n.BA.FM.LoOp.15HS (Lodging Operations) 
Module: Lodging Operations
This information was generated on: 26 April 2024
No.
n.BA.FM.LoOp.15HS
Title
Lodging Operations
Managed by
Susanne Hofer
Credits
4

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2015
Study programme Facility Management
Courses/Weighting
Code Name of course Weighting
n.BA.FM.LoOp.15HS.V Lodging operations 100%
     
     
     
     
     
Status Elective course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme
Entrance requirements -
Follow-up modules -
Comments This module is being offered in the 5th or 6th semester.
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 28
Email susanne.hofer@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module
Course: Lodging Operations
No.
n.BA.FM.LoOp.15HS.V
Title
Lodging Operations
Managed by
Susanne Hofer

Description

Version: 1.0 start 01 August 2015
Status Elective course
*Type C Core course/module
Regulations applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Facility Management degree programme
Total workload in lessons
Semester 5. / 6. Semester
Lectures 44
Coached selfstudy 16
Autonomous selfstudy 60
Total workload 120
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Susanne Hofer, Franziska Honegger, external Referees
Learning outcomes and competencies Students know the different accommodation options and are familiar with the services offered therein. In addition, they are familiar with industry-specific management tools in relation to economic efficiency, various financing options and financial reviews. Based on popular literature, students can identify trends and legal requirements and implement them accordingly.

Students can create and manage financial plans and operational budgets and monitor revenue and expenditure for cost compliance, and manage the financial obligations of the facility function.
Course content
  • Principles for the management of a lodging establishment
  • Knowledge of various financing options and experience in dealing with trend studies and legal requirements (here VAT)
Language of instruction German
Expected attendance -
Assessment Written module exam (100%)

If 5 or fewer students take part in a repeat exam, the test can be modified at the request of the lecturers: ie, instead of a written, an oral examination will be held. This requires the written consent of the students. (Please notify the altered examination form to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch; form can be obtained from the Admissions Office.)
Bibliography Script
Entrance requirements Fundamentals of financial accounting
Advanced financial accounting
Fundamentals of business administration
Services marketing
Follow-up courses -
Comments This course is being offered in the 5th or 6th semester.
Telephone +41 (0)58 934 56 28
Email susanne.hofer@zhaw.ch

*Type:
C Core course/module
R Related course/module
M Minor course/module