What you get for free
Information on study content & electives
Information on career prospects
Information on financing options




Apply with LERNEN26 until June 30th & secure €1,444 discount + iPad.
Apply until June 30th and use the code LERNEN26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
You offer your guests a home away from home – without losing sight of your budget. This requires flexible thinking and acting. The last years have shown how important good crisis and sustainability management is. With your knowledge, you can work as a food and beverage manager or revenue manager.
Depending on your goals, we offer you a choice of two programmes: The German-language bachelor’s programme in Hotel Management or the English-language bachelor’s programme in Hospitality Management if you are aiming for an international career.
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de, en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
All details on recognition and admission can be found directly on the page of your desired study programme.
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
The study programme in hospitality management is available in German and English.
Admission requirements for the German programme:
Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.
Foreign students must provide proof of German language skills. Please note: proof must be submitted before starting your studies and must not be older than two years.
This degree prepares you for the current challenges of the labour market and can kick-start your career.
Admission requirements for the English programme:
Proof of university entrance qualification, such as your A levels, a vocational diploma, a master craftsman's certificate or a certificate of advanced training.
For the English-language programme, we require proof of your English language skills.
Please note: proof must be submitted before starting your studies and must not be older than two years. If you have already completed your first degree in English or if English is your native language, you do not need to prove your English language skills separately.
This degree programme prepares you for the English-speaking international job market.
The hospitality industry is exciting and diverse. You decide which area you would like to work in – by focusing on the subjects that excite you the most. In the German programme, you get to choose three out of 35 elective modules, such as event management, gastronomy and catering or communication and PR. In the English programme, you choose three out of 15 elective modules. Your options include modules such as tourism management, international HR and leadership and intrapreneurship.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A | |
| Event Management | 10 |
| Gastronomy and Catering | 10 |
| Tourism Management | 10 |
| Elective B | |
| Applied Sales | 10 |
| Business Ethics and Sustainability | 10 |
| Intercultural Psychology and CRM | 10 |
| International Accounting, Planning and Control | 10 |
| International Brand Management and Corporate Communication | 10 |
| International HR and Leadership | 10 |
| Intrapreneurship | 10 |
| Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology | 10 |
| Market Research and Product Management | 10 |
| Online and Social Media Marketing | 10 |
| Organizational Development and Change Management | 10 |
| Elective C | |
| Gastronomy and Catering | 10 |
| Tourism Management | 10 |
| Event Management | 10 |
| Applied Sales | 10 |
| Online and Social Media Marketing | 10 |
| Managing People and Fundamentals of Business Psychology | 10 |
| Intercultural Psychology and CRM | 10 |
| International Brand Management and Corporate Communication | 10 |
| International Accounting, Planning and Control | 10 |
| Organizational Development and Change Management | 10 |
| International HR and Leadership | 10 |
| Business Ethics and Sustainability | 10 |
| Market Research and Product Management | 10 |
| Intrapreneurship | 10 |
| Studium Generale I und II | 10 |
| Foreign Language Italian | 10 |
| Foreign Language French | 10 |
| Foreign Language Spanish | 10 |
| Foreign Language German | 10 |
| Mastering Prompts | 10 |
| Career Development | 10 |
| AWS Cloud Specialization | 10 |
Do you need help with your decision? Your personal study advisor is happy to help you!
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Information on study content & electives
Information on career prospects
Information on financing options

As a rooms division manager, you make sure everything runs smoothly for your guests. You are in charge of reception as well as housekeeping. Tasks such as personnel management, budget planning and quality management are your responsibility. In addition, you look after your guests and are in direct contact with them.