Introduction to Faculty of Tourism

Recognizing the importance and significant development of the "smokeless industry" in the Hospitality Industry, Faculty of Tourism - Hoa Sen University was established as a reliable service group training address for parents and students, so as to catch up with the moving trend of the hospitality industry which is happening at a fast pace in Vietnam and worldwide.

The Faculty of Tourism was awarded the title "Typical tourism human resources training institute in 2019" by the General Department of Tourism. With the approach of practical, hands-on programs and learner-centered for all training activities, students of the Faculty will enjoy the integrated training programs with start-up projects in an entirely open academic environment, up-to-date with industry trends, enhancing creative experiences and connecting with global culture.

The Tourism Department was established under Decision No. 557/QD-NS issued by the President of Hoa Sen University on May 31, 2017 (formerly known as the Faculty of Linguistics & Culture Studies). The Faculty of Tourism currently has the following departments: the Department of Travel, the Department of Hospitality Management, the Department of Environment, the Department of Food Technology & Nutrition and the International Program Vatel.

Lecturers are highly qualified, well-trained professionals from domestic and foreign schools, with many years of practical experience and dedicated to the teaching career, along with supporting participation by leading experts from Vietnam and around the world. Through carefully selected and well-designed projects, students will have opportunities to thrive on an international working environment which benefits them with a real-world, hands-on experience relevant to their profession. 

Thanks to the investment in facilities and synchronous equipment, up to the standards of the National Tourism Vocational Training and Evaluation Center and the effective operation of student projects, students of the Faculty of Tourism receive the high quality of education.  Besides, they also participate in industry seminars with the presence of prestigious guest speakers in the Hospitality industry, internships in the large-scale and leading travel agencies, international standards 4 - 5 stars hotel and restaurant, gaining soft skills, communication skills and social skills through a mix variety of exciting extracurricular activities organized by the Union.

The Department of Tourism is a right place to nurture the talented, creative generations, providing and supplementing high-level human resources for managing and effectively operating all business activities in the multinational environment not only in Vietnam, but also reaching to potential countries in the Hospitality industry.

The alumni network is large with strong connections, cooperation and development with domestic and foreign businesses, the long-term relationship with industry associations which is an opportunity to promote career development for students and increase the reputation of the Faculty of Tourism of Hoa Sen University in Vietnam as well as globally.

Not only focus on human resources training, Faculty of Tourism - Hoa Sen University also concerns industries that uphold community and social values. The combination of Food Technology and Natural Resources and Environment Management enables the Faculty to diversify majors and create practical knowledge to meet the needs of domestic and foreign businesses.

Keeping up with the movement trend of the service sector that is happening strongly in Vietnam and around the world, we constantly equip students with efficient communication skills and the attitude to be ready for integration in an international environment. We offer effective, attractive and always updated training programs such as:

• Tourism and Travel Services Management;

• Hotel Management;

• Restaurant and Food Service Management;

• Event Management;

• Food Technology;

• Natural Resources and Environment Management.

The Department of Tourism is thriving with the philosophy of liberal, inclusive and multicultural education, in line with fast-moving trends across the globe. We are committed to creating an academic space associated with practical experience, aimed at connecting students with career opportunities in the Hospitality industry in Vietnam and around the world. Students of the Faculty are developed in a learning and living environment with a diverse experience, interdisciplinary interaction and connect quickly with the outside world.