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    BSc (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management

    Study | Undergraduate | Hospitality Management

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    Start Date

    September 2025

    Duration

    3 Years

    Overview

    This is a professionally oriented three-year Business Management programme with focus on hospitality and tourism which includes several practical training components. Built on a strong foundation of service and customer orientation, it emphasizes sustainability and the integration of technology as essential drivers of innovation in modern hospitality. By equipping students with forward-thinking approaches to environmental responsibility and digital transformation, the programme positions graduates as promising professionals across a wide range of service industries, where the concept of hospitality serves as a key differentiator.

    Master progression options after this course

    MBA Hospitality & Tourism Management     ||     MBA Events Management     ||     MSc Digital Marketing

    Course Highlights

    British University Degree

    International Internships

    Career and Personal Development

    Taught Entirely in English

    International lecturers

    Scholarships, Payment Plans, Student Loans

    Programme Structure

    This programme is right for you if you are considering an international future career in the hospitality business or any other service-related sector. Students attend classes on campus in Brasov and can choose between internships in Europe, the USA, or Asia.

    Level 4 (Year 1)
    Modules Credits
    Academic & Professional Development for Hospitality & Tourism Managers 20
    Managing People in Hospitality and Tourism 20
    Finance for Hospitality and Tourism 20
    Service Sector Marketing and Sales 20
    Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Practice 20
    Customer Service Management 20
    Level 5 (Year 2)
    Modules Credits
    Professional Practice – Internship I 40*
    Applied Hospitality and Tourism Intelligence 20
    Hospitality Operations Management 20
    International Destination Management 20
    Hospitality Business Development 20

    *Takes place between Level 4 and Level 5

    Level 6 (Year 3)
    Modules Credits
    Innovation in Hospitality 20
    Tourism Crisis Management 20
    Tourism Trends & Futures 20
    Independent Study 20
    Hospitality Strategy 20
    Elective Modules choose a 20 credits module
    Project Management 20
    Global Brand Management 20
    Non–Credit Modules
    Food & Beverage Operations – Theory & Practice
    Rooms Division Operations – Theory & Practice
    Gastronomy & Culinary Arts – Theory & Practice
    Internship II (4 – 5 months between Level 5 and Level 6)
    Internship III USA (12 months) Upon Graduation

    In the age of digital transformation, staying ahead in your career requires a keen understanding of technology’s role in shaping the hospitality and tourism landscape. The BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme seamlessly integrates technology into the curriculum, ensuring that our graduates are not just familiar with the latest tools, but are innovators in leveraging technology to enhance guest experiences, optimize operations, and drive sustainable practices.

    Authentic assessments, no exams!

    Unlike most traditional degree courses, you don’t need to sit any exams on the BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management programme, and you won’t need to spend the summer at home writing a dissertation either. Your assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-world scenarios. This means you’ll be better prepared to apply the skills you’ve gained on the course in your professional role after graduation.


    As you work through your course modules, you’ll have the chance to complete a range of useful assessment methods such as individual reports, case study analyses, presentations, business and destination development plans, and personal independent assignments designed in consultation with your course module leader. Your assessments will have an emphasis on personal discovery, digital technology, the application of theory to real-world hospitality and tourism scenarios, and management practice and innovative thinking.

    Download the course brochure for more information about course content and assessment.

    Career & Personal Development

    Career Coaching is designed to support students in their professional growth and help them realize their full potential. This involves guidance on self-awareness, professional branding, and the development of a personalized Career Plan. Through this process, students gain deeper self-understanding, define their career aspirations, outline the steps needed to achieve their goals, and collaborate with current employers to execute these steps. Continuous monitoring and feedback are provided to ensure consistent career advancement. Our support includes:

    Year 1

    Career development
    • Access to job-search platforms, online career blogs, and advice
    • Career Profiling (personality, interests, values, and personal mission)
    • Create your own career brand
    • Resume & cover letter prep
    • Coaching and interview prep
    • Recruitment fairs
    • Field trips and other networking events
    Personal development
    • Learning how to learn
    • Communication skills
    • Presentation skills

    Year 2

    Career development
    • Personal mission statement
    • SWOT Analysis and career goals
    • Career planning
    • Recruitment fairs
    • Field trips and other networking events
    Personal development
    • Emotional intelligence
    • Mindfulness skills

    Year 3

    Career development
    • Job search strategies
    • Recruitment fairs
    • Field trips and other networking events
    Personal development
    • Stress management
    • Time management

    Industry Placements

    All internships take place at four- and five-star ranked properties. The first internship takes place within a pre-set training location belonging to Atlantica Hotels & Resorts, whilst the second internship takes place in Europe, either with a host company that is a school partner or with one that is chosen independently by the student. For the third internship we offer 12-month placements in the USA.
    The first internship is part of the academic curriculum, carries credit value, and is mandatory for all students. The second and third internships are optional - but highly recommended - as they are designed to help with the transition from student to professional and offer the opportunity to offset course-related expenses.
    Internships & Employment in 2025

    The first internship is designed so that all students can get hands-on customer service experience in Food & Beverage or Front Office operations. Students will be exposed to real-life work environments in rotational positions throughout different outlets of the property they are placed with.

     

    This internship is about structure and about learning how to do things the right way. It is hard but rewarding work which will lay a solid professional foundation and pave the way for students’ second internship and future careers.

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    Start your career with Atlantica

    You will be placed in top 5* hotels, in a department of your choice, surrounded by friends and supervised by a mentor. Your parents can even visit you during your internship, with compliments from Atlantica. How awesome is that?

    American Hotel Academy has partnered up with Atlantica Hotels & Resorts to deliver this streamlined practical experience. Thus, the best Atlantica properties serve as training sites for our first year students. Here are the main features of this experience:

    The duration of the internship is 5 months and the offered compensation is 750€/month in rotational positions in the Food & Beverage or Front Office departments. These are the properties:

    Internship 2 builds on the experience gained during Internship 1. The main objective is to deepen the knowledge gained so far by either continuing your career at the same host company or by exploring a new one in a different country with a different specific. Choose your next career move based on the long-term career goals that you have set already at this point in your education.

     

    Internship 2 takes place either:

    • within four- and five-star ranked properties selected by the school or secured independently by the student. The positions available are in operational roles in Food & Beverage and Front Office, as well as administrative or back-office roles (Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Events, Finance, Supply & Logistics), or
    • within host companies in related sectors like Events & Entertainment, Retail & Luxury, Aviation, Cruise Lines, Wellness & Spa, or Sports; for students wishing to explore adjacent career paths.

     

    The second internship duration is four-five months between Level 5 and Level 6 (May-September). The school provides tutoring and monitoring as well as the pre-departure orientation.

     

    Compensation from host companies in Europe includes a stipend between EUR 300 – 1,700/month (varies from one country to another), accommodation, and one-three meals per day. See Fees & Earnings section below for more country information and check with the Career Department for specifics about each host company.

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    Internship 2 Europe - Click on the picture for featured host companies

    Just some of our amazing internship opportunities in Europe, in one place.

    The American experience is what YOU make of it. For no other place on earth is the saying ‘you are the master of your own destiny’ truer. Go there with an open mind and with an open heart and you will achieve great things. This country is certainly the best place for this.

    This internship is offered in exclusive partnership with Odyssey International Group, the largest internship and trainee J1 visa sponsor organization in the U.S.

     

    Internship 3 builds on the experience gained during Internships 1 and 2. This time, the American Track students will deepen the knowledge gained so far by immersing themselves in hands-on training in the hospitality industry in a unique country like the United States.

     

    Internship 3 takes place at four- and five-star ranked properties, selected by the school and visa sponsor organization. The positions available are in operational roles in Food & Beverage and Front Office. School and visa sponsor also provide support and monitoring before departure, as well as during the whole stay in the U.S.

     

    This internship’s placement process allows for a great deal of flexibility. We keep in mind, as much as possible, each student’s particular context and preferences when looking for a suitable host company. Group placements are also possible, as we know they are important for many of our students. Odyssey International’s philosophy is to “develop sustainable but flexible recruitment and sponsorship systems based on our conviction that one program does not fit all.”

     

    The internship duration is 12 months. Compensation from host companies includes a stipend that usually starts at $2,400/m and goes as high as $4,000/m, with benefits such as accommodation and meals on duty included as per each company’s policy. See the Fees & Earnings section below for more country information and check with the Career Department for specifics about each host company.

     

    Upon successful completion of this internship, students can return for an Advanced Training or Management Trainee Program of an additional 12 months (usually within the same host company). For more information, please contact a Career Department representative.

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    American Internships - Click here to see our complete portfolio

    Some host companies are located in big cities, some near big or mid-sized cities and some remote. Each location comes with its own pros and cons, but nevertheless the experience of a lifetime is guaranteed. Students have a variety of locations to choose from according to their own wants and needs.

    Optional Employment is an additional service AHA provides to all graduates and it mainly entails customized job searching within our vast global network of employers.

    Start dates are available throughout the year, and students can usually choose between regular full-time employment or management trainee programs. Destinations available include Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and even Australia.

    For more information on how you can benefit from this service, please contact a Career Department representative.

    Internships

    Internship Stories

    Internships are a crucial part of our programme. They are not only an amazing educational and professional experience, but also a chance to have fun, travel to new places and meet new people.
    Want to learn more about what it’s like to go on an internship with us?

    Certification

    The stackable certification system allows students to be certified as they progress through the curriculum. Therefore, if they don’t complete the entire programme, they still receive professional certifications that can be of use for immediate employment or for completing their studies later on.

    On successful completion of Level 5

    Diploma – Hotel Director, awarded by American Hotel Academy

    On successful completion of Level 6

    Bachelor of Science (Hons) International Hospitality & Tourism Management, awarded by Arden University
    &
    Diploma Entrepreneurship, awarded by American Hotel Academy

    Fees & Earnings

    Education is valuable, and value can’t come without a cost. But this doesn’t mean it should not be accessible. As we can’t waive the cost, we find meaningful employment for our students, so they won’t just cover tuition, but also gain income.

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    If you're passionate, you can make it happen!

    Scholarships & Financial Aid

    The scholarships and study loans available for Sep 2025 intake, are provided below.

    Early Bird & Referral Program

    AHA grants discounts to students who secure their seats early in the season, as well as to ones who recommend other suitable candidates for admission. Please see below the terms and conditions for 2025:

    Early Bird


    €600

    Enrol by Feb 28th and benefit of the best rate for Sep 2025 start date!

    Referral Program


    €200

    A discount of 200€ to the tuition fee will be granted to the AHA student who refers our academy to their friends/ family/ colleagues.

    1. The discount is only received by the student who refers, not the one who is referred.

    2. The discount is earned when the candidate who was referred enters their 2nd academic year.

    3. The referred candidate must NOT be in our database already.

    4. You can be rewarded for up to 3 referrals per year.

    ITN Scholarships 2025

    International Trainee Network covers two full scholarships for AHA students choosing to apply for an internship in the U.S. this year. Each scholarship is worth $4,000 (complete program fee).

    Two students who secure interviews with Montage International, a renowned luxury hospitality company in the U.S., have the chance to win a $4,000 scholarship and thus entirely covering their J1 program fees.

    Please see a Career Department Representative for more information on how you can benefit from this great opportunity.

    Student Loans

    Did you ever think that international education is out of reach? Did the costs and expenses scare you? Probably they did, but it’s no longer the case. What if we told you that you can receive top-quality education, at an international level, as affordable as any other in Romania?

    There are options for you to invest in your education and focus only on what matters: your study experience.

    FINS Student Loans

    FINS is part of EDUCATIVA, the largest organization in Romania delivering educational services and products.

    Main benefits

    ○ You can get up to 25.000 EUR

    ○ Covering of all your educational expenses (tuition fees, accommodation, transportation, medical insurance, etc.)

    ○ Fair evaluation based on your academy application file

    ○ Flexibility – you can adjust the loan depending on a need-basis and it will be offered in monthly installments

    ○ Grace period for the whole duration of your studies and up to 1 year after graduation

    ○ Up to 10 years repayment period

    ○ Interest rates comparable with bank loans but with very flexible conditions: interest between 9% and 11%

    What type and how much income is needed?

    ○ No job, income or co-signer is required to acess this loan

    What if something happens to me or the person that pays the loan?

    ○ In difficult situations, they can temporarily suspend the payment of your loan installments. They will also do their best to help you in other ways so that you can recover as soon as possible.

    If you want to learn more about FINS, you can do so by contacting us directly using the info below or directly on their website. (click here).

    BRD Student Loans

    Use BRD’s calculator to find your best loan option, duration and payment:

    Main benefits

    ○ You can get as much as 130.000 lei (or its equivalents in EUR or USD) without any guarantees.
    ○ Grace period up to 6 months (without any mortgages) in which you only pay interest, taxes and the initial installment.
    ○ Benefit from a maximum time of 10 years.

    What type and how much income is needed?

    ○ Any type and amount of income is accepted – salary, pension, royalties, rent income and income from independent activities.
    ○ You can get a larger sum if you can bring the salary of 3 other co-debtors.

    What if something happens to me or the person that pays the loan?

    ○ You are safe throughout the whole period of the loan via a life insurance that protects you and your loved ones in case of unemployment, temporary incapacity of work, complete and permanent paralysis of any nature and death of any nature.
    ○ The contracts are in effect upon signing and for the entire duration of the loan, while the payment is done monthly.

    DISCLAIMER

    The loan offer mentioned above is not created or in any way associated with American Hotel Academy. It belongs to its respective banking institution. For additional information, please contact the institution mentioned above.

    Employer Billing Plan

    This plan is for you if:

    • You are currently under employment with a company which wants to invest in your professional development.
    • Your employer agrees to cover your course fees.

    Benefits for both:

    • Students will have access to affordable higher education.
    • Employers can enhance company productivity by investing in employee professional development.
    • Employers are eligible to deduct expenses related to employee training.

    How does it work?

    When completing your application form, please select the “Employer Billing Plan” option. If your application is accepted, the Admissions Office will contact you to finalize the necessary documentation.

    Entry Requirements

    We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who would like to attend an international hospitality business management programme, and are proficient in English with real potential for a successful future career in this industry.
    We appreciate candidates who are creative and skill-oriented, as well as those who love being organized, or leaders, who are pragmatic, entrepreneur-minded, and energetic.

    Academic

    High School Diploma: The admission process can start before graduating from high school, but candidates must have graduated before the commencement of classes with AHA.

    English Level

    We accept any of the following English language skills certificates and minimum scores: TOEFL 60-78; IELTS 6.0; Cambridge Assessment English Test (CAE, CPE, FCE) 169; Duolingo 105; and Pearson 50. Duolingo can also be completed with us as part of the admission process.

    Minimum Age

    Students need to be at least 18 years old. The admission process can start before the age of 18, but the candidate must have turned 18 before the commencement of classes.

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    Alina Borș

    Admissions Counsellor

    Need assistance?

    If you have questions regarding the application procedure, our educational offerings, or any other concerns, don’t hesitate to ask for support.

    Our team is ready to help you from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

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