Degree in International Hotel Management
Degree in International Hotel Management
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Duration4 years
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Credits240 ECTS
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Start dateSeptember 2025
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Modality
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Specialization TracksHotel Asset Management, Consulting, Marketing and Sales
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Languages
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Get ready to head and manage a hotel or specialize in hospitality marketing
The hospitality industry is moving toward a more digital, sustainable, and international future. This degree provides updated and practical training to help you stand out in this environment.
You will learn to manage teams, optimize resources, and lead innovative projects, aiming to transform the sector from a responsible and global perspective.
Versatility, innovation, and internationalization are the pillars of this program. It combines lectures, practical activities, company visits, and learning based on real-world challenges.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore various types of accommodations, departments, and services while developing your customer service and language skills.
A degree with multiple options
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Specialization tracks for the degree
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Hotel asset management and consulting: if you are drawn to leadership and decision-making, this track prepares you for executive roles focused on business strategy planning and execution.
- Marketing and sales: you will specialize in product promotion and marketing. You will also master the areas of communication, customer service and experience creation.
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Study a bilingual degree or 100% in English
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bilingual degree: first two years in Spanish or Catalan, final two years in English.
- 100% in English: your entire degree will be in English, the essential language of the hospitality sector.
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Choose a dual degree
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During the second trimester of your third year, you will gain direct exposure to the real work environment in a hotel company.
- In the first trimester of your fourth year, you will broaden your knowledge and tackle the challenges of hotel management.
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You can earn an international dual degree
CETT-UB has agreements with Grenoble École de Management (France), JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Jyväskylä, Finland) and Michigan State University (USA).
You can study at one of these universities and finish with two degrees at the end of your studies.
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Study an open degree
The open degree allows students to explore different university degrees for one year before picking their major.
This program gives students the opportunity to combine courses from multiple degrees, providing an interdisciplinary foundation.
Students complete 60 credits by combining courses from four different degrees: Degree in Tourism, Degree in Marketing, events, and entertainment, Degree in International hotel management, Degree in Digital business and innovation.
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Dual training: complete part of your training in a company
- This option is ideal if you are looking for a challenge, growth, and a competitive advantage in your resume. It will allow you to complete the second semester of your third year and the first semester of your fourth year in a company.
- You will have a direct immersion in the work environment to learn about its culture, processes, and business dynamics. You will be able to enhance your skills in a real environment and maximize your job opportunities upon graduation.
- To be eligible for this training modality, both your academic record and your motivation and attitude during the degree program will be taken into account.
What makes the Hotel Management Degree at CETT-UB different?
Observe, participate and experiment at the Hotel Universitario Alimara
Spain's first and only university hotel will play a key role in your learning experience. It will allow you to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to a real-world environment, experiment with innovative projects, and learn alongside the hotel’s professional staff.
Respond to the current challenges of the hospitality industry
You will combine the development of hard and soft skills with an international and innovative perspective. The curriculum includes content focused on business strategy, hotel operations, and project management. By opting for a degree taught entirely in English, you will be equipped for leadership positions in the global hotel sector.
Participate in international competitions
A unique opportunity to set yourself a challenge, travel, and create your own network of contacts. Participating in international competitions like EMCup will provide you with valuable experience, enhance your CV, and allow you to meet industry professionals, mentors, and students from other universities.
Complete two semesters in a company with dual training
You will immerse yourself in the work culture and real-world dynamics of hotels by opting for the dual training program. For two semesters, the company will become your learning classroom. You will gain more advanced professional experience; you will also network and have a more attractive CV to stand out in the job market.
CETT-UB has obtained four stars in the QS Stars audit by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading British company specializing in analyzing higher education institutions worldwide. The highest rating (five stars) is awarded in the categories of Teaching and Employability.
1st place in the STR 2024 competition in EMEA: the team "STRtist" won the STR & ICHRIE EMEA Student Market Study Competition 2024.
Why CETT-UB?
Academic prestige
CETT-UB is an institute with a strong academic reputation: it is supported by the University of Barcelona, scores high in international rankings, has more than 55 years of experience and over 22,000 alumni, guaranteeing prestige and educational quality.
International vocation
You will study in an international environment: every year, the campus receives more than 1,200 students from over 75 countries who choose CETT to train in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. This cultural diversity, together with academic mobility opportunities, will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for a global career in the tourism industry.
Connection with the sector
CETT-UB has a close relationship with the tourism industry, ensuring that your training will be consistent with the needs of the labor market. As the institute has more than 1,000 agreements with companies in the sector, you will have access to employment and internship opportunities. A high percentage of CETT graduates also find employment in the sector, which demonstrates the quality and relevance of our training.
Experience-based methodology
At CETT-UB, you will learn through real challenges and projects. You will have the opportunity to participate in national and international awards and competitions, which will allow you to make your mark and develop your skills with a global perspective.
More than a campus
The CETT Campus has learning spaces that reflect the reality of the sector: such as the Hotel Universitario Alimara, the Aula Restaurant, Espai Fòrum and the Ágora BCN residence. You will be able to apply your knowledge in real work environments, connect with active professionals and develop innovative projects.
Campus CETT
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Training Center
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Reception
Resource center
Career Services
Theoretical teaching classrooms
Technical Classrooms
Pre-preparation Classroom
Cooking Workshop
Techno-Culinary Classroom
Research and Innovation Space
Demonstration Kitchen Classroom
UB-Bullipedia Space
Sommeliers Classrooms
Reception Classroom
Computer Classrooms
Applied Technology Classrooms
Restaurant Classroom
Forum Space
Kitchen Classroom
Alimara University Hotel
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Summum Restaurant
Event Rooms
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Àgora BCN University Residence
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Dining Room
Leisure Room
Gym
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International
CETT offers several options to turn your tourism studies into an international experience: dual degrees or academic mobility such as SICUE, Erasmus and international agreements, with counseling from the International Relations Office. You will also be able to do international internships through Career Services.
Dual degree
International dual degrees are educational itineraries developed jointly with universities in different countries recognized for their academic excellence and prestige. At the end of your studies, you will be able to obtain two official degrees.
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International mobility
Academic mobility: CETT has specific agreements to allow students to study at a national or foreign university for an academic term and enjoy scholarships for mobility plans.
International internships: From the first year, you will be able to do internships abroad in leading tourism and hotel companies. We will put you in contact with international charities, NGOs or start-ups in the sector, as well as companies recognized for their level of competitiveness and excellence.
Internships and work
During the Bachelor's Degree in Tourism you will have to do internships in tourism companies or institutions and organizations in order to acquire new skills and apply the knowledge learned during your studies.
The Career Services department will guide you through the types of internships you can do at top national and international companies.
Curricular internships
- Paid professional internships in national and international companies.
- These are divided into two periods of curricular internships at CETT-affiliated companies or collaborating companies.
- Minimum duration: 225 hours of training each.
Extracurricular internships
- Professional internships in national and international companies.
- From the first year, you will be able to do voluntary internships to develop a qualified professional profile and gain experience.
- Maximum duration: 900 hours per year.
Job prospects
Students of tourism studies have a high employability rate. Students who complete their studies will have a wide range of options for putting their knowledge into practice in the professional world.
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Common career paths in hotel management
- Hotel Management (executive profiles)
- Quality manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Management of tourist accommodations
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Common career paths in marketing and sales in hospitality
- Sales management
- Revenue manager
- Planning of tourism products and destinations
- Branding and brand image auditing
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Otras salidas profesionales
- Analista de inversión inmobiliaria
- Organización de eventos
- Relaciones públicas
Employability
Student services
Students will have at their disposal a wide range of services that will make their academic experience unique.
The CETT Campus boasts an outstanding variety of restaurants at the Espai Fòrum, the Aula Restaurant and the Hotel Universitario Alimara. It also has a multidisciplinary Resource Center with a large number of books, tools and digital spaces to reinforce and expand learning outside the classroom.
In addition, with the CETT-UB app, you will be able to download the Virtual Campus app and have the entire campus experience at your fingertips.
Other services that may interest you
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Career Services
The Career Services department guides and supports you in securing internships and job opportunities with the best companies in the industry. It has an extensive job and internship pool.
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International
CETT's International Center offers a personalized service to internationalize your studies with a wide range of exchanges and internships abroad.
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Alumni
The main mission of the CETT Alumni Association is to promote relationships between former students by creating a network of professionals who enjoy a series of advantages in the professional, educational and social fields.
CETT Facilities
The CETT campus is in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. It is made up of CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy, Alimara Barcelona Hotel, and Àgora BCN International University Residence.
