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Hospitality Management – Concentrations: 1. Casino Management, 2. Spa and Wellness Centre Management (BBA)

Duration
4 Years

Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

Language
English (First and second year courses offered also in Greek)

Mode of Study
Full-time or Part-time

  • First university in Cyprus to offer accredited degrees in Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management

  • Our students are involved in research, leading to published academic material

  • First department in the region with a degree specialisation in Casino Management

  • Earn in Parallel the AHLEI Professional Qualifications

  • Endorsed and informed by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)

  • Excellent Graduate Employability rate, with graduates finding work within their first year of graduating

  • Endless global employment opportunities through HOSCO (Hospitality Connections)

  • Vast apprenticeship opportunities in more than 1,000 hotels, resorts and hotel apartments island-wide

  • Hospitality Management Labs: Fully equipped professional kitchen and cooking auditorium. 80-seat professional restaurant on campus

  • State-of-the-art facilities

  • Continuous interaction with lecturers and fellow students
  • Enriched experience through the use of digital platforms
  • Opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities under the supervision of the programme’s coordinator

We are pioneers in the fields of Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management, as the first university in Cyprus to offer accredited degrees in all three areas, as well as the first university in the region to offer a degree concentration in Casino Management and a degree in Tourism, Leisure and Events Management. Our contemporary curriculum reflects current industry best practices, delivered by lecturers with industryrelevant working experience. Our academic programmes will equip you with the relevant skills and practical knowledge necessary to thrive in these fields. Besides standard classroom theory, the programmes also include guest lecturers, field trips, laboratory sessions, and practical training (internships), all in an effort to ensure a comprehensive education and competence.

Choose a complete experience that only UNIC can offer through its ‘BBA Hospitality Management’ program.
Be a member of a live community, study in state-of-the-art facilities, enjoy continuous interaction with lecturers and colleagues, use superior resources, enrich your experience with digital platforms.

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The University of Nicosia, AHLEI and HOSCO

The Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management is proud to be Global Academic Partner (GAP) for Cyprus and Greece of AHLEI and in partnership with the HOSCO network (Hospitality Connection, the largest network of its kind).

By participating in the programme the University of Nicosia provides our students with the options of earning certain AHLEI qualifications as well as gaining access to the HOSCO network allowing our students to access the global hospitality employment network.

AHLEI

Professional certification from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute is the ultimate distinction of professional excellence for the hospitality industry. AHLEI certifies and validates competencies in conjunction with academia and industry experts for more than 20 positions in the hospitality industry; designations from front-line to general manager, including the prestigious CHA® – the Certified Hotel Administrator.

HOSCO

Hosco has become a true community of passionate hospitality professionals. In partnership with the University of Nicosia, we are able to serve and guide you at all times with not only job opportunities but also premium connections, career advice, industry insights, city guides and much more.

We believe the success of our industry lies in the people who make it happen every day. We support you in making the most of your journey into this fascinating world.

Industry Endorsements

“The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute is proud to partner with the prestigious University of Nicosia to providing industry-driven and researched courses and qualifications that will enable them to educate a successful generation of hospitality professionals for Cyprus and beyond. With the right balance of academic and professional competencies, this unique ‘executive’ hospitality management degree is intended for contemporary global managers that are keen to bolster their careers and improve their position in this exciting hospitality industry. Learners have 24/7 access to the study material, which is adjusted to conveniently suit industry professionals. AHLEI is honored to play a role with UNIC in preparing quality hospitality professionals to take their place in this exciting industry.”
Ed Kastli, MBA, CMHS, CGSP, Vice President, International Sales American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
“UNIC is leading the way in hospitality education not only in Cyprus but across the world. The way talents learn and enter the hospitality industry is changing and by providing both high quality onsite and online education, UNIC is positioning itself well to tap into the flexible needs of education seekers and immediate demands of hospitality employers. Hosco. the hospitality network looks forward to supporting UNIC and all of its hospitality students and alumni with our international jobs, connections, and learnings and together helping UNIC build the hospitality talent for the region and the future.”
John Lohr, Director of Development Hosco. the Hospitality Network

Lab Infrastructure

Lab Infrastructure

With our continuous investment in campus infrastructure over the last decade and our commitment
to technological advancement, our laboratories have developed into innovative spaces, whose cutting-edge facilities and resources support teaching and research.

Hospitality Management Labs

  • Fully equipped professional kitchen and cooking auditorium
  • 80-seat professional restaurant on campus

A UNIC Story

Anna Rangelova

Director Client Service, Nielsen Consumer Neuroscience, Nielsen, Geneva, Switzerland. Hospitality and Tourism, Class of 2008. Master in Business Administration (Management), Class of 2010

“Moving to Cyprus in order to join UNIC was one of the biggest stepping-stones in my life. At the age of 16/17, I spent a tremendous amount of energy trying to figure out “What is next?”! Knowing that my university years would be the building blocks of my future, I came up with a rather strict compilation of prerequisites. The final list looked something like this: unbeatable worldclass education, hands-on working experience, ongoing personal growth. My high expectations led me to Cyprus and the University of Nicosia (UNIC).”

Little did I know at the time that the next 6 years spent at UNIC would not only meet, but also totally exceed, my anticipations. From a dreamer and planner, I turned into a doer.
UNIC provided me with far more than just education. The University doesn’t teach you hard skills and the insideouts of a domain only. More impressive is how much attention they pay to developing the soft skills in order for you to grow as both a professional and a well-rounded individual. The books taught me what I need to know in order to get a job, the programme structure at UNIC taught me agility, confidence, persuasion, teamwork, integrity, empathy, negotiations, public speaking- in other words the skills needed to keep that job, turn it into a career and a splendid lifestyle.
For me, the tremendous emphasis on soft skill development provided by the University, together with the hard skills, made it a unique place – THE place – to study!
At UNIC, you are made to see that the sky is not the limit! There are no limits when your foundations are as deep and strong as they can get, empowering you to be the very best version of yourself.
I studied Hospitality and Tourism, followed by an MBA. I currently work in the field of Consumer Neuroscience at AC Nielsen’s Global Markets HQs in Geneva. Nielsen is in the biggest market research company globally. What does my degree and time at UNIC have to do with my current status quo – EVERYTHING!
UNIC’s contribution to my career and new style of life do not end with my professional and personal development. The Career Office at UNIC is who assisted me in finding and molding me for my first job at Nielsen almost a decade ago. From a fresh graduate with an entry-level position, today, I lead Global Consumer Research for Multi-billion Dollar Brands while working with C-level executives and representatives of The Fortune 100 Most Powerful Women.
Education is not preparation for life. It is life itself. However, while education is a never-ending process, it is the foundations I acquired at UNIC that made the difference for me. I learned! I think BIG! What about you?”

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What Our Students Say

“Every class, professor, and classmate has contributed to my education in the field of hospitality management. I feel I emerged from UNIC with a clear understanding of how to advance my strengths as an individual, as a leader, and as a team player. My professors were extremely supportive, dynamic and engaging. My courses explored both practical and theoretical aspects of the subject. Through the many hands-on experiences and extracurricular activities, I gained a fundamental understanding of the business and how to put theory into practice. Soon after graduating, I took up the position of Floor Supervisor in the housekeeping department of the Four Seasons Hotel, in Limassol. My time at UNIC prepared me well for this. Studying Hospitality Management at UNIC was a smart choice for me… it can be for you, too!”

Eliana Socratous, Hospitality Management, Class of 2016
“UNIC is well equipped for students who have relocated from another country. Faculty and students are welcoming and extremely helpful. What better first impression for a student starting in their hospitality management programme? The courses were structured perfectly for a well-rounded education in my field. With the guidance of my lecturers, I was able to work every summer, while using the skills they instilled in me to become what I am today.”
Erina Singh Ellis, Hospitality Management – Concentration in Hotel & Restaurant Management, Class of 2011

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