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Introduction

The International Hospitality Management (IHM) program was set up to prepare students for successful business and hospitality-related careers. Through a comprehensive International Hospitality Management course, students gain entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet national and global demands. Whether you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Hospitality Management or a broader scope in International Hospitality Management, this program is designed to equip you for success.

Career opportunities

Graduates from our International Hospitality Management program are well-prepared to take on various leadership roles such as:

 Hotel General Manager 

 Tourism Development Manager

 Resort Operations Director

 Event Planning Manager

 Hospitality Marketing Manager

Our graduates are equipped to excel in hotels, resorts, tourism boards, event management companies, and international hospitality chains, driving excellence and innovation in the global tourism industry.

Program Mission

To graduate professionals and leaders who will excel in International Hospitality Management and get equipped with adequate knowledge, technical skills, and mindset of Swiss and international standards, preparing them for careers in Bachelor of Hospitality Management or broader international roles in the industry. 

Program Objectives

Deliver a distinguished educational experience, focusing on practical application within the International Hospitality Management framework. 

Provide a unique learning experience through an academic environment compatible with international specifications. 

Share the knowledge and technical skills through teamwork, and encourage students to build relationships with faculty and hospitality industry professionals 

Increase students' awareness of dealing with international companies in the field of hospitality in a professional way that reflects their personality and the culture of their countries. 

Increase research opportunities in the field of hospitality and tourism. 

Program Learning Outcome 

 Deep knowledge in hospitality science and industry critical thinking and problem solving. 

 Career and leadership readiness. 

 Openness and global thinking. 

 Teamwork and communication skills. 

 Cultural competence. 

Structure of the Program 

Module

University Requirement

College Requirement

Departmet Core Courses

Elective Programs

Study Plan 

First Year

First semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
HOSP 101Kitchen Production I (Fine Driving, Food Culture(Hot and Cold), Finger Food)2 
HOSP 102Kitchen Production II (Pastry, Dessert and Pastry Making)2 
HOSP 103Food and Beverage Services (Fine Driving and Lounge - (Food Court and Coffee Shop))2 
HOSP 105Rooms Division (HouseKeeping - Accommodation[Application-Front Office- Application- Buffer Services]) HOSP 1052 
HOSP 106Stewarding1 
HOSP 107Hygiene, Safety and Nutrition1 
HOSP 109Introduction To Hospitality1 
MGT 103Introduction Business Protocol1 
HOSP 110Field Trip0 
ENGL 103Applied English I2ENGL 005
GHAL xxxForeign Language I (French)2ENGL 005
CS 117Computer Application I1 
GIAS 101Islamic Education3 
 

Total

20

Second semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
HOSP 192Industry Internship6HOSP 101, 102, 103,104
 

Total

6

     

Second Year

First semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
HMGT 203F&B - (Cost Control, Banqueting and Catering)2HOSP 103
HMGT 205Room Division Management I (Supervisiona And MICE)2HOSP 205
MKT 203Introduction To Marketing1HOSP 109
MGT 221Human Resource Management2HOSP 109
HMGT 231Event Management And Operations2HOSP 109
ACCT 203Financial Accounting - Uniform System of Accounts2HOSP 109
HMGT 201Accommodation Theroy - PMS1HOSP 105
ENGL 203Applied English II3ENGL 103
GHAL xxxForeign Language II(French)1GHAL xxx
CS 217Computer Application I2CS 117
 

Total

17

Second semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
HOSP 242Hospitality Economics2HMGT 101
HMGT 216Rooms And Division Management II1HMGT 205
HMGT 218Facilities Management1 
FIN 202Financial Analysis2ACCT 203
ECON 204Macro-Economics2 
MKT 212Hospitality Marketing and Sales (Direct Selling and Customer Service)2MKT 203
HMGT 222Ethics and Law3MGT 10
ENGL 212Academic Writing2ENGL 103
GHAL xxxForeign Language II(French)1GHAL xxx
ENGL 214Communication Skills2ENGL 103
STAT 212Statistics2MATH 012
 

Total

20

     

Third Year

First semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
FIN 311Revenue Management2FIN 202
ACCT 311Managerial Accounting2ACCT 203
HOSP 311Luxury Brand Management in Hospitality2HMGT 101
HOSP 313Service Operation Management2 
MGT 327Project Management2HMGT 101
MGT 323Talent Management System2MGT 221
MGT 325Career Management I1MGT 221
XXX xxxCollege Elective I3 
XXX xxxCollege Elective II3 
 

Total

19

Second semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
HOSP 394Industry Internship6 
 

Total

6

ACCT 394Summer Field Experience3 Credits 

Fourth Year

First semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
MGT 421Corporate Strategy3 
FIN 312Corporate Finance3ACCT 203
MKT 462Service Marketing Strategy2MKT 203
MGT 425Crisis And Security Management2HMGT 101
HOSP 411Resort And Destination Management2HMGT 101
GIAS 102Arabic Language3 
HOSP xxxProgram Elective I3 
HOSP xxxProgram Elective II3 
 

Total

21

Second semester
Course Code Course Title  Credit HoursRequisite
MGT 422Innovation Management3HMGT 101
ENT 201Entrepreneurship3HMGT 101
HMGT 428Sustainable Development of Hospitality/Tourism Offers3HMGT 313
HMGT 432Cross Cultural Management3HMGT 101
HMGT 492Hospitality/Tourism Student Business Projects6MGT 325
 

Total

18

Total Credit Hours Required: 127