Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Hotel and Sustainable Tourism Management

PROGRAMME CODE

JUPAS: JS9291
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHHSTMJ

ENTRY

YEAR-1 ENTRY
YEAR-1 ENTRY
SENIOR YEAR ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

4-YEAR
4-YEAR
2-YEAR

MODE OF STUDY

FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE

PROGRAMME CODE

ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

MODE OF STUDY

JUPAS: JS9291
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHHSTMJ

YEAR-1 ENTRY
YEAR-1 ENTRY
SENIOR YEAR ENTRY

4-YEAR
4-YEAR
2-YEAR

FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE

PROGRAMME CODE

ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

MODE OF STUDY

JUPAS: JS9291
DIRECT APPLICATION: BBAHHSTMJ

YEAR-1 ENTRY
YEAR-1 ENTRY
SENIOR YEAR ENTRY

4-YEAR
4-YEAR
2-YEAR

FULL-TIME, FACE-TO-FACE

About The Programme

Year-1 Entry
Senior Year Entry

Interested in studying hotel and sustainable tourism management in Hong Kong? Propel your career in the hospitality industry with a degree in tourism management from Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Our tourism degree programme aims to provide high-quality education in theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in various aspects of hotel and sustainable tourism management. These skills are necessary for those who wish to pursue their careers at a managerial level in the hotel or eco-tourism industries.

Designed to strengthen students' knowledge of general management in the hotel and tourism industry, our tourism degree will equip students with comprehensive hands-on experience in the areas of hospitality and tourism, nurture their interest and provide them with ample opportunities to sharpen their skills learned in lectures and practical training. Moreover, the courses in our tourism degree programme enable students to broaden their knowledge of the development of the tourism industry, honing their critical awareness of the problems that underpin best practice.

On top of being able to work well in high-pressure environments, graduates with a tourism degree will be fully equipped with industry and business knowledge and superb communication and customer service skills. Whether you have your sights set on working for a big travel company or hope to join a world-renowned hotel group, the skills learned during your tourism degree will make you an attractive candidate after graduation.

This programme aims to provide high quality education in theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in various aspects of hotel and sustainable tourism management for those who wish to pursue their careers at managerial level in the hotel or eco-tourism industries.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Explain and critically review business theories and concepts to identify issues, analyse situations, and develop solutions for multi-faceted problems in organisational settings.
Critically evaluate issues and make informed judgements in view of the organisation’s strategies as well as ethical considerations.
Make meaningful contributions as a leader and member in a team setting and communicate effectively.
Command knowledge of the practices and activities of key aspects of hotel and sustainable tourism management.
Integrate and apply advanced analytical skills to address issues and make business decisions related to hotel and sustainable tourism management.
Assimilate and synthesise new knowledge in hotel and sustainable tourism management, apply it to solve problems related to operation in hotels and eco-tourism, and develop practical recommendations.

Admission Requirements

Year-1 Entry
Senior Year Entry

Students shall have attained either

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

IN CHINESE LANGUAGE

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN MATHEMATICS

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN LIBERAL STUDIES

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

IN AN ELECTIVE SUBJECT

in the HKDSE OR an equivalent qualification

Applicants of Senior Year Entry to the programme must satisfy the following entry requirement:

An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a business-related discipline from a tertiary institution recognized by the University;

OR

An Associate Degree / Higher Diploma (or its equivalent) in a non-business related area from a tertiary institution recognized by the University upon completion of a bridging programme offered by HKMU.

Programme Structure and Contents

Year-1 Entry
Senior Year Entry^

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	BUS B200F*	Integrated Business Foundation	30
Autumn		A purpose-designed general education course#	5
Spring	BUS B200F*	Integrated Business Foundation	30
Spring		A purpose-designed general education course#	5

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	BUS B220F*	Integrated Business Functions	30
Autumn		A purpose-designed general education course#	5
Spring	BUS B220F*	Integrated Business Functions	30
Spring		A purpose-designed general education course#	5

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	FIN B281F	Finance for Managers	5
	HPM B305F	Event Management	5
	HPM B306F	Cultural Heritage Management	5
	HPM B307F	Advanced Tourism Management	5
Spring	BUS B368F	Business Issues and Ethics	5
	MGT B398F	Business Strategy	5
	TRM B314F	Urban Tourism	5
	TRM B311F	Principles and Practices of Eco-tourism	5

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	BUS B328F*	Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities	10
	BUS B398F*	Work-based Learning Project	20
	HPM B308F	Advanced Hotel Management	5
	TRM B312F	Responsible Tourism and Community Development	5
Spring	BUS B328F*	Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities	10
	BUS B398F*	Work-based Learning Project	20

It is compulsory for students to complete the Global Immersion Programme.

* Courses carry-over from the Autumn Term

^# Purpose-Designed General Education Courses:
Students should take General Education courses from fields of study which are different from those of their programmes.

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	MKT B250F	Introduction to Marketing	5
	HPM B305F	Event Management	5
	HPM B306F	Cultural Heritage Management	5
	HPM B307F	Advanced Tourism Management	5
Spring	BUS B368F	Business Issues and Ethics	5
	MGT B398F	Business Strategy	5
	TRM B311F	Principles and Practices of Eco-tourism	5
	TRM B314F	Urban Tourism	5

Term	Course Code	Course Title	No. of Credits
Autumn	BUS B328F*	Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities	10
	BUS B398F*	Work-based Learning Project	20
	HPM B308F	Advanced Hotel Management	5
	TRM B312F	Responsible Tourism and Community Development	5
Spring	BUS B328F*	Investigating Entrepreneurial Opportunities	10
	BUS B398F*	Work-based Learning Project	20

* Courses carry-over from Autumn Term

+ Courses carry over from Spring Term

^ Students may be required to complete a bridging programme which consists of selected foundation and/or middle level course(s) and/or a summer bridging course.

In the era of globalization, business opportunities are inevitably increasing around the world. The School is committed to preparing students for the challenges in the international business environment. In view of this, a Global Immersion Programme will be held to provide students with opportunities to study and travel abroad, be exposed to the language of global business, engage with global issues and eventually become empowered global citizens. This programme is compulsory.

Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme

Being able to work effectively with foreigners and foreign organizations has become a very important contributor to career success in the internationalized economy. The Undergraduate Global Immersion Programmes (UG-GIP) is designed to support B&A students in developing their potential in the internationalized environment. UG-GIP aims to instill in students a deeper understanding of a foreign culture and its society and environment, and expose students to a broader overview and understanding of international business.

UG-GIP comprises of four non-credit bearing courses: BUS B081F (Year 1), BUS B082F (Year 2), BUS B083F (Year 3)*, and BUS B084F (Year 4). These courses are designed to enhance students’ intercultural awareness and communication skills and help students to develop a global mindset. Details can be found here.

*BUS B083F includes a study tour. Students are responsible for incidental expenses such as airfare and accommodation.

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Career Prospects

Graduates can develop their career in different tourism and hotel sectors. They can choose to serve either profit or non-profit organizations in the capacity of, for example, professional ecotourism resort hotel managers, ecotourism holiday planners or tourism environmental education officers.

Further Studies

Opportunities are available for the graduates of this programme to pursue postgraduate studies in Hong Kong and abroad. Students may continue to study for a master’s degree in tourism-related areas such as MICE, hotel, tourism marketing or real estate management; or other master’s degrees in business-related areas.

Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours in Hotel and Sustainable Tourism Management

PROGRAMME CODE

ENTRY

STUDY DURATION

MODE OF STUDY

About The Programme

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Admission Requirements

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

LEVEL 3 OR ABOVE

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

LEVEL 2 OR ABOVE

OR

Programme Structure and Contents

YEAR 1

YEAR 2

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

YEAR 3

YEAR 4

Undergraduate Global Immersion Programme

Career and Further Studies

Career Prospects

Further Studies

Student Activities Highlights

Student Achievements

A-Team Student Development Programme

Early Industry Engagement

Leadership Training

Study Tours

Overseas Exchange

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