BA in Tourism and Catering

Budapest Metropolitan University

Budapest is the vibrant capital of Hungary and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Consequently, tourism and catering is one of the most popular degree programs in Hungary as well as in Budapest. This is also due to the colorful, diverse nature and human-centered view of tourism.

This bachelor program offers a thorough grounding in all important subjects and topics in tourism and catering. What makes the program really unique is the host of specializations available for students including Health and Wellness Tourism Management, Hospitality and Hotel Management and Destination Management drawing heavily on Hungary having a world-renowned reputation due to its rich thermal healing water assets or it's number one position in international dental tourism. Furthermore, we place emphasis on the development of practical skills, therefore our students will have the opportunity to undertake project-based learning, challenge themselves in professional competitions, attend workshops, or take part in hotel visits.

Our courses are also recommended by the National Tourism Committee; and the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

SPECIALIZATION

• International Hotel and Hospitality Management

• Health Tourism

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Tour operators

• Managers of family businesses

• Tourist consultants or advisors

• Event organizers

• Tourism managers of small municipalities and regions

• Managers of local, regional and national tourism

• Animators

• Managers working for health and wellness spas

• Mid- and top-level managers of hotels

• Attraction managers

MAIN TOPICS

Leisure and Tourism Studies, Catering and Gastronomy Studies; Service Design and Development; Tourism Geography; Hotel Management; Travel Agency Management; Informatics, Microeconomics, Social Studies, Basics of law, Business Economics, Accounting