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Diploma in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management Contact: Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Klessheimer Strasse 4 5071 Siezenheim b. Salzburg Tel.

+43-662-85 12 63 11 Fax.+43-662-85 12 63 25 www.ith-salzburg.at Content ITH is intended for people who have already gained professional experience in tourism, and who now wish to acquire sound know-how in Management, Sustainable Tourism Development and the use of new technology.
The course is conducted in 2 Semesters, 4 months each, from October until end of May of every year.
The course consists of two parts: The General Module plus one Specialized Module Tourism and Hospitality Management Modules General Module in Management Financial & Management Accounting Economics Entrepreneurship General Management & Human Resources Internet Marketing & e-Business Regional Aspects & Sustainable Development German PC-Applications Cultural Aspects Additional Special Module (Eligible) Hospitality Management Front Office Management Housekeeping Management Hotel Marketing & Sales F & B Management & Controlling Bar Operations & Function Management Restaurant Management Culinary Arts Kitchen Organization & Hygiene Workshops Lessons per week Term 1 Lessons per week Term 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 Total 19 19 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 Total 16 15 Tourism Management Destination Management Tourism Management Tourism Marketing Incoming Business Organization Ticketing & Counter Work Travel Agency Management Workshops Certificates 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 Total 15 14 At the end of each semester the student has to undergo an assessment.
Students who have successfully passed both semesters may take part in the final exams, which consist of the composition of a Business Plan.

Additionally an oral diploma exam will be conducted.

Successful participants are awarded a Diploma in Hospitality Management/Tourism Management from our Institution.

This diploma is acknowledged by the Austrian Ministry of Education as well as numerous international universities.
Industrial Placement After completion of the course the students have the opportunity to undergo a 3 months industrial placement to stabilize their theoretical knowledge and gain insight into an Austrian tourism enterprise.

This practical training is based on availability of practical location and is subject to the Austrian law.
General requirements GCE-A’ Levels or equivalent, which enables enrollment at a university At least 1 year experience in the hotel or tourism industry All courses are conducted in English language, so an excellent command of English is absolutely necessary.

An internationally recognized certificate proving the knowledge of English (TOEFL, Cambridge or equivalent) is required.
If the student’s English language skills are not sufficient the Institute may decide whether he/she has to participate in extra English language course in Austria at his/her own expenses.

Age limit for scholarship applicant: 35 years Specific requirements can be found on the application form.

German as a competitive advantage During the course students also learn German.

Germany is still the world’s main outgoing tourism market; the ability to speak German is thus a competitive advantage.
Accommodation ITH students are accommodated in Kavalierhaus (www.kavalierhaus.at).

It is located next to the Institute in the middle of the Garden of the Castle of Klessheim.

Students share double rooms, computers are available both in Kavalierhaus and in the school.

Scholarship The Austrian Development Agency offers scholarships to students from Developing Countries every year.
Please be aware that scholarships are not automatic, they are competitive and are awarded after a careful selection process by the Austrian Development Agency and the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management.

There are two kinds of scholarships: Scholarship for ADC’s priority countries: It covers tuition fee, accommodation, flight costs, health insurance, meals from Monday – Sunday plus a pocket money of approx.

€ 205 per month.
€ 205 per month.

Scholarship for developing countries: It covers tuition fee, health insurance, meals from Monday – Friday plus a pocket money of approx.

€ 205 per month.

Not included: transportation costs, accommodation (€ 1976), meals during the weekends and holidays.

In order to apply for a scholarship the application has to be sent directly to the Institute.

Please be aware that the embassy is not obligated to receive your application and forward it to us.
They may do so at their own discretion, but not a must.

The application has to be received by the ITH office latest by 1st of May 2015.

Residence Permit Requirements After being accepted at the Institute students may apply for a residence permit called “Aufenthaltstitel Schüler”.

It is valid for 8 months.
The applicant has to provide the following certified documents: ♦ a fully completed visa application form ♦ confirmation of registration (settlement with health insurance company, confirmation of accommodation) ♦ birth certificate ♦ document proving your permanent residence in your home country ♦ an extract of criminal records ♦ a copy of financial resources for one academic year (or scholarship confirmation) ♦ a copy of your passport (valid for at least three months after the end of the course) ♦ passport photographs ♦ travel insurance (from your travelling date till the last day of September) Please note that required documents are subject to change – specific information can be obtained at the Austrian Embassies.