Bachelor of Hospitality Management | Tourism and Hospitality Management | full-time studies

The Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management prepares you to provide high-class, innovative services that customers today require. It helps you to build a solid foundation for a successful career.

Studying at the LAB University of Applied Sciences gives you a wide understanding of the tourism and hospitality business. The degree programme helps you combine true practical service skills with professional and innovative knowledge of accommodation, restaurant and hospitality services. Your studies aim to enhance your teamwork, communication and project management skills, which are all essential in building a successful career in the field of tourism and hospitality.

Knowing and truly understanding hospitality services as a whole is the path to becoming a successful leader and manager. You are able to develop your organising and problem-solving skills in order to survive also in the most surprising circumstances. LAB’s education will enable you to work in different organisations or companies as either a leader or an expert developing hospitality services – not excluding the possibility of entrepreneurship.

Study methods on LAB courses include lectures, individual and group assignments, and online learning. Our facilities comprise restaurant facilities with the latest equipment and software in the restaurant business. This setting enables project-based learning where you can truly test your know-how by producing service experiences in cooperation with real companies. The main language of the studies is English, but your studies also include getting to know the Finnish language and culture.

Structure of studies

The courses are carried out using diverse learning methods from lecturers and group works to project-based studies in our own restaurant and in co-operation with local companies. Online learning is also a part of everyday teaching methods. 

The education comprises programme-specific basic studies, advanced professional studies, elective studies, a Bachelor's thesis and a placement. Studies are carried out entirely in English and they include compulsory studies or placement abroad.

The programme is divided into common core competence and complementary competence studies. The core competence studies equip you for a range of professional roles. The complementary competence studies allow you to extend your skills and specialise in an area of your interest. The complementary competence studies may consist of studies in your own field, multidisciplinary studies or other skills supporting professional growth. Your personal tutor will support and assist you throughout your studies. 

CORE COMPETENCE 135 ECTS 
Common Core Competence 15 ECTS 
Professional Core Competence 75 ECTS 
Practical Training 30 ECTS 
Thesis 15 ECTS 

COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE 75 ECTS 
Professional complementary courses and elective studies 75 ECTS