As more and more people travel, the tourism and hospitality industry worldwide faces an increasing demand for professionals with up-to-date training and strong language skills. This industry in Thailand and throughout ASEAN has experienced remarkable success, and it continues to expand and diversify. Designed to meet the needs of a dynamic industry, Hospitality Industry Management offers a core of specialized business and management studies. The course provides a detailed understanding of the unique features and challenges of the international hospitality and tourism industries and prepares for a career at the heart of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries.
Field trips
28 March 2018 Oasis Lanna Spa, Chiang Mai |
7 March 2018 Anantara Chiang Mai Resort, Chiang Mai |
25 November 2017 Mae KamPong, Chiang Mai |
11 October 2017 Bangkok Airways, Chiang Mai Airport, Chiang Mai
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4 October 2017 Marriott International, Chiang Mai |
 2 October 2017McDonald, Chiang Mai |
Professions/Careers after Graduation
After graduating from Hospitality Industry Management you can think of a wide range of jobs within the field of tourism and hospitality to start your career:
- Tourism boards
- Policy making bodies
- Airlines and airports
- National/regional parks
- Tour operators
- Travel agencies
- Research & consultancy firms
- Hotels, resorts and restaurants
- Food suppliers
- Consultancy agencies
- Conference venues
Alumni
This list shows some of the most-often reported careers for people who majored in HIM.
Ms. Thida Aung 2015 Front Office Manager at Royal Nadi Resort, Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar |
Ms. Marika Jaffe 2013 Lead Concierge at Indigo Real Estate Services, Inc, USA |
Ms. Phitsinee Nuphet 2013 Chief Executive Officer at Overdose Club, Thailand |
Ms. Pauline Wanlaya Maniwong 2013 Singapore Airlines Cabin Crew (Business Class Certified), Singapore |
Mr. Pakee Poopradist 2014 Non-Alcoholic Mixologist (Beverage Consultant & Design) at Private Business Consultant, Thailand |
Mr. Jeffrey William Lohrmann 2013 Operational Management Assistant at CRC Family Entertainment Center, China |
Ms. Boontarika Promlao |
Curriculum Structure
To be eligible for degree of Bachelor of Business Administration Program in Hospitality Industry Management, a student must earn at least 123 credits distributed as follows, and maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
| Courses | Credits |
| 1.General Education Courses | 30 Credits |
| 1.1 Social Sciences and Humanities Courses | 9 Credits |
| GE101 THE PATH TO WISDOM | 3 (2-2-5) |
| GE111 TRUTH AND SERVICE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE112 PEACE AND AESTHETICS OF LIFE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 1.2 Science, Math and Computer Science Courses | 6 Credits |
| GE105 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR QUALITY OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE106 LOGIC AND MATHEMATICS FOR DAILY LIVING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 1.3 Language Courses | 15 Credits |
| 1.3.1 Mother Tongue Speakers of English | |
| GE121 THAI I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE122 THAI II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE123 THAI III | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE124 THAI IV | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE134 RESEARCH PAPER WRITING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 1.3.2 Mother Tongue Speakers of Thai | |
| GE125 THAI V | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE131 ENGLISH READING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE132 ENGLISH LISTENING AND SPEAKING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE133 ENGLISH PARAGRAPH WRITING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE134 RESEARCH PAPER WRITING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 1.3.3 Non-Mother Tongue Speakers of English or Thai | |
| GE 121 THAI I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE 131 ENGLISH READING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE 132 ENGLISH LISTENING AND SPEAKING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE 133 ENGLISH PARAGRAPH WRITING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GE 134 RESEARCH PAPER WRITING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2. Professional Courses | 87 Credits |
| 2.1 Core Courses | 33 Credits |
| AC319 MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| BA200 BUSINESS STATISTICS | 3 (3-0-6) |
| BA201 PRODUCTION AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| EC101 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 (3-0-6) |
| EC102 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 (3-0-6) |
| FN209 BUSINESS FINANCE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| IBM111 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| IIT100 PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS | 3 (3-0-6) |
| LA102 BUSINESS LAW | 3 (3-0-6) |
| MG109 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| MG409 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| MK109 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2.2 Major Required Courses | 42 Credits |
| HIM111 INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM112 TOURISM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM211 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM212 HOTEL OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM213 PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM214 SERVICE PSYCHOLOGY AND SERVICE OPERATION MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM311 RESEARCH METHODS FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM312 MICE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM313 FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (2-2-5) |
| HIM314 INTERNATIONAL CUISINE COOKING AND PREPARATION | 3 (2-2-5) |
| HIM315 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY MARKETING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM316 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM492 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SEMINAR | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM495 INTERNSHIP | 3 (0-18-9) |
| 2.3 Major Elective Courses | at least 12 Credits |
| HIM420 LAW FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM421 REVENUE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM422 HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FACILITY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM423 TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM424 HEALTH TOURISM MANAGEMENT FOR SENIOR AND DISABLED PEOPLE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM425 AIRLINE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM426 SERVICE MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITAL | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM427 BASIC SPA BUSINESS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM428 SPECIAL EVENT AND FESTIVAL MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM429 CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT | 3 (3-0-6) |
| HIM491 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CURRENT ISSUES FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 3 (1-4-4) |
| HIM496 CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY | 9 (0-40-20) |
| 3. Fee Elective Courses | 6 Credits |
| Students must select additional 6 credits hours from among the courses offered by other departments in the International Programs. | |
| Total Number of Credits | at least 123 Credits |
Faculty
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Chanvit Jatuprayoon Head of Department
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Premchit Khurana Instructor (full-time)
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Patima Jitpakdee Instructor (full-time)
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Dr. Pintusorn Onpium Instructor (full-time)
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