Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Degree title in Finnish: restonomi

Duration and extent of studies:
3.5 years
210 credits, including 30 credits of placement

Tourism is a constantly growing worldwide industry. This dynamic industry needs qualified, multicultural, customer-oriented experts with good IT, language and management skills. In response to this demand an International Degree Programme in Tourism was started at Imatra.

Imatra is located in South-East Finland, close to the Russian border on the shores of Imatrankoski Rapids, one of the oldest tourist attractions of Finland.

Core competences of the Degree Programme in Tourism are
- international tourism
- cultural and event tourism
- destination management and planning
- tourism management.

To succeed in the interdisciplinary field of tourism versatile language and cross-cultural management skills are required. This requirement is reflected in the specially developed curriculum here at Imatra.

Studies abroad
Studies are carried out entirely in English and they include compulsory period long studies or placement abroad.

A wide range of foreign universities and placements exists to provide students with the most worthwhile and widest experiences. The programme aims to expand students’ intercultural competence and language skills.

International group
The international mix of the student group means that this aim of internationalisation can be achieved here at Imatra, as well as on study abroad and placement. Visiting professors from other universities are also a part of studies.

Project-based learning
The education comprises programme-specific basic studies, advanced professional studies, elective studies, a Bachelor’s Thesis (15 ects) and placement (30 ects) in Finland or abroad. Project-based learning, e-learning and studying in small groups are central learning methods used in the degree programme.

Good career opportunities after graduation
To facilitate adaptation to the new learning environment and processes, we will have a consultation with every student about his or her orientation, on the basis of which we make a personal curriculum for each one.

The graduates from the degree programme will work as experts in the tourism sector employed on different planning and development duties such as destination, sales or marketing managers. However, to be an effective manager, practical, operational expertise is essential. This particular aspect is accomplished through the compulsory placement period.

For further information please contact:

Ms. Marjaana Kareinen, Head of Degree Programme
tel. +358 40 575 1120

Ms. Jaana Häkli, International Coordinator
tel. +358 40 555 0519

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