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International Hospitality and Service Management

Stenden University of Applied Sciences
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Tuition EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 14 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The International Hospitality and Service Management at Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a MA programme in Business & Management over 14 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the International Hospitality and Service Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 14 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the International Hospitality and Service Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Hospitality Studies: UAS Professor Conrad Lashley
  2. Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism: UAS Professor Elena Cavagnaro
  3. Innovation in Hospitality: UAS Professor Sjoerd Gehrels

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission requirements

You require a bachelor’s degree to be admitted to the International Hospitality and Service Management programme. If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Leisure Studies or a related course but would like to enrol in the Master’s programme in Service Management.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for a Master programme at Stenden require to submit an English proficiency test with their application. Exceptions are made for students who have completed their Bachelor degree entirely in English language at an accredited institution.

Stenden University of Applied Sciences accepts three kinds of official language tests: IELTS, TOEFL and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.

•Academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 for each skill).
•TOEFL 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) and 80 (internet based). Original test results must be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to Stenden. The TOEFL institution code for Stenden is 9215.
•Cambridge ESOL score CAE-C.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 11,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Stenden University of Applied Sciences directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Stenden University of Applied Sciences

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Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences(Dutch:NHL Stenden Hogeschool) is a state-fundedvocational universityin the north of theNetherlands. It was formed as a merger of NHL Hogeschool and...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 14 months
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