MBA Hospitality Management

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 MBA Hospitality Management

Introduction
THIS MBA AIMS TO DEVELOP YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AS A MANAGER, AND SPECIFICALLY THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED IN MANAGING HOSPITALITY ORGANISATIONS SUCH AS HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND CONTRACT CATERERS.

Entry Requirements
The standard entry requirement is a UK honours degree or an equivalent foreign qualification plus at least two years' management experience. Nonstandard applicants will be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work background, skills and aptitude to achieve the award. Where your Honours degree has not been studied in English, you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than the minimum level specified by QMU. Through accreditation of prior learning (APL) you may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes. This excludes the Master's dissertation.

Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2-7 years

Outcomes
PgCert/PgDip/MBA

Attendance/Location
By attendance at QMU on a Tuesday and Thursday or by distance learning.

Description
This course will attract managers in the hospitality industry who wish to update their qualifications, or managers looking for a career change who want to enter the hospitality industry. It focuses on developing the management skills and knowledge you will need in this expanding and constantly changing business sector. The course specifically aims to deepen your knowledge and ability to strategically manage hospitality operations and supplements this with an introduction to other key management disciplines. The course will engage you in conceptual thinking, analysis and research, however it seeks to take you beyond the analytical emphasis of many MBA programmes and encourages you to develop and implement creative ideas and solutions to organisational issues.

Structure
The course is modular and can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. It is available by attendance at QMU or by open learning. You are required to study eight modules each valued at 15 credits and complete a Master�s dissertation (valued at 60 credits). Studying full-time, you will normally undertake four modules in semester one and four modules in semester two, and then complete the Master�s project (MBA only).

Course Covers
- Contemporary issues in the hospitality industry
- Research methods for business
- Managing service industries, organisations and people
- Marketing
- Accounting and finance for service industries
- Operations management
- Strategic management
- Creative manager
Plus
- Masters project (MBA only)

Teaching and Assessment
Learning and teaching methods for students studying at Queen Margaret University encourage group and independent learning. You may also have lectures from industry professionals and visits to industry. Students studying by distance learning are expected to participate in on-line discussions though WebCT. Assessment methods include management reports, essays, and presentations.

Careers
This award is aimed at current and prospective managers in the hospitality industry. Your future prospects will depend on your abilities and previous experience, but successful completion of the course should better equip you for the fast-changing and diverse business environment in this sector.

Associate Student
You can also register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest.

MBA in Hospitality Management

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MBA in Hospitality Management

Program of : “Universidad Europea de Madrid” in Spain, taught at Les Roches
Title: Master of Business Administration in Hospitality with choice of specialization in:

• Finance
• Marketing

Program Objectives

This program is offered at Les Roches by the “Universidad Europea” in Madrid (UEM), one of Spain's leading business universities. The UEM is recognized by the Ministry of Education in Spain, guaranteeing recognition within the European Union.

Today's hospitality industry offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities. Technology has transformed the industry and created many jobs that did not exist a few years ago. Our MBA program can help you manage these changes and evolve in your career with the knowledge and experience to address the future challenges in the industry. This MBA aims to develop young professionals into more effective individuals so that they are able to progress to senior managerial positions.


Program Overview

Over 25 leading international hotel companies were consulted in the development of this program in order to ensure that the most relevant, effective and dynamic courses are offered. Through its industry relevant and academically grounded curriculum, the program (MBA in Hospitality Management) will challenge students so that they become “reflective” individuals, empowered to meet the challenges of ambitious and wide-ranging career aspirations.
The program (MBA in Hospitality Management) consists of 4 modules of 10 weeks each, followed by an 8 months dissertation which will be completed in the workplace. Students may choose either the finance or the marketing track depending on their motivation and objectives.

Module 1 : Developing Leadership Abilities
This module concentrates on the Human aspect of executive management which is most important in the running of a successful hospitality business. You will examine leadership, business relationships, development of managers and organizational strategy, in both the classroom and your own workplace

Module 2 : Mastering Hospitality Technologies
This module focuses on hospitality leading edge technologies which are vital for any company to keep its competitive advantage. Hotel companies are spending millions in development of new business practices. As an executive, you need to understand what is involved in these new technologies that are revolutionizing the hotel industry.

Module 3 : Gaining Business Acumen
In today’s competitive world, and as an executive, you need exposure to the fundamentals of finance, marketing and economics. Courses in this module will allow you to explore more specialized subjects in finance or marketing, and at the end of this module, you will select either Hospitality Finance or Marketing as your area of concentration for continued study.

Module 4 : Adding value through a specialization
This specialized module (either in Finance or Marketing), students will gain in-depth management knowledge combining applied theory and some real world case studies conducted outside the classroom.


Admission Requirements

1. Normally aged 24 years old or above.

2. A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and an application fee of CHF. 100.- (for new students).

3. A completed study plan form, dated and signed.

4. Must hold a Bachelor Degree from an accredited Institution of higher learning in any field.

5. A confidential reference form which the Admissions Department will send to the candidate upon receipt of his/her application.

6. If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not studied in an English speaking school for at least three years please enclose one of the following:

• 6.1. TOEFL: minimum score of 550 points for the paper based test, 213 points for the computer based test and 79-80 on the internet-based test. The TOEFL testing code number for Les Roches is 9827.
• 6.2. Cambridge First Certificate: grade B.
• 6.3. I.E.L.T.S. Students must apply to take the Academic Module examination and obtain a minimum overall band of 5.5 and score at least 5.5 in each sub-category (listening, reading, writing, speaking).

7. A valid medical certificate.

MBA in Swiss Hotel Management

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MBA in Swiss Hotel Management

Who is this programme for? This is a 6 month intensive residential course delivering 120 credits. This is a very compact course designed for students and executives who cannot afford to remain a year out of the market but wish to further develop their skills in preparation for middle and upper management positions.

Programme objective - Programme content - Awards - Requirements for Admission


Programme objective
The programme aims to equip students with the professional and sector specific skills necessary to enter higher management levels mostly in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the highest Swiss standards that are much in demand internationally by hotel and hospitality companies.

Programme content

• Market Analysis and Project Development
• Contemporary Hospitality Trends
• Essentials of Business Finance
• Swiss Hotel Marketing Management
• Swiss Health and Spa Resort Management
• Corporate Strategy and HRM

AwardsStudents successfully passing this course will receive a MBA in Swiss Hotel Management, awarded by IMI.

Requirements for AdmissionFirst Degree with Honours in relevant fields of study or first Degree with Honours in unrelated fields of study and adequate professional experience or     successful completion of IMI Postgraduate Diploma. Exceptionally, a pass degree or no degree combined with high level managerial experience in hospitality and tourism will be accepted.
A level of English sufficient to undertake a MBA.
Professional and managerial experience in relevant areas.
IMI considers strong motivation and maturity to be as important as academic qualifications.

Entry DatesThere are two intakes per year, early in January and July.

MBA International Hospitality Management

MBA International Hospitality Management

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Who is this programme for?This six month intensive residential course, which is validated by IMI's UK partner, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), is followed by a six month non residential programme for the field consulting project or dissertation. The course is designed for students with qualifications and/or experience in hospitality management who wish to develop their skills and understanding of the industry in preparation for middle and senior management positions.
Programme objective - Programme content - Awards - Requirements for Admissions - Entry dates Programme objectiveThe programme's objective is to equip students with the skills necessary for eventual higher level management in the hospitality industry by focusing on those subjects that relate to the internationalisation of hotel and hospitality companies. The core focus is on strategic management
with subjects including studying at Master's level, strategic international marketing management, enterprise development, project appraisal and feasibility studies, business cultures in developing new markets (notably Asia).

Programme contentInternational Strategic Management
Business Research Methods
Global Hospitality Management
Services Marketing and e-business
Financial Management for Services
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Dissertation or Field Consulting Project

Awards
Students successfully passing this course will receive two degrees:

MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by IMI
MBA in International Hospitality Management, awarded by MMU

Requirements for Admission
Degree with Honours in Hotel or Tourism Management, or successful completion of the IMI Postgraduate DiplomaExceptionally, Degree in other lines may be accepted, if supported with adequate professional experience
IMI regards strong motivation and maturity as important as academic qualifications
Proficiency in English: 525 TOEFL (paper-based), 196 TOEFL (computer-based), 5.5 IELTS, or equivalent

Entry Dates
There are two intakes per year, early in January and July

Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)

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Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH)

The Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree is an intensive 12-month, three-semester program beginning in May each year. You can complete the MMH entirely in Ithaca, NY at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, or by spending six months at Cornell and six months at the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI) at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Like an MBA, the MMH prepares students to be theory-based, action-oriented leaders of executive management teams and entrepreneurial ventures. MMH graduates are entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, developers, analysts, consultants, corporate directors, and managers of hotels, resorts, and spas. Access to these alumni generates outstanding career opportunities around the world.

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (MBA)

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 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (MBA)

If you have earned a 3- or 4-year university degree in Hospitality Management, this program will allow you to earn an MBA with 6 months of additional, advanced study. If you have earned a 3- or 4-year university degree in a non-hospitality field, this program will help you redirect your career with only 9 or 12 months of advanced study.
- Asset Management
- Information & Knowledge Management
- Revenue Management in the Service Industry
- Strategic Management
- Sustainable Tourism Development
Elective and prerequisite courses
- Applied Hospitality Information System*
- Beginner German Language I **
- Communications & Personal Development
- Introduction to the Economics of Tourism
- Organizational Behavior
- Operations Management
- Research Methods in Hospitality & Tourism
Elective and prerequisite courses
- Food Service Management**
- Beginner German Language II**

Length with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management:
6 months (2 academic terms) of classes; you may include an optional 6-month paid Swiss operational Internship.

Length with a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field:
9 months (3 academic terms) of classes, and an optional 6- or 9-month paid Swiss operational Internship.

Length with a Bachelor's Degree in any other field:
12 months (4 academic terms) of classes, and an optional 6 - 12 month paid Swiss operational Internship.

What is a Master of Business Administration: Hospitality Management Degree?

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What is a Master of Business Administration: Hospitality Management Degree?

Hospitality, an industry encompassing travel and tourism, is among the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Hospitality managers are extremely important to the success of facilities such as hotels and resorts, and perform vital tasks from managing money to hiring employees. An MBA in Hospitality Management teaches students the skills of the trade and introduces them to the problems and issues specific to the tourism and hospitality industry through classwork, directed projects and research.

Admission to the Program

Many schools offer programs in hospitality management. These degrees can take from two to four years to complete. Admission is competitive and requires a bachelor's degree, good grades, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Although your major doesn't matter in this graduate program, classes in accounting, finance, marketing, and hospitality will increase your chances and preparation for the program.

Required Courses

Classes in an MBA program for Hospitality Management are designed to develop students' ability to apply business and leadership strategies to hospitality industry-specific situations. Courses may include:

• Business Communication
• Economics
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Front Office Operations
• Hospitality Facilities Design
• Housekeeping Management
• Purchasing and Inventory Control
• Real Estate Finance and Investments
• Resort Development
• Retail and Consumer Behavior
• Sanitation and Safety

Career Information

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, job growth in the field of hospitality management is expected to increase significantly faster than in the economy as a whole through 2014. Those with the best chances for securing good employment will be holders of graduate degrees, such as an MBA in Hospitality Management, and relevant work experience. The BLS estimates that median annual earnings in the hospitality management field start at about $35,000, while those at the upper end of the earnings scale make in the range of $75,000 per year.