Licence En Gestion Hôtelière

The First Year

Apprendre à connaître le métier de l'hôtellerie

Au cours de la première année, vous acquerrez les connaissances de base générales dont vous avez besoin pour réussir dans le secteur de l'hôtellerie, mais l'accent sera mis sur la gestion hôtelière. Vous suivrez des cours de gestion, de communication et d'économie d'entreprise. Vous acquérez une expertise en gestion hôtelière, en hôtellerie et en organisation d'événements. Vous faites connaissance avec diverses entreprises grâce à des excursions, des conférences et un court stage.

The three themes of Hotel Management

​Hospitality

During your studies, hospitality is the common thread. You learn all about the international hotel industry, the value of hospitality, and the differences worldwide.

​Business

The business side of the profession is fully discussed during the course. Think of subjects such as business economics, marketing, organizational management, consumer behavior, and entrepreneurship.

​Communication

​Communication is an important theme. It's reflected in topics and subjects such as target group-oriented communication, event communication, personal development, English, and a second modern language.

Subjects year 1

• World of Hospitality Management
• Hospitality Marketing
• Organizational Behaviour
• Hospitality Accounting
• Event Organisation & Communication
• Smart Hotels
• Business English 1
• Spanish, French, or German 1

The Second Year

Learn about entrepreneurship
In the second year, you will go on a six-month internship in the Netherlands or abroad, to broaden your horizons. During the other six months, your focus will be on data-driven and innovative entrepreneurship. You will show your bold leadership in a sales pitch for a real Dragon's Den.

Additionally, you organize and execute an event and further develop your (foreign) language and communication skills.

Subjects year 2

• Innovative entrepreneurship
• Hospitable HRM
• Event management
• Business English 2
• Spanish, French, or German 2
• Operational internship

The Third Year

Gestion hôtelière et secteur de l'hôtellerie

Dès la troisième année, vous travaillez sur des problématiques stratégiques. Tout en adaptant les concepts hôteliers aux besoins des différentes destinations, vous affinez vos compétences en gestion. Après cela, vous commencez le semestre Smart Solutions de Saxion, au cours duquel vous travaillez en équipes interdisciplinaires sur des problèmes industriels complexes.

The Fourth year

​Minor and graduation
In the fourth year, you choose a minor. During the minor, you can study abroad, do a management internship, or choose a minor at Saxion. You will complete the program with the Young Professional Semester, in which you develop a professional product (plan, service, event, app, etc.) for a real-life client.

À la fin de ce programme, vous recevrez un baccalauréat en administration des affaires .

Job opportunities

La dynamique de l'industrie crée un large éventail d'opportunités de carrière, avec de nombreux postes intéressants dans lesquels vous ferez face aux différents défis auxquels l'industrie est confrontée. Vous pourriez travailler dans les opérations, les ventes, l'événementiel ou la réception, et travailler dans les domaines de la banque, de l'assurance, de la santé, du conseil ou, bien sûr, de l'hôtellerie. Êtes-vous ambitieux et pensez-vous être un élément de gestion ? Le secteur de l’hôtellerie vous offre de nombreuses options de carrière ! Pour n'en nommer que quelques-uns :

Hotel manager

A hotel manager is in charge of all activities within a hotel except for the restaurant. Your duties include providing services as well as personnel management and hotel administration. You have a management position, where you supervise and coordinate the staff.

Manager Front Office

A front office manager works at a hotel or recreational company and supervises every aspect of the reception. You are in charge of the personnel.

Manager Food & Beverage

As a food and beverage manager, you are responsible for all meals, snacks, and beverages at a hotel or restaurant. You think about what to serve and what not to serve your guests and why. You also ensure that hygiene and safety regulations are followed and you are responsible for the supplies.

Event manager

An event manager is responsible for the organization and communication around all meetings and events within a hotel (chain) or large organization.

Sales executive/sales manager

As a sales manager, you manage a team of salesmen and are committed to the selling of products and services. You also maintain contact with customers and identify trends, developments, and opportunities in the market. You are focused on selling as many products or services as possible to increase the profit of the company.

You can also think of professions like...

• Guest relations manager at an international hotel chain
• Commercial manager of a conference center
• To have your own company