Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, major in Hospitality Leadership (4 years)
Description
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT prepares graduates to become global leaders and managers for major hospitality industry segments by developing strategies that can be applied at the workplace from running world class front to back of the house operations, building guest relations, managing financial transactions, creating marketing opportunities to cultivating business ventures.
The program aims to achieve its goals and objectives through dynamic academic and research projects and activities geared toward quality life, business success, collaborations, partnerships, creative approaches and conduct of ethical practices.
The BS in Hospitality Management program has two areas of specialization: (1) Major in Culinary Entrepreneurship, and (2) Major in Hospitality Leadership.
The BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Major in Hospitality Leadership program prepares the students for exciting management careers in various, dynamic industry segments such as restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, clubs, resorts, bed and breakfasts, inns, events, cruise and airline industry. The blend of core business, authentic leadership and ethical management courses offer the future hospitality professionals to become critical thinkers with practical experiences and passion for service.
Identity
Thomasian Graduate Attributes
The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.
I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs):
SERVANT LEADER
— Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church and the environment.
— Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life
— Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR
— Express myself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction
— Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics
— Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation
ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER
— Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions
— Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues
— Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach
LIFELONG LEARNER
— Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal relevance and professional development
— Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization
— Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges
Program Educational Objectives
PEO1: Exhibit Christian leadership by promoting life advocacies through project implementation that aim for social and economic transformation
PEO2: Practice effective interpersonal and communication skills through collaboration, use of information technology, and respect for cultural heritage and diversity
PEO3: Assess industry-academe trends and issues to generate research and business undertakings in tourism and hospitality, through the basis of specific standards and criteria within personal, professional, societal, and ethical contexts
PEO4: Employ a solid understanding of and the need for continuous upgrading of the managerial and operational competencies of tourism and hospitality, through reflective practice that is consistent with the global standards and Christian values.
Program Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to:
PO1: Apply hospitality leadership and management skills which shall advocate respect for the family, community, Church, and the environment towards the achievement of quality living;
PO2: Examine the hospitality industry’s multiculturally diverse heritage, issues, challenges, and opportunities through effective interpersonal and varied modes of communication, creating venues for changes and conflict resolutions;
PO3: Exhibit technopreneurial decision-making skills in addressing the tourism and hospitality industry’s issues and development through the conduct of research and execution of business plans that reflect a high level of professionalism, and adherence to ethical and legal practice (PO3); and
PO4: Demonstrate full understanding of the operations of a professional food and lodging business in accordance with guest expectations.
In addition, graduates of BS in Hospitality Management, Major in Hospitality Leadership should be able to perform a core set of competencies necessary to successfully lead and manage a hospitality organization that promotes culture and traditions (PO5-HL).
Becoming Part of the Program
Application Period: July to December of each year
Release of Results: January 28 of the following year
Application
Fees
Go to THIS PAGE and look for the “College of Tourism and Hospitality Management” tab for the tuition fees.
Welcome Message for Freshmen A.Y. 2020-2021
Mabuhay and congratulations!
Welcome to the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas.
It’s our aim to educate and form you as a competent, committed, and compassion, Thomasian major in Tourism and Hospitality Management for the service of the Church and the society.
Thank you and mabuhay!
Sincerely, Fr. Macky
Rev. Fr. Roland Mactal, O.P., PhLPeace!
Welcome to the UST-College of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Congratulations for making it to the premiere Hospitality School in the country. With your confirmation of enrollment, you are about to signify your willingness to experience Thomasian Hospitality Education.
We are inspired to transform you into competent, compassionate, and committed professionals who will make a positive difference in the world.
See you soon, CTHM freshies! Mabuhay kayo!
Sincerely, Gezzez
Assoc. Prof. Gezzez Giezi G. Granado, DCLMabuhay!
I am truly delighted to welcome our freshmen Hospitality Management students. The College of Tourism and Hospitality Management is dedicated to helping you reach your highest potential.
As a global leader in hospitality education, guided by our 3 C’s of competence, commitment, and compassion, we are also called to be creative and innovative, especially during this time. We promise to constantly find ways to become better, relevant, and transformative!
At your service, Nathaniel
Asst. Prof. Nathaniel Siao, CHECareer Opportunities
| General Manager | Housekeeping Manager/Supervisor | Resort Hotel Manager |
| Resident Manager | Sales Manager/Supervisor | Revenue Manager |
| Food & Beverage Director | Front Office Manager/Supervisor | Guest Experience Manager |
| Banquet Director | Rooms Division Manager/Supervisor | Lounge Manager |
| Food & Beverage Outlet Manager | Shift Manager | Public Relations Manager |
| Restaurant Manager/Supervisor | Reservations Manager/Supervisor | Account Manager |
| Room Service Manager/Supervisor | Marketing Manager/Supervisor | Training Manager |
| Outlet Manager | Convention and Event Manager/Supervisor | Director of Operations |
Since the program includes business-related courses, a BS in Hospitality Management graduate may also be a:
| Sales Representative | Commercial Account Specialist | Trainee Group Consultant |
| Marketing Analyst | Administrative Assistant | Sales and Marketing Manager |
| Customer Analyst | Advertising Specialist | Management Personnel (4 functional areas-HR, Marketing, Operations, Finance plus IT) |
| Financial Analyst | Marketing Coordinator | Senior Manager of Strategy and Marketing |
| Merchandising Analyst | Advertising Manager | Marketing Coordinator |
Program Curriculum
Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019
Program Schedule
| Year | First Term (August – December) |
Second Term (January – May) |
Special Term (June – July) |
| 1 | / | / | none |
| 2 | / | / | none |
| 3 | / | / | none |
| 4 | / | / | none |
First Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| NSTP 1 | National Service Training Program 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| PE 1 | PATH-PE 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| PURPCOM | Purposive Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| READ_PH | Readings in Philippine History | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 5201 | Foreign Language 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 5202 | Macro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 5203 | Risk Management as Applied to Safety, Security, and Sanitation | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THY 1 | Christian Vision of the Human Person | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 20 | 0 | 23 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| NSTP 2 | National Service Training Program 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| PE 2 | PATH-PE 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| THM 5204 | Foreign Language 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5201 |
| THM 5205 | Quality Service Management in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5203 |
| THM 5207 | Micro Perspective of Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5202 |
| THM 52029 | Operations Management in Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THY 2 | Christian Vision of Marriage and Family | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1 |
| UND_SELF | Understanding the Self | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 20 | 0 | 23 |
Second Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| ELE 1 | Professional Elective 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HL 5251 | Rooms Division Management | 2 | 3 | 3 | THM 5203 |
| MATH_MW | Mathematics in the Modern World | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PE 3 | PATH-PE 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| THM 52022 | Fundamentals in Lodging Operations | 2 | 3 | 3 | THM 5207 |
| THM 52023 | Fundamentals in Food Service Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5207 |
| THM 52024 | Kitchen Essentials and Basic Food Preparation | 2 | 6 | 4 | THM 5203 |
| THY 3 | Christian Vision of the Church in Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1, THY 2, THY 3 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 12 | 24 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| ELE 2 | Professional Elective 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HL 5252 | Food and Beverage Operations Management | 2 | 6 | 4 | THM 5207 |
| LIT 1 | The Great Works | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PE 4 | PATH-PE 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| THM 52025 | Applied Business Tools and Technologies (PMS) with Laboratory | 1 | 6 | 3 | THM 52022 |
| THM 52026 | Supply Chain Management in Hospitality Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 52029 |
| THM 5206 | Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5207 |
| THY 4 | Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 | THY 1, THY 2, THY 3 |
| TOTAL | 20 | 18 | 24 |
Third Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| ELE 3 | Professional Elective 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ETHICS | Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| FIL 1 | Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HL 5253 | Hospitality Management Accounting | 3 | 0 | 3 | MATH_MW |
| STS | Science, Technology, and Society | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 5208 | Multicultural Diversity in the Workplace for the Tourism Professional | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 5209 | Tourism and Hospitality Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 52027 | Introduction to Meetings Incentives Conerences and Events | 2 | 3 | 3 | THM 5207 |
| TOTAL | 23 | 3 | 24 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| ART_APP | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 4 | Professional Elective 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| FIL 2 | Panimulang Pagsasalin | 3 | 0 | 3 | FIL 1 |
| GE ELEC I | Elective I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HL 5254 | Revenue Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5253 |
| THM 52010 | Entrepreneurship in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 52029 |
| THM 52011 | Legal Aspects in Tourism and Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 52029 |
| THM 52028 | Strategic Management in Tourism and Hospitality Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 52029 |
| TOTAL | 24 | 0 | 24 |
Fourth Year - 2 Terms
First Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| CONTEM_W | The Contemporary World | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ELE 5 | Professional Elective 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HL 5255 | Organization Design in Global Hospitality | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5208 |
| HL 5256 | Hospitality Leisure and Recreation Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | THM 5208 |
| LIWORIZ | Life and Works of Rizal | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| THM 52012 | Professional Development and Applied Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ETHICS, THM 5208 |
| THM 52030 | Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for the Hospitality Industry | 2 | 6 | 3 | THM 5203 |
| THM 52031 | Research in Hospitality | 2 | 3 | 3 | ART_APP, ELE 3, ELE 4, ETHICS, FIL 1, FIL 2, GE ELEC I, HL 5253, HL 5254, STS, THM 52010, THM 52011, THM 52027, THM 52028, THM 5208, THM 5209 |
| TOTAL | 22 | 9 | 24 |
Second Term
| Abbreviation | Description | Lec. Hrs. | Lab. Hrs. | Units | Pre-Requisites |
| THM 52032 | Practicum I | 0 | 18 | 6 | ART_APP, ELE 1, ELE 2, ELE 3, ELE 4, ETHICS, FIL 1, FIL 2, GE ELEC I, HL 5251, HL 5252, HL 5253, HL 5254, LIT 1, MATH_MW, NSTP 1, NSTP 2, PE 1, PE 2, PE 3, PE 4, PURPCOM, READ_PH, STS, THM 5201, THM 52010, THM 52011, THM 5202, THM 52022, THM 52023, THM 52024, THM 52025, THM 52026, THM 52027, THM 52028, THM 52029, THM 5203, THM 5204, THM 5205, THM 5206, THM 5207, THM 5208, THM 5209, THY 1, THY 2, THY 3, THY 4, UND_SELF |
| THM 52033 | Practicum II | 0 | 6 | 2 | ART_APP, ELE 1, ELE 2, ELE 3, ELE 4, ETHICS, FIL 1, FIL 2, GE ELEC I, HL 5251, HL 5252, HL 5253, HL 5254, LIT 1, MATH_MW, NSTP 1, NSTP 2, PE 1, PE 2, PE 3, PE 4, PURPCOM, READ_PH, STS, THM 5201, THM 52010, THM 52011, THM 5202, THM 52022, THM 52023, THM 52024, THM 52025, THM 52026, THM 52027, THM 52028, THM 52029, THM 5203, THM 5204, THM 5205, THM 5206, THM 5207, THM 5208, THM 5209, THY 1, THY 2, THY 3, THY 4, UND_SELF |
| TOTAL | 0 | 24 | 8 |
Student Life
The Outcomes-Based Education of the college is dynamic, engaging, and transformative, paving the way for holistic learning.
The program provides and opportunity for students to travel and explore other cultures through international tours, cultural exchange programs, and immersions.
A multi-awarded institution in the field of hospitality, CTHM hones her students and has consistently produced Champions in Business Planning, Creative Table Setting, Bartending, Barista, and Bellman Service Competition.
Our students learn to balance their academic life with activities that broaden their horizons, enrich their life experiences, and make lifelong friends.
Alumni
Mr Jose Marie Delgado Ouano III
Mr. Jose Marie Delgado Ouano III (Group General Manager of Summit Hotels and Resorts, including Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Dusit Thani Resorts and Hotels, and Go Hotels)
Mr Benny Rosales
Mr. Benny Rosales (Head of Resorts and Director of Operations, Paramount Hotels; President of the Association of Human Resource Managers in Hotels and Restaurants)
Ms Melanie Siy-Pagkalinawan
Ms. Melanie Siy-Pagkalinawan (General Manager, Luxent Hotel)
Mr Matt Salcedo
Mr. Matt Salcedo (Food and Beverage Manager, Novotel Hotel)
Ms Dennisse Gallardo
Ms. Dennisse Gallardo (Front Office Manager, Holiday Inn Ortigas)