Bachelor in International Hotel Management

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BACHELOR IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Experiment and develop your leadership skills in a wide range of exciting careers in Hospitality.

LOCATION

Courses taught on our campuses in Bordeaux (France)

LANGUAGES

English or French

DURATION

3 Years

INTERNSHIPS

2 (4 months minimum)

CREDITS

180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System)

INTAKE

In November

Education goals

Our 3-year Bachelor degree develops your leadership skills, and includes 15 months of practical training and internships in a multicultural environment.

Learn how to become an operational manager by gaining a complete set of skills in Marketing, Management, HR and other specific subjects related to Hospitality.

> Bachelor success rate in 2023-2024: 100%

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Join the 1st Worldwide Business School Group in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a strong network: 9,000 students, 50 campuses & 45,000 Alumni

Bachelor in International Hotel Management (French State Certified Degree Level 6 RNCP) Equivalent Certification: Bachelor in Hotel Management Professional Bachelor’s Degree

Gain skills in
• Management: Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Professional Culture
• Consulting: Case Studies, Real Projects, Corporate Visits, Hospitality Lab

Get a real hands-on approach with 15-months of practice and internships: learn to take responsibility, initiatives and become a problem solver. 100% placement for internships & professional training

95% of our bachelor Alumni graduated in 2022-2023 are employed or continuing studies

Get a real hands-on approach: 87% of our lectures are professionals in activity

Learn French while enjoying Bordeaux’ “Art de Vivre”

Work up to 20 hours per week and gain operational experience

Discover the Wine Region by studying in Bordeaux (Paris is just 2 hours away)

• Benefit from a good healthcare system by living in France
• Count on our Students’ Affairs Department to assist you before and during your stay on your administrative paperwork

> Satisfaction level of students on professional training & internships in 2023-2024: 8/10

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MAIN JOBS & POSITIONS

Build your international career in a blooming industry as there are so many job opportunities

> Bachelor employment rate of the 2022-2023 graduates: 26% (based on 83% of respondents) (to learn more)

>69% of the bachelor graduates in 2022-2023 are continuing their studies

HOTELS, RESTAURANTS AND SPAS:
Food and Beverage Manager, Front Office Manager, Concierge, Guests Relations Manager…

WINE AND SPIRITS:
Trader, Broker, Wine Tourism Manager, Brand Ambassador, Sommelier…

FINANCE, ADVISORY, HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources Assistant, Accoutant…

TOURISM, EVENT, BANQUETS AND CONFERENCES:
Event Coordination Manager, Tourism Manager, Communication Manager…

SALES AND MARKETING:
Sales and Marketing Manager, Assistant Brand Manager, Sales/Export manager, Social Events and Community Manager…

OVERVIEW OF COURSES

BACHELOR YEAR #1 – DISCOVER

MAIN TOPICS
Accounting and Management Fundamentals, Marketing fundamentals, HR Management Fundamentals, Office tools, Business Economics, Sustainable Development & CSR , Interculturality, Marco Polo & International Internship, Professional Culture, Self image & Good Work Practices, Hygiene & Safety Rules, Nutrition basics, Wine Vintages, Conferences and Tours, English F&B, Spanish/German, Intro to Restaurant Practices, Intro to Kitchen Practices, Food & Beverage roundtables, Hospitality Roundtables

BACHELOR YEAR #1 – DISCOVER

Operational internship in a company in France
Duration: 4 months (minimum)
Stipend for reference only**
In France: about € 600 per month after tax

**These internship conditions are for reference only. They are not binding and can change from one internship to another, according to the host company.

BACHELOR YEAR #2 – EXPLORE

MAIN TOPICS
Financial Management, Strategic Marketing, Human Resources Management, Advanced Excel, Commercial law applied to Hotel Management, Effective communication, Business environment, Documentary & Strategic Monitoring, Nutrition and society, Tourism Economy, Wines of the World,Vatel Sustainable Development Project, Roundtables: High Vatel Sustainable Development Project, Vatel Sustainable Development Project, Roundtables: High-end Hospitality Management, English for Hospitality, Spanish/German

BACHELOR YEAR #2 – EXPLORE

Operational internship in a company inside or outside Europe
Duration: 4 months (minimum)
Stipend for reference only**
In France: about € 600 per month after tax

**These internship conditions are for reference only. They are not binding and can change from one internship to another, according to the host company.

BACHELOR YEAR #3 – SPECIALISE

MAIN TOPICS
Introduction to Operational Auditing, Operational Marketing, HR Management & Leadership, Corporate Taxation, Intercultural Team Management, Sales & Negotiation Technique, Community Management, Expert Excel, ATL and BTL Media Communications, Professional Oral Communication, Wines, beer & Spirits, Geopolitics, Tourism & Travel, Expertise Week*, English for Manager, Spanish/German, Grand Oral Preparation

* Expertise week: Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development and Events (30 hours)

BACHELOR YEAR #3 – SPECIALISE

Operational internship in a company inside or outside Europe
Duration: 3 up to 6 months
Stipend for reference only**
In France: about € 600 per month after tax

**These internship conditions are for reference only. They are not binding and can change from one internship to another, according to the host company.

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STUDY ABROAD WITH THE MARCO POLO PROGRAM

Study for a year in the Vatel School of your choice* (Subject to conditions)

Students who are considering making a career in the hospitality industry must be prepared for international experiences. Keeping this in mind, Vatel gives students the opportunity to spend their 2nd year in a different Vatel school, located in several places around the world. Their school year is validated and the ECTS credits are awarded. These students can also do their internship in the host country.

*Eligibility criteria include language skills, grades and visa compatibility.

ADMISSIONS & FEES

To apply for the Bachelor program at Vatel Bordeaux, applicants must follow the application process available here and comply with the appropriate entry requirements:

• High School Diploma / High School Leaving certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)

• To study in English: Equivalent to CEFR B2: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge CPE B2, TOEIC 745 points, CAE B2 or FCE 160 points

• To study in French: Equivalent to CEFR B2: DELF / TCF B2 (minimum)

All the fees are available here.

TESTIMONIALS

Tangi Le GRAND - Alumni 2006

General Director Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf – Ari Atoll, Maldives

"Thanks to Vatel Bordeaux I have been able to advance in the hotel sector in the Asian Continent. In France, there are a lot of hotel schools but very few that equal Vatel Bordeaux in education standards. The success of this school is linked to the many internships it offers to its students which boost our learning quality. Moreover, we were at that time 20 classmates and we were like a family."

Lynn Van Logtestjin - Alumni 2020

Junior Sommelier at Clayre Smith restaurant 3* Guide Michelin - London, UK

"When starting at Vatel Bordeaux, I knew I had a passion for working with people in the hospitality industry, but I was not sure which specific direction I wanted to take. The academic teaching combined with the professional practices proved to be the ideal way of building a path to a successful career where the world lies at your feet. Out of all possibilities that the hotel and tourism industry offers, I chose to specialise in wine. Thanks to opportunities that Vatel Bordeaux created, especially with the help from the academic team and industry professional teachers, I was able to build a strong network. After graduating, job offers were limited in many sectors due to the pandemic. However, I was immediately employed as a sommelier by the three starred Michelin restaurant, where I did the second year’s internship at. The best memories I have from the school are from my class, it has been incredible to be surrounded by and learning from different cultures and backgrounds. While we were all far from our usual surroundings, we were able to create a new home in Bordeaux and learn the French culture and language together."

Mathieu Astuguevieille - Alumni 2010

Director of Catering at Hilton - Roissy-en-France, France

"Graduated from a Bachelor's degree from Vatel Bordeaux in 2010, I then followed an international path to be today as Director of Catering in the Hilton group. The content of my Vatel training is a perfect balance between future professional needs and personal development. The alternation of internships, the quality of the education provided and the interaction with external speakers ensure great professional maturity to undertake in the best conditions the exercise of our passionate professions. Thanks to my Vatel network, it guarantees professionalism and rigor internationally, values that are constantly sought after by all stakeholders in our increasingly competitive industry. Associated with personal ambitions, Vatel is a brand ally for advancing in our businesses."

Arnaud Béril - Alumni 2009

Director of Food and Beverage at Avani Hotels and Resorts - Bangkok, Thailand

"During my time at Vatel Bordeaux, spending 3 years pursuing my Bachelor degree, I was able to make relevant connections with students and hospitality partners building up on my professional network. With Vatel’s reputation, I obtained the right internships and exposure most suited to my development goals, further leading to my career. I can only recommend to any Vatéliens to strategically utilize their internship opportunity as being one of the key factor to establish themselves as future hospitality leaders."

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