Tourism and Hospitality Management

Solid foundation for a successful careerThe 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. We will help you develop your organising and problem-solving skills 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.