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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objectives of a study programme:
To prepare a hotel and restaurant specialist who meets the needs of the modern labour market for work in the hospitality industry, who is familiar with the specifics of the hospitality business, who is able to independently solve problems and adapt to the constantly changing business environment; to provide a professional bachelor of business administration, which will enable graduates to compete successfully in the hospitality market.
Learning outcomes:
A1. To apply the principles of business management and the latest management theories in practical hospitality activities.
A2. To apply the fundamentals of humanities, social sciences, and other relevant theories coherently to the development and management of the hospitality business
B1. To collect, systematize, analyse, and summarize empirical (quantitative and qualitative) research data; identify hospitality business management problems; and choose appropriate problem-solving methods, integrating modern information technologies to achieve set objectives.
C1. To apply scientific and professional knowledge independently and creatively in hospitality business management, demonstrating critical thinking.
C2. To apply modern technologies for managing hospitality business processes.
D1. To communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on matters related to the creation, management, and development of hospitality businesses, while adhering to professional ethics and principles of citizenship.
E1. To engage in lifelong learning, pursue personal growth, and develop professional competencies.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The creativity-promoting methodology Creative Platform, tasks using Fidelio and Chef Files hospitality software, situation analysis, discussions, lectures, seminars, idea-generation sessions, scenario modelling, independent work, individual and group tasks, projects, literature studies, comparative analysis, excursions, simulations, analysis of best practices, and reflections.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Cumulative assessment: mid-term tests, independent work, reflection, and exam or project
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Accommodation Services Management
(Accommodation Services, Organising Hotel Work, Hotel Management Systems); Management
(Management in Tourism Sector, Human Resources Management and Leadership); Business Foreign Language I (English);
Social Business Environment
(Business Psychology, Business Law, Sociology, Introduction to Business); Organising Catering Services
(Organising Production and Supply, Organising Food Preparation, Organising Restaurant and Bar Work); Business Foreign Language II (German);
Sustainable Development (Socially Responsible Business, Business Ethics and Etiquette, Labour Protection and Civil Security); Marketing and Sales
(Marketing, E-Marketing and AI Tools, Sales);
Economics and Finance
(Economics Theory: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Finance, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting); Communication (Speciality Language, Intercultural Communication and Networking, Public Speaking);
Information Management (Research Methodology, Business Information Management, Economics Statistics);
Hospitality Projects Management
(Conference and Event Management, Entertainment Management, Leisure Management, World Countries Dining Technology);
Professional Internship, Graduation Internship; Graduation Thesis.
Optional courses:
Free Electives Module: Students choose from the list of free electives offered by Institution. The total number of credits for free electives is 10 ECTS.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Opportunities for internships and studies abroad (Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, etc.).
24 weeks of practical training in a real working environment.
Collaboration with the Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association and leading hospitality businesses, including Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott Vilnius City Center, Grand Hotel Vilnius (Curio Collection by Hilton), Ibis Vilnius Centre, Novotel Vilnius Centre, Neringa, Radisson Astorija, Radisson Blu Lietuva, and others.
Solving real business and public sector challenges.
Working with IT systems, such as Chef Files, Sim Venture, and Fidelio.
Enhancing creativity and innovation through the Creative Platform methodology developed by researchers at Aalborg University, Denmark.
Engaging with hospitality professionals through meetings with hotel and restaurant businesses and study trips to hotels and restaurants.
Learning languages in demand in the hospitality sector, such as Spanish, Italian, and other.
Studies available in English or Lithuanian.
Distance learning is also available for students studying in sessional mode.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates will be qualified to work as assistant managers, receptionists, sales managers, or reservations managers in hotels and restaurants. They will also be capable of planning events, managing company departments, and establishing or running a hospitality business, such as a café, restaurant, agritourism farm, or hotel.
Access to further study:
Graduates can pursue further studies in bachelor's or master's programs, either in Lithuania or abroad
