Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies
Welcome
The Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies (hereafter FHTMS) recognizes the unique and strategic contribution of the hospitality and tourism industry to the overall development of Aruba and the Caribbean. We emphasize that the development of strategic and dynamic competencies in hospitality and tourism management and to strive for excellence in the Aruban hospitality and tourism industry.The FHTMS provides business, (non-) government, and professional communities of Aruba and the region with well-trained, qualified graduates in the area of hospitality, tourism management, and international business. Furthermore, the FHTMS focuses on conducting applied and scientific research and delivering services that benefit the hospitality community and tourism industry.
Our Academic Programs
The FHTMS offers under-graduate, graduate and post-graduate programs in the areas of Hospitality, Tourism, International Business, Business Administration, Management & Marketing. Academic and executive programs are offered in collaboration with different regional and international universities, including the University of Central Florida, the University of Puerto Rico, and the University of Amsterdam. This way, the FHTMS is able to ‘mix ‘n match’ the strengths and uniqueness of different international competencies with the needs and flavors of the local Caribbean context. Our international partnerships provide students with global opportunities and local perspectives of the hospitality and tourism industry.
Bachelor Program
The Bachelor of Science program offers college and high school students with the opportunity to experience and achieve leadership, business and management competence in the hospitality and tourism industry. The program consists of three (3) years, in which students follow on average 6 courses in Fall and Spring semesters. For more information download the study guide 2010-2011 here.
Each semester consists, on average, of 30 European credits, which is the equivalent of 18 US credits. All classes are taught in English, in which professors engage students in interactive discussions regarding the science and art of leadership and management in hospitality & tourism.
During the program, students learn about the different business aspects of hospitality & tourism, including organization & management, sales & marketing, human resources & training, and also operations & technology, and economics, finance & accounting. Students also explore the international world of tourism, and learn about the role and importance of culture, heritage, nature and the environment.
The Bachelor program offers students the opportunity to specialize in four different areas, with the possibility of an international internship in the final year. The four core areas of specialization are:
- Hospitality Management
- International Tourism
- International Business
- Strategic Marketing
The standard admission requirements are:
- College or High School degree (Grade Point Average) over 2.5 (7.0)
- TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) score over 550 (Internet > 80)
- S.A.T. score over 1200
In addition, students with a propadeutic certificate (University Freshman certificate) and a grade average of at least 2.50 (7.0), can also apply to the bachelor program.
For students over the age of 21, with at least two years of relative work experience, a special admittance test is available.
For more information, contact the Administrator.
Registration 2008 Unverisity Aruba
The MBA in International Tourism offers professionals with the opportunity to further their career and develop their leadership competences and scientific capabilities in the area of business and management. The MBA aims to inspire innovation and innovative thinking, and to create sustainable strategies for the future by providing enriched experiences for leadership and professional development.
The first year of the MBA focuses on scientific principles and practices of strategy, leadership, and management within the context of globalization, competitiveness, innovation and sustainability of international businesses and tourism enterprises, and service industries in general. The second year of the program focuses on scientific research, in which the following four activities are emphasized: (a) Research definition & scientific literature review; (b) Research design & proposal; (c) Field data collection & data analysis; (d) Final thesis & defense
Throughout the course modules, weekly sessions draw from and build upon the diversity of management experiences and leadership perspectives of participants. International case studies are discussed and enriched with international guest lectures and visiting professors from the United States, Europe and the Caribbean.
The standard admission requirements for the MBA are:
- Bachelor degree
- G.P.A. (Grade Point Average) over 3.0 (8.0) or GMAT over 475
- Complete resume, including a personal motivation essay
- Two years of relevant work experience
- Three letters of reference
- Basic knowledge of business and research methods
For more information, contact the Administrator.
Executive Programs
The FHTMS also provides executive and in-company training to organizations and companies in the tourism industry. Our executive certificate program allows young professionals to follow one or more individual modules in specific areas of interest.
Research Programs and Projects
The FHTMS prides itself by the scientific rigor we apply to all our programs, including research and development. Scientific research is a cornerstone in all our undergraduate and graduate programs through which we seek to advance know-how and know-why of tourism. Of particular interest to the FHTMS is the sustainability of tourism in small-island societies, in which we address economic, social, environmental and policy questions.
Research projects include:
- Tourism Leadership & Governance
- Tourism Marketing and Destination Branding
- Measuring Tourism Value
- Destination Business Intelligence
- Effectiveness of Destination Management Organizations
- Strategic Management of Tourism Enterprises
- Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourism Development in small-Island States
- Quality of Visitor Experiences
- High-performance organizations in Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Capital Development in Hospitality
- Best Practices in Human Resource Management in Hospitality
- Change Management in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
- Sustainable Tourism Development
- Destination Performance & Competitiveness
- Electronic Tourism and Multi-channel management
- Return on Tourism Marketing Investments
For more information, contact the Dean, Dr. Ryan R. Peterson, PhD, MSc.
Certificate Program
This non-degree certificate program provides young professionals with the opportunity to follow individual courses in specific areas of interest.
Admission Requirements:
- Age over 20 years
- two years relevant working experience
Faculty Organization
The Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies consists of the following members:
- Dean, Dr. Ryan R. Peterson, PhD, MSc.
- Faculty Lecturer & Student Counselor, Mr. John J. Wardlaw, M.Ed.
- Faculty Lecturer, Mrs. Thais van Nierop, MSc.
- Administrator, Mrs. Corinna Bislip
- Numerous part-time and visiting lecturers from Industry and UCF
Fall 2009 ITM Schedule Freshmen
General Application Form 2010-2011
Policies and Procedures
Literature List 2010-2011
Contact
University of Aruba
Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management Studies
Att: Office of the administrator
Address: J. Irausquinplein 4
P.O. Box 5
Oranjestad Aruba
Tel: (279) 582 3901 / 583 5036
Fax: (279) 583 1770
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