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Distance LearningBachelor
Hospitality Management (B.A.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
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A home for guests, wherever they are: Your English-language bachelor’s programme in Hospitality Management is the foundation for your international career.
How your studies get you ahead:
You acquire solid knowledge of business administration, marketing, law and digital skills.
You explore areas such as destination management and hospitality revenue management.
You learn about international marketing, international business law and intercultural and ethical decision-making.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
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
Study fees
Starting at 249€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1139922c
Start today: try us out for 1 month
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.
Course Content
Online study programme Hospitality Management: Your modules
You receive guests from all over the world and work in an international environment: Your English-language bachelor’s programme in Hospitality Management covers topics such as business administration, marketing and law, taking into account their international aspects. Courses about food and beverage management, destination management or rooms division management teach you all you need to know about the hotel business. You can assemble your electives according to your interests. Your options include various languages, Intercultural Psychology and CRM or Intrapreneurship.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Business 101 | 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work | 5 |
| Principles of Hospitality Management | 5 |
| Food and Beverage Management | 5 |
| Collaborative Work | 5 |
| Digital Skills | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Business Mathematics | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Destination Management | 5 |
| Accounting and Balancing | 5 |
| International Business Law | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Management Accounting | 5 |
| Statistics | 5 |
| Strategic Hospitality Management | 5 |
| Business Simulation: Tourism, Hospitality and Event | 5 |
| Corporate Finance and Investment | 5 |
| Foreign Language | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making | 5 |
| Rooms Division Management | 5 |
| Sustainability Management in Tourism, Hospitality and Event | 5 |
| Planning and Development of Hospitality Businesses | 5 |
| Distribution in Hospitality and Tourism | 5 |
| International Contract Management | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Principles of Management | 5 |
| Hospitality Revenue Management | 5 |
| Crisis Management in Tourism, Hospitality and Event | 5 |
| Seminar: Current Issues in Tourism, Hospitality and Event | 5 |
| Elective A | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective B | 10 |
| Elective C | 10 |
| Bachelor Thesis | 10 |
| 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 |
Career
Your career perspective with a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management
We prepare you to make your guests feel at home at all times: you will be trained in hospitality and professional service for guests as well as the perfect organisation of supplies, finances, human resources and cost of sales using state-of-the-art economic methods. After completing your degree, you can work as …
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.
Food doesn’t reach the table without you: As a food and beverage manager, you plan gastronomic projects independently and see them through. You always keep an eye on the budget for goods and personnel and are constantly evaluating and optimising processes for your upcoming projects. In addition, you are there for your guests.
How can you maximise the profit of your hospitality venture? As revenue manager, this question is for you to answer. You might, for example, calculate the room rate depending on season and prices of the competition. This means you have to observe the market, analyse and evaluate your price strategy and stay flexible in the face of change.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in Hospitality Management
Only until 30.06.2026
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399
€379 /mtl.Apply until June 30th and use the code LERNEN26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.06.2026
Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344
€329 /mtl.Apply until June 30th and use the code LERNEN26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
Only until 30.06.2026
Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259
€249 /mtl.Apply until June 30th and use the code LERNEN26 to get a €1,444 discount and a free iPad.
All our study programmes include the following services
Begin today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Free trial month*
Optional semester abroad
Access to MS Office
Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students
Online library with 60,000 E-books and access to Statista
Eduroam internet access at over 20,000 locations worldwide
Study and career coaching
Access to over 14,000 courses and 1,800 video tutorials via LinkedIn Learning
Holiday semesters and free extension for up to 12 months
*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Do you have vocational training or further education, work experience, or have you already studied? We are happy to assess — even before you apply for your distance learning programme — whether and to what extent we can recognise your prior learning: no obligation and 100% online. Simply complete our online recognition form.
Reduce your study duration: Skip individual modules or entire semesters!
Save on tuition fees: For every recognised ECTS point, you save 30 euros.
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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