Qualification awarded (in original language)

"Licenciatura em Direção e Gestão Hoteleira". Title of "Licenciado".

Level of qualification

1st Cycle of Studies. EQF level 6. ISCED 2011 level 6.

Admission requirements

Access to higher education courses is regulated by Decree-Law no. 296-A/98 of September 25, in its current wording, as well as by the respective regulations and is set out in the description of the Portuguese Higher Education System, presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement. Students with a minimum Application Score of 100 points (on a scale of 0 to 200) and who obtain a minimum classification of 95 points (on a scale of 0 to 200) in one of the following sets of Entrance Exams may apply through the National Entrance Exam: (04 Economics and 18 Portuguese) or (17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences and 18 Portuguese) or (04 Economics and 17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences) or (02 Biology and Geology and 18 Portuguese) or (09 Geography and 18 Portuguese) or (09 Geography and 17 Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences).

Recognition of prior learning

Following the implementation of the Bologna Process and the consequent legislation regarding the mobility of students among degrees and higher education institutions, prior learning must be recognized and credited. The prior learning concept comprises all the previous learning/training undertaken in other higher education study cycles in national or international institutions (crediting of certified training), as well as previous professional experience and any post-secondary school training or education. As such, the IPB promotes the crediting of the student’s prior learning when arriving at the institution.
Aiming at a quick and full integration of the student in his/her new education programme, the recognition procedures must be submitted when enrolling at the IPB.
For further enquiries on crediting and recognizing prior learning and training at the IPB (calendars, procedures and assessment criteria), please go to the Applicant Portal at www.ipb.pt/portaldocandidato

Qualification requirements and regulations

6 Semesters (3 years). 20 Weeks of study, per semester, full-time (40 per year). 40 total Hours per week. 810 total Hours per semester (1620 per year). 180 ECTS Credits (30 per semester); 1 credit corresponds to 27 hours. It includes an internship comprising 24 credits.
Holders of the qualification are qualified to carry out management and leadership duties in the Hotel and Catering sector, and graduates are qualified to carry out a professional activity within the scope of the study program profile.

Profile of the programme

The course focuses on developing skills that are presented as needs in the hospitality sector. These scientific, technical and interpersonal skills contribute to the quality and adequacy of customer service, planning, analysis, organisation and time and
resource management skills, as well as to the digital transition of the sector. In parallel, it is intended that the new course ensures full articulation with the labour market, incorporating various moments of direct and practical collaboration with the sector. Thus, it is the overall objective of the proposed EC program to train specialised human resources able to perform functions in the management of hotel units services, applying knowledge of finance, marketing, communication, and human resource management effectively and efficiently, and to support their organisations in operational management and strategic decision-making, in a competitive, digital and global hotel market. Hospitality and catering; Business Sciences

Key learning outcomes

The degree in Direção e Gestão Hoteleira is awarded to students who demonstrate, in this area, the ability to:
- Master knowledge in the area of hotel management such as accommodation management, food and beverage management, event management and organization, financial management, team and human resources management or commercial and marketing management;
- Analyze results and implement relevant solutions based on the professional skills acquired and the external economic framework of the hotel business;
- Present leadership, coordination, supervision and strategic management skills through the application of current good practices applicable to the sector;
- Promote the use of information and communication technologies and master the use of specific digital tools;
- Communicate in several languages, applying knowledge related to the internationalization of a hotel unit and enhancing strategic entry into new markets;
- Develop the ability to reflect on and research the tourism system to boost the hospitality sector.

To complete the qualification, the student must pass all the curricular units in the study programme.

Occupational profiles of graduates

The degree in Hospitality Management is part of the Hospitality and Catering training area, and its graduates are qualified to carry out a professional activity within the scope of the study program profile. Specifically, the graduate in Hospitality Management will have the ability to:
- Mastering knowledge in the area of hotel management and direction, such as accommodation management, food and beverage management, event management and organisation, financial management, team management, and human resources or commercial and marketing management;
- Analyse results and implement relevant solutions based on the acquired professional skills and the external economic framework of the hotel activity;
- Present leadership, coordination, supervision, and strategic management skills through the application of good practices in force and applicable to the sector;
- Promote the use of information and communication technologies and master the use of specific digital tools;
- Communicate in several languages applying knowledge regarding the internationalisation of a hotel unit and enhancing the strategic entry into new markets;
- Develop the capacity to reflect and investigate the tourism system to boost the hospitality sector.

Access to further studies

The degree of "licenciado" allows to proceed to post-graduate studies, according to the diagram of the Portuguese Higher Education System, provided by NARIC (http://www.dges.mctes.pt/DGES/pt/Reconhecimento/NARICENIC/) and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement.

Graduation requirements

Complete, with approval, all the curricular units of the degree programme.

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Examination and assessment are regulated by the IPB general regulation, available at www.ipb.pt/sa.
Consult this Guide under the option “The ECTS at the IPB” for information on the grading and qualification system.

Mode of study

Full-time

Programme director

---

---

Scientific areas of the study plan

Scientific Area	Acronym	ECTS Credits
		Compulsory	Optional
Business Administration	BA	54.0	0.0
Economics	ECO	4.0	0.0
Hospitality and Catering	HC	80.0	0.0
Informatics	INF	8.0	0.0
Languages	LANG	16.0	8.0
Law	LAW	4.0	0.0
Tourism	TOUR	6.0	0.0
Total		172.0	0.0

Course structure

Year	Sem	Type	Code	Course Unit	Scientific Area	ECTS Credits
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1101-00-24	Hotel Management Support Tools I	INF	4.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1102-00-24	English I	LANG	4.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1103-00-24	Introduction to Organisational Management	BA	3.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1104-00-24	Introduction to Hotel Operations	HC	6.0
1	1	Semestral		Option I ↓		4.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1105-01-24	⌊→ French I	---	4.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1105-02-24	⌊→ Spanish II	---	4.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1106-00-24	Food and Beverages Practices	HC	6.0
1	1	Semestral	9076-806-1107-00-24	General Principles of Tourism	TOUR	3.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1201-00-23	Enogastronomy	HC	6.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1202-00-23	Food and Beverages Management	HC	6.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1203-00-23	Hygiene and Food Safety	HC	4.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1204-00-23	English II	LANG	4.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1205-00-23	Quantitative Methods Applied to Management	BA	6.0
1	2	Semestral		Option II ↓		4.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1206-01-24	⌊→ French II	---	4.0
1	2	Semestral	9076-806-1206-02-23	⌊→ Spanish II	---	4.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2101-00-24	Financial Accounting	BA	3.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2102-00-24	Tourism Economics	ECO	4.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2103-00-24	Hotel Management Support Tools II	INF	4.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2104-00-24	Human Resources Management	BA	6.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2105-00-24	English III	LANG	4.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2106-00-24	Research Methods on Tourism and Hospitality	TOUR	3.0
2	1	Semestral	9076-806-2107-00-24	Accommodation Practices	HC	6.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2201-00-24	Data Analysis Applied to Management	BA	4.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2202-00-24	Organisational Communication	BA	3.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2203-00-24	Management Accounting Applied to Hospitality	BA	6.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2204-00-24	Accommodation Management	HC	6.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2205-00-24	English IV	LANG	4.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2206-00-24	Hospitality Services Marketing	BA	4.0
2	2	Semestral	9076-806-2207-00-24	Event Organisation and Management	HC	3.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3101-00-24	Financial and Investment Analysis	BA	6.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3102-00-24	Hotel Company Law	LAW	4.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3103-00-24	Entrepreneurship Innovation and Sustainability	BA	4.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3104-00-24	Ethics and Social Responsability	BA	3.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3105-00-24	Equipment Maintenance Management	HC	4.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3106-00-24	Revenue Management	HC	6.0
3	1	Semestral	9076-806-3107-00-24	Hospitality Control and Quality Systems	HC	3.0
3	2	Semestral	9076-806-3201-00-24	Personal Development and Networking	BA	3.0
3	2	Semestral	9076-806-3202-00-24	Internship	HC	24.0
3	2	Semestral	9076-806-3203-00-24	Digital Marketing	BA	3.0

Accreditation/Register

---