About the Program

Overview

The program’s mission is to develop Supervisors and Middle Managers in the hospitality industry. The program’s aim is to prepare students to lead the future through a combination of theory and practice.

Download the Brochure: Hospitality Operations Management program

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Describe the functional areas in a hotel and explain the principles and factors that influence them.
• Perform activities associated with setting up, monitoring, controlling, marketing and improving hospitality services to meet industry requirements.
• Demonstrate the operations performed within the hospitality industry.
• Apply problem-solving skills to provide customer service and improve interpersonal skills at the workplace.

* This program has been accredited by the Cyprus Quality Assurance Agency (CYQAA) on 20th May 2021 (Ref. Number: 07.14.242.006).

Entry Criteria

A non-discrimination student admissions policy is strongly followed by Mesoyios College. Candidates for admission at Mesoyios College, are considered without reference to race, colour, religion, sex, handicap or national origin. Thus, the diversity of the student community is a goal for Mesoyios College’s admissions Office in order to bring a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, special interests, talents and cultural heritage.

It is mandatory for all candidates to possess a Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification (in their country of origin). A Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average mark of at least 50%, 10/20, or equivalent qualifications.

Proficiency in the English language is required for all programs taught in English. An English placement test is given to all incoming students. Its purpose is to determine the proficiency level of a student so as to recommend appropriate placement in English courses. Students with qualifications in English language such as: IELTS – 5, IGCSE – D, TOEFL IBT – 70, Password Test – 5, Anglia Examinations – Intermediate, Michigan Language Assessment (Proficiency of Michigan) – ECCE (52), Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language – C, University of Cambridge Exams – PET-Preliminary English Test will be able to follow normal program requirements (as described in individual program pathways).

Career Opportunities

The continuous thriving of the hotel and catering industry is consistently one of the leading job creators in Cyprus and the majority of European countries. The program Hospitality Operations Management of Mesoyios College helps to prepare professionals to start their own business, start a franchise business or hold a supervisory/managerial role in a hotel, restaurant, bars, clubs, dining facilities, resort, or place, such as companies, nursing homes, colleges and universities.

The hotel industry basically affects every industry, and the well-trained and educated professionals in the field of Hospitality Operations Management, Food and Beverage Management, Front Office Management and Rooms Division Management are in great demand today. This number is expected to increase dramatically over the next few years and soon after the global financial crisis that slowly began to show signs of recovery.

Pathway to GLION

After comparing and matching the curriculum of the two institutions, Glion Institute of Higher Education recognizes a combination of subject courses from the two-year program of Hospitality Operations Management (Diploma).

Upon completion of the Diploma and proof of a 6.0 IELTS or two years of all English education, students have the opportunity to continue with semesters 4, 5 (24 week internship*), 6 and 7 for the award of the BBA in International Hospitality Business at Glion.

Pathway to LES ROCHES

After comparing and matching the curriculum of the two institutions, Les Roches recognizes a combination of subject courses from the two-year program of Hospitality Operations Management (Diploma).

Upon completion of the Higher Diploma and proof of a 6.0 IELTS or two years of all English education, students have the opportunity to continue with semesters 4, 5 (24 week internship*), 6 and 7 for the award of the BBA in Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches.

* Paid internship (guaranteed placement by Glion or Les Roches) in esteemed luxury hotels and great potential for a full employment after internship and an international career in hospitality industry around the world.

Read about their collaboration: Glion_Les Roches_Legendary Collaborations

Tuition Fees

• Duration 2 years = 120 ECTS
• Total Tuition 2 Years = 6800 Euro

The above tuition fees DO NOT include the application fee, academic registration fee, use of technology fee, laboratories fee and academic activities fee.

Special discounts and scholarships are available to students upon request. Applications are examined by the Academic Committee on individual basis.

Course Credits (ECTS) completed at other recognized institutions will be evaluated and may be transferred to the College according to the regulations of the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). The evaluation fee is €50. Official Transcripts and course descriptions in English need to be submitted.

Payment of Tuition and Other Fees

Tuition and other fees are payable before or at least upon registration for each academic year. For International students, the fees are payable before the submission of the application for VISA (Entry Permit) according to the regulations of Cyprus Civil Registry and Migration Department. For every following academic year, tuition and other fees should be paid in full prior or at least upon registration.

Payment Options

All payments to the College should be made in Euro (€) through bank transfer and students are advised to always mention their full name and passport/ID number.