BA in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Explore the world of service, travel, and culture while building a career in global hospitality and tourism.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Sep, Jan
Overview
The BA in Hospitality & Tourism Management program at Admas University prepares students to excel in the service and tourism industries by equipping them with foundational and advanced knowledge in hospitality operations, travel management, customer service, and tourism policy. The program balances theoretical instruction with hands-on experience to ensure graduates are ready to manage tourism services, operate hotels, lead travel agencies, and promote sustainable tourism practices.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue diverse careers in the hospitality and tourism sector. They may work in hotel and resort management, tour operations, event planning, airline and cruise services, catering, and tourism consultancy. Roles such as guest relations officer, travel planner, tourism promoter, or operations manager are common. Additionally, graduates can serve in government tourism agencies, manage cultural attractions, or launch their own hospitality ventures with a focus on customer service, sustainability, and innovation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will possess a strong understanding of hospitality operations, tourism management principles, and customer service excellence. They will be able to plan, manage, and evaluate services in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and tourism organizations. Graduates will develop leadership and communication skills essential for interacting with diverse clients and teams. They will be equipped to handle logistical, financial, and legal aspects of hospitality institutions and contribute to sustainable tourism development. The program also fosters entrepreneurial thinking, enabling students to initiate and manage their own businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors or pursue advanced studies in related fields.
Course Structure
Year One
Semester 1 | Credits | Course Code |
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Food and Beverage Preparation Management I | 2 | HTM 201 |
Food and Beverage Service Management I | 2 | HTM 211 |
Front Office Management I | 2 | HTM 221 |
Introduction to Travel and Tourism Industry | 3 | HTM 231 |
Introduction to Management | 3 | Mgt 201 |
Communicative English Skills I | 3 | EnLa 1011 |
Semester 2 | Credits | Course Code |
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Introduction to French I | 3 | FFr 201 |
Food and Beverage Preparation Management II | 3 | HTM 202 |
Food and Beverage Service Management II | 3 | HTM 212 |
House Keeping Management I | 3 | HTM 242 |
Tourism Resources of Ethiopia | 4 | HTM 252 |
Communicative English Skills II | 3 | EnLa 1012 |
Semester 3 | Credits | Course Code |
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Front Office Management II | 3 | HTM 321 |
French II | 2 | FFr 301 |
Basic Writing Skills | 3 | EnLa 1013 |
Year Two
Semester 1 | Credits | Course Code |
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English for Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | HTM 341 |
Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management | 3 | HTM 301 |
Eco-Tourism | 3 | HTM 311 |
Civic and Ethical Education | 3 | Civ. 201 |
Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 | Comp 203 |
Semester 2 | Credits | Course Code |
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Food and Beverage Preparation Management III | 3 | HTM 302 |
Food and Beverage Service Management III | 3 | HTM 312 |
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism Accounting | 3 | HTM 322 |
Business Communication | 3 | Mgt 314 |
Statistics for Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | HTM 362 |
Internship I | 2 | HTM 351 |
Semester 3 | Credits | Course Code |
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Geography of Tourism | 2 | HTM 342 |
Front Office Management III | 3 | HTM 421 |
Housekeeping Management II | 3 | HTM 431 |
Year Three
Semester 1 | Credits | Course Code |
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Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | HTM 411 |
Ethnography of Ethiopia | 3 | HTM 401 |
Sustainable Tourism Management | 3 | HTM 441 |
Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | HTM 332 |
CNET Software Application in Hotels | 3 | HTM 352 |
Semester 2 | Credits | Course Code |
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Tourism Policy, Planning and Development | 3 | HTM 412 |
Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | HTM 422 |
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 3 | Mgt 421 |
Senior Project I | 1 | HTM 471 |
Internship II | 3 | HTM 451 |
Food and Beverage Control | 3 | HTM 402 |
Semester 3 | Credits | Course Code |
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Human Resource Management | 3 | Mgt 321 |
Senior Project II | 3 | HTM 472 |
Contact us
Main Campus, Behind Maansoor Hotel, Hargeisa Somaliland
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