Program Overview: Master in Hotel and Hospitality Management

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE MASTER PROGRAM IN HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AT HUIT

The Master Program in Hotel and Hospitality Management is strategically designed to provide students with an advanced theoretical foundation and insights into the latest industry trends. A key distinction of the curriculum is its interdisciplinary approach, bridging hospitality management with critical related fields such as food technology, culinary arts, food safety, and nutritional science. This holistic framework empowers students to enhance their professional expertise while developing systems thinking and the analytical rigour required to navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving service landscape.

2. CORE COMPETENCIES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES?

Upon completion of the program, graduates are expected to demonstrate advanced critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and a sophisticated service-oriented mindset. The curriculum integrates modern management methodologies to prepare students for high-level professional and leadership roles. A primary emphasis is placed on operational excellence and strategic decision-making within real-world contexts, focusing on service quality enhancement, sustainable development, and international integration.

3. CAREER PATHWAYS AND PROFESSIONAL PROSPECTS

Graduates are positioned to secure high-value roles in both domestic and global labor markets. Diverse career opportunities include:

• Executive Leadership: Mid-to-senior level management within luxury hotels, large-scale restaurant groups, and multinational foodservice corporations.
• Public Policy and Governance: Management and strategic planning roles within governmental tourism and hospitality authorities.
• Academia and Research: Instructional and research positions at universities, colleges, and specialized research institutes.
• Entrepreneurship and Consultancy: Specialized consulting or the launching of innovative, sustainable F&B startups.

By harmonizing rigorous academic standards with practical managerial competencies, this program provides a significant competitive advantage, meeting the sophisticated demands of the modern hospitality and foodservice industries.

4. CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK FOR THE MASTER PROGRAM IN HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

5. ADMISSION CRITERIA

The selection process is based on the following prioritized criteria:

• Candidates falling under established priority categories will be given precedence.
• Candidates will be ranked based on their cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the undergraduate level, from highest to lowest, until the admission quota is met.
• In cases where candidates possess identical cumulative undergraduate GPAs, priority will be given based on seniority in a professional field relevant to the program of study. This is verified through labor contracts, social insurance records, or official confirmation from the employing organization. Candidates with longer tenure will be given precedence.
• In the event that candidates have both identical GPAs and equal professional seniority, priority will be granted to female candidates in accordance with Clause 4, Article 16 of Decree No. 48/2009/ND-CP (dated May 19, 2009) regarding measures to ensure gender equality.

For preliminary registration and detailed program admission information, please visit: https://ts.huit.edu.vn/