MBA in International Hospitality and Tourism Business Management, France, Europe

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MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management

A Master level degree in Hospitality Management

MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management

Length of the programme
1 and 1/2 years for students with Bachelor in Hotel Management (2 Academic periods and 1 paid Internship)

2 and 1/2 years for BA in any major (3 Academic periods and 2 paid Internships)

Admission Requirements
Foundation Year: Bachelor degree in any major

MBA degree: Bachelor in Hotel Management
English proficiency: TOEFL 550 (213 PC/80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (Academic)

Accreditation

I. MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management

(Degree accredited by Eurhodip, European association awarding Hotel and tourism degrees)

II. Master's Degree in International Hotel Management

(Academic Standard I degree registered at the National List of Certification by Ministerial Order on 1st July 2008, published on “Le Journal Officiel” of the French Republic on the 6th July, 2008.)

European Credit Transfert System (ECTS). Total credits : 120 ECTS

Campus in Europe

In Europe, the programmes are available in:
- French in Paris, Lyon, Nîmes et Bordeaux (France)
- English in Nîmes (France)
- Spanish in Madrid (Spain)

Fee Structure in Europe

English Programmes : Vatel Nimes, France

French Programmes: Vatel Paris - Vatel Lyon - Vatel Nîmes - Vatel Bordeaux, France

Spanish Programmes: Vatel Madrid, Spain

For admissions in any of our schools outside Europe, kindly contact the schools concerned directly.

Objectives of the programme

The MBA in International Hotel and Tourism Management combines a university teaching approach with a professional edge, whose aim is to train operational and higher managers in the field of hospitality with a wide range of equipment and facilities (business, leisure, sports...) pertaining to international companies.

The programme in International Hotel Management prepares students for specialised executive and managerial positions in hotels and tourism companies. The programme combines cutting-edge management science with traditional know-how in hotel and restaurant management. Course work is reinforced through immediate application of knowledge in practical settings.

The programme enables students to develop and cultivate managerial competencies such as analytical and organisational skills in addition to nurturing their ability to anticipate and decide rapidly and precisely on matters and situations that arise in all areas of the hotel management sector. Programmes are instructed in English at the Vatel campus of Nimes in the south of France.

Teaching Method MBA International Students
Students are expected to participate actively in every phase of this highly internationalised and multicultural academic programme. Course work complements practical training, cultural and technical seminars and individual or small-group research projects. The teaching staff consists of highly experienced university faculty, expert practitioners, and professionals from hotel, restaurant and tourism world. They strive to attain outrivaled teaching standards by pushing back the boundaries in their respective disciplines.

Programme Organisation
The programme consists of a fixed curriculum of required courses. Students alternate course work with practical situations in which they have the opportunity to apply and test what they have learnt. Course-instruction in English, emphasises the operational and strategic management tools required for international hotel and restaurant management and for the effective management of tourism companies. The programme consists of two successive semesters of coursework followed by a paid internship in France or abroad. During the internship, the student is provided with free board and lodging as well as a monthly allowance of approximately 400 to 500 Euros.

Academic Topics

Management year 4

Management year 5

Foundation Year

MBA 1st period

MBA 2nd period

Management I, Marketing I,

Human Resources I,

Computer Systems I,

Nutrition and Wines,

Food & Beverage Environment,

Hotel Environment,

Look & Behaviour,

English Communication I,

French Communication I,

Intercultural Management,

Tourism Economics,

Negotiation,

Enterprise Discovery

Management II,

Financial Accounting ,

Marketing II,

Human Resources II,

Computer Systems II,

Tourism Economics,

Business Law,

Hospitality Law,

Hospitality Strategy,

Enterprise Strategy,

French Communication II

NAL

Management III,

Financial Strategies,

Marketing III,

Human Resources III,

Computer Systems III,

Start up Business,

French Communication III,

Research,

Thesis,

Online Career Workshop

Vatel also proposes a management training programme in the USA to students at the end of their studies

Fee Structure in Europe

English Programmes : Vatel Nimes, France

French Programmes: Vatel Paris - Vatel Lyon - Vatel Nîmes - Vatel Bordeaux, France

Spanish Programmes: Vatel Madrid, Spain

APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR THE MBA

Bachelor Degree - How to Apply

MBA HTM - Marco Polo Exchange Programme - Internships

International Business School
Hotel and Tourism Management

Hotel school for management Vatel is well known around the world for preparing students for middle and higher management positions in a booming sector of the Tourism industry. The Courses are for a duration of 3 to 5 years:

• Bachelor Degree in International Hotel Management
• MBA in International Hospitality Management

Vatel has developed a strong network through which the International Training department assists each student for internships and employment in reputed hotel chains all over the world

• Hotel schools which prepare students in Hotel Management, across 4 continents
• 5000 students, with 1 700 in France
• 8000 ex-students who are into operational and management positions all over the planet.

Vatel Hotel Business School ranks 1st amongst the Top Hotel Schools across Europe (source IFOP). Both the under graduate and post graduate hotel education at the school is recognised by the French Education ministry and by the Hospitality Industry professionals.

Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et Gestion
Hôtellerie et Tourisme

Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et Gestion, Vatel forme les cadres opérationnels et les cadres dirigeants qui se dédient à un secteur d'activité en pleine expansion : l'Hôtellerie et le Tourisme international. Le cursus s'effectue en 3 ou 5 ans :

• Bachelor Degree in International Hotel Management / Manager d'Hôtellerie Internationale (Bac+3)
• MBA in International Hospitality Management / Directeur en Hôtellerie Internationale (Bac+5)

Vatel rayonne sur l'international et occupe la première place dans le monde parmi les plus grands groupes d'enseignement de l'hôtellerie :

• Ecoles Hôtelières qui préparent à la gestion hôtelière, réparties sur 4 continents
• 5000 étudiants dont 1 700 en France
• 8000 diplômés qui exercent des fonctions de management et de direction au quatre coins de la planète.

Plébiscité par les plus hauts représentants de la profession hôtelière internationale qui lui ont décerné le Worldwide Hospitality Award dans la catégorie Formation, Vatel affiche avec fierté que 100% des Vatéliens trouvent le poste qui correspond au projet de carrière qu'ils se sont fixés durant leurs études.

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