DESCRIPTION
The aim of this program is to equip students for an exciting and dynamic career in the fast- growing worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The program is focused on developing the knowledge and skills needed to effectively and successfully manage different types of hotels such as Resorts, Clubs and Casinos
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Examine all the functional areas of a Hotel, Casino and Resorts and critically evaluate the principles that influence them.
- Effectively choose and apply management strategies and principles for a Hotel, Casino and Resort.
- Determine the Hotel, Casino and Resorts related trends.
- Justify and support the role of Hotels, Casinos and Resorts for the local, regional and global economy.
* This program is under accreditation process by the Cyprus Quality Assurance Agency (CYQAA).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The continuous thriving of the Hotel and Casino industry is consistently one of the leading job creators in Cyprus as well as internationally. The program, Hotel, Casino and Resort Management, of Mesoyios College helps to prepare professionals to start their own hotel and/or casino business, start a franchise business or hold a managerial role in a hotel, casino, club, resort, or places such as, companies, colleges and universities. On the way to advancement to the rank of General Hotel/Casino Manager and Director of a hotel and/or casino unit, graduates of the this program will be able to reclaim positions such as Gaming Manager, Head Receptionist, Reservations Manager, Front Office Manager, Rooms Division Manager, Floor Supervisor, Executive Housekeeper, Restaurant Supervisor, Maître D ‘Hotel, Restaurant Manager, Head Barman, Bar Manager, Assistant F & B Manager, F & B Operations Manager, F & B Administrations Manager, F & B Manager, Sales and Marketing Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Assistant Hotel/Casino Manager, Hotel/Casino Manager, General Hotel/Casino Manager, Director of Operations and Managing Director.
The hotel industry basically affects every industry, and the well trained and educated professionals in the field of middle and higher management are in great demand today. This number is expected to be increased dramatically over the next few years and very soon after the global financial crisis.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Requirement Min ECTS Max ECTS
Hospitality Major Requirements Min: 96 Max: 96 ECTS
Business Requirements Min: 78 Max: 78 ECTS
Dissertation Requirements Min: 12 Max: 12 ECTS
Tourism Requirements Min: 12 Max: 12 ECTS
English Language Requirements Min: 12 Max: 12 ECTS
Computer Requirements and Electives Min: 12 Max: 18 ECTS
Social Science and Liberal Arts Requirements and Electives Min: 06 Max: 18 ECTS
Hospitality Electives Min: 00 Max: 12 ECTS
Business Electives Min: 00 Max: 06 ECTS
Foreign Languages Electives Min: 00 Max: 12 ECTS
General Electives Min: 12
Total ECTS to Graduate 240
HOSPITALITY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Course ECTS
HOS101 – Food and Beverage Management 6
HOS102 – Front Office Operations 6
HOS104 – Delivery Customer Experience 6
HOS105 – Introduction to Hotel, Casino and Resort Operations 6
HOS200 – Housekeeping Management 6
HOS205 – Sanitation and Safety 6
HOS210 – Internship 6
HOS300 – Meetings, Conferences and Events 6
HOS301 – Food and Beverage Cost Control 6
HOS303 – Corporate Sustainability in Hospitality Industry 6
HOS305 – Menu Planning and Development 6
HOS308 – Resort Management 6
HOS311 – Strategic Hospitality and Casino Management 6
HOS401 – Hospitality Revenue Management 6
HOS403 – Club Management 6
HOS408 – Casino Management 6
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
Course ECTS
ACC103 – Financial Accounting I 6
ACC104 – Financial Accounting II 6
ACC300 – Managerial Accounting 6
BUS101 – Business and Professional Communication 6
BUS202 – Sales Management 6
BUS301 – Total Quality Management 6
ECO201 – Hospitality and Tourism Economics I 6
ECO202 – Hospitality and Tourism Economics II 6
HRM100 – Human Resources Management 6
LAW310 – Hospitality and Casino Legislation 6
MKT200 – Consumer Behavior 6
MKT405 – Strategic Hospitality and Casino Marketing 6
RSH300 – Research Methods 6
DISSERTATION REQUIREMENTS
Course ECTS
FYP490 – Final Year Project 1 6
FYP491 – Final Year Project 2 6
TOURISM REQUIREMENTS
Course ECTS
TOU100 – Dimensions of Tourism 6
TOU301 – Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development 6
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Course ECTS
COM100 – Business Computing (R) 6
COM200 – Hospitality Information Systems (R) 6
COM201 – E-Commerce 6
SOCIAL SCIENCE AND LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS AND ELECTIVES
Course ECTS
SOC100 – Business Ethics (R) 6
SOC210 – Intercultural Communications 6
SOC401 – European Union Challenges 6
HOSPITALITY ELECTIVES
Course ECTS
HOS103 – Tour Operators and Hospitality Management 6
HOS201 – Wines and Spirits 6
HOS309 – Service Management 6
HOS310 – Principles of Hospitality Real Estate 6
BUSINESS ELECTIVES
Course ECTS
MKT403 – New Product Development 6
FOREIGN LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
Course ECTS
GRE100 – Greek Language and Culture I 6
GRE102 – Greek Language and Culture II 6
RUS100 – Russian Language and Culture I 6
RUS102 – Russian Language and Culture II 6
R = Required
PATHWAY TO GLION
Option 1
After comparing and matching the curriculum of the two institutions, Glion Institute of Higher Education recognizes a combination of subject courses from the four-year program of Hotel, Casino and Resort Management (Bachelor).
Students have the opportunity to take one (1) semester plus optional internship (24 week internship) at Glion and obtain a transcript with credits counted toward their home degree.
Option 2
Students who successfully complete the four-year program of Hotel, Casino and Resort Management (Bachelor) have the opportunity to continue their studies for the award of a Master’s degree at Glion.
PATHWAY TO LES ROCHES
Option 1
After comparing and matching the curriculum of the two institutions, Les Roches recognizes a combination of subject courses from the four-year program of Hotel, Casino and Resort Management (Bachelor).
Students have the opportunity to take one (1) semester plus optional internship (24 week internship) at Les Roches and obtain a transcript with credits counted toward their home degree.
Option 2
Students who successfully complete the four-year program of Hotel, Casino and Resort Management (Bachelor) have the opportunity to continue their studies for the award of a Master’s degree at Les Roches.
