Degree Programme in Hospitality Operations Management

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The Degree Programme in Hospitality Operations Management (HOPE) prepares you with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to thrive in the evolving hospitality and service business environment of tomorrow.

HOPE is a bilingual degree programme designed especially for immigrants. Finnish language studies play a significant role in the programme. Finnish is integrated into professional courses taught in English and is further supported by dedicated Finnish language courses. This approach helps you build the language competence needed for a successful career in Finland’s hospitality sector. 

The programme supports your career development toward supervisory and management roles within the hospitality industry. Your studies seamlessly combine business expertise, customer understanding, and employee management, with a strong focus on learning by doing. Throughout the studies you will deepen your skills in customer service, marketing, financial management, networking and leadership – skills that can be immediately applied in your current workplace.

To be eligible, you must have minimum of B2 level in the English language and A1.3 level in Finnish language. In addition, you are required to have at least 405 hours (15 ECTS) of work experience in the hospitality and/or tourism field. An existing workplace is highly beneficial, as some courses can be completed through a flexible Work & Study model.

New RestoCamp premises in the Mall of Tripla!

Starting in August 2026, Haaga-Helia will open the new RestoCamp premises in the Mall of Tripla. As a Hospitality Management student, you will study at the Pasila campus and at the inspiring RestoCamp facilities located in one of the most vibrant urban hubs.

How to apply?

Blended learning, January 2027 intake

Separate application, fall 2026

  • Separate application period is from 14 to 24 September 2026, at 15:00 (UTC/GMT+3).
  • Applicants must have a degree that provides eligibility for higher education studies in the country in question
  • Applicant must fill in the online application form via Studyinfo.fi and register to Haaga-Helia Open University of Applied Sciences to take the entrance examination course. The separate application period runs from 14 to 24 September 2026, at 15:00. Registration for the entrance examination course must be completed via the LINK (will be added here later) by 25 September 2026, at 15:00.
  • Applicant must have at least a B2 level of English and an A1.3 level of Finnish.: 
    • Language proficiency is assessed through the language tests included in the entrance examination course. 
    • Alternatively, the applicant may demonstrate their language proficiency by providing certificates. 
      • For Finnish, National Certificate of Language Proficiency test (the YKI test) in Finnish is accepted: the basic level test must be completed at a minimum proficiency level of 2 in all sections of the test (reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking). Results from different test sessions may be combined. 
      • For English, the same criteria apply as those generally used in the application requirements for English-language programmes (https://www.uasinfo.fi/language-requirements/). Language certificates must be submitted by the end of the application period into your application form. 
  • More information on applying and about the entrance examination course will be updated soon 
  • Application form (will be open during the application period)
  • Information about tuition fee and scholarship

Bachelor of Hospitality Management (restonomi)

Scope of the programme: 210 ECTS

Degree programme: Hospitality Operations Management

Campus: Pasila

Mode of study: Blended learning

Duration: 3,5 years

Study language:
English and Finnish

Tuition fee for non-EU/EEA citizens:
11 000 €

Employment opportunities after graduation: Restaurant Manager, Hotel Manager, Supervisor, Revenue Manager, Entrepreneur 

Ota yhteyttä
AMK-tutkinto
restonomi

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