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Location: Heraklion, Crete, Greece.
The college is located in one of the most beautiful places of Greece – the island of Crete. The campus is situated in a large 5-star hotel, which also houses a state of the art conference centre. All of this makes Minoan probably the best place to prepare for a high end career as a hotel, conference or culinary manager.
The fact that most of the students are already offered high end jobs before graduation proves that Minoan very high standards are recognized by the industry. It is also important to mention that the college has very carefully chosen and highly qualified faculty which provides the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for a successful career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The education can be compared to Business Management education because successful tourism manager also needs to know a good deal about management, economics and public relations. Besides that the studies cover the whole range of tourism providing several different specializations. The language of study is English, as it usually is in international schools.
Minoan undergraduate programmes grant Bachelor degrees in the following fields of specialization: BSc in Hospitality and Tourism Management BSc in Convention, Event and Exhibition Management BSc in Food, Beverage and Culinary Management BBA in Human Resource Management Concentration BBA in Marketing Management Concentration Minoan also has one Master degree programme: MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management These programs are certified by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). UNWTO employs the TEDQUAL Certification System which supports excellence and quality in tourism education. The college are at the moment going through a process of governmental recognition. That means that Minoan International college will be offering, in the autumn of 2009, accredited BA and MA courses.
FEES and FINANCES
Tution fee: BA: € 2475 per semester Activity fee: € 50 per semester; + Accommodation. One time registration fee: € 300 + € 25 application fee (covered by Hakes from your deposit)
Loan possibilities (including bursaries, grants, etc.): Yearly scholarship competition. Usually 3 scholarships offered per year. Scholarship covers tuitition only and is for 1 year.
DEPOSIT All applicants have to pay a deposit of 280€. More information about the deposit in menu Expenses.
The Minoan International College offers double occupancy at the 5-star Terra Maris Hotel. The room is fully equipped with a TV, phone, desk, fridge, A/C, bath, hair dryer, safety deposit box, Internet connection. Minoan offers full board (three meals at the hotel restaurant a day).
Full board (3 meals a day) costs: According to a Lithuanian students calculation, living outside the five star hotel and following the expenses carefully it is possible to manage with spending around 300€ a month. The second possibility is good for students, who are ready to spend extra time for buying and preparing food. More information on scholarships Read more: Minoan International College Please see Minoan International College Letter of Autorization. |
Minoan International College (former Trinity International School of Tourism Management), located in Greece, is an independent institution of higher education, which offers programmes of study innovatively integrating the liberal arts and sciences with thorough professional preparation. Through its programmes, college encourages students of varied backgrounds and abilities to realize their fullest possible intellectual, professional and personal potential.
There are three swimming pools right on the campus and a sandy, blue flag beach is only a few steps away. Outside the campus, students can enjoy life, meet and interact with other young people on Crete, share a rich social life, sports, dance, song and other entertainment opportunities.
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