Introduction
Singidunum University is the leading higher education institution in the region educating tourism and hospitality experts. Four-year studies at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management are designed to meet the needs of those who have decided to pursue a successful career in the tourism industry - currently the most wide-spread and the fastest growing industry worldwide.
The teaching process in this study program is based on a multidisciplinary approach. Namely, particular attention is devoted to gaining knowledge and skills in the field of economics, IT and foreign language learning. The internship is an integral part of this study program. The study program Tourism and Hospitality will give students the opportunity to develop professional and personal skills, and successfully prepare for the leading positions in their respective fields. Besides available elective options related to tourism and hospitality, we have also started educating experts in the field of food economics.
Besides the currently available options within the study program Tourism and Hospitality, Singidunum University has started educating experts in the field of food economics. In addition to the general courses related to economics and tourism, the students who choose this option will attend some expert courses, such as restaurant industry, international gastronomy, food technology, food and sustainable development, principles of recreation and nutrition, etc. The students at the study option Food Economics should become conversant with a microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory quality of food. They should also learn about the technological processes of food production, their nutritive value, the system of food quality in restaurants and retail chains, cultural and geographic aspects of food. Apart from that, they shall also acquire the necessary knowledge and skills in the fields of economics, in order to be able to successfully manage food distribution and sales.
United Nations World Touristic Organization awards quality certificates to Bachelor and Master study programs in Tourism and Hospitality.
According to the survey conducted among the graduates who are members of the ALUMNI association, the students who successfully complete this program can seek employment in various fields:
Tourist guide
Sales manager in tourist agencies
Tourist agency manager
Tourist agency marketing manager
Planning and analysis sector manager
Internal control manager in hotel enterprises
Internal audit manager in hotel enterprises
Receptionist
Front office manager
Food and Beverages Sector Manager
Marketing and Sales Sector Manager
Hotel General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Rent-a-car Agency Manager
Airline manager
Catering Manager
Global Distribution System Manager
Cruise Company Manager
Tourism Organization Manager
Associate in local, regional and national tourist organizations
Wellness Center Manager
Convention Bureau Manager
National Park Manager
Aqua Park Manager
Theme Park Manager
Marketing Manager
Tourism Sector Executive within the transport company
Ethno Village Manager
Commercial Operations Executive within the transport company
Corporate Travel Manager
Destination Management Company Manager
Associate for tourism-related issues in public sector
Associate-public event planning
Teacher in vocational secondary schools
Restaurant and Catering Manager
Associate in cultural institutions
Public Relations Manager
Human Resources Manager
All course materials are included in the tuition fee.
The entrance exam for the study program Tourism and Hospitality Management comprises the following parts:
An interview in English and Serbian on the proposed topics in the area of Tourism and Hospitality.
Upon online registration, the student shall receive optional topics to be discussed during the entrance exam.
Upon successful completion of studies, the students shall be awarded an academic title of Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA in Economics).
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This study program comprises three modules:
Tourism
Hospitality
Food Economics
Curriculum
Year I
Economics
Psychology
Economics of Tourism
Quantitative Methods
Accounting
Business Information Technology
English Language 1
Second Foreign Language 1
Year II
Management
Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality
Elective Course 1
Tourism Destination Management
Human Resources Management in Hospitality
International Gastronomy
Tourism Law
Tourism and Space
Organizational Behavior and Corporate Culture
English Language 2
Second Foreign Language 2
Year III
Hotel Management
Management of Travel Agencies and Tour Operators
Elective Course 2
Financial Business in Tourism
Financial Business in Hospitality
Restaurant Service
Information Systems in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Natural and Cultural Resources Management
English Language 3
Second Foreign Language 3
Vocational Training in the Fields of Tourism, Hospitality and Food Economics
Year IV
Health Aspects of Tourism
Consumer Behavior and Protection In Tourism
Elective Course 3
Sustainable Tourism
Hotel Design and Planning
Food Science and Technology
Elective Course 4
Economic and Financial Analysis in Tourism
Economic and Financial Analysis in Hospitality
Elective Course 5
Thematic Tourism
Quality Management in the Hotel Industry
Food Safety
English Language 4
Second Foreign Language 4
Practical Research and Business Skills
