Degree Programme in Hospitality Operations Management

Blended studies are designed for students who are already in working life. The studies are suitable for those seeking career advancement as well as for individuals changing career paths. In the blended studies, there are on-campus days a few times a month, mainly on weekdays. In addition to contact teaching, the studies include independent learning, work-based learning, projects, and online learning. Studying requires a significant time commitment. 

• Key competencies 80 ECTS
• Professional competencies 90 ECTS
• Work placement 30 ECTS
• Bachelor's thesis 10 ECTS

TOTAL 210 ECTS

You will accomplish your major (30 ECTS) in Developing Accommodation and Restaurant Business. This major provides you a broad, future‑focused understanding of the hospitality and restaurant industry and gives you new expertise to develop the business.

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You can also personalize your expertise by choosing one or more minor packages (15 ECTS) in hospitality, tourism, experience design, or other business fields.

At Haaga‑Helia, you will study in an international and multicultural academic community with students from both Finland and around the world. Language studies are a part of your degree – in addition to English and Finnish you can study also other foreign languages.

Haaga‑Helia works closely with partner universities abroad. As a student, you can take part in a student exchange program and spend a semester studying at one of our partner universities. You can also gain international experience through work placements abroad, allowing you to develop your professional skills in a global environment. The Alliance network, which includes 26 higher education institutions, offers hospitality management students a variety of opportunities to gain international experience.

Your workplace gives you a solid basis for the studies. Some of the courses can be completed in Work & Study mode, allowing you to achieve the learning objectives directly through your work.

This, together with Haaga-Helia's extensive partner network of local and international businesses, will create chances for innovative job opportunities already during the studies. At Haaga-Helia, you will have multiple opportunities to network in your field through projects, work placements, and thesis.

With a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, you’ll graduate as an expert ready to shape the future of the service industry. Career paths include:

• Management positions
• Specialist and development roles in the hospitality industry
• Entrepreneurship

Your skills can take you anywhere – from hotels and restaurants to events and entertainment.