation during your studies: The island of Grafenwerth, the Siebengebirge and the Drachenfels, which towers over Bad Honnef, offer places to relax or go mountain biking or hiking. And for those you who prefer something a little more exciting: Cologne and Bonn are ideal for shopping, cultural events and parties. To change the viewing direction, simply drag the image with the mouse pointer in the desired direction.
Programme Structure.
What you will learn from us.
During your studies, you will get to know the management of the hospitality industry from the ground up.
You gain detailed knowledge of specific management topics – restaurant management, food & beverage management, room management, law and human resources.
You gain in-depth economic knowledge, including micro and macroeconomics, statistics and accounting.
Your work on additional qualifications such as advanced foreign language skills and modern communication techniques.
Admission.
Studying at the IU supports and challenges you. Here is what you need to bring with you to become part of our university.
Secondary school diploma, technical school certificate or equivalent
Equivalent qualifications from foreign schools are recognised accordingly. The International Baccalaureate (IB) may also be recognised as an admission requirement. Talk to our student advisory service about this.
Knowledge of English.
Since all our degree programmes are taught in English, proof of language proficiency is required (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge). If you do not have any of the above-mentioned English qualifications yet, they can be submitted later before the start of your studies.
Career.
The hospitality industry includes not only the hotel industry, but other hospitality related services, such as hospitality consulting and hotel project development.
Recognition and Accreditation.
The IU is a founding member as well as the only German university in the association "Hotel Schools of Distinction" and was the first and only private university to be awarded the UN Seal of Quality UNWTO.TedQual for its degree programmes in tourism. Additional awards and membership round off the quality profile.
Practical approach
Our professors and lecturers attach great importance to a close link between theory and practice. After all, most of them gained experience at international level themselves – and would also like to pass this on, for example through:
case studies, projects and internships
field trips to well-known companies
dialogues with recognised business leaders within the framework of regular IU Business Talks