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Bachelor

Responsable en management opérationnel en hôtellerie internationale(1)
European Bachelor of Management in Hospitality & Tourism(2)

Bachelor
Bachelor

* Vatel's 5-week Passerelle program is designed to enable students with a bachelor's degree in management to acquire the skills and knowledge in hospitality and restaurant services management to continue their schooling with a Vatel MBA, while optimizing their previous knowledge.

  • TOTAL CREDITS: 180 ECTS (EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFERT SYSTEM)
  • LENGTH OF STUDIES: 3 YEARS

(1) Level 6 at RNCP. (2) Eurhodip level EQF 6 qualification

Admission requirements

High school diploma or A level equivalent.
English Proficiency: CEFR level B2, TOEFL 550 (80 IBT) or IELTS 5.5 (academic) + one-page personal essay or a cover letter written in English.

  • Copy of Valid Passport
  • Copy of Valid ID / CPR
  • Personal Photo
  • Statement of Graduation (Secondary School General Certificate)
  • Official High School Transcript (Grades 10, 11, 12)
  • Original Equivalency Letter from the Ministry of Education, Bahrain (Private Schools Students only)
  • Medical Fitness Report
  • A-Levels, IB or equivalent (if applicable)

Training objective

Complete knowledge of management, team-building, and executive functions in an international environment. Acquiring a professional, legal, economic, and linguistic culture with the objective of having an operational management post in the company.

Students are introduced to Marketing, Human Resources, Administration and Professional Culture. They also learn the rudiments of Catering and Culinary Arts, as well as how to address constraints and unexpected events that arise in Banqueting, Reception and Seminars.

Semester 1 > Academic (Theoretical)

  • Accounting and Management Fundamentals
  • Marketing Fundamentals
  • HR Management Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Office Tools
  • Business Economics
  • Sustainable Development &  CSR
  • Professional Culture
  • Self-image and Professional Behaviour
  • Hygiene & Safety Rules
  • Nutrition Basics
  • Tea Fundamentals
  • Conferences and Tours
  • English Language 1
  • French Language 1

Semester 2 > Internship (Practical)

  • Professional Internship in Bahrain in Operational Departments in 4 or 5-star hotels.
  • Duration: 18-20 weeks

Stipend for guidance only*:

  • In Europe: € 500 net per month, full board

While continuing to enhance their theoretical knowledge, students are introduced to management. During the practical training, they manage the first-year students, while being managed themselves by the third-year students. Students gain in self-confidence and do an internship in a foreign country other than France.

Thanks to the Marco Polo program, students may do their second year at a Vatel campus elsewhere in the world. This is an opportunity to further develop an international culture while continuing to focus seriously on their syllabus.

Semester 3 > Academic (Theoretical)

  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Human Resources Management
  • Advanced Excel
  • Commercial Law Applied to Hotel Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Business Environment
  • Documentary and Strategic Monitoring
  • Nutrition and Society
  • Tourism Economy
  • Barista Fundamentals
  • Vatel Sustainable Development Project (VSDP)
  • English Language 2
  • French Language 2

Semester 4 > Internship (Practical)

  • Professional internship in France in Back Office Departments in 4 or 5 star hotels.
  • Duration: 18-20 weeks

Stipend for guidance only*:

  • In Europe: € 500 net per month, full board

Having learned the fundamentals needed to begin team management, students now apply this knowledge in their third and final year. They develop their analytical skills while using the knowledge acquired thus far in the program. They are able to devise strategies and take their first managerial decisions.

Semester 5 > Academic (Theoretical)

  • Business Game
  • Operational Marketing
  • HR Management and Leadership
  • Expert Excel
  • Introduction to Operational Auditing
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Intercultural Team Management
  • ATL and BTL Media Communications
  • Mena Food and Beverages
  • Geopolitics
  • Tourism and Traveling
  • Expertise Week
  • English Language 3
  • French Language 3

Semester 6 > Internship (Practical)

  • Professional internship in any English-speaking country in Back Office Departments in 4 or 5 star hotels.
  • Duration: 20 - 24 weeks

Stipend for guidance only*:

  • In Europe: € 500 net per month, full board
*Our courses are regularly updated to align with improvements and changes within the industry — following approval of the Higher Education Council. 
**European Credit Transfer System


Admission procedure

1. Contact

Contact the admissions team.

2. Application

Submit your completed application form along with the requested documents..

3. Evaluation


Your application will be reviewed and evaluated. 

4. Personal Interview

A personal interview will be arranged to ensure the applicants suitability and linguistic ability

5. Results

Our team will share the results with a few days

6. Seat Confirmation


Confirm your admission by paying the fees


Tuition Fees
One-time Fee at Admissions

Application Fee (Non-refundable, payable on submission of application)
BD 20
Registration Fee
BD 250


Annual Fees
(Due at the beginning of each academic year)

Tuition Fee                                                                                                                         BD 2,500
Student Activity fee  BD 50
Technology FeeBD 20


Additional Mandatory Costs

Vatel Uniform (2 pcs)*                                                                                                                           BD 75 (Est.)
Ties/Scarves (per pair)
BD 10
Official Transcripts Fee (per transcript)
BD 10
Wall Certificate
BD 5
Graduation Fee
BD 100
*Through external vendor, arranged via Vatel.


Optional Fees
(Upon Request)

Attested Wall Certificate, Transcripts and Attestation HEC Statement
BD 40
Attested Wall Certificate Replacement
BD 50
Attested Translated HEC Statement
BD 40
Attested HEC Statement Replacement
BD 40
Attested HEC Statement Amendment
BD 40
Attested Student Record Statement                                                                 
BD 40
Attested Withdrawal and Grades Statement
BD 40
Attested Visiting Student Statement
BD 40
Attested HEC Dismissal/Expulsion Statement
BD 40
Attested Grade Records from Universities With Revoked License and
Suspended Programmes*

BD 60
Exam Re-sit Fee                                                                                                       
BD 20
Locker Fee (Per semester)
BD 5
Exam Grade Appeal (Per result)
BD 10
Certificate of Good Conduct
BD 5
Additional Guests for Graduation Ceremony (each)
BD 10
*For old/withdrawn programme(s).


FAQs

What is the language of delivery?

Classes are taught in English except for foreign languages.

Do you have payment plans?

We help you secure an instalment plan should you wish to pay in instalments

Do you offer student accommodation services?

No we do not, but we can assist you in finding a suitable accommodation.

Can you help me with my student visa? 

Yes, Vatel can arrange this on your behalf but a fee will be charged.

I am passionate about cooking and aspire to be a chef.  Will Vatel provide me with good training for this?

Vatel is not a culinary arts school, but you will spend time in the Kitchen department in hotels as part of your practical application weeks and during your internships.

Vatel is a French college.  Can I start my degree in Bahrain and complete it in France if I want to?

No. However, we do offer plenty of options, including France, to conduct a one-year student exchange programme abroad at another Vatel campus via our Marco Polo programme.

I have already completed a foundation year at a different institution. Will I be exempted from the Foundation Year at Vatel?

The admissions team will review your application on a case-by-case basis.

My beard is a large part of my culture and personality.  Will I be allowed to keep it and study at Vatel?

To meet the industry's grooming standards, strict grooming rules apply. However, a neatly trimmed mustache is allowed.

Vatel's degree has a large practical component. What should I expect?
Vatel's degree has two practical components: Weekly practice, and internships.
A rotation will be arranged in various departments in different properties every other week. Additionally, students will intern for 18-22 weeks in various properties, in and out of Bahrain, every second semester. 

Which hotels in Bahrain are Vatel partners?

Vatel Bahrain has a growing network of partners in and out of Bahrain which includes 4- and 5-star hotels and luxury tourism businesses.

When I graduate, what job opportunities will be available? 

There are plenty of opportunities in the hospitality sector in Bahrain and the region in various departments. Have a look at our successful Vateliens, our graduates, for a better idea.

I am employed, can I continue to work as well as study at Vatel?

No, students at Vatel must be available full time due to the demanding schedule.

Will I get paid for the internships?

Yes.

From where will I receive my certificate when I graduate?

Upon graduation, you will receive your wall certificate from Vatel France.

Are costs related to the international internships included in the tuition fees?

No, the travel costs will be borne by the student. This includes flights tickets, travel insurance and visa costs.

Vatel will always do its best to ensure the student has free accommodation among other benefits.

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