Study Mode
On CampusStart Date
September 2025Duration
3 YearsOverview
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
3 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.
Career & Personal Development
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
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.
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:
Clear training objectives building on the academic curriculum
Mentoring, coaching and ongoing feedback and evaluation
Students are pre-trained throughout the academic semester
Students can opt for property and training position
Students have the opportunity to be placed with their friends
Only a few select 5-star properties which cater to international guests
School monitoring and assistance: permanent communication and onsite visits
A good, complete package: high stipend, accommodation and 3 meals per day
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:
Atlantica Imperial Resort
With contemporary touches overlooking the green gardens and the endless blue sea, all rooms whisper class from the inside and are beautifully appointed creating memorable experiences never to be forgotten. The Imperial Spa sits within the “Best Spa’s” at the European Health & Spa awards and completes the moments of luxury never to forget.
Atlantica Holiday Village Rhodes
When family time is important and parents’ time is equally at the top of the list, Atlantica Holiday Village Rhodes ticks all the right boxes. You will find a full variety of room types, from double rooms to a villa with private pool and when everything is taken care of, it leaves only time to enjoy the whole family smiling.
Atlantica Aegean Blue
Whether travelling as a couple or treating the kids to a family getaway, there’s plenty of pool and garden space to enjoy a relaxing moment or a fun filled day of activities. For breakfast, lunch and dinner you can choose from our varied buffet with themes from around the world or treat yourself to our A la carte restaurant serving top favourites from the Asian cuisine.
Atlantica Dreams Resort
The luxurious Atlantica Dreams Resort is beautifully located right on the beach, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea. The hotel is designed to deliver a high level of service from sports to indulgent spa treatments and from high leveled entertainment permanence to fine dining experiences.
Atlantica Beach Resort Kos
Atlantica Beach Resort Kos is beautifully located right on the beach, overlooking the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. Ideal for families and couples alike, Atlantica Beach Resort Kos is designed to appeal to all. It is the perfect getaway for those wanting to just relax or for water sports enthusiasts.
Atlantica Caldera Palace
The hotel is located on the golden sandy beach of Lyttos on Crete’s northern coast. If you are looking for luxury, there is no need to look any further. With a hint of Greek hospitality, Atlantica Caldera Palace meets everyone’s expectations from sports to indulgent spa treatments.
Atlantica Bay Hotel
Set on a hillside looking out to the sapphire-blue seas of Limassol Bay, the Atlantica Bay is a truly luxurious retreat that makes the perfect spot for a couple’s holiday. Surrounded by a peaceful and quiet environment with lush grass areas and a massive lagoon shaped pool, their guests' holidays will be their most memorable ones.
Atlantica Mare Village Paphos
With magnificent sea views over the Mediterranean sea, Atlantica Mare Village Paphos is the ideal hotel for summer holidays. Whether guests are traveling as a couple or treating the kids to a family getaway, there’s plenty of pool and garden space to enjoy a relaxing moment or a fun filled day of activities.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
If you're passionate, you can make it happen!
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Early Bird & Referral Program
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.
○ 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%
○ No job, income or co-signer is required to acess this 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:
○ 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.
○ 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.
○ 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
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.
Alina Borș
Admissions CounsellorNeed 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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