Programmes of Study – ACC AKADEMIA COLLEGE

Hotel Administration – 2 Years Diploma

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It is with greatest pleasure that we announce that Akademia College and its Hotel Administration course have been successfully evaluated and accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education.

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Qualification

Diploma

Duration

The course duration is 2 years (4 academic semesters)

Tuition Fees

€1850 per semester (monthly installments can be arranged)
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Why study Hotel Administration in Cyprus?

Whilst tourism has always been an important sector of the economy for many countries, it is the backbone of the Cypriot economy, with its epicentre in the thriving Ammochostos region where AKADEMIA COLLEGE is conveniently and ideally located to deliver the course.

Tourism in Ammochostos region – and the whole of Cyprus generally – has reached meteoric heights in recent years, with projections indicating that this boom will continue with even greater visitor and revenue figures. As such, there has never been a more exciting time to enter the tourism sector, but this expansion and growth of the industry in turn demands a higher calibre of properly educated and highly qualified personnel, which makes the Hotel Administration Diploma more vital than ever for those wishing to enter the industry or further their career.

A Hotel Administration Diploma with AKADEMIA COLLEGE offers a solid and smart investment in the future of tourism – both in Cyprus and abroad – by equipping students with the knowledge and skills to work in this fast-paced and challenging profession to the highest standards. Alongside classroom learning, students have the opportunity to practice the skills they have acquired on the job via our placement schemes and earn some money in the process, as well as invaluable experience to build a solid CV.

Placements vary to include all kinds of hotel establishments; from the modest family-run guest house to the full-blown 5* luxury resort, as well as boutique, city and agrotourism establishments for a complete picture of the island’s hotel industry – and the famous Cypriot hospitality!
And thanks to the prestige of the qualification and our network of industry contacts, graduates are immediately ready to enter employment at the new luxury hotels, resorts, marinas and tourist facilities that the tourism boom is bringing with it.

Aim of the Programme

The Hotel Administration programme aims to develop educated supervisors with the skills needed for immediate employment in mid-level management positions in the hotel industry. In addition, the program aims to prepare students to progress to higher qualifications in hospitality or a related area if they wish so.

This is a two-year full time programme leading to the Hotel Administration Diploma qualification. Each academic year is divided into two semesters: October to January and February to May. After the first academic year the students have to fulfill the requirements of a practical training (internship) from June until September.

Programme Objectives

The Programme’s objectives are to:

Develop students with hospitality skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the hotel environment.

Provide insights and understanding into the diversity of hotel supervisory roles, recognizing the importance of networking and collaboration between departments.

Allow students to obtain a nationally – recognized qualification.

Engage the students in experiential learning for applying their hospitality skills and knowledge

Intended learning outcomes

Prepare graduates to:

Demonstrate competencies required for successful supervisory roles.

Explain the operational aspects and processes of the hotel.

Apply appropriate skills and techniques to effectively and ethically supervise people.

Create positive customer experiences by using professional service skills and techniques.

Apply financial, cost accounting and budgeting concepts when exercising their supervisory roles.

Educational process

The educational process lasts two years and includes a combination of lectures, group discussions, problem solving case studies, assignments, presentations, role playing and pair and group work.

At the end of the first year of study, students undergo a four month internship at a hotel.

Internship places are provided by the College in cooperation with local and international high quality individual hotels or hotel chains. More detailed information about the internships will be found in the Internship Guide issued to the students.

Structure of the programme

In order to earn the Hotel Administration Diploma, students have to cover a certain amount of modules and get the required amount of credit points (ECTS). All modules are divided into two years of studies as follows:

No.	Code & Course Name	Teaching periods per week	ECTS Awarded
	YEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Compulsory subjects:
1	HOS100 – Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	3	6
2	BUS100 – Business Communication	3	6
3	HIS100 – Hotel Information Systems	3	6
4	HOS101 – Food & Beverage Management	3	6
	Electives: One of the following two
5	ENG100 – Professional English	3	6
5	RUS100 – Russian Language I	3	6
	TOTAL	15	30 ECTS

	SEMESTER TWO Compulsory subjects:
6	HOS200 – Front Office Management	3	6
7	ACC200 – Hospitality Accounting	3	6
8	HOS201 – Housekeeping Management	3	6
9	HOS202 – Guest Relations	3	6
10	Summer Internship/Practical Training from June until September	–	6
	Electives: One of the following two
11	BUS200 – Personal & Professional Development	3	6
11	RUS200 – Russian Language II	3	6
	TOTAL	15	36 ECTS

	YEAR 2 SEMESTER THREE Compulsory subjects:
12	MKT300 – Hospitality Marketing & Sales	3	6
13	HOS300 – Human Resource Management in Hospitality	3	6
14	ACC300 – Hotel Revenue Management	3	6
15	BUS300 – Entrepreneurship	3	6
	Electives: One of the following two
16	HOS301 – Sp e cial Interest Tourism	3	6
16	GER300 – German language I	3	6
	TOTAL	15	30 ECTS

	SEMESTER FOUR Compulsory subjects:
17	HOS400 – Food and Beverage Cost Control	3	6
18	HIS400 – Digital Skills for Hospitality	3	6
19	HOS401 – Event Management	3	6
	Electives: One of the following two
20	BUS401 – Consumer Behaviour	3	6
20	GER400 – German Language II	3	6
	TOTAL	12	24 ECTS
	PROGRAMME TOTAL CREDITS		120 ECTS

Progression Opportunities

The qualification could lead to following supervisory job roles within the following departments: Front Office, Hotel Operations, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Revenue and Sales and Guest Relations.

The Diploma also offers the opportunity to continue with further studies at esteemed universities in Switzerland, England and the USA.

The College and Programme are accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA/DIPAE). Additionally, the programme is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports & Youth so our students have the opportunity to apply for government funding.

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