Tourism and Hospitality

Program overview

The Tourism and Hospitality (B.Sc.) program at EMU is a 4-year full-time undergraduate program delivered by the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management in Famagusta. The program's mission is to prepare intellectually developed experts and a professional workforce that meets the long-term needs of the global tourism sector and related fields.

Beyond meeting industry needs and preparing for professional life, the program motivates students to become creative and innovative specialists. Thanks to an educational program backed by practical opportunities, graduates gain a wide range of career prospects.

The curriculum combines the theoretical foundations of business and management with a tourism specialization: case studies, projects and internships allow students to apply knowledge to real scenarios of the hotel and tourism business.

About the school

The EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management strives to be the region's leading educational institution in tourism, hospitality and recreation management, training managers who can create knowledge and apply it in practice.

The language of instruction is English. In the first two years, students additionally attend English courses, developing both their general level and industry vocabulary. The program offers a second foreign language — German, French or Russian — and a third language can be studied through electives. Internships take place in well-known hotels and other institutions of the country.

Program structure

The program lasts 4 years and consists of 8 semesters. The language of instruction is English. The educational process is built in stages:

• First year — English courses and the foundations of business and management
• Second year — advanced English and introduction to the tourism specialization
• Subsequent semesters — specialized courses: tourism marketing, hotel management, travel agency operations, event management, sustainable tourism and financial management in tourism
• Internships — mandatory placements in hotels, airlines and travel agencies

The program combines a theoretical base with practical application: case studies, projects and internships allow students to apply knowledge to real scenarios of the hotel and tourism business.

What you will study

The curriculum covers the key areas of business and management with a tourism specialization. Students study subjects such as:

• Tourism marketing
• Hotel management
• Travel agency operations
• Event management
• Sustainable tourism
• Financial management in tourism

Key learning outcomes include strategic planning, excellent customer service, destination management and intercultural communication. A second and third foreign language (German, French or Russian) expand opportunities for work in international hotel chains and tourism companies.

Accreditation

The program holds the international TedQual accreditation (Teaching Education Quality in Tourism), awarded by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). TedQual confirms the quality of tourism education and its compliance with international industry standards.

UNWTO accreditation increases the value of the diploma for employers worldwide and confirms that the program meets the current needs of the global tourism industry.

Infrastructure

The EMU School of Tourism and Hospitality Management is equipped with a modern teaching infrastructure:

• 3 computer laboratories with multimedia, internet and email access for students
• Multimedia laboratory — learning integrated with multimedia materials
• Fidelio laboratory — the globally used FIDELIO software for practical knowledge in hotel management
• Demonstration (teaching) kitchen — a full understanding of working and managing a professional kitchen
• Tower Restaurant demonstration restaurant — practice in national and international cuisine and service techniques
• EMU Beach Club — additional internship opportunities

Career prospects

Graduates have a wide range of employment opportunities in the tourism sector: transport companies, airlines (flight attendants, ground services), shipping companies (cruise liners), international hotel chains, tour operators and travel agencies.

• Tourism manager and hotel manager
• Travel consultant and event coordinator
• Destination marketer and sustainable tourism specialist
• Airlines — flight attendants and ground services
• Cruise lines and tourism boards
• Entrepreneurship in tourism

Students complete internships in 4- and 5-star hotels in Turkey, the TRNC and abroad (Hilton, Sheraton, Swissotel, Marriott, Kempinski, Radisson SAS, Holiday Inn, Merit, Dedeman), as well as in well-known airlines (Turkish Airlines, Atlasjet) and travel agencies (ETS Tour, Puzzle Travel). After completing an internship, graduates are often offered jobs in these organizations. The program also provides a solid foundation for continuing study in a tourism master's program at the EMU School of Tourism.

Admission

Admission to the Tourism and Hospitality (B.Sc.) program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. International students must prove English proficiency with standardized tests such as TOEFL or IELTS.

Main documents for application:

• International passport valid for at least 6 months from the application date
• High school diploma and transcript
• Passport-size photos
• English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL and similar)

If documents are not issued in English, an official translation is required along with the originals. Our EMU Partner team will support you through the entire admission process — from consultation to receiving your acceptance letter.