BACHELOR IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITALITY // 3.5 YEARS

Level: Undergraduate

Duration: 3.5 years (5 academic semesters + 2 internship semesters)

Intakes: January/February and July/August each year

Accreditation: New England Association of Schools & Colleges, USA

What will I study?

The BBA in Hospitality Management prepares students to enter the world of hospitality. It combines sound theory and craft based learning (practical classes) with professional internships in the industry. In the last year, students take a variety of courses for business management, general education courses as elective subjects, and specific courses for their specialization track. Additionaly, students take a wide variety of courses for the general business management practices in hospitality.

Specializations:

NEW! Entrepreneurship and Small & Medium Enterprise Management

Events Management

Resorts Management

BBA SPECIALIZATION TRACKS

The BBA Program focuses on developing skills of analysis, evaluation and conceptualization. Experience dealing with numerous managerial issues, from human resources to IT decision-making. Classes include: strategic marketing, financial management, yield and revenue management, performance management, HRM planning and development and general education subjects. Specialization subjects are delivered during semester 7.

Based on the personal strengths and professional goals discovered through the BBA Hospitality/Hotel Management Diploma internships, students can choose the BBA Hospitality Management pathway which suits their career objectives and areas of interest. They have 3 choices:

LRM Entrepreneurship Personal Effectiveness

NEW! Entrepreneurship & SME Management

Les Roches Marbella’s new BBA in International Hospitality with Entrepreneurship and Small & Medium Enterprise Management focuses on giving entrepreneurs and managers the hands-on knowledge needed to ensure the success of their future hospitality business. The specialization includes specific subjects in Business Planning, SME Management and Personal Effectiveness.

This stream is highly recommended for students whose ambitions involve creating and running a hospitality business and wish to step into the entrepreneurial world.

Resorts Management

This specialization is dedicated to students who wish to acquire specific knowledge about resorts management and related business. The specialization includes specific subjects in Timeshare, Vacation Ownership and Spa Hotel Resorts and Golf Club Management.

This stream is highly recommended for students who wish to reach leadership positions in companies or step into the entrepreneurial world.

Events Management

The events industry is flourishing and the management of events has become increasingly popular within the hospitality, tourism, leisure and sports sectors. The event sector is thriving across the world and understanding the basics of event management will enable students to effectively plan and deliver all types of events; from corporate meetings, incentive trips and conferences to exhibitions, festivals and sporting events.

This specialization is dedicated to students who have a passion for events management and related business. It includes specific subjects in Events Management, Convention and Trade Fair Planning.

Download the Bachelor in Business Administration Hospitality program 2012 and courses.

SEMESTERS OVERVIEW

Semester 1: Hotel Operations I (HOI)

Your first semester of study will prepare you to successfully fulfill functions of various "Front-of-the-House" departments of national and international restaurants or hotels. You'll receive an extended introduction to the hospitality field and develop your ability to assume responsibilities. Your coursework may also focus on foreign language training-especially listening, understanding and speaking-computer applications and general management subjects, and housekeeping.

Semester 2: Internship (5-6 months)

For this first internship, you will put into practice the basics you will have learnt and will get a feel for the industry. This first work experience is at operational level either in service (restaurant, bars, room service) or in Rooms Division (Front office, housekeeping).

Semester 3: Hotel Operations II (HOII)

This semester of study builds on the skills that you have already developed by preparing you to fulfill duties of various "Back-of-the-House" departments, such as Kitchen, Pastry and Bakery. The practical aspect will incorporate operational details as well as the basics of supervision and management. You will build on the foreign language skills you learned in Semester 1, and will continue to study various liberal arts and management subjects.

Semester 4: Hotel Operations III (HOIII)

This final Hotel Operations semester will prepare you to fulfill the managerial functions of the principal departments of a national or international hotel or restaurant. Your training will incorporate operational details, but an emphasis will be placed on supervisory and managerial principles. You will continue to enhance the foreign language skills developed in Semesters 1 and 3.

Semester 5: Internship (5-6 months)

This last internship is generally in Administration & Management and gives the opportunity to take decision, come up with new strategies for a particular project or department and often opens the door to your future career.

Semesters 6 & 7:

During these last two academic semesters, you will build upon your previously acquired technical and operational managerial competencies. You will develop confidence and improve your ability in a range of vital management skills, including Informational Technology, Financial Management, Marketing, Human Resources and Yield & revenue Management amongst others. Upon completion of the program, you will be set for future success as you venture out into the global hospitality and tourism industries or post-graduate study.

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PROGRAM SUMMARY

Program:	Bachelor in Business Administration (Hospitality) Degree with specializations in: Event Management Resort Management New! Entrepreneurship & SME Management
Duration:	3,5 years (7 semesters) or 1 year (2 semesters) following a hotel management diploma program or equivalent.
Academic semesters:	5
Internships:	2 (5 to 6 months)
Intakes:	January/February and July/August
Age:	18 minimum
Language of instruction:	English
Qualification:	To have completed a full secondary education.
English level:	TOEFL score of 500 or 550 for direct entry into 4th year
Total Credits:	127.5
Diploma award:	To be awarded the Hotel Management Diploma, students must complete 3 internships in the industry.
Accreditation:	New England Association of Schools & Colleges, USA

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ACADEMIC LIFE

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CRAFT BASED LEARNING

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012

Please click to access the Academic Calendar 2012 of the Bachelor in Business Administration (Hospitality).

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS - BBA (HOSPITALITY)

1.	Normally 18 years old and above. Students can be under that age provided they are 18 years old by the time they start their 1st internship.
2.	A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 € (first year and direct entry candidates only).
3.	A copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent. Students must have completed a full higher secondary education (IB, A Levels, 2º Bachillerato, Abitur, Baccalaureate, Maturité, Gymnasium, or High School Diploma), supported by complete information on the school, including school transcript and/or certificate of public examination (including an explanatory note of the grading system).
4.	A reference letter of a professional or academic nature.
5.	Pre study plan (brief essay stating the reasons why you choose to study Hospitality Management at Les Roches Marbella). Post study plans stating your future professional goals after graduating.
6.	If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not studied the last 3 years in an English speaking school, please enclose one of the following: 6.1. TOEFL: minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test or 61 for the internet based test (only valid for exams taken within a 2 year period previous to admission). The TOEFL testing number for Les Roches Marbella is 1000. 6.2. Cambridge First Certificate: grade C (only valid for exams taken within a 1 year period previous to admission). 6.3. I.E.L.T.S. Students must apply to take the Academic Module examination and obtain a minimum of 5.0 in each discipline and gain at least an overall band of 5.0.
7.	A valid medical certificate.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any candidate as deemed necessary.

BBA - DIRECT ENTRY SEMESTERS 6 & 7

In addition to the above admission requirements, direct entry candidates must meet the following:

1.	Students must hold one of the following: 1.1. Les Roches Hotel Management Diploma. 1.2. Diploma of a Hotel Management School or other recognized diploma with a minimum of 2.5 year program accepted by Les Roches Marbella. 1.3. Senior year status (completion of 3 years of university studies) in a hospitality or tourism program with 80 transferable credits. 1.4. Applications from students wishing to transfer from other programs or other Hotel Schools will be considered. Appropriate entry level will be determined according to their qualifications; therefore, candidates are required to submit an official program outline and transcript of previous studies.
2.	Copies of working experience certificates in the hotel industry if applicable.
3.	If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not studied the last 3 years in an English speaking school, please enclose one of the following: 3.1. TOEFL: minimum score of 550 points for the paper based test or 79-80 for the internet based test (only valid for exams taken within a 1 year period previous to admission). The TOEFL testing number for Les Roches Marbella is 1000. 3.2. Cambridge First Certificate: grade B (only valid for exams taken within a 1 year period previous to admission). 3.3. I.E.L.T.S. Students must apply to take the Academic Modules examination and obtain a minimum of 5.5 in each discipline and gain at least an overall band of 5.5 (only valid for exams taken within a 1 year period previous to admission).

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any candidate as deemed necessary.

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TUITION & OTHER FEES

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