International Hotel Management

Bachelor of Arts

The Foundation for Success: Theory and Experience

In the Hotel Industry, practical experience and theoretical knowledge are essential skills for the management sector. Special emphasis is placed on the combination of academic content and practical knowledge in the degree programme “International Hotel Management”. 

The International Hotel Management degree programme is designed to prepare its graduates to face the complex problem solving challenges involved in the management of a hotel. These obstacles must be overcome individually, professionally and efficiently. These skills are built upon the foundation of knowledge of business management and specific insights into the Hotel Industry. Additionally, particular soft skills and methods are needed to be able to responsibly manage teams and projects in hotels. During the Profile & Experience Phases the accumulated theoretical knowledge is applied to business-oriented issues. This takes place particularly during the three internships, which are integrated into the degree programme.

Course Structure: 

• Seven semesters, divided into modules that are focussed on Business Administration, Hotel Management, Soft Skills & Methods
• Experience Phases totalling 12 months
  • Six week internship between the 2nd and 3rd Semester
  • Six month internship in a foreign country during the 4th Semester
  • Four month entry-level internship during the 7th Semester
• Composure of the Bachelor Thesis during the 7th Semester

Foreign Languages:

In the first two semesters you will participate in two language courses, the first of which will be Business English. For the second language course you may choose between Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, Italian and Russian.

Best Perspectives – with a degree in International Hotel Management

Graduates of our programme are the next generation of the administrative departments in the hotel industry worldwide. Their opportunities are numerous, with capable experience in: Marketing, Human Resources, Controlling, Revenue Management and many other positions of responsibility.

Worldwide, the hotel industry is one of the largest employers. In Germany this sector offers a total of over 1 million jobs. The employment rate in the hotel industry is relatively low. This will continue to be one of the fastest growing job sectors in the future, especially for those searching for entry-level positions or opportunities for advancement. The diversity in the industry can not only been seen in the many countries of employment, but in the areas of expertise as well:

Administration

• Book-Keeping, Controlling, Human Resources, Upper Management

Sales & Marketing

• Reservations, Revenue Management, Public Relations, Operational Sales & Marketing, Catering Sales, Convention Sales (Banquet Sales)

Rooms Division

• Reception, Concierge Desk, Guest Relation / Guest Services, Executive Floor, Housekeeping, Business Centre, Facility Management

Food & Beverage

• F & B Back Office, Banquet Service, Bar Management, Room Service 

There are many interesting and promising positions awaiting you in the Head Offices of some of most well-known hotels and hotel chains in the world, for instance: Hotel Development, Quality Assurance Management, etc.

Still undecided? We offer many events and opportunities to broaden your network of contacts in specific hotel branches during your programme of study.

Wide Range of Knowledge for your Master’s Degree

Would you like to complete a Master’s Degree? We offer the ideal foundation for a higher education or academic career in business and hospitality management.

This will open numerous doors to higher management positions in one of the leading branches of the world.

Whether for Winter Semester or Summer Semester: You may apply at any time.

Apply comfortably with our online form. Please have all necessary required documents prepared as pdf, jpg or tif file and ready to upload with your application. Please be advised that the International Hotel Management degree programme is offered exclusively at the Campus SRH Hotel Akademie Dresden. 

Please attach the following documents:

• Current school report card
• Foreign Language Certificates (if applicable) 

We accept applications by mail as well. Early applications for enrolment 2 years in advance are especially appreciated by mail, and will be processed immediately.

The Application Procedure:

We will contact you immediately upon receipt of your application. You will receive an invitation for an interview, either in person or per telephone. With this meeting we wish to get to know you better, find out your motivation for the degree programme and to answer any of your questions. We are looking forward to meeting you.

What you need – Entry requirements for the degree programme International Hotel Management

A degree in Hotel Management requires our students to be service oriented, socially competent and have a high work ethic. We offer the same in return with small courses, individual career advice and a promising education.

Admission requirements

• Qualification for entry to higher education according to German Law (qualifications acquired in countries other than Germany will be considered individually for recognition)

• Proof of language skills
  The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

  • TOEFL 87 ibt
  • TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
  • IELTS (academic) 6.5
  • CAE (grades A, B, or C)
  • CPE (grades A, B or C)
  • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 Points
  • B2 First: 173

  We are currently also accepting the following tests in times of Covid-19:

  • Duolingo Certificate: 95 Points
  • TOEFL Special Home Edition: 87 ibt
  • IELTS Indicator: 6.5 overall

Tuition Fees

Please note: The monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of the study programme.

An additional enrolment fee of €500 (EU/EEA students) / €900 (Non-EU/EEA students) is to be paid once at the start of the programme.

Scholarships and Foundations

The Association of German Foundations (Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen) has composed an overview of all foundations and Förderwerke that provide scholarships:

Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen

In the index of foundations, you will find all foundations classified by professional and geographic search options:

Stiftungsindex

Here, you will find the links to some important German foundations:

• Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung
• Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
• Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für Freiheit
• Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
• Cusanuswerk
• Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst
• Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes

Please note, that not all of the German foundations offer support to students of foreign nationality and/or have only a limited amount of scholarships granted. Information can be found at the respective website.

Scholarships provided by the DAAD for international students

Students may receive a scholarship from the DAAD for up to one year.

This period can be extended under certain circumstances. To find out more, you may contact the DAAD under

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Tel.: +49 228 882-0
Fax: +49 228 882-444

BAFöG for German students

Usually, German students are entitled to BAFöG which typically contributes coverage of expenses for the complete two years of study. If students seek to go abroad, they should apply for BAFög at least six months before leaving Germany. Since the costs of studying abroad are obviously higher than compared to study at home, BAFöG is granted to a broader range of students seeking to study abroad, even for applicants who would otherwise not qualify due of their parents' higher income are still recommended to file a respective application.

Information considering the new BAFöG can be found at the Site of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Further Information can be found at Studentenwerk Berlin.