I-TIM’s one-year certificate program in Hotel and Tourism Operations is primarily designed for people who already have a degree in another field but wish to work either in the hotel or travel and tourism industry.
Program
Students will follow the syllabus of the Certificate in Hotel and Tourism Industry Management. This introduces the concept of Hotel and Tourism Management, examines the practical, business functions of a hotel from a supervisor/junior management perspective, tourism management, European culinary and restaurant service and management.
By the end of the first year students will understand the practical elements of the running of a modern hotel. Students will also have an understanding of the social and economic environment in which hotels operate and the role of organizations within that environment. Moreover, they will gain an understanding of both restaurant services and European culinary techniques.
Swiss-American Curriculum
Our program was developed from the American Science of Hospitality Management and the Swiss System of Service Practice. Each program includes a five month internship program.
Course outline
| |
Required Subjects |
CREDITS |
| COM 280 |
Computer System for Hotels |
3 |
| ENG 130 |
English Conversation 1 |
3 |
| ENG 131 |
English Business Communications 1 |
3 |
| ENG 132 |
English Grammar |
3 |
| FOM 280 |
Front Office Management |
3 |
| HKO 170 |
Housekeeping Operations |
3 |
| HKM 171 |
Housekeeping Management |
3 |
| HSM 210 |
Hospitality Sales and Marketing |
3 |
| IAT 240 |
International Airline Ticketing |
3 |
| IHM 110 |
Introduction to Hotel Management |
3 |
| ITR 140 |
Introduction to Tourism |
3 |
| PET 130 |
Professional Ethics |
3 |
| TAO 240 |
Travel Agency Organization and Operations |
3 |
| TOM 140 |
Transportation Operations and Management |
3 |
| Total credits |
42 |
|
| Second SEMESTER |
| HTT 191 |
Hotel/Tourism Training (Internship) |
4 |
| Total credits(2 Semesters) |
46 |
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