The Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management is a four-year program that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to students with regard to travel and tour operations. It also helps students learn to manage different sectors of travel, tourism, accommodation and food service industry. This program ensures that graduates of such courses are not only talented and intellectually able but are also  competitive globally.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in International Hospitality Management are encouraged to take the Home Economics strand under the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track. The strand covers interesting topics like beauty and wellness, cooking, fashion designing, tourism, hospitality, and handicrafts. These topics are helpful to incoming college students as it teaches the basics of their degree program.

Subjects and Curriculum

• Principles of Tourism
• Tourism Planning and Development
• Total Quality Management
• Culinary Arts and Sciences
• Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
• Events Management
• Banquet, Function and Catering Services Procedures
• Rooms Division Management and Control System
• Food and Beverage Control System

• Food and Beverage Service Procedures

• Front Office Procedures
• Housekeeping Procedures

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

• The student must be a high school graduate. 

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

• The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

• Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
• Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
• Most recent medical and dental health record
• Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
• Certificate of Good moral character

• Copy of honorable dismissal

• Copy of high school diploma

• (1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in International Hospitality Management are expected to be able to:

• Comply with enterprise standards when producing food products
• Apply skills in management in food and beverage service and operations
• Provide a full guest cycle services for guests
• Implement a risk management program to maintain safety and security in the workplace
• Provide food and beverage services based on industry standards
• Knowledgeable of the tourism industry
• Utilize technology applications for tourism

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in hotels, resorts, events management companies, and travel and tour companies or agencies. Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

The BS in International Hospitality Management does not have a board examination. However, graduates may opt to take the Civil Service Examination (CSE) conducted by the Philippine Civil Service Commission (PCSC) to qualify in working in government offices. Some graduates opt to take a Master’s degree followed by a Doctorate degree to gain expertise in the industry. 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in International Hospitality Management may pursue a career path in hotels, resorts, events management companies, and travel and tour companies or agencies. They may apply as a front desk clerk, bartender, assistant cook, travel agency staff,  cruise ship staff, human resource assistant, accommodation assistant, or a hotel sales coordinator.