Study environment

- International Hospitality Management

 

 

Professional as well as social environment

At University College of Northern Denmark we are convinced that a well-balanced mix of professional and social aspects create the best environment in an educational institution. As such, we are striving to build an innovative and knowledge generating environment that is characterised by a high academic and social level.

 

To live up to this conviction, the International Hospitality Management programme includes many academic and social events such as introductory events, company visits, guest lecturers, study visits, study trips, sport days and different parties.

 

Study trip

On the 6th semester of your studies we arrange a study trip for you and your class. The aim of the study trip is to provide our students with an international perspective in the service industry. The study trip is also designed to expand the student’s professional knowledge. The duration and the destinations for the trips vary from year to year.

 

For the enrolment 2011-2013 we offer a trip to Dubai. Besides travelling and socialising with your classmates, the trip offers visits to 9-12 service enterprises, operating within the fields of leisure, sport, tourism, hotel and restaurant management. 
 

Board of studies At the International Hospitality Management programme we have our own Board of studies and each class elects one representative and one substitute representative for the board. Its job is to support the students and to ensure enjoyable, safe and interesting environment – professional and social - at UCN. It is designed to help with or even just listen to the concerns of students.   The Board of studies acts as a ‘link’ between the class coordinators and the Programme director. The representatives are invited to the meetings, where further development and optimisation of the programme are being discussed. The students, who are a part of the Board of studies, receive a certificate, which complements their diplomas.    Class coordinators We recognise that a good dialogue with students and their input at every level can be invaluable in shaping all aspects our work. That is why approximately every third week we hold an information and feedback meeting with your class, where the students and their respective class coordinators share their experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly. The students are encouraged to provide their input to the meeting agenda. Together we do each other better!

 

Semester performance review – use your full potential!

In each semester the student will be invited to an interview and a so called semester performance review. The interview is performed, as a rule, by the class coordinators; however other lecturers can do that, too. The topic is “How can I use my full potential during my studies?”. Through sparring and coaching, the lecturer in charge will guide the student towards the optimisation of his/her performance and attainment.

 

Course evaluation

As we constantly try to develop our programme, we want to make sure you play a central role in your studies. On the completion of each course, you will receive an evaluation questionnaire via UCN’s e-mail. Please complete this questionnaire to help us in our ongoing assessment of the programme – that would put us in the picture about what we do well and what we can do even better.

 

The class coordinators will then announce general ideas and opinions from the evaluator; whereas assessment of the specific courses will be performed in cooperation with the lecturer concerned. All answers that you give in the questionnaires are entirely confidential and they will not at any time influence your marks in the courses in question.

 

Study groups Study groups of 4-5 persons will be formed at the beginning of your studies. In addition to the gaps in between the lectures, the timetable will reflect time specifically allocated to self-study in groups. We highly recommend that you prioritise your work in groups and make sure you positively and constructively contribute to collaboration with the group members.

 

The surroundings

You will experience fantastic surroundings situated on Limfjorden. The location is also easily accessible by car, bicycle, bus or train. The facilities are only a few minutes’ walk away from Lindholm train station where buses and trains pass by very often during the day. Similarly, there is very easy access from the main roads.

 

An international environment

Another important aspect about this study programme is that International Hospitality Management is one of the UCN programmes that are taught in Danish as well as English which lends an international and multicultural environment to the location. This environment allows students to gain an insight into other cultures through joint events. This way, students can acquire knowledge that can be applied in an international business career.

 

Knowledge, innovation and development The study environment surrounding the students on the International Hospitality Management programme is one of the essential starting points for generating knowledge, innovation and development. To ensure that their skills and competencies develop professionally and socially, we at UCN strive to create the best possible framework for students who need to gather knowledge that can be used in innovative ways. Our goal for UCN’s study environment is to create the best possible surroundings for building professional and social relations around good studies, which we consider a sound foundation for the future.

 

Wall of Fame for people with commitment and passion

UCN Technology and UCN Business recognise students and staff who have made a special effort within their field, institution or for their fellow students. These could be people who have used their achieved knowledge and reflection have used their abilities to generate new ideas.

 

Or they could be people who with their personal insight and development have succeeded in creating long lasting relations and collaboration across the organisation and even reahing into the business community.

 

As part of their acknowledgement, we prepare a text with a photo of these commited, passionate people to be hung on our Wall of Fame noticeboards at each campus. Wall of Fame furthermore reflects”the whole person”.