The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Tourism and Hospitality at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai, is designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in the tourism and hospitality sectors. The Bachelor in Tourism and Hospitality course is a dual specialisation program that prepares graduates for leadership roles in a rapidly growing global industry. With a focus on real-world applications, industry collaborations, and hands-on learning, students of Bachelor of Hospitality Management course develop the expertise needed to excel in various service sectors, including hotels, travel agencies, event management, airlines, and more.
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Focused on core tourism and hospitality concepts with practical applications.
Faculty members bring extensive academic and international industry experience.
Modern infrastructure, including laboratories, hospitality software, and classrooms.
Field trips, industry visits, and creative experiential activities enhance learning.
The eligibility for the Bachelor's degree in tourism and hospitality management course stands on a few essential requirements, which are as follows:
A BBA in Hospitality Travel & Tourism from MAHE, Dubai, opens doors to diverse and dynamic career paths in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, aviation, and event management. Graduates are highly sought after for their leadership and operational skills.
Here are some popular career paths for BBA Tourism and Hospitality graduates:
Students build a strong foundation in management principles, hospitality fundamentals, and customer service skills.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Principles of Management | Managing People & Organization |
| Managerial Economics | Marketing Management |
| Accounting for Managers | Cost & Management Accounting |
| Business Communication | Analytics using Computer Applications |
| Customer Service Skills & Personal Branding | World Destinations |
| Fundamentals of Tourism and Hospitality | Contemporary Culture and Global Cultural Theories |
Focuses on operations management, finance, research methods, and specialised tourism and hospitality courses.
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Operations Management | Strategic Management – Tourism and Hospitality |
| Corporate Finance | Entrepreneurship – Hospitality Business & Innovation |
| Hotel and Lodging Management | Sustainable Tourism Management |
| Hospitality & Tourism Marketing | Corporate Governance and Business Ethics |
| Research Methods in Management | International Tourism Policy Planning & Development |
| Project Management | Logistics and Cargo Management |
Advanced topics, industry projects, and electives prepare students for real-world challenges.
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Service Quality Management | International Business Management |
| Tourism Law and Ethics | Events Planning & MICE |
| Global Cruise Industry | The Resort, Casino, and Spa Management |
| Work Integrated Learning Project | ML & AI in Tourism |
| Travel and Tour Operations Management | |
| Hotel & Hospitality Operations Management |
In the final year, students focus on advanced studies within their specialisation, engaging in research and strategic management and studying ethical business practices. It concludes with a detailed research dissertation or an apprenticeship.
Here is a semester-wise breakdown detailing the course structure:
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| Research Ethics | Research Dissertation Or Apprenticeship |
Advanced Study Electives (Any two) Asset Pricing Behavioral Finance Developmental Economics | |
| Systematic Review | |
| Seminar |
*After Successful completion of 4th year, students will be awarded Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)
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