Bachelor of Arts in International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Jump-start your own travel agency equipped with the management skills and a global perspective of the tourism industry.

Learn to create and sell your own tours and get feedback from real customers. 

Get practical work experiences in two separate internships via our extensive corporate network.

Graduate with the expertise in eTourism and MICE industry management.

Our BA in International Tourism and Hospitality Management creates professionals with entrepreneurial spirit. You will gain management skills and a global perspective while specialising in international tourism, international hospitality, MICE, health and wellness tourism, and hotel business. This hallmark course offers practice-oriented learning in state-of- the-art facilities and lets you tap into professional networks over two separate internships.

In collaboration with leading academics and industry partners, you will be able to use transformative digital technologies in innovative and market disrupting ways. After graduating, you will be ready to work in various service sector industries both in operational and managerial roles or run your own business.

Why study this field?

Graduate coursework completed within 3.5 years

100% opportunity for international internships with two rounds of internships

95% of students are international, fostering a diverse learning environment

Emphasis on practice-based learning in internationalization and global experiences

Acquire practical work experience through internship via our extensive corporate network

Benefit from the expertise of both professional and academic experts with global experiences

Engage in hands-on learning through lab courses in Food & Beverage, Front Office, and Airline Business

Industry/destination experiences include field trips, company visits, and hotel tours

Master Classes led by industry experts

State-of-the-art learning facilities and laboratories meeting industry standards

Explore internship opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings

Exchange programs, cultural exchanges, and study tours with partner universities

Dual-degree options available with leading institutions in the tourism and hospitality sector

Collaborate with industry partners to enhance your understanding of the field

Graduate with a specialization in Tourism, Hospitality, and MICE Management

Preparation

With a cumulative GPA of 4 more semesters, you can apply for admission immediately.

Qualification and Required Documents

Required Documents

High school transcript and/or diploma ( Please clarify – original, copy, certified)

Must be paid by Cashier’s Check, issued by a bank, made payable to “ Bangkok University.”

A copy of your transcript from your present university/higher education institution with course descriptions. Original transcripts and course descriptions with translations from credible organizations are required.

A letter of recommendation (For scholarship application only) 

A copy of your TOEFL score with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 61 (internet-based); or IELTS score with a score of no less than 5.0 in all bands (waived for native speakers of English)

A portfolio (For Computer Graphics and Multimedia Major Only)

For any certificates or transcripts not written in English or Thai, please also submit an English translation certified by the educational institution.

Qualification

For those who have completed high school in the ordinary or vocational stream or its equivalent from an education institution under the Ministry of Education’s recognition:

Admission Criteria for International Programs

1. Applicants meeting the following qualifications will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

IB diploma holders with a minimum grade of 4 in 5 subjects.

IGCSE, GCSE, or GCE 'O' level certificate holders with a minimum of 5 subjects and passing GCE 'A' level in 3 subjects with a total of 8 subjects. Grades must not be lower than C.

GED scores of 720 or above for the new system or 3,600 or above for the old system.

2. Applicants with English language proficiency test scores meeting the specified criteria (scores valid for up to 2 years) will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

TOEFL 500 (Paper-Based), 173 (Computer-Based), 61 (Internet-Based)

IELTS 5.0 overall and in all skills

SAT 1,000 in both critical reading and mathematics sections

Duolingo English Test (DET) 80 in all sub-scores

Pearson Test of English (PTE) at least 43 scores

BU Placement Test (BU Test)

3. Applicants without English proficiency test scores or eligible exemptions must take the BU Placement Tests for written evaluation.

4. Applicants with qualifications equivalent to high school completion both domestically and internationally must undergo the written test according to the university's regulations.

5. For applicants without English proficiency scores or those who do not wish to take the BU Placement Tests, the Preparatory English Course is available. Upon meeting the university's specified criteria, students can enroll in international programs at Bangkok University.

2. International program starting from academic year 2025 onwards

Required Documents

High school transcript and/or diploma ( Please clarify – original, copy, certified)

Must be paid by Cashier’s Check, issued by a bank, made payable to “ Bangkok University.”

A copy of your transcript from your present university/higher education institution with course descriptions. Original transcripts and course descriptions with translations from credible organizations are required.

A letter of recommendation (For scholarship application only) 

A copy of your TOEFL score with a minimum score of 500 (paper-based) or 61 (internet-based); or IELTS score with a score of no less than 5.0 in all bands (waived for native speakers of English)

A portfolio (For Computer Graphics and Multimedia Major Only)

For any certificates or transcripts not written in English or Thai, please also submit an English translation certified by the educational institution.

Qualification

Completed high school education or equivalent from an institution accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education

Completed high school education or equivalent with a foreign qualification according to the announcement of the Council of University Presidents of Thailand.

Admission Criteria for International Programs

Qualifications for Applicants Exempted from Submitting English Proficiency Test Scores and Taking Preparatory English Courses

- IB Diploma Course Results (IBCR) holders with a minimum grade of 4 in 5 subjects.

- Passing GCE 'A' level in 3 subjects with a total of 8 subjects. Grades must not be lower than C.

- GED scores of 720 or above for the new system or 3,600 or above for the old system.

- BTEC Level 3 Higher National Diploma

- Applicants who hold American, Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand, and South African nationalities.

Applicants with English language proficiency test scores meeting the specified criteria (scores valid for up to 2 years) will be exempted from the written test and foundational study:

- TOEFL iBT score of at least 61 or 500 (Paper-Based) or 173 (Computer-Based)

- IELTS score of at least 5.0 in all bands

- SAT score of at least 500 in both Verbal and Math

- PTE score of at least 43

- Duolingo score of at least 80 in all skills

- TU-GET Computer-based score of at least 61 or Paper-based score of at least 500

- CU-TEP score of at least 70

- British Council EnglishScore of at least 400

- BU Placement Test Online score of at least 35 or Paper-based score of at least 60

Applicants without English proficiency test scores or eligible exemptions must take the BU Placement Tests for written evaluation.

Applicants with qualifications equivalent to high school completion both domestically and internationally must undergo the written test according to the university's regulations.

For applicants without English proficiency scores or those who do not wish to take the BU Placement Tests, the Preparatory English Course is available. Upon meeting the university's specified criteria, students can enroll in international programs at Bangkok University.

Job Opportunities

Hospitality Management

Front Office Manager

Food & Beverage Manager

Receptionists

Reservation Agents

Customer Services

Travel, Tourism and Attraction Management (MICE, Tour Planning)

Tour operator manager

Travel Agency manager and Event Project Manager

Tour Operator (Tour Leader, Reservation Agents and Sales)

Travel Agency (Reservation Agents and Sales, coordinator)

 Event (Event coordinator)