Degree programme in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management in Imatra

Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Degree tittle in Finnish: restonomi

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

The programme is conducted in English.

The hotel and restaurant business is a constantly growing worldwide industry. This dynamic industry needs modern, multicultural, customer-oriented experts with good management and project leadership skills.

Bachelors of Hospitality Management are experts in the international tourism industry environment. Marketing and sales skills are one of the core competences of these multicultural professionals. Destination management and planning, including product planning and development are some examples to be mentioned of a skillful graduate. To succeed in the interdisciplinary field of hotel, restaurant and tourism, management skills are required. The studies emphasise networking with companies as well as versatile language and cross-cultural skills.

Studies in Imatra
Imatra is located in Southeast Finland, close to the Russian border on the shores of Imatrankoski Rapids, one of the oldest tourist attractions of Finland. There are good facilities for sports and nature activities. The lifestyle is peaceful and calm.

Multicultural atmosphere
The students of the international groups come from different parts of the world and each group has its own multicultural identity. Visiting lecturers from our partner universities bring a variety of tones to the topics.

Innovative learning methods
We emphasise multiple learning methods and environments. Living lab based learning environment is one of the core ways of studying. This means that the students are in a close co-operation with companies and organisations operating in the tourism industry.

Good career opportunities after graduation
We have a consultation with every student about his or her orientation, on the basis of which we make a personalized curriculum.

The graduates from the degree programme will work as experts in hotel, restaurant and tourism sectors employed in different expert duties such as hotel, revenue or sales managers. However, to be an effective manager, practical, operational expertise is essential. These practical skills will get a good start during the compulsory placement period.

For further information please contact:

Ms. Heli Korpinen, Degree Programme Manager
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tel. +358 40 763 9127

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

Admissions Office
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