Degree Programme in Strategic Hospitality Management

• Key competencies 75 ECTS
• Professional competencies 90 ECTS
• Work placement 30 ECTS
• Bachelor's thesis 15 ECTS

TOTAL 210 ECTS

In order to develop expertise during studies, you are encouraged to consider your passion on the journey to graduation. After beginning your studies in the Strategic Hospitality Management programme, you will accomplish major in Strategic Hospitality Management (30 ECTS).

The major leads to specific competences in the hospitality and tourism field related to the needs of working life. In addition, experience is an integral part of the program-related business and management courses.

In addition, you will complete two minor packages (15 ECTS) in the field of hospitality and tourism.

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences cooperates with universities abroad and is an active member of many international organizations. Haaga-Helia’s international network abroad includes universities from over 30 different countries in Europe, Asia and South and North America: exchange possibilities include destinations such as Japan, Australia, Spain and many others.

The working life orientation gives you a good and realistic insight into the industry and creates a solid basis for your career path. This, together with Haaga-Helia's extensive network of local and international businesses, will create chances for innovative job opportunities already during the studies. During your studies at Haaga-Helia, you will have multiple opportunities to network in your field through projects, work placements, and thesis.

You will have the chance to learn how customer-oriented and profitable operations are conducted within the various sectors of hospitality, tourism, and experience business. Through these practical experiences ­– including work placement(s) – you will gain a wide range of skills to boost your knowledge of business operations. In Haaga-Helia you will have multiple opportunities to network with different companies in your field and gain knowledge and information on future career opportunities.

Our extensive alumni network will also help you find a career after graduation. You will have many opportunities to meet them and hear their success stories. Their career paths include management, specialist, supervisory positions, and entrepreneurship in Finland or abroad.