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The BA in International Hotel Management (BAIHM) program sets students up for a successful career in hotel management. The cohort is truly international with students coming from all over the world to study the latest in hospitality thinking and practices. As an international student you’ll feel right at home in the diverse cohort. As a domestic student, what better way to have a global experience and build your international network while studying at home?

This program is an undergraduate completion degree offering years three and four in a two-year on-campus program. Starting 2018, students will study on-campus from September to April and have the summer off to travel or build their resume through working in the hospitality industry. This will be followed by another eight months in school (September to April) and a final summer internship course prior to graduation.

The program is designed for individuals who want to pursue an international career in the rapidly expanding field of hotels with opportunities ranging from working in a flagship chain, boutique hotel, cruise ship or resort, to hostels, shared economy lodgings, and inns. This program is best suited for driven and self-motivated candidates with a related 2-year diploma. BAHIM students must possess an outgoing, friendly yet professional nature, with a life-calling towards customer service, and a passion for other cultures.

Our curriculum consists of 3-hour seminars working with a small cohort; these individuals will become your international network when you start your career. The program is highly experiential with considerable teamwork and covers notable topics like Multicultural Management and Communications, Sustainability, Facilities Management, International Hotel Management and others. The program courses are developed and taught by faculty currently working in executive positions within the industry and award-winning academics with extensive international experience in tourism and hospitality. Our blend of professional and academic studies offers a program where students learn about the hospitality industry within an international context, and have the opportunity to practice new skills and apply new knowledge through our experiential learning, semester abroad opportunities, and internship program.

Outcomes

The BA in International Hotel Management (BAIHM) program prepares graduates to become innovative thinkers, managers and leaders who embrace the changing world of the international hotel industry. The leading-edge course content, innovative experiential learning and multi-cultural learning environment set graduates up to successfully manage the financial, social and environmental aspects of international hotel operations. The program also provides knowledge of best-practices and trends, along with the critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills required in hotel management.

Careers

The BA in International Hotel Management (BAIHM) program builds professional credentials and advances graduates’ careers in the hotel industry. The BAIHM program is designed and updated with ongoing input from hospitality leaders, making this a dynamic program that develops a broad range of leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills that results in graduates ready to succeed in hospitality management. Students and graduates have seen the value of our program translate into job offers from leading hoteliers through RRU’s on-campus and online employment initiatives.