Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism study programme equips you with practical knowledge for success in the tourism industry – from managing a restaurant to renting out apartments or developing a family farm tourism business.

Why Choose Hospitality and Tourism?

The Hospitality and Tourism Higher Vocational Study Programme provides you with practical and applicable knowledge essential for a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry. This knowledge will also support you in taking over a family farm tourism business, renting out apartments, or managing a restaurant. The programme is designed to fit around your commitments, as it is organised as a part-time e-learning study format.

What Can You Expect?

Career Opportunities

This study programme opens up numerous career paths in tourism and hospitality. You will learn key skills such as foreign languages, business communication, event organisation, and gain knowledge in economics, marketing, gastronomy, law, IT, as well as practical work in cooking and service.

Practical Knowledge

You will gain concrete knowledge in the field of project management, managing travel agencies, and tourist guiding and animation. You will learn how to effectively manage projects, develop tourist programmes, and organise activities and guiding for tourists.

Experienced Experts

Our lecturers bring extensive practical and professional experience, along with a passion for teaching and working in tourism and hospitality. They help students develop and refine their competencies for a successful career.

Who is This Programme For?

This study programme is ideal for you if:

You want to build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries, which already faces a workforce shortage and is a key pillar of Slovenia’s development.
You already work in tourism and have ideas for improvement. Enhance your education, take on more responsibility, and advance your career.
You need additional knowledge in business operations, work organization, event planning,

What Will You Gain from This Programme?

After completing this programme, you will be able to:

Start your own business or tourism/hospitality startup.
Manage a team in a travel agency and organize activities for tourists.
Independently lead tours, organize events, and provide entertainment for guests.
Manage work processes in a specific hotel department.
Work in various hospitality and tourism companies.

Study Format

1. E-Learning

Ideal for students who are very busy, living abroad, have young children, are active in sports or entrepreneurship, and want to make the most of their time. Lectures are recorded, allowing you to watch them whenever it suits you.

Features of E-Learning:

Online lectures take place twice a week, always after 5:00 PM. You can attend in real-time and participate interactively. Lecture recordings are available for later viewing.
The schedule is prepared for the entire academic year in advance, making planning easy.
Online learning platforms are well-organized and structured for each subject. You have unlimited access to materials, slides, assignments, and forums. All study materials are in one place, and lecturers regularly update content and provide feedback on submitted work.
Practical training takes place approximately four times a year, usually on Saturday mornings. It includes real-world business simulations, excursions, guest lectures from industry experts, and project work. Students highly value this experience as it provides insight into real business environments.
Remote Exams: Written and oral exams are conducted remotely in a controlled environment, providing maximum flexibility.

Programme Features

Značilnosti programa

Programme Type: Higher Vocational Education Programme
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
Degree Awarded: Organizer of Business Operations in Hospitality and Tourism
Qualification Level: 6/1
Study Mode: Part-time
Study Format: E-learning

Contact

Tanja Moračanin

Project Manager in education

+386 1 5881 369tanja.moracanin@old.gea-college.si