Studying Tourism Management In Bangkok/thailand?

[bubu]

HI all ...

I just tried to find information about universities offering Hotel and Tourism Management studies ...

But I only found I-TIM?

Is that a good school?

Are there any other schools in Thailand, offering the H&T-M?

[bkkjames]

HI all ...

I just tried to find information about universities offering Hotel and Tourism Management studies ...

But I only found I-TIM?

Is that a good school?

Are there any other schools in Thailand, offering the H&T-M?

Not sure, try Bangkok Uni, Tammasat, Chulalongkorn, ABAC.. but I see you are from Germany, surely there are tons of schools there and in Switzerland with those courses.

[PoorSucker]

The are building a "International school of tourism" on Koh Samui.

The building is finished, the are working on the parking lot now.

Not sure when they open and if there are any classes in English.

[simon43]

Do you want to study at graduate or post-graduate level?

Naresuan University (Wireless Road) has an MBA with specialism in H&TM.

Also, Prince of Songhla University in Phuket has both BA and MA degrees in H&TM

Both the above university courses are taught in English...

Simon

[Acomes2Siam]

Victoria University (Australia) has won the yearly Hospitality and Tourism award more than any other Australian university and they have a program in Thailand as far as I know. It is worth a try.

[Samuian]

.......

I see you are from Germany, surely there are tons of schools there and in Switzerland with those courses.

if you want to be recognizied internationally later in a professional life take the advice above!

The "best" ones are in either Switzerland, Austria or Germany!

Check this one out:

or this one:

last not least:

Edited July 16, 2008 by Samuian

[bkkjames]

It's not a surprise that most GM's of hotels are German or Swiss, I think some school in Lucerne is the best in the world.

[Samuian]

It's not a surprise that most GM's of hotels are German or Swiss, I think some school in Lucerne is the best in the world.

It's simply so... there are schools with worldwide reputation and recognition in Austria, Germany, France (language problem) and England as well!

Some German Schools:

# Steigenberger Hotelfachschule Bad Reichenhall

# Hotelfachschule Bad Wörishofen

# Hotelfachschule Bavaria (Altötting)

# Hotelfachschule Berlin

# Hotelfachschule Dortmund

# Hotelfachschule Emden

# Hotelfachschulen Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Halle und Stadthagen

# Hotelfachschule Hamburg

# Hotelfachschule Hannover.hotelbetriebswirte.de ist eine Website von Hotelfachschülern der Hotelfachschule Hannover, u.a. mit Infos für neue Hotelfachschüler. Sie ist seit Ende 2001 online und wird ständig ausgebaut.

# Hotelfachschule Harz

# Hotelfachschule Heidelberg.

# Hotelfachschule Marburg

# Hotelfachschule Pegnitz

# Hotelfachschule Pirna-Sonnenstein

# Hotelschule Dr. Eckert, Regenslauf

# Hotelberufsfachschule Kermess, München

# Fachschule der Gastronomie der Gastronomie-Innung zu Köln r.V.

# Hotelfachschule BELHOGA - Fachschule für Hotel und Gaststätten am bklm, Ahaus

# Adolph-Kolping-Schule, Münster. Diese Schule ist ein Berufskolleg der Stadt Münster mit über 600 Auszubildenden allein aus den Ausbildungsberufen des Gastgewerbes.

Source and more:

[bubu]

Thanks for your replies.

I know that there are many schools which are much better than the Thai schools,

but I am planning to combine studies with good life ;-)

[Acomes2Siam]

Thanks for your replies.

I know that there are many schools which are much better than the Thai schools,

but I am planning to combine studies with good life ;-)

Of ocurse. I don't know why some people started talking about German and Swiss school. You would obviously know that.

I still think the Victoria University idea is a good one.

try http://www.businessandlaw.vu.edu.au/htm/pr...n=85&dept=5

Ask her what possibilities there are that you can do a Victoria University degree in Hospitality and Tourism at a Victoria University partner university in Thailand.

Good luck.

[bubu]

Does anyone know which is the "cheapest" course of studies?

I think it is business administration, isn't it?

[niva103]

I would recommend Bangkok University. It is probably the most well known private institute in the tourism management field with an international program. ABAC also offers at BBA program which you can specialize in hotel and tourism management. Chulalongkorn and Thammasart University do not offer and international tourism management program. Best bet would be ABAC or Bangkok University.

[anthonyu]

Thanks for your replies.

I know that there are many schools which are much better than the Thai schools,

but I am planning to combine studies with good life ;-)

Nearly every Thai university offers Tourism and Hospitality as a major now. In your case you'll probably be wanting to do an international program so you'll be restricted to those that offer courses in English:

1. Chulalongkorn

2. Thamassat

3. ABAC

4. Bangkok University International College

5. Mahidol University International College

There are others that offer international programs but outside of these, you'd really be risking your reputation and future career prospects. If you're looking outside of Bangkok then try:

1. Prince of Songkhla University - Phuket

2. Naresuan University - Phitsanulok

3. Chiang Mai University

Another option for you could be to attent an international college here that specializes in hospitality management like Stamford. Either way good luck!

[bubu]

any news about the school on samui?

and what about the mentioned i-tim school in bangkok?

is it a good school?

[bubu]

hmmm ... i know that the most famous hotel and tourism management schools are not far away from my home ...

but i want to combine life in thailand with studying ...

i-tim seems to be a school teaching only in the field of hotel and tourism.

what about the reputation of that school?

and what do you think ... is there no way to get a good job with a i-tim 2-years-diploma?

[mrtoad]

Does anyone know which is the "cheapest" course of studies?

I think it is business administration, isn't it?

If you are serious about your future oprospects, then you wont be looking at the cheapest Universities in Thailand. Stay at home, and study at a solid education establishment, enjoy the good life later.

[bubu]

i just want to update my topic ...

did anybody started to study at i-tim in the meantime?

their website says they exist for 20 years already ...

i guess their reputation isn't bad ...

[Patsycat]

As mentioned above - the best schools are in Switzerland and Germany. A lot of people who graduate from these schools go on to work in the world's largest 5 star hotels. You could perhaps combine studying in Europe and doing work experience in Thailand.

I applied to the one in Lausanne when I was young - even then they had a two year waiting list. I don't know about now. So, unfortunately, I did not go. Sort of regret it now!!!

[dumball]

Should you take the trouble to investigate the fiasco the government has made of Thai tourism , that should enlighten you in the success of teaching in your subject LOS , i.e. look out sucker !!!!!!! Just read some back threads here on TV and you will discover where I found that information , lots of information can be gleaned from well informed expats on most subjects .

[lazygourmet]

I dit it!

Otherwise, here in Bangkok, Silpakorn University in association with Vatel (Taling Chan campus) seems to have a credible cursus.

[lazygourmet]

As mentioned above - the best schools are in Switzerland and Germany. A lot of people who graduate from these schools go on to work in the world's largest 5 star hotels. You could perhaps combine studying in Europe and doing work experience in Thailand.

I applied to the one in Lausanne when I was young - even then they had a two year waiting list. I don't know about now. So, unfortunately, I did not go. Sort of regret it now!!!

You must have been applied back to the eighties, I did it as well.

Preferences were given to Swiss hoteliers kids, then culinary art -high school- graduated (I was one of those), then Swiss national, then... no chance. I applied four years before finishing my maturite (I am from Belgium) and I did three years (3 x 6 months studying + 3 x 6 months trainee ship).

Nowadays, EHL has an university status and there is an entrance exam to be accepted.

I am still going there, every two years or so, attending summer executive courses... and class reunions.

And yes indeed, EHL @ Le Chalet-a-Gobet is the best in the world

[changchifu]

i just want to update my topic ...

did anybody started to study at i-tim in the meantime?

their website says they exist for 20 years already ...

i guess their reputation isn't bad ...

Lots of good advice on this thread.

I used to study at BUIC, if you want more insight please PM.

I-tim, never heard of them, so can't really tell.

[WhiteShrek]

ITIM is reasonably well known, and has a reputation for providing good practical experience combined with theoretical studies.

[bubu]

ITIM is reasonably well known, and has a reputation for providing good practical experience combined with theoretical studies.

do they have many students from overseas?

and how old are they?

only young students, or some older students, too ?

[madjbs]

From what I remember hearing before, for this course you need to be looking at Mahidol or Silapakorn Universities.

[jasreeve17]

Silpakorn (Taling Chan Campus) is a solid course, but I would say that wouldn't I.

Chula and Thammasart will have a more business focus, and will be very strong courses - the best? Maybe.

Bangkok Uni and Assumption are considered by some as unis you pay for a degree, thus not all employers respect these qualifications, rightly or wrongly? I've seen good and bad...

Dusit has a reasonable degree too. Better than the private unis? I'd say so, but...

Good luck.

[bubu]

i-tim also offers a one-year-certificate ... what do you think ... is there a chance to find a job in thailand after finishing that one-year-course if somebody worked in customer service (flight attendant!) in the years before?

[emsfeld]

I dont understand your obsession/ fixation with i-tim. Firstly, it's a vocational school so NOT a university if that's what you are after. The education you receive there roughly equates to a German "Lehre als Hotelfachmann/frau". Apart from an award received in 1992 they don't have much to show in that department.

Personally, I'd prefer doing a uni degree as it's more easily transferrable to other countries than a Diploma/Certificate from a vocational school - e.g. countries such as Britain and Australia may recognise it due to their familiarity with the system, other European countries...I have my doubts but can't be sure.

Job opportunities in Thailand? Very slim with your background even after that diploma, I am afraid. Unless you work in the dive shops down south or other smaller local businesses - but you wouldnt need a degree for that. Also, you'd be living fairly illegaly as I don't think you'd get a work permit. I dont mean to come across as harsh or rude, but I believe it's better to give you my honest opinion.

On a positive note, I know quite a few foreigners who graduated from BUIC in H&TM and somehow found their way into the industry through rigorous and lots and lots and lots of networking. They are doing quite well now, so you could be the one achieving that as well. Remember though, the guys I am talking about have been doing the networking part of things for over 4-5 years and were ultimately successful. You'd have to achieve the same in one or two years in an industry that is very desparate at the moment.

[KhaoNiaw]

I knew someone (Thai) years ago who went to I-TIM. It never really helped him get the job he wanted and he spent a lot of time wishing he'd taken a degree course somewhere else, before finally taking a degree course at Ram.

[migs]

I've just started an online program in this field. PM me if you want the details.