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ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION
Laying the Fundamentals

Program: Associate Degree in HospitalityAdministration
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Taught semesters: 3
Internships: 1
Intakes: January and July
Age: 18 years old minimum
Qualification: High School Diploma
English level: TOEFL 500 orequivalent
Total Credits: 66
Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Recognition: Swiss Cantonal Authorities (Fribourg)
For more details on the courses, please seethe Academic Programs.

 

Program Objectives
This primary hotel management degree program prepares students for first employment at a supervisory level, or continuation onto the bachelor ofhospitality management degree with specializations. Professional skills are developed through a series of formative craft-based learning (CBL) activities supported by theoretical courses and an internship.The students are exposed to real-life working environments with a progression from didactic and guided lessons, to more self-managed learning approaches.

 

Learning Outcomes
At the end of theprogram, students will be able to:

Apply and reflect on knowledge and skills acquired through academic, CBL and workplace learning activities.
Operate at supervisory level in operationaldepartments within the hospitality industry.
Apply contemporary systems and theories relevant to administrative and operational management tasks in hotel departments or units.
Exhibit solid work ethics, goodinter-personal communications, cultural awareness and teamwork skills.
Use tools for developing their career plans, setting personal goals and developing appropriate common skills.
 

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