Hotel Management
Diploma
2 Years
120
English
Students enrolled in this two-year program earn a diploma in Hotel Management. The program is designed to prepare its graduates to assume entry-level management positions in all types of hospitality organizations.
Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies
Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor’s program in the field of Hotel Management, Tourism Management, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, etc.:
- Hotels,
- Cruise ships,
- Theme parks,
- Airlines,
- Car rental companies,
- Event management companies,
- Travel agencies,
- Casino,
- Restaurants and
- Public and wider public sector.
Internship
During summer vacation periods (1 June to 30 September) Hotel Management students have the opportunity to undertake training in the thriving hotel and tourism industry in Cyprus, thus supplementing their education with real hands-on, paid experience.
Accreditation
This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.
The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.
Purpose and Objectives
The program’s purpose and objectives are:
- To enhance students’ critical thinking and to develop their basic analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- To offer a comprehensive survey of the hospitality industry and heighten the sensitivity of students to the problems of managing people and serving the public.
- To offer a comprehensive study of the departments and functions of contemporary hotels including instruction of basic operating principles and concepts.
- To provide students a broad understanding of the fundamental principles and theories of the basic areas of business relating to the fundamentals of management within the hospitality industry.
- To provide a solid academic, technical and intellectual background that would enable students to pursue higher studies in hotel management or other related fields.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program of study, its graduates will:
- Apply critical thinking and develop basic analytical, problem-solving and decision- making skills.
- Relate to the hospitality industry and be alert to the problems of managing people and serving the public.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the departments and functions of contemporary hotels including the basic operating principles and concepts.
- Acquire knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of the basic areas of business and relate them to the fundamentals of management within the hospitality industry.
- Develop academic, technical and intellectual skills that would enable them to pursue higher studies in hotel management or other related fields.
- Seek employment at supervisory level positions within the hospitality sector.
Credit Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 120 ECTS credits as follows:
| ECTS | |
|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 42 |
| Business Core Requirements | 12 |
| Major Requirements | 66 |
| Total | 120 |
General Education Requirements
24 Credits from the following (Compulsory Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| CSC102 Computer Applications | 6 |
| ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
| ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
| ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
18 Credits from the following (Optional Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| FRE101 French Language | 6 |
| FRE201 French Language II | 6 |
| GRE101 Modern Greek | 6 |
| GRE201 Modern Greek II | 6 |
| HST101 European History | 6 |
| HST102 History of Cyprus | 6 |
| MTH101 Mathematics | 6 |
| MTH102 Statistics | 6 |
| PHI101 Introduction to Philosophy | 6 |
| POL101 Political Studies | 6 |
| PSY101 Introduction to Psychology | 6 |
| SOC101 Principles of Sociology | 6 |
Business Core Requirements
12 Credits from the following (Optional Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ACC101 Financial Accounting | 6 |
| CSC101 Fundamentals of Information Technology | 6 |
| CSC203 Management Information Systems | 6 |
| LAW101 Business Law | 6 |
| MAR204 Consumer Behavior | 6 |
| MAR205 Public Relations | 6 |
| MGT101 Principles of Management | 6 |
Major Requirements
48 Credits from the following Compulsory Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| HOT101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 6 |
| HOT102 Front Office Operations | 6 |
| HOT104 Food and Beverage Service | 6 |
| HOT105 Food Production | 6 |
| HOT202 Conference and Banqueting Operations | 6 |
| HOT203 Food Production II | 6 |
| HOT205 Housekeeping Management | 6 |
| HOT301 Hospitality Marketing | 6 |
18 Credits from the following (Optional Courses):
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| HOT103 Sanitation, Hygiene and Food Safety | 6 |
| HOT106 Hospitality Safety and First Aid | 6 |
| HOT206 Wines and Spirits | 6 |
| HOT302 Food and Beverage Management | 6 |
| HOT303 Food and Beverage Controls | 6 |
| HOT304 Menu Planning | 6 |
| HOT305 Control of Accommodation Operations | 6 |
| MAJ101 Internship | 6 |
| TOU110 Dimensions of Tourism | 6 |
Year 1 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
| HOT101 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 6 |
| HOT102 Front Office Operations | 6 |
| HOT103 Sanitation, Hygiene and Food Safety | 6 |
| MGT101 Principles of Management | 6 |
Year 1 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| CSC102 Computer Applications | 6 |
| ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
| HOT104 Food & Beverage Service | 6 |
| HOT105 Food Production | 6 |
| HOT106 Hospitality Safety & First Aid | 6 |
Year 2 – Fall Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
| HOT202 Conference and Banqueting Operations | 6 |
| HOT203 Food Production II | 6 |
| HOT301 Hospitality Marketing | 6 |
| MTH101 Mathematics | 6 |
Year 2 – Spring Semester
| Course Code & Title | ECTS |
|---|---|
| ACC101 Financial Accounting | 6 |
| ECO101 Principles of Microeconomics | 6 |
| HOT205 Housekeeping Management | 6 |
| HOT206 Wines & Spirits | 6 |
| MTH102 Statistics | 6 |
Constantinos Afxentis
Associate Lecturer
Christos Andreou
Associate Lecturer
Effrosyni Andreou
Associate Lecturer
Christodoulos Charalambides
Associate Lecturer
Marios Charalambous
Associate Lecturer
Gregoris Gregoriou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Constandinos Iacovou
Lecturer
Dr Christina Ioannou
Assistant Professor
Michalis Ioannou
Associate Lecturer
Yiannis Ioannou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Gregoris Liasis
Assistant Professor
Dr Charalambos Louca
Associate Professor
Thalia Malekou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Katerina Mantzouni
Lecturer
Charis Millas
Associate Lecturer
Dr Nicos Panayiotides
Assistant Professor
Tryfonas Panayiotou
Associate Lecturer
Andreas Papadopoulos
Assistant Lecturer
Dr Constandinos Papakyriacou
Lecturer
Dr Olivia Patsalidou-Kyriacou
Assistant Professor
Christos Pieri
Associate Lecturer
Sophia Pratzioti
Associate Lecturer
Charalambos Prodromou
Associate Lecturer
Dr Nicos Rodosthenous
Associate Professor
Dr Yiannos Rossides
Lecturer
Margarita Shekkeri
Associate Lecturer
Yiannoula Skordi
Assistant Lecturer
Dr Christodoulos Skouroumounis
Assistant Professor
Christos Zottis
Associate Lecturer
Constantinos Afxentis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Dip. in Cookery
HD in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
BA in Culinary Business Management
MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management
Christos Andreou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
H.D. in Culinary Arts, Higher Hotel Institute, 2005
BSc in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University, 2006
MA in Teaching Food Service, Johnson & Wales University, 2007
Effrosyni Andreou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus, 2018
MA in Language and Communication Coaching, Radboud University, 2019
Christodoulos Charalambides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
HD in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus, 2017
BA in Business Management, University of Wolverhampton, 2017
MSc in International Hospitality and Tourism Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2018
MBA in Human Resources, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2019
Marios Charalambous
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Certificate in Hotel Operations, Alpine, 1993
Diploma in Hotel Management, Alpine, 1995
BS in Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University, 1996
MBA International Business, Johnson & Wales University, 1998
Gregoris Gregoriou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Computer Science, University of Nicosia, 2008
MBA in Management Information Systems, University of Nicosia, 2011
Dr Constandinos Iacovou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
B.Sc. Business Administration/Meeting & Convention Planning, Columbia College, 1993
MBA Business Administration/ Marketing, University of New Haven, 1999
M.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism, University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2004
DBA Business Administration/ eCommerce, Northcentral University, 2016
Dr Christina Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus, 2002
MA in Ancient Classic Literature and History, University of Paris X-Nanterre, 2003
PhD in Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Paris IV-Sorbonne and Paris X-Nanterre, 2010
Michalis Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Computer Science, Cyprus College, 2002
BSc in Computer Science, University of Kent, 2004
MSc in Network Centered Computing, The University of Reading, 2005
Yiannis Ioannou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Bachelor in Law Literature, 1998
Master in Law, 2000
Dr Gregoris Liasis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc and MSc in Electrical and Computer Technology Engineering, University of Patra, 1996
PhD in Information and Communication Systems, Open University of Cyprus, 2016
Dr Charalambos Louca
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
M.Sc. in Economics, University of Economics in Varna, 1988
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Economics in Varna, 1994
Thalia Malekou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, 2006
MA in Education (Special Educational Needs), 2008
Dr Katerina Mantzouni
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Mathematics, University of Patra, 2010
MSc Mathematics of Computers and Decision Making, University of Patra, 2014
PhD in Statistics, Athens University of Economics and Business, 2022
Charis Millas
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Accounting, University of Cyprus, 2000
MBA in Financial Management, Johnson & Wales University, 2002
Dr Nicos Panayiotides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Mass Media, Panteion University, 2001
MA in International and European Studies, Panteion University, 2004
Bachelor of Political Science and History, Panteion University, 2009
PhD in Politics, Panteion University, 2010
Tryfonas Panayiotou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Culinary Arts, Higher Hotel Institute, 2007
BA in Culinary Arts and Events Management, University of Derby, 2008
BA in Hospitality and Human Resource Management, University of Derby, 2008
MA in Human Resource Management, Cardiff Metropolitan University, 2022
Andreas Papadopoulos
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
St. John First Aid Instructor’s Diploma, 1990
Diploma in International Fire Prevention, The Fire Service College, 1994
Certificate of Fire Investigation Training, The Institution of Fire Engineers, 2007
Dr Constandinos Papakyriacou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Psychology, University of Nicosia, 2011
MA General/ Theoretical Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2014
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, University of Nicosia, 2022
Dr Olivia Patsalidou-Kyriacou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Social Policy and Criminology, Τhe University of Hull, 1999
MA in Research and Thesis in Social Policy, The University of Nottingham, 2000
PhD in Social Policy and Administration, The University of Nottingham, 2014
Christos Pieri
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
HD in Hotel and Catering Management, Higher Hotel Institute of Cyprus, 1998
BA in Hotel-Restaurant and Institutional Management, Johnson and Wales University, 1999
MA in Education, 2018
Sophia Pratzioti
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Computer Science, Ionian University, 2008
MSc in International Business, University of Birmingham, 2010
MSc in Information and Communication Systems (System Security), Open University of Cyprus, 2018
Charalambos Prodromou
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Culinary Arts, Intercollege, 2008
BA in Culinary Arts and Events Management, University of Derby, 2009
MA in Education, University of Bristol, 2018
Dr Nicos Rodosthenous
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Office Management/Administrationm The Trans World Tutorial College of England, 1981
International Travel Consultant, International Air Transport Association, 1985
Diploma in Marketing Management, The Cyprus Institute of Marketing, 1986
MSc in Business Administration-Airline Management, Aristotle University, 2005
BA on Social and Pastoral Theology, University of East London, 1991
PhD in Tourism, Aristotle University, 2012
Dr Yiannos Rossides
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA of Business Administration, Cyprus College, 1995
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Arkansas State University, 1996
Ph.D. (Management & Marketing), University of Stirling, 2011
Margarita Shekkeri
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Food Technology, Manchester Metropolitan, 2012
MSc in Food Science, University of Reading, 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Cyprus, 2017
Yiannoula Skordi
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
St. John First Aid Instructor’s Diploma, 1961
Diploma in Scientific Management, 1975
Dr Christodoulos Skouroumounis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering National, Technical University of Athens, 2014
PhD in Electrical and Computer, University of Cyprus, 2019
Christos Zottis
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in French Language and Literature
MA in Computational Linguistics
- High employment rate of graduates
- Accredited program of study – Recognized diploma
- Qualified lecturers and professors with many years of work experience
- Modern and well-equipped facilities
- Paid internship in top hotels
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a Cypriot citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you have lived with your family in Cyprus for the last 5 years and have an annual gross family income of up to €59,000, you may be eligible to receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship of up to €3.420 / year. You can find out if you are eligible for the sponsorship by contacting officers of the College. The College officers are on hand to help you prepare your application for the sponsorship.
Of course, for courses that you have successfully completed you can be exempted from corresponding or related courses. Based on the regulations of the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, you can transfer credits of up to 50% of the total credits of your program of study you will be studying. This means that for bachelor’s degree that bears 240 ECTS you may transfer up to 120 ECTS.
Yes. After you successfully complete this accredited program of study, you can transfer the courses you have successfully completed and continue to a related Bachelor’s degree program of study.
Attending this program does not require knowledge of the subjects of study. Teaching commences with the basics and progresses to the most advanced.
