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Students acquire important theoretical knowledge in accounting, pricing, marketing, business communications, human resources management and more, studying more specialized modules such as culinary arts technology, innovation and creativity in gastronomy and culinary arts, international F&B management, special events management as well. In the course of their studies, students undertake practical internships of up to 12 months. Thanks to the extensive and sophisticated network of active international partners of VUM, students get the opportunity to work with some of the best chefs in the world, to gain valuable experience into high-classed restaurants and to work in “Michelin” starred ones. Thus, they get a real opportunity to create contacts, gain skills and experience in a real environment and lay the foundations for their future successful realization.

What you will learn: Explain global sustainability concepts, issues and concerns Discuss sustainable decisions and actions that foodservice can take and reasons for these Identify some challenges to a business in implementing sustainable practices. Describe why a successful distribution model is necessary to support the infrastructure of sustainable food. Explain current sustainability issues in food production (agriculture, livestock and seafood and some solutions for food service. Explain current sustainability issues regarding water, energy and waste and potential solutions for food service.

Our Professional Chef’s Certificate program is a comprehensive 1-year culinary immersion designed to fast-track your culinary career. Created by top international chefs and educators, this modular program equips you with essential culinary skills and knowledge to excel in the professional kitchen. Expand your culinary expertise with a unique series of applied practical lab classes, covering both classic and contemporary cooking techniques. Our program prepares you to thrive in a professional culinary environment and stay abreast of the latest industry trends and global cuisines. After completing the initial semester on our campus, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in the art of a la carte cuisine at our teaching fine dining restaurant. Benefit from personalized guidance and mentorship from our expert instructors, further honing your culinary prowess. Our program goes beyond cooking, offering a well-rounded curriculum that encompasses business and soft skills essential for a thriving culinary career. From management and leadership to cost control, food photography and styling, nutrition and food safety, marketing, and hospitality trends, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry. Embark on a transformative culinary journey and emerge as a skilled and sought-after professional chef through our rigorous 1-year training program. Experience hands-on learning, gain industry exposure, and acquire the necessary skills to flourish in the culinary world.

The BSc in Hospitality Management programme (BHM) exposes the students to an environment oriented to both business and hotel operations and management. The BHM curriculum is a combination of theory and practice where the students are exposed to hands-on training in food and beverage production and service and in rooms division management within the Strathmore facility and in the hotels where they will do their attachment and internship.

The Tourism Management programme equips the students with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude needed to transform the challenges of the 21st century into business opportunities and socially responsible enterprises in the field of tours, travel and tourism.

The program is designed to help managers who have three to five years of HTM experience solve the real daily challenges of working at an advanced level in this niche market. It provides the executive management, leadership and analytical skills you need to advance your career within the industry.

The MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management provides you with knowledge of how to manage organisations in international sectors, underpinned by a balanced understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. You will graduate with the knowledge, understanding and experience to take up managerial roles within the hospitality or tourism sectors. You’ll have the chance to enhance these skills before you graduate with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad, allowing you to put theory into practice in an industry setting.

In today’s hotel sector an increasingly complex network of traditional and web based channels have to be managed to insure hotel success. Key questions include: how should you distribute over the web? What should you include on your brand.com website so people book through it? How can you maximise the potential of online travel agents (OTAs)? With the distribution environment both highly complex and constantly evolving, this course will give you comprehensive foundation of current industry practices to help jump start your career in this fascinating domain.

The MBA with a Concentration in Hospitality Management is an intensive and innovative program that prepares you to become an effective hospitality industry leader. Through on-campus coursework, you’ll hone the critical thinking, leadership, management, and entrepreneurial skills required to compete in a diverse global economy.The academic experience is enriched by training opportunities and paid internships throughout the entire program, often leading to career opportunities right after graduation

Analyze your firm’s marketing approach and make strategic decisions on how to optimize your team’s efforts

This one-year programme provides an opportunity for students who have successfully completed the BA Ordinary degree in Hospitality Management to attain an honours degree in a further single year of studies. It runs in conjunction with the BSc (Honours) in Leisure Management and BSc (Honours) in Tourism Management. The offering of the BSc (Honours) in Hospitality Management programme further develops the learners’ key skills, their strategic ability and their knowledge of the hospitality management discipline.

By the end of this project, you will be able to build a simple budget using Google Sheets. You will be able to easily capture variances and identify trends. You will be able to format your budget, identify and communicate drivers of variances and make the budget presentable. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Specialist training to work in all areas of the events sector, with placements hosted by prestigious organisers of conferences, conventions and major events.

This course will allow you to acquire the essential concepts and tools to organize a unique and memorable wedding.