INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TOURISM

Bachelor’s Degree

Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Tourism and Hospitality Management program has been offered for more than 19 years.
It is ideal for those who are passionate about travel, service, and meeting new people.
If you are looking for a career full of opportunity, challenge, and excitement — this is where your journey begins.

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International School of Tourism

WHY THIS PROGRAM

A world of possibilities

Practical Experience

Learn through real situations and internships in professional workplaces.

Students in the bilingual Tourism and Hospitality Management program

Bilingual Program

Choose the Thai-language program or the bilingual program (Thai–English).

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Flexible Study Duration

Complete the regular program in 3.5 years, or the credit-transfer program in 2 years for vocational diploma holders.

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Extracurricular Activities

Build professional skills, gain inspiration, and connect to real career opportunities.

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Third Language

Choose a third language according to your interests: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Malay.

The bilingual Tourism and Hospitality Management program is designed for learners who want to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills in tourism and hospitality while strengthening their English proficiency in real workplace contexts.

Bilingual Learning Environment

Teaching and learning use both Thai and English in the classroom (Bilingual Learning Environment) to help students become familiar with and confident in communication. Students develop the ability to adapt to international workplaces, particularly in the service industry, where communication and cross-cultural understanding are essential.

Year 2

Develop Professional Skills with Industry Partners

In Year 2, the study plan integrates knowledge of tour business management, customer service, hotel operations, and essential professional skills with practical experience at tour companies or 5–6 star hotels in Thailand, preparing students for careers with leading organizations.

Year 3

Broaden Your Horizons through International Experience

In Year 3, students have the opportunity to gain international experience by studying at partner universities abroad, such as those in China or the Macao Special Administrative Region, for one semester to build global perspectives and develop the skills needed to live in a different cultural environment.

Students broadening their horizons through international experience

Students studying at partner universities abroad

Year 4

Gain Professional Internship Experience Abroad

To prepare students for professional careers, the Year 4 curriculum also supports one further semester of professional internship experience abroad with international tour companies and hotel chains. This strengthens real workplace experience, improves competitiveness, and helps students build distinctive profiles for the global job market.

Language Skills and International Experience in One Program

The bilingual track is a strong choice for students who want to pursue tourism and hospitality careers with confidence, combining language skills and comprehensive international experience within a single program.

International learning opportunities at partner universities abroad

🏗️ Move faster toward a professional career in tourism and hospitality with a flexible program designed for the future.

If you are looking for a faster route to success in the global service industry, the Tourism and Hospitality Management program at Suratthani Rajabhat University is designed to help you reach your goals sooner with a compact yet intensive study duration, along with practical experience you will not find elsewhere.

🎓 For M.6 / GED Applicants (Graduate within 3.5 Years)

We do not teach only from textbooks. We shape professionals through a hybrid learning model that balances theory and practice.

Graduate in just 3.5 years and enter the job market earlier.
Learn from real experts, including faculty members and professionals with direct industry experience.
Work-Integrated Learning: combine academic study with real work experience at leading tour businesses and international 5-6 star hotel chains so you are ready to begin working immediately after graduation.

🌍 Bilingual Track – Move to an International Level

Gain a communication advantage and open global opportunities through a study track that emphasizes both Thai and English.

Global Connection: an opportunity to study at a university abroad for one semester.
International Internship: complete a co-operative education placement abroad for one semester to build an international profile before graduation.

⚡ For Vocational Diploma Graduates (Transfer and Graduate within 2 Years)

Advance your previous qualification to a bachelor’s degree quickly and systematically.
Seamless Transfer: the program is designed to comprehensively support credit transfer from vocational colleges and other institutions.
Graduate in only 2 years and earn a bachelor’s degree with advanced management skills that help upgrade both position and salary.

📢 Why Study Here?

"Because the world of hospitality never stands still, we have designed the program to be as flexible as possible so you can make the most of your university years and be ready to step forward as a leader in the global tourism industry."

Comparative Overview of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Program

Comparison Topic	Regular Track (M.6 / GED)	Bilingual Track	Vocational Diploma Transfer Track
Study Duration	3.5 years	3.5 years	2 years
Target Group	M.6 graduates or equivalent who want strong practical work experience	M.6 graduates who want language skills and international experience	Vocational diploma graduates who want to continue to a bachelor’s degree
Study Format	Classroom learning + work-integrated education (CWIE)	Study in both Thai and English	Credit-transfer format from vocational institutions
Internship / Co-op Placement	Tourism businesses and 5-6 star hotels in Thailand	International co-operative education placement for 1 semester	Leading organizations related to the field of study
Special Strength	Graduate faster, enter the job market earlier, and gain experience from world-class hotel brands	Study abroad for 1 semester and develop professional-level language skills	Shortest study duration (2 years) with a curriculum structure that supports credit transfer
Expertise Gained	Operational and service business management skills at an international level	Thai-English communication ability and cross-cultural understanding	Advanced management skills to move beyond operational-level roles

🚀 Build skills, gain inspiration, and move confidently toward becoming a professional.

The Tourism and Hospitality Management program is committed to designing diverse and intensive extra-curricular activities to prepare students to meet the demands of the global job market. Students also have opportunities to receive certificates endorsed by national-level organizations, helping create a pathway to immediate employment after graduation.

🌟 Year 1: Build Foundations and Open New Perspectives into 5-Star Business

Intensive English (30 hours): a highly focused English foundation course for the bilingual track to prepare students for academic study and international communication.
First Class Study Visit: gain real-world exposure from the very beginning through study visits to leading tourism businesses and luxury 5-6 star hotels in Southern Thailand, inspiring students and helping them understand world-class service standards.

✨ Year 2: Upgrade Creative Skills and Celebrate Achievement

Star Pin Ceremony: an activity designed to encourage students with strong academic results, outstanding participation, and third-year seniors who receive "excellent" workplace behavior evaluations from employers.
Professional Skill Sets: course-related activities that respond to global trends.
Wine Discovery: introduction to wine knowledge and food-wine pairing techniques.
Creative Content Creator: training in photography and professional tourism marketing content creation.
CWIE Ready: training in professional resume writing to help students create compelling resumes before entering actual internships.

🏆 Year 3: Strengthen Your Profile with National-Level Certificates (Specialist Training)

Deepen professional skills according to career interests and receive recognized professional certifications.

Hotel Career Path: bartender skills training and assessment leading to a National Professional Standards Certificate from the Department of Skill Development.
Study visit in front office management systems at a 5-star hotel.
Tourism Career Path: marine life-saving skills training, with a certificate from a national tourism promotion organization.
Practical tour guiding skill training abroad to build international-level working experience.

💼 Year 4: Connect Directly to the Working World

CWIE Fair: an annual tourism and hospitality job fair featuring more than 30 partner hotels and tour companies from Southern Thailand recruiting students for internships and immediate employment after graduation.

"Because we believe that experiences beyond the classroom are the key to success in hospitality careers."

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Program Information

Full title: Bachelor of Arts (Tourism and Hospitality Management)

Abbreviation: B.A. (Tourism and Hospitality Management)

Faculty: International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University

Eligibility: Open to both Thai and international students

Program Information
Program Type	Duration	Study Format	Remarks
Thai Program	3.5 years	Study at Suratthani Rajabhat University	Focuses on both theoretical and practical learning in Thailand
Bilingual Program (Thai-English)	3.5 years (including 1 year abroad)	2.5 years in Thailand + 1 year abroad	Enhances language skills and cross-cultural experience
Program for Vocational Diploma Graduates	2 years	Accelerated study format	For graduates in tourism, hospitality, or food and beverage fields

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Tuition Fee Structure

Tuition Fee Structure
Study Group	Tuition Fee	Additional Fee	Remarks
Thai Program	12,000 THB	–	-
Bilingual Program	21,500 THB	10,000 THB	* Thai students: 40,000 THB / 4 semesters * International students: 70,000 THB / 7 semesters
Vocational Diploma Group	12,000 THB	–	-

CONNECTED TO THE WORLD

Learning through connection

Our program partners and collaborative network

International network

Active Life Group

It serves as an international cooperation network that promotes opportunities for learning and professional experience in the hospitality and tourism industries, including hotel and resort operations, restaurant and customer service, as well as employment opportunities in ski resort businesses. The collaboration also aims to enhance Japanese language proficiency, develop skills for working in an international environment, and foster cultural exchange between Thailand and Japan.

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International network

City University of Macau

An international academic partner supporting knowledge exchange and learning opportunities in tourism and hospitality.

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Domestic network

Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

An industry partner in luxury hospitality in Krabi, supporting learning through real-world industry contexts.

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Domestic network

Stay Wellbeing & Lifestyle Resort

An industry partner in wellbeing, hospitality, and lifestyle in Phuket, connecting learning with real-world operations.

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