Vincent Pol University in Lublin BA and Hospitality Management MA International Tourism BA International Business Management Programme Coordinator - Radosław Dolecki, Ph.D.

BA Tourism and Hospitality Management

1. Work method in – 6 ECTS Practical aspects of organisation and methods of work in particular departments of the hotel.

2. Mathematics and statistics analysis – 4 Outline of Mathematics and statistics as used in the management of a tourism business. General information about organisation and methods of statistical analysis in economic processes. Statistical analysis of phenomena structures.

3. Tourism industry – 5 Tourism typology and divisions; tourism types features; reasons for travelling. Significance of tourism. World tourism statistics and rankings. Sectors of tourism. Development of tourism industry. Importance of tourism industry in chosen countries. Crisis management in tourism industry.

4. Public diplomacy - 3 Communication and dissemination of information to general public.

5. Human nutrition - 5 The role and significance of basic nutrients in human nutrition. Nutritional properties of products of plant and animal origin. The metabolism of matter and energy. Energy needs of the human body. Nutrition norms – their types and definitions. Planning and organising nutrition. Food fortification. The concept and methods of managing food quality.

6. Work method in agency - 6 Characteristics of office work. Organizational structures used in tourism enterprises. Information as the main output of office work. Traditional and electronic secretarial systems. Flow and storage of traditional and electronic documentation. Office correspondence.

7. Tourism regions - 5 Tourism regions of the world.

8. Introduction to tourism - 3 Outline of tourism business and basics of the tourism sector of economy.

9. BA seminar - 6 Preparing students for writing a thesis in the form of a multimedia presentation. Practicing the ability to deliver the presentation of the prepared work during the final exam.

10. Sports activities - 1 Practical PE classes.

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Vincent Pol University in Lublin BA Tourism and Hospitality Management MA International Tourism BA International Business Management Programme Coordinator - Radosław Dolecki, Ph.D.

11. Professional (English) language - 2 Students learn about phonetic system, grammar structures and lexical material at B2 - C1 level of English. Special emphasis is put on effective communication in the context of their professional career – in travel agencies, and , with tour operators.

12. Polish - 2 Students learn about phonetic system, grammar structures and lexical material at A1 – A2 level of Polish. Basic communication in the context of their professional career - how to interact with clients and other professionals in tourism industry. Apart from language skills, students learn about cultural differences and develop skills for adapting to various codes of conduct in a multicultural and multilanguage environment of tourism industry.

MA International tourism

1. - 3 ECTS Development and operation of tourism activities in places rich in cultural, historic, and natural resources.

2. - 3 Sustainable tourism – definitions. Explanations of impact of human activities on tourism regions by using case studies

3. IT in tourism - 6 Use of advanced techniques of data analysis in spreadsheets. Support of management processes in tourist companies. Publishing information on the Internet by creating websites and systems of content management.

4. Investment in tourism and hospitality - 6 Management systems in tourist organisations. Organisation and finance of tourist companies. Operational and strategic management of a tourist company. Planning of profit in tourist organisation. Methods of effectiveness assessment in a tourist company.

5. Strategies in tourism management - 3 Interpretation of basic strategic documents related to tourism. Learning about the organizational and legal rules for the development of tourism at different levels of management. Assessing the possibilities of tourism development in regions.

6. Marketing of tourist services - 5 Plans and marketing strategies, the overview of marketing strategies, tools used in Poland’s marketing strategy (research methods, marketing tools, analyses). Planning of programs and marketing campaigns. Programs of promotion of different regions. Using the visual identification system in promotion.

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Vincent Pol University in Lublin BA Tourism and Hospitality Management MA International Tourism BA International Business Management Programme Coordinator - Radosław Dolecki, Ph.D.

7. Diploma seminar - 3 Preparation for independent writing of MA thesis and defending it.

8. Writing of MA thesis - 3 Learning the practical skills necessary to write an MA thesis (collecting data, citations, following the copyright law, technical requirements).

9. Spanish - 3 Students practice four language skills in Spanish: listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis, however, is placed on the practical language communication in the context of future professional contacts.

10. Polish – 3 Students learn about phonetic system, grammar structures and lexical material at A1 – A2 level of Polish. Basic communication in the context of their professional career - how to interact with clients and other professionals in tourism industry. Apart from language skills, students learn about cultural differences and develop skills for adapting to various codes of conduct in a multicultural and multilanguage environment of tourism industry.

BA International Business Management

1. Psychology – 5 Introduction to psychology

2. Business law and intellectual property rights – 5 Law as applied in business and commerce at a national and international level

3. Information technology in management – 6 Applications of IT in management and business

4. Sport activities – 1 Practical PE classes.

5. Polish – 2 Students learn about phonetic system, grammar structures and lexical material at A1 – A2 level of Polish. Basic communication in the context of their professional career - how to interact with clients and other professionals in tourism industry. Apart from language skills, students learn about cultural differences and develop skills for adapting to various codes of conduct in a multicultural and multilanguage environment of tourism industry.

6. Microeconomics – 6 Economics viewed from an individual’s point of view, factors influencing the actions of individuals

7. Mathematics in economics – 6 Applications of mathematics in business and management

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