The study program Tourism, Hospitality and Food Economics is designed for students who wish to acquire contemporary, interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills necessary for professional work in the tourism, hospitality, and food economics sectors, which are among the most dynamic areas of the modern economy. The program is structured to integrate economic, managerial, and market-oriented knowledge with specific competencies in tourism and hotel operations and gastronomy, with a strong emphasis on linking academic instruction with professional practice.
Mission
To prepare future professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles necessary to lead sustainable development in the tourism and hospitality sector while addressing global challenges.
Purpose
To educate competent and responsible professionals who are qualified to manage tourism and hospitality systems, develop and improve tourism and gastronomic services, and actively contribute to the development of tourism and hospitality in the Republic of Serbia and beyond. The program is aligned with labor market needs, the broader social community, and the development priorities of the tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy sectors.
Goal
To enable students to acquire integrated knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for professional work in tourism, hospitality, restaurant management, and other related activities. The program prepares students for independent and team-based work, critical and creative thinking, application of theoretical knowledge in practice, analysis of markets and business trends, as well as the implementation of principles of sustainable development, responsible business practices, and digital transformation. Special emphasis is placed on the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, and decision-making skills in complex and rapidly changing environments.
The learning outcomes of the study program are focused on enabling graduates to analyze and plan operations in tourism, hospitality, and food economics; apply modern management, marketing, and financial management methods; participate in the organization and management of tourism and hospitality systems; communicate professionally in an intercultural environment; and apply acquired knowledge in real business situations. Students also gain competencies for continuing their education at master’s and doctoral academic studies, as well as for lifelong professional development.
Teaching within the unified study program Tourism, Hospitality and Food Economics includes compulsory courses taken by all students, as well as elective courses chosen according to individual interests and professional aspirations. Upon completion of the program, students obtain the title Bachelor of Economics, and the quality and international relevance of the program are confirmed by the certification of the World Tourism Organization – UN Tourism TedQual.
What can you expect during your studies?
- Analysis of real-life case studies from Serbia and abroad
- Work with modern software used in tourism and hospitality
- Development of business (hard) skills and personal (soft) competencies
- Foreign language learning – English as a compulsory language, with the option to choose a second foreign language
- Mandatory professional internship and strong links with the real business environment
- Textbooks included in the tuition fee
Employment opportunities
- Management and organization of tourism agencies, hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments
- Planning, organization, and promotion of tourist destinations
- Marketing and sales in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy
- Financial management in tourism and hospitality organizations
- Development and enhancement of gastronomic offers and products
- Consulting in the fields of tourism development, hospitality, and food economics
- Employment in public institutions and organizations focused on tourism development and sustainable development
Why choose this study program?
- A modern, market-oriented curriculum
- Integration of economic and managerial knowledge with tourism, hospitality, and food economics
- Strong links with industry and mandatory professional practice
- Internationally recognized quality (UN Tourism TedQual)
- An excellent foundation for a professional career and further academic advancement
Tuition fee for this study program in English is 3900 € for 60 ECTS, paid in RSD.
Course materials are included in the tuition fee.
After online application, the candidate receives an email with the parameters with which he will be able to log in to the entrance exam platform: Link. After registering on the mentioned platform, the candidate will be able to access the necessary material for preparing the entrance exam.
Upon successful completion of studies, the students shall be awarded an academic title of Bachelor of Science in Economics (BSc in Economics).

