Bachelor of Business Administration in
International Hotel Management (IHM)
A Pathway Program with
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Is a Career in Hospitality and Tourism for your future? Hospitality and Tourism is one of the world’s largest, most diverse and most dynamic industries. It is vast, offering a broad variety and high number of jobs across the globe. In fact, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, hospitality and tourism employs more than 235 million people worldwide. Career prospects in the industry remain strong. Year after year, hospitality and tourism is among the fastest growing industries in the world.
The hospitality and tourism industry offers abundant opportunity for students seeking careers in a dynamic, international industry.
Tourism, Hospitality and Travel accounts for 8% of the world’s jobs – offering the highest potential for industry growth (World Travel and Tourism Council).
Tourism continues to boom in Thailand with annual increases in the number of tourist arrivals and continuing.
Incredible job opportunities with 8,664 new hotel rooms set to be completed in Bangkok by 2014.
Increasing demand for IHM graduates with growth projections showing that international tourist arrivals will reach 1.8 billion by 2030.
GROWING INDUSTRY GLOBALLY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WORLDWIDE
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Hospitality continues to be a growing industry globally. With Stamford’s IHM degree, the world is open to you, as there are career opportunities worldwide.
BOOMING TOURISM IN THAILAND GROWING DEMAND FOR GRADUATES
Career Opportunities
HOTEL AND FOOD SERVICES
TOURISM
ENTERTAINMENT AND LEISURE
Hotels, Resorts and Clubs Food & Beverage Catering Facilities Management
Travel and Tourism Cruise Lines Airlines Rail
Entertainment and Leisure Casinos Entertainment and Amusement Theme Parks
TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS
EVENT MANAGEMENT
OTHER SECTOR AND SERVICES
Hospitality Information Technology Logistics Mangement Real Estate Development Management Consulting
Promotion and Sport Management Agency and Personal Management Event and Venue Management Fitness, Health and Spa Management
Human Resources Media Training Education
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M odern Transformative Education: Business-Focused Education + Practical Application
Stamford International University’s International Hotel Management Program is designed with a holistic approach combining business-focused education and practical application to develop the whole person to enable the students to be job-ready to pursue a management career in the exciting hospitality industry.
Practical Application
Small Group Applied Workshops
Classroom Theory
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Theoretical Knowledge Professional & Personal
Practical Skills English Proficiency
Development
Managers who have done their subordinates’ jobs, know exactly what it involves and therefore have a real advantage. At Stamford, we develop well-versed students through practical training in all areas of hospitality management including kitchen, service and room division. The hands-on approach is critical to gain knowledge and skills you need to lead hospitality organizations in the future.
Stamford Bachelor of Business Adminstration in International Hotel Management HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT
Introduction to International Hospitality Industry Food & Beverage Operation & Management
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
English
Professional Ethics
Marketing
Hospitality French
Humanities
Human Resource Management
Hospitality Chinese
Social Science
Business Communication & Technology
Mathematics
Business Law
Research Skills
Management & Leadership
Hotel & Resort Facilities Management
Organization Development
Service Marketing
Strategic Planning
Revenue Management
Entrepreneurship
Operation & Environment Management
GENERAL EDUCATION
Accounting
Economics Room Divisions Management
LANGUAGES AND COMMUNICATION
Cross-cultural Management
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Stamford International University’s
Dual Award Program with
The No.1 International Hotel Management School in Asia Pacific and Australia*
Stamford’s International Hotel Management Program is a dual award program with Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School - The No.1 International Hotel Management School in Asia Pacific and Australia*. *According to a survey by TNS (an independent market research agency to hotel managers in Australia and Asia in 2010).
Quality Assurance by Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Australia*. The program follows the curriculum and standards of Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and Stamford International University. * Specific units are quality assured by BMIHMS.
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT 3.5 YEARS FAST-TRACK PROGRAM DUAL CERTIFICATION LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS
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1 ACADEMIC AND PRACTICAL IN BANGKOK + INTERNSHIP YEAR
2 LOCAL PATHWAY
INTERNATIONAL PATHWAY
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3 YEAR
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ACADEMIC STUDIES IN BANGKOK AND INTERNSHIP
ACADEMIC STUDIES IN SYDNEY AND 1 PAID INTERNSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
STAMFORD’S BACHELOR’S DEGREE & BLUE MOUNTAINS’ INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA
STAMFORD’S BACHELOR’S DEGREE & BLUE MOUNTAINS’ BACHELOR’S DEGREE
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BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IS A LEADING HIGHER EDUCATION PROVIDER OF HOTEL AND EVENT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION. The 20-year old Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Australia (BMIHMS) offers fully accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees to students from around the world in its two inspiring campuses – Leura in the Blue Mountains and Central Sydney. BMIHMS is Asia Pacific’s highest ranked hotel management school (TNS Survey 2010) offering undergraduate and postgraduate business degrees in hospitality or event management.
GRADUATES OF BLUE MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL RECEIVED, ON AVERAGE, 4.2 JOB OFFERS UPON GRADUATION. MANY OF THEM ARE WORKING AT WORLD RENOWNED HOTELS SUCH AS:
BMIHMS is registered in Australia as a higher education provider by the National Tertiary Education Quality Standard Agency (TEQSA). BMIHMS is also: A certified institution of the WTO’s Department of Education and Knowledge Management. Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, the only internationally recognized professional management association for managers in hospitality, leisure and tourism. A founding member of the not-for-profit International Centre of Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Education (THE-ICE).
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Internships
Real world experience will set you apart Internships help you to get real world experience to prepare for a successful career in the hospitality industry. Stamford’s IHM students will undertake 2 supervised internships, which can be anywhere around the world, guaranteeing an invaluable hands-on learning opportunity to the wide-world of hospitality career.
The 2 internships will be in different areas of hotel operations such as food service, kitchen, rooms division or business administration. Our Career Service Center and experienced lecturers will help you to find suitable positions through our strong industry connections.
Stamford’s emphasis on English and real-world education are what set us apart. If you choose to take the international pathway and complete your studies at the Sydney campus of Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Australia (BMIHMS), you will also enjoy the placement service of BMIHMS to find paid internship through BMIHMS’ long list of hospitality industry partners including major hotel chains, boutique properties, resorts and events companies in Australia and around the world.
Internships in Australia are paid. Money earned from the industry placement can help cover tuition costs as well as be put towards any intended travel.
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Hear from Multi-National Hotel Chains employers … For me, as person who hasn’t got a degree in Hotel Management, I have found that those who do have hotel management degrees are a step ahead. There are no shortcuts on this career path. I had to work very hard at the beginning to understand how hotel operations work. It is so important to have a well-rounded understanding of the industry. It’s always best if you know what you want to do early in life – it puts you way ahead of the others. If you’re service-minded, enjoy working in a competitive and rewarding industry and you’re sure this is what you want to do; having a Hotel Management Degree absolutely gives you a competitive edge. Ms. Yuthika Charoenrungruang, Assistant Director of Marketing Communications of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
In order to advance in your career in the Hospitality Industry, you need to have a deep understanding of basic hotel operations, area functions and the business. Additionally, you need strong English language skills. If you have this skill set, you will be able to work in nearly any part of the world and you’ll advance quickly in your career with international hotel chains. There are more rewards than just a salary – we offer great benefits as well. The Hospitality Industry is still growing and demand for professionals is high. The trend is, and will continue to be, that many international hotel chains are expanding operations to the Asia Pacific Region. Mr. Sitthirat Hothongkam, Executive Assistant Manager and Director of Operational Excellence, Sheraton Grande Hua-Hin
If you really want to pursue a career in Hospitality Industry, it’s important to have good English. This is the first skill that you must have as a graduate. If you do not have good English communication skills, you will not be able to communicate with hotel guests, who come from many different countries, as English is the world’s most commonly spoken language. If you want to work in a five-star hotel, which I think you would want to because of the benefits, English is critical. That’s why going to an educational institution such as Stamford, where you’re going to learn English, is most certainly beneficial for your future. Mr. Tomo Kuriyama, General Manager, Sheraton Pattaya Resort
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Faculty Highlights Ms. Anna Quek, Assistant President International Hotel Management Program Over 20 years of experience as a hospitality management manager and 14 years working in the tourism and hospitality industry in Singapore, Australia, Nepal, UK, Germany and Switzerland. Ms. Anna Quek is passionately committed to building professionalism in her students and giving them hands-on, real world experience, and preparing them to be able to immediately contribute to the rapidly growing tourism and hospitality industry, both globally and here in Thailand.
Ms. Maturos Mathurasai, Course Coordinator of the International Hotel Management Program at Hua Hin Campus She has over 10 years experience in the hospitality industry. She has worked with several local and international hotel chains in Bangkok and Hua Hin. She holds a Master’s degree in Hotel and Tourism Management from Southern Cross University , Australia. Her career objective in higher education is to develop a new generation of hoteliers with qualiďŹ ed skills, knowledge and attitude for the global hospitality industry.
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Laureate English Program (LEP)
A high level of English proďŹ ciency is one of the characteristics that differentiates Stamford graduates. At Stamford, we support our students with our Laureate English Program (LEP), which was co-developed with leaders in the field of English language teaching Cambridge University Press, Cambridge ESOL and Bell Educational Services.
English language proficiency is an essential skill for hospitality managers, along with cross-cultural communication skills, strong leadership traits and critical thinking and problem solving skills. In our Laureate English program, you will learn real-world English with on-line interactive materials and software, individualized instruction and stimulating classroom activities.
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Hear first-hand from our lecturers and students about how Stamford’s IHM Program has helped shape their future…..
Hotel Management is an exciting and prestigious field in a rapidly growing industry. At Stamford, the difference is: we begin preparing students beginning on day one--they hit the ground running. Our program’s internships and partnerships also give graduates real world experience, so they’re prepared when they enter the workforce. Ms. Anna Quek, Assistant President, International Hotel Management Program
Studying in the International Hotel Management Program at Stamford gave me opportunities and experiences that I’ll carry with me forever. I have a professional goal of becoming the General Manager of large, five-star property and to have a career where I can work all over the world. At Stamford, I got a foundation in business, and experience in all areas of hospitality management. I’ve been inspired to provide perfect service and I want to share this with others so they can do it too. Steven Kleeli, IHM student
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Stamford’s program has taught me to see with new eyes. To be a successful manager in the hotel industry, you’ve got to check everything - all the details. And you can’t check unless you SEE them. You’ve got to know every process so that you can show your team how to turn these processes into systems. You’ve got to know forecasting and how to communicate. Stamford gave me the hands-on experience I need to be successful in a career in Hotel Management. Huyen Minh Tran, IHM student
International Hotel Management Program Student Activities Discovery Trip to Australia’s Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Leura Campus- A trip to Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School offered an excellent opportunity for Stamford students to gain exposure through an experiential four-day residential program, fully sponsored by Stamford International University and BMIHMS that enabled them a unique perspective into the inner-workings and operations of various hotel departments. As part of the trip, IHM students got a first-hand experience of student-life at the BMIHMS’s Leura campus in Australia as well as guidance from the world’s top hospitality educators.
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STAMFORD INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Truly Global Network
As a partner of Laureate International Universities, Stamford is connected with 65 universities in 29 countries and more than 750,000 students around the world. Students have access to: Global Teaching and Learning Resources. More Study Aboard and Dual Degree Opportunities. World-class programs such as Laureate English Program & Laureate Hospitality Programs.
Diverse
International Community Every day is a truly cross-cultural experience, using real English in speaking, playing and learning. 30% of our students are international students from over 60 countries at the Bangkok campus. Our faculty members come from all corners of the world.
Real World Experience At Stamford, students develop both academic and practical skills. Many courses are taught by professional experts who know what it takes to prosper in the industry. A 480-hour program of corporate internship is provided to prepare students to be ready forthe real world.
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The Stamford Family
With small class sizes, individualized attention is given to each student in a student-centered learning environment. Stamford emphasizes student leadership, giving every student a chance to shine.
Fast-Track Program with
Stamford offers a fast-track program with affordable fees. B achelor Degree: 3 - year program + 1 semester of internship. Master Degree: 1.5 - year program (one day per week) or 1- year full-time MBA program.
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Stamford is a member of
Laureate International Universities the world’s leader in Hospitality Education. Laureate Hospitality Education is led by:
Switzerland’s Glion Institute of Higher Education and Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, two of the world’s most respected and recognized names in hospitality higher education.
Australia’s Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School – the #1 international hotel management school in Asia Pacific and Australia*.
Kendall College, one of the top 10 culinary schools in the U.S.
Les Roches Jin Jiang International Hotel Management College in China
*According to a survey by TNS (an independent market research agency) to hotel managers in Australia and Asia in 2010.
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Admissions
Requirements High School completion or equivalent official transcripts (GED, IGCSE)
What to submit
When applying…. High School Completion Certificate Official Transcripts Stamford Application Form Three recent passport-sized photographs (taken within last 3 months) Citizen ID (Thai nationals) or Passport English Proficiency Test Score
For admissions into International Bachelor’s Degree Program, students are required to take a placement test and must pass Level 4 of the Laureate English Program exam. Alternatively, students can submit any one of the following English Proficiency Test Scores: -TOEFL - with a minimum score of 550 (Computer-based: 187) -IELTS - with a minimum score of 5.5 Students who do not achieve the required English placement test score will be required to attend the Laureate English Program prior to enrolling in Stamford’s international degree programs.
Admissions Calendar Applications may be sent in round the year. Intake occurs during 3 terms: • Term 1 - June • Term 2 - October • Term 3 - February Stamford International University
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