Tourism and Hospitality Management

Overview

The Bachelor’s program in Tourism and Hospitality Management is designed with an application-oriented approach, equipping students with in-depth knowledge of Tourism and Hospitality Management, strong professional skills, and diverse career competencies. Graduates are trained to work independently and collaboratively, with a strong sense of preserving, protecting, and promoting tourism resources. They are also prepared to adapt and thrive in multicultural and international environments, meeting the demand for high-quality human resources in the labor market. The program emphasizes ethical values, responsibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning, enabling graduates to address the challenges of industrialization, globalization, and sustainable development while integrating into the international landscape.

Major code

7810103

Enrollment combination

A00: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
A07: Mathematics, History, Geography
C00: Literature, History, Geography
D01: Mathematics, Literature, English

Academic years

4 years

Degree

Bachelor

Tourism and Hospitality Management

Highlights of the training program

Top-Quality Education

The program received accreditation for its quality on February 26, 2021, meeting 86% of the criteria. Built on international standards and aligned with both national and global competency frameworks, the curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest trends in tourism and hospitality, equipping students with modern and practical knowledge.

Experienced Lecturer with Practical Expertise

The faculty comprises seasoned professionals and respected former practitioners in the tourism industry. Their rich practical experience enables them to deliver engaging lessons that seamlessly integrate theory and practice, inspiring students and providing clear career guidance.

Practice-Oriented Learning

During the course of their studies, students gain hands-on experience by being placed in local tourism companies, leading tours, participating in field projects, and engaging with travel businesses. These activities help students develop essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and service management while building confidence and practical expertise, ensuring job readiness upon graduation.

International Development Opportunities

Students have access to international exchange programs and collaborations with leading tourism enterprises and organizations. These opportunities allow students to broaden their perspectives, learn advanced tourism management models, and establish careers in a global environment

Learning, Teaching & Assessment Methods

Learning Methods

A self-directed approach that empowers students to actively seek and explore knowledge. Students are encouraged to work in groups to develop collaboration and communication skills, as well as participate in practical projects.

Teaching Methods

Lecturing, group activities, case studies and problem-solving, presentations, internships, reporting, and more.

Assessment Methods

A variety of assessment methods are applied to monitor students' academic progress. Students engage in presentations and debates, enhancing their communication skills.

Program structure

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

Semester 1

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CB70303: Public Speaking Skills (1)

LH70001: Tourism Orientation Seminar (1)

LH70002: Introduction to Tourism (2)

Semester 2

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CB70201: Business Mathematics (3)

TA70305: Intensive English 1 (4)

CB70301: Information Technology 1 (2)

CB70304: Emotional Management Skills (1)

CB70101: Marxist-Leninist Philosophy (3)

LH70003: Culinary Culture (3)

QT70003: Principles of Management (3)

Semester 3

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TA70306: Intensive English 2 (4)

CB70302: Information Technology 2 (2)

CB70305: Communication and Relationship-Building Skills (2)

CB70102: Marxist-Leninist Political Economy (2)

CB70106: General Law (2)

CB70205: Applied Statistics (3)

LH70013: Tourism Destinations (3)

LH70014: Internship 1 (1)

CB71101: Environment and Sustainable Development (2)

CB71102: Behavioral Psychology (2)

DD70040: First Aid Practice (2)

Semester 4

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TA70307: Intensive English 3 (4)

CB70306: Negotiation Skills (2)

CB70103: Scientific Socialism (2)

DP70002: Foundations of Vietnamese Culture (2)

LH70010: Tour Operations (2)

QT70004: Principles of Marketing (3)

CB71104: Green Economy and Sustainable Development (2)

CB71105: Vietnamese Folk Culture and Music (2)

CB71106: History of World Civilizations (2)

Semester 5

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CB70104: Ho Chi Minh's Ideology (2)

CB70105: History of the Communist Party of Vietnam (2)

TA70308: Intensive English 4 (4)

QT70011: Human Resource Management (3)

LH70006: Tourism Law (2)

LH70011: Tour Design and Operation (2)

LH70015: Internship 2 (1)

LH71001: Entertainment and Animation Skills (2)

LH71002: Tourism Economics (2)

LH71004: Geography of Tourism Resources (2)

KS70008: Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility (2)

LH71003: Vietnamese Arts Forms (2)

Semester 6

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LH70009: Destination Management (3)

LH70005: Travel Business Management (3)

LH70008: Hotel and Restaurant Management (3)

CB71102: Behavioral Psychology (2)

KS70003: Digital Transformation in Tourism and Hospitality (2)

QT70006: Quantitative Analysis in Economics (2)

LH71010: Event Management (2)

LH71011: International Payment Systems (2)

LH71005: Diplomatic Protocol (2)

LH71012: MICE Tourism Management (2)

LH71006: Tourism Product Marketing (2)

LH71007: Outbound Operations (2)

LH71008: E-Commerce (2)

Semester 7

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QT70008: Strategic Management (3)

LH70007: Risk and Crisis Management (3)

LH70012: Service Quality Management (3)

LH70016: Internship 3 (1)

LH70017: Graduation Internship (5)

Semester 8

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LH70018: Graduation Thesis (7)

LH70019: Innovation Management in Tourism (4)

LH70020: Business Model Design (3)

Career opportunities

After graduation, bachelor's degree holders in Tourism and Travel Services Management can work in various positions, ranging from staff roles to middle and senior management positions in tourism and travel service organizations and businesses or implement entrepreneurial projects. These positions can be grouped as follows:

Staff in guiding, operating, and organizing events for tourism businesses, attractions, and tourist sites;
Marketing and sales staff, consultants, and customer service staff for travel businesses, conference and event organizers, sports centers, and entertainment venues;
Market research staff for the development of tourism services, restaurants, hotels, conferences, events, sports centers, and entertainment venues;
Operational staff in departments of hotels, restaurants, travel businesses, conference and event organizers, sports centers, and entertainment venues;
Tourism ambassadors for cultural and tourism organizations;
Specialists at political, economic, and social organizations related to tourism, restaurants, and hotels;
Engaging in teaching and sharing practical knowledge and experience at universities, colleges, and vocational schools;
Starting businesses in travel services, tourism, sports, entertainment, and event management.