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Hospitality & Tourism Management (Diploma)

Diploma · 2 years, plus an optional Foundation year · taught in English

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Overview

An intensive route into hospitality and tourism

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Accredited programme. Evaluated and accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA / ΔΙΠΑΕ). Eligible students may receive the Cyprus government student grant, which depends on family income (see Fees & grants).

The Hospitality & Tourism Management programme is intensive and specifically designed for those interested in a career in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. It provides a comprehensive and professional education in basic aspects of Hospitality & Tourism. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills, integrity and commitment to personal development essential for working in the Hospitality & Tourism sector.

The programme provides a solid foundation upon which successful candidates may build, should they wish to continue further and gain a BA in Hospitality & Tourism Management or other degree qualification, or enter employment directly.

You can continue to the Bachelor in Hospitality & Tourism Management.

Programme Structure

Courses by semester

1st semester5 courses
CodeCourseECTS
TOU 100Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry6
ECO 104Economics for Tourism6
ENG 200English Writing6
ACC 103Accounting I6
GER/RUS/FRE 100Language elective: German I, Russian I or French Language and Culture I4
2nd semester5 courses
CodeCourseECTS
TOU 106Geography of Tourism6
HOSP 200Front Office Operations6
ACC 203Accounting II6
MGT 101Introduction to Management6
GER/RUS/FRE 200Language elective: German II, Russian II or French Language and Culture II4
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Summer industry internship (HOSP 300). 500 hours, 6 ECTS, after the 2nd semester.
3rd semester5 courses · 30 ECTS
CodeCourseECTS
HOSP 202Housekeeping and Maintenance Operations6
TOU 110Air Travel, Fares and Ticketing6
MTH 204Business Statistics for Hospitality & Tourism6
HOSP 205Food & Beverage Management6
MGT 202Organisational Behaviour6
Semester total30
4th semester5 courses
CodeCourseECTS
HOSP 304Meetings, Events and Conference Management6
TOU 240Structure of Tourism6
MKT 303Marketing6
TOU 250Leisure & Recreation6
TOU 260Spa & Wellness Management–

Each course is normally taught in three 50-minute periods per week over a 13-week semester, followed by an examination period.

Teaching Staff

Who teaches this programme

Dr. Aris Moussoulides

  • Prof. in Hotel & Tourism Management
  • Hotel Administration
  • Diploma in Hotel Management

Dr. Marios Alaeddine

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Kyrillos Nicolaou

  • PhD: La Diplomatie Européenne au Proche Orient au 19e-20e siècle
  • MBA, Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism
  • MA Management, Special Interest Tourism
  • MA Geography of Tourism
  • MA Cyprus History
  • BA History & Archaeology

Dr. Andreas Siamaros

  • PhD Electronics & Information Technology
  • BEng Electronics & Information Technology
  • MBA

Dr. Costas Iacovou

  • DBA in eCommerce
  • MS in Hospitality and Tourism
  • MBA in Marketing
  • BSc Business Administration

Dr. Costas Photiou

  • PhD Human Resource Management
  • MBA
  • BA Accounting & Finance

Marios Stavraki

  • MBA Marketing Management
  • BBA International Business

Despo Georgiou

  • MA International Business Management
  • BSc Business Administration

Panayiotis Panayi

  • MSc Business Administration
  • BA Accounting

Demetris Aresti

  • Information Systems
  • BA Business Management

Dr. Charalambos Charalambous

  • PhD English
  • MA Renaissance Literature
  • BA English Literature

Cornelia Nicolaou

  • MSc Global Marketing Strategy
  • Postgraduate Diploma in International Marketing Management
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • BA (Hons) Business Administration

George Vrachimi

  • Air Transport Management
  • Quality Auditing
  • Crew Resource Management Instructor
  • Diploma in Airline Studies
  • IATA/UFTAA Licensed Instructor

Ioannis Michael

  • MA Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
  • BA Russian Language & Literature

Full list of lecturers by programme on our Teaching Staff page.

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