The degree programme sets out to provide the student with the necessary tools and competencies to add value to any hospitality organisation. The variety and scope of the courses offered provide a sound grounding for entry-level supervisory/managerial personnel.
On completion of the programme the student should be able to:
The Hospitality Management Programme combines academic and vocational orientation on an equal basis as the students are closely involved with hands on experience through their internship and academic studies. This involves practical operational courses i.e. Restaurant Operations, Food Production, Housekeeping, Managerial and Academic development courses i.e. Career Planning & Advancement, and Service Quality Management alongside a strategic appreciation of industry factors such as Environmental Management for Tourism and Hospitality, Cultural Geography and Tourism & Hospitality Law.
First and second-year courses offered also in Greek
Our graduates are able to attain gainful employment in a variety of industry sectors, both locally and abroad via ‘fast-track’ industry management trainee programmes. In fact, many of our students are currently employed in supervisory roles while pursuing their degree. In addition, our graduates are to be found both at home and abroad pursuing postgraduate degrees. Some of the areas of employment are:
Section: A Major Core Requirements
ECTS: Min. 36 Max. 36
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP-100 | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 6 |
| HOSP-110 | Food and Beverage Management | 6 |
| HOSP-235 | Housekeeping and Facilities Management | 6 |
| HOSP-245 | Managing Front Office Operations | 6 |
| HOSP-310 | Hospitality IT with Digital Marketing | 6 |
| THOM-450 | Strategic Management | 6 |
Section: B Concentration 1: Hotel and Restaurant Management
ECTS: Min. 72 Max. 78
Notes: If HOSP-491 is not chosen, then THOM-475 is required from the electives. The course of THOM-450 is also included in this concentration.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-431 | Research Methods in Business | 6 |
| HOSP-105 | Food Science | 6 |
| HOSP-111 | Food Production and Service Operations | 6 |
| HOSP-210 | Bar Management | 6 |
| HOSP-211 | Restaurant Operations Management | 6 |
| HOSP-320 | Food and Beverage Control | 6 |
| HOSP-350 | Food Service Layout and Design | 6 |
| HOSP-410 | Service Quality Management | 6 |
| HOSP-491 | Thesis | 12 |
| THOM-201 | Internship I | 6 |
| THOM-300 | Conferences and Exhibitions | 6 |
| THOM-361 | Nutrition for Optimal Health and Exercise | 6 |
| THOM-375 | Casino Management | 6 |
| THOM-401 | Security and Crisis Management | 6 |
| TOUR-450 | Sustainable Tourism | 6 |
Section: C Concentration 2: Integrated Resort Management
ECTS: Min. 72 Max. 78
Notes: If HOSP- 491 is not chosen, then THOM-475 is required from the electives. The courses of THOM-200, THOM-300, THOM-375, THOM-401, BADM-431, HOSP-491 are also included in this concentration. THOM-201 and BADM-431 are required/compulsory courses of this concentration.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| THOM-235 | Environmental Management for Tourism and Hospitality | 6 |
| THOM-240 | Managing Special Events | 6 |
| THOM-379 | Casino Auditing | 6 |
| THOM-380 | Responsible Gaming and Ethics | 6 |
| THOM-390 | Spa and Wellness Operations Management | 6 |
| THOM-400 | Wellness and Health Tourism | 6 |
| THOM-430 | International Hotel Management | 6 |
| TOUR-240 | Leisure and Recreation | 6 |
Section: D Major and Integration Requirements
ECTS: Min. 24 Max. 36
Notes: Or any other HOSP-, THOM- or TOUR- course.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HOSP-495 | Hospitality Business Simulation | 6 |
| THOM-301 | Internship II | 6 |
| THOM-310 | Cultural Geography | 6 |
| THOM-420 | Tourism and Hospitality Law | 6 |
| THOM-455 | Special Topics | 6 |
| THOM-475 | Senior Year Seminar | 6 |
| THOM-490 | Intercultural Communication | 6 |
| TOUR-200 | Cruise Services and Management | 6 |
Section: E Business Support Requirements
ECTS: Min. 24 Max. 36
Notes: Or any ACCT-, BADM-, BUS-, MIS-, ECON-, IMGT-, EUS-, IMGT-, MGT-, MKTG-, SPRT-, TOUR-, THOM-, course not taken as a major requirement or major elective.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT-110 | Accounting I | 6 |
| ACCT-111 | Accounting II | 6 |
| BADM-486 | Task-Based Internship | 6 |
| ECON-261 | Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| ECON-262 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 6 |
| FIN-266 | Managerial Finance | 6 |
| MGT-281 | Introduction to Management | 6 |
| MGT-482 | Human Resource Management | 6 |
Section: F Foreign Language Requirements
ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 30
Notes: At least 12 ECTS of one language, e.g. GERM-101, GERM-102.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FREN-101 | French Language and Culture I | 6 |
| FREN-102 | French Language and Culture II | 6 |
| GERM-101 | German Language and Culture I | 6 |
| GERM-102 | German Language and Culture II | 6 |
| GREK-101 | Greek Language and Culture I | 6 |
| GREK-102 | Greek Language and Culture II | 6 |
| ITAL-101 | Italian Language and Culture I | 6 |
| ITAL-102 | Italian Language and Culture II | 6 |
| RUS-101 | Russian Language and Culture I | 6 |
| RUS-102 | Russian Language and Culture II | 6 |
Section: G Language Expression
ECTS: Min. 18 Max. 30
Notes:
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BADM-231 | Business Communications | 6 |
| BADM-332 | Technical Writing and Research | 6 |
| BENG-100 | College English | 6 |
| COMM-200 | Business and Professional Communication | 6 |
| ENGL-100 | Basic Writing | 6 |
| ENGL-101 | English Composition | 6 |
Section: H Computer/MIS Requirements
ECTS: Min. 12 Max. 24
Notes: Or any other COMP-, MIS-, or MULT- course.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MIS-151 | Business Software Applications | 6 |
| MIS-220 | Technologies for the Social Web | 6 |
| MIS-251 | Information Systems Concepts | 6 |
| MIS-390 | E-Business | 6 |
Section: I Mathematics Electives
ECTS: Min. 12 Max. 24
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IMGT-486 | Quantitative Methods | 6 |
| MATH-105 | Intermediate Algebra | 6 |
| MATH-108 | Finite Maths with Applied Calculus | 6 |
| MATH-221 | Statistics I | 6 |
| MATH-321 | Statistics II | 6 |
| MIS-270 | Statistical Applications in Business | 6 |
Section: J Humanities and Social Sciences Electives
ECTS: Min. 0 Max. 12
Notes: Or any language course with FREN-, GERM-, ITAL-, RUS-, SPAN-, GREK- prefix.
| Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH-105 | Cultural Anthropology | 6 |
| ESCI-200 | Society and Environment | 6 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| PHIL-120 | Ethics | 6 |
| PSY-110 | General Psychology I | 6 |
| PSY-111 | General Psychology II | 6 |
| PSY-210 | Social Psychology | 6 |
| SOC-101 | Principles of Sociology | 6 |
| UNIC-100 | University Experience | 6 |
Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.
Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.
Generally, the deadline for applying
for the Fall semester is end of August and
for Spring semester, end of November
The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.
English Language Proficiency
The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).
| English Qualification | ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 525 and above |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 193 and above |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 80 and above |
| IELTS | 6 and above |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | B and above |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | C and above |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | C and above |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 3 and above |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level B2 and above |
| Anglia | Level B2 and above |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
650 average score for ALL skills and above |
English Language Proficiency
Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.
1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.
2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:
| Level of English | Hour of tuition/work | Credits | Additional course load permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 English Composition | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| ENGL-100 Basic Writing | 3 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-100 College English | 6 | 6 | Normal |
| BENG-070 English Language Skills | 12 | 4 | 6 credit hours |
| BENG-060 English for Beginners | 20 | 2 | No other credits |
3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:
| English Qualification | ENGL-101 | ENGL-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 550+ | 513-547 |
| Computer-based TOEFL | 213+ | 183-210 |
| Internet-based TOEFL | 79+ | 65-78 |
| IELTS | 6.5+ | 5.5-6.0 |
| Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) | Grade A or B | Grade C |
| Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) | A or B or C | A or B |
| GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE | A or B | C |
| Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) | Pass | N/A |
| Pearson PTE General | Level 4 | Level 3 |
| KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) |
Level C1 | Level B2 |
| Anglia | Proficiency or Masters | Advanced |
| IEB Advanced Programme English | Pass | N/A |
| Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan |
840-1000 average score for ALL skills | 650-835 average score for ALL skills |
4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.
Yearly tuition fees:
International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro
Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro
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OTHER FEES |
ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES |
ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES |
|
Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
55 |
55 |
|
Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment) |
86 |
0 |
|
Registration fee (per semester) |
26 |
0 |
|
Health & accident insurance (per year) |
175 |
0 |
|
Student activities fee (per semester) |
20 |
0 |
|
Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester) |
15 |
0 |
|
International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment) |
400 |
0 |
|
Transcript fee (per copy) |
5 |
5 |
|
Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS) |
52 |
52 |
|
Second exam fee (per course) |
65 |
65 |
|
Graduation application fee |
60 |
60 |
|
Total |
959 |
273 |
Contact Person: UAGC
Phone: +35722778744
Email: info@uagc.eu
