Programme
ITM offers two study programmes: "Hospitality and Tourism Management" and "Wellness and Spa Management". The aim of the programmes is to provide students with a solid foundation for mid-level management positions in the hospitality-, hotel- and tourism industry, based on cultural, intellectual, and moral development in a multicultural environment.
Students are taught to develop marketing and communication abilities, and are thoroughly trained in guest relations, service, and cuisine. ITM Austria encourages students to enhance their language competencies in the classes and when mixing with their multicultural student colleagues. Needless to say that cross-cultural communication and understanding goes hand in hand.
After successful completion of the 2 year study programme students, are awarded a Diploma. This certificate is officially recognized by the Austrian state as well as by the industry and partner universities.
Students are well prepared to pursue further education at university level in the fields of tourism and hotel management. ITM students may continue their studies towards a bachelor's degree at the European University (location Bad Vöslau) in the field of "International Management". Furthermore, numerous well-known universities in Europe, the US and Australia fully accredit the ITM education and highly welcome ITM graduates to their undergraduate programs.
Claudia Rothwangl, MA Director of Studies
Curriculum
The curriculum is aimed at the acquisition of specific competencies related to your ability to perform in the hospitality business based on the role of a hotel manager as a host, manager and self-manager. In order to acquire these competencies you will develop knowledge (head), skills (hands) and attitude (heart) in the following areas:
Management and business administration
Hospitality management, tourism management, food and beverage management, event management, marketing, travel and tourism, economics, accounting, controlling, law
IT and software skills
All applications related to MS Office™ and various reservation softwares such as FIDELIO™ etc.
Languages
English is the language of instruction. Optional
languages are: French, German, Spanish and Russian
Practical courses
Hospitality and Tourism Management: The content ranges from necessary knowledge of beverage origins, basic principles of food preparation and management, principles of professional service including wine presentation to managing a dining room/restaurant.
Wellness and Spa Management:
Students gain basic knowledge in natural sciences (e.g. medical fundamentals, anatomy, nutrition etc), as well as seminars and attend other practical seminars (e.g. cosmetics, massages, dietary needs, yoga etc.).
Practical relevance
After the end of the 2nd semester students have to undertake a 13 weeks practical training. During this training the students get a deep insight into the organization of a Tourism or Hospitality related enterprise and can improve their practical knowledge.
Students have the possibility to earn valuable experience for their future career. It gives deep insight into the real working life of tourism enterprises and new inspiration and ideas for the own future.
We at ITM provide our students with all the necessary aid and coaching to ease their search for internships. In addition to our help, our students are also trained in methods of job applications and interviews which are quite useful when they enter their professional lives.
Organisation
ITM Austria was founded in 1986 as the first privately run college for tourism and management in Austria, with English as the language of instruction. The 4 semester programme prepares students to face the challenges in the rapidly growing tourism industry, which is characterized by constant changes, flexible demands, multiculturalisation, and transformation of the workplace.
The International College of Tourism and Management - ITM GmbH is specialized in educating international students in the tourism sector in Austria. Our goal is to prepare motivated and open-minded young people for a successful career in the international tourism and hospitality industry. The study programme focuses on management subjects with emphasis on theory and practical experience, practical training in food and beverage management / health services and foreign languages. At the same time we want to give our graduates the possibility to complete an academic degree within the shortest possible period of time.
Studying in Bad Vöslau
Vienna. It is easily accessible by train and by car (federal highway). The popular health resort is famous for its beautiful scenery, mild climate and hot springs and offers ample opportunities for leisure activities. Moreover, cities such as Vienna, Bratislava and Wiener Neustadt are just a stone’s throw away and can be reached easily by public transport.
The new ITM campus is located right in the centre of the lovely city. The building is surrounded by a beautiful park area, where students can relax and enjoy their study breaks. A comfortable student lounge and cafeteria and well-equipped seminar rooms complement the modern study environment. On-campus housing is provided.
