Overview

A Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree equips you with the skills to transform food service into a delightful dining experience.

By understanding customer needs and expectations, graduates can create memorable culinary experiences, ensure food safety and quality, and effectively manage service operations. Additionally, they gain valuable business acumen to operate successful and sustainable hospitality enterprises.

SEAMK’s program provides a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting. Students can work in the educational restaurant Prikka, where they can combine classroom learning with real-world experience. This hands-on approach allows students to see how theories are implemented in a professional environment.

Semester starts

August

Degree info

  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management  
  • 210 ECTS credits / 3.5 years  
  • Language of instruction: English 
  • Tuition fee: 9,500€ / academic year 

Edunation application period

Regular Admissions
August 2027 Intake
• Rolling: 15.04.2027

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SEAMK’s Bachelor of Hospitality Management program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to excel in the dynamic hospitality industry.

Graduates will be able to create memorable dining experiences, manage efficient and sustainable food service operations, and demonstrate strong leadership and entrepreneurial abilities.

Through a combination of theoretical coursework and hands-on training, students will develop a deep understanding of customer needs, food safety and quality standards, business management principles, and industry trends.

Content of the degree programme

The 210 ECTS credit programme is designed for studies lasting 3.5-4 years, entire programme can be divided into following themes: 

First year:  Service production

In addition to the common basic studies, in the first year students learn the theory related to food preparation and customer and tourism service, which is applied at the educational restaurant Prikka 

Second year: Service business management

Second year studies cover topics such as Business and Operational Management, Quality Management, Management accounting, Employment Law, Marketing and Nutrition.

In addition to compulsory courses, you can select your focus area from optional professional studies and free elective courses.  

Third and fourth year: Development & specialisation

Year consists mainly of research and development projects which are conducted together with local companies and other organisations.

We have conducted projects with local hotels and restaurants, Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas UNESCO global Geopark, public food services and food manufacturers.

Themes of the projects may vary yearly. Common topics in projects are strategic management, kitchen and interior design, service design and nutritional projects for public food services.   

Graduates of SEAMK’s hospitality management program are well-prepared for both expert and managerial roles within the industry.

Many of our alumni have also successfully launched their own businesses, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and the diverse range of skills they acquired during their studies.

Common career paths include managerial positions and expert tasks in restaurants, staff restaurants, and public sector kitchens (such as schools and hospitals).

Additionally, a growing number of companies in related industries, such as staff leasing, tourism, and the experience industry, are seeking our graduates for their expertise.

The admission requirements for the program can be found on the university page

Further information about the tuition fee and available scholarships for the program can found on the university page