Duration of study
The duration of study for the award of the Diploma of Postgraduate Studies is defined as follows:
Two (2) semesters.
Plus (1) one semester for the preparation of the thesis.
The maximum time allowed for the completion of studies is six (6) academic semesters, following a reasoned application by the student and approval by the University.
Course Programme
In both the first and second semesters, courses are taught that directly relate to the field of knowledge that a hotel general manager must have in order to ensure efficiency in any environmental condition. The courses are compulsory. Each academic semester shall consist of a minimum of thirteen (13) full weeks.
The timetable takes into account the specific employment conditions in the hotel industry and the regionalisation of hotels. The courses are partly face-to-face and partly at a distance and operate as follows:
The at a distance classes are held every Monday afternoon starting in the middle of October until the end of May.
In person, the courses will be condensed into 3-4 weeks per semester, in the evening hours from Tuesday to Friday as follows:-
- In the winter semester from mid-November to mid-December
- In the spring semester in February
The above periods are indicative and there may be minor movements. The above periods also include the dates of the optional seminars of the programme.
LESSONS TAUGHT
Α' Semester
CODE | COURSE TITLE | PRESS | ΕCTS | |
Α1 | STRATEGIC HOTEL MANAGEMENT | HOTEL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
Α2 | FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF HOTELS | HOTEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
Α3 | DIGITAL HOTEL MARKETING MANAGEMENT | HOTEL E-MARKETING | Υ | 6 |
Α4 | RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | RESEARCH METHODS | Υ | 6 |
Α5 | ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HOTEL OPERATIONS | HOTEL OPERATION MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL |
| 30 |
B' Semester
CODE | COURSE TITLE | PRESS | ΕCTS | |
Β1 | ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROOMS SECTOR | ROOMS DIVISION MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
Β2 | MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOD SECTOR | F&B MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
Β3 | LEADERSHIP & HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | Υ | 6 |
Β4 | PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | Υ | 6 |
Β5 | 1 OF 2 ELECTIVE COURSES - Hotel management animation management - Customer relationship management | 1 OF 2 - Hotel animation management - customer relationship management | Υ | 6 |
| TOTAL | TOTAL |
| 30 |
Third semester
CODE |
|
| ΕCTS |
Γ1 | BIOMATIC Dissertation - Dealing with real issues of hotel management in contact with executives of the industry | EXPERIENCIAL FINAL ASSIGNMENT Dealing with real life hotel problems | 30 |
Complementary educational activities (workshops, seminars, study visits, conferences) may be organised which will contribute to the thorough promotion of knowledge and research and the continuous upgrading of studies.