BATourism and Catering
Hungary, Sopron
Study location | Hungary, Sopron |
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Type | Bachelor, full degree studies |
Nominal duration | 8 semesters (240 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | BA |
Course code | Economic Science |
Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good understanding in Mathematics. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Documents issued in English or officially translated in English along with verified copies. |
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Language requirements | English B2 level (necessary fluency to communicate) |
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Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. We would like to read in your motivation letter about the following topics: favourite subjects in the school, previous studies in tourism and/or economics, social activities, travel experiences, hobbies (sport, music, etc.), self assessment and description, your future dreams and how you imagine your future workplace. |
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Overview
This undergraduate program aims to train economists in the field of tourism and hospitality. These professionals will be able to implement tasks related to tourism and hospitality as well as manage and organize related work processes. They will also possess a sound knowledge of economics, social theory, applied methodological knowledge, and specialized knowledge. The practical courses will prepare for the application of the professional knowledge and to be able to adapt themselves quickly and efficiently to unusual cultural and business environments.
The study-plan includes 2 semesters of internship: one of these must be completed abroad or at an international company.
Career opportunities: tourism marketing on national and regional level, event tourism, health and wellness tourism, sustainable tourism or heritage tourism, hotels and tourism companies, management of restaurants, multinational corporations, consulting firms, etc.
Programme structure
Tourism and Catering
Duration of studies: 1-8 semesters
1. General and Economical Law,
Communication and Presentation Skills Training,
Environmental Economics,
Mathematics,
Management,
Microeconomics,
European Culture,
Economic Geography,
The History of Economics,
Studying and Research Methodology,
Practice in Mathematics,
Practice in Microeconomics,
2. Macroeconomics,
Marketing,
Finance,
Statistics I,
Corporate Economics,
Organisation and Management,
Elective Course,
Elective Course,
Business English/Wirtschaftsdeutsch I.,
Practice in International Economics,
Practice in Corporate Economics,
3. The System of Tourism,
International Economics,
Statistics II.,
Accommodations,
Accounting I.,
Resources in Tourism,
Elective Course,
Elective Course,
Business English/Wirtschaftsdeutsch II.,
Practice in International Economics,
4. The Economy of the EU,
Rural and Urban Tourism,
Local Economic Development,
Theory and Institution System of Leisure Time,
Accounting II.,
Basics of Tour Operation and Sale,
Business Informatics,
Catering,
Elective Course,
Business English/Wirtschaftsdeutsch III.,
5. Event Management,
Softwares of Tourism,
Tourism Marketing,
Tourism Management,
Business Planning,
Business English/Wirtschaftsdeutsch IV.,
6. International Relations of Tourism,
Protocol and Etiquette,
Strategic Planning,
Tourist Law and Public Administration,
Business Communication,
7. Internship
8. Internship and thesis.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities: tourism marketing on national and regional level, event tourism, health and wellness tourism, sustainable tourism or heritage tourism, hotels and tourism companies, management of restaurants, multinational corporations, consulting firms, own SME-s, etc.