Hospitality Management

The Certificate in Hospitality Management provides a basic foundation in business and management as applied to this industry with particular emphasis on managerial and entrepreneurial activities in organisations such as hotels, restaurants, tour operations, events and conferences - all prime growth areas.

Through this innovative programme students will explore the impact of tourism and hospitality activities in a range of international contexts. You can visit the Foundation’s own Relais & Chateaux property at www.bottaccio.it

The certificate comprises 4 modules. Each module entails one 3 hours session per week over 12 weeks, either day or evening study. Total classroom time of 36 hours per module.

Internship (Optional): 3-month placement after the ending of 4 modules.

The course is delivered through a series of tutorials and seminars including case studies. Assessment is through a group project and presentation, an individual essay and a final exam. Participants are expected to undertake at least two hours per week of independent study. Upon successful completion of the four modules, students are awarded an ESE certificate. Modules may also be taken independently.

Course Duration: 3-month

Language of Instruction: English

Next starting dates

27 September 2010 - Florence

27 September 2010 - London

04 October 2010 - New York