UNLOCK YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY!
In today’s highly competitive marketplace, new business startups require integrated skills and innovative solutions in order to stay ahead of their competitors. Les Roches Marbella’s 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 related business.
BBA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY WITH ENTREPENEURSHIP & SME MANAGEMENT // 3.5 Years

Level: Undergraduate
Duration: 3.5 years (5 academic semesters + 2 internship semesters) or 1 year (2 academic semesters)
Intakes: January/February and July/August each year
Accreditation: New England Association of Schools & Colleges, USA
What will I study?
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Business Planning
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SME Management
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Personal Effectiveness
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Les Roches Marbella 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. Students take a wide variety of courses for the general business management practices in hospitality. 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.
Don't forget our BBA degree specialization tracks in:
Access to the BBA Hospitality common semesters overview (1-6).
Please note: the course titles listed in this academic program are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.
PROGRAM SUMMARY
| Program: |
Bachelor in Business Administration in International Hospitality 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 |
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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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.
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A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros.
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An official copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent. Students must have completed their full higher secondary education (IB, A Levels, 2º Bachillerato, Abitur, Baccaulareate, Gymnasium, or the High School Diploma) or at least six years of secondary education and provide evidence, supported by complete information on the school, including school transcript and/or certificate of public examination (including an explanatory note of the grading system).
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A complete CV. Pre-Study Plan brief essay stating the reasons why you choose to study Hospitality Management at Les Roches Marbella. Post Study Plan stating your future professional goals after graduating.
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If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores:
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TOEFL : minimum score of 500 points for the paper based test or 61 IBT.*
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Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade C - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
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IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.0 and min. 5.0 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
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All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.
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A valid medical certificate.
Please note: the admissions requirements are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.
BBA COMPLETION (DIRECT ENTRY TO SEMESTER 6 OR 7)
In addition to the above admission requirements, direct entry candidates must meet the following:
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A completed application form with all pertinent attachments and a non-refundable application fee of 300 Euros (for new students only).
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Students must hold one of the following:
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Les Roches Higher Diploma in Hotel Management or Hotel Management Diploma.
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Diploma of a Hotel Management School or other recognized diploma with a minimum of 2,5 year program accepted by Les Roches Marbella.
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Senior year status (completion of 3 years of university studies) in a hospitality or tourism program with 80 transferable USA credits or 180 ECTS and corresponding internship experience.
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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.
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Copies of work experience certificates in the hotel industry if applicable.
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If English is not your mother tongue or if you have not spent the last 3 years in an English-taught school, please enclose one of the following official certificate and scores:
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TOEFL : minimum score of 550 points for the paper based test or 79-80 for the internet based test.*
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Cambridge First Certificate Exam (FCE): grade B - Please also send the statement of results with your detailed profile.
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IELTS: Academic Module minimum Overall Band Score 5.5 and min. 5.5 for each part (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
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All English certificates must have been issued in the last 12 months prior to admission. If on application, your official English test results are not available, applicants will be required to take the Les Roches Marbella English entrance exam, and provide your official English results thereafter.
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In addition to the above admission requirements, semester 6 and 7 direct entry candidates must meet the following entry requirements:
Please note: the admissions requirements are guidelines and are subject to change at any time.
TUITION FEES
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