Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management

Program Length: 11 Trimesters

Careers: Banquet Sales Manager, Events Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Front Desk Agent, Front Desk Manager, F&B Manager, Hotel General Manager, Hotelier, Reservations Agent, Resident Manager, Sales Manager, Concierge, Revenue Manager, Cost Controller, Public Relations Manager

The BS-IHM program is the first international double degree program in the Philippines under the new transnational guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education. Through the partnership with Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School, an internationally recognized hotel-school based in France, the learners in this program benefit from Vatel’s global curriculum and worldwide network of schools and partners.

The BS-IHM program will cover eleven (11) terms, or translates to three (3) years and (2) terms under normal conditions.

Go the Distance

This course is for you if you love to travel and hope to encourage that same love in every traveller. You will learn to:

  • formulate strategies for effective global management of hotels, restaurants, and institutions to address organizational challenges, opportunities creation, and rational decision making;
  • demonstrate advanced leadership skills to respond effectively to critical service scenarios using international industry standards and applied technical competencies;
  • innovate inclusive and socially-responsible business ventures through the use of evidence-based practices and the latest technological advancements;
  • appraise the requirements of both internal and external customers by embodying the Filipino brand of hospitality for above and beyond service expectations;
  • exhibit proficiency in English and French for effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills in a cross-cultural environment reflective of the industry needs;
  • uphold the Lasallian and Benildean Core Values to exemplify high levels of self-worth and actualization by participating in a God-centered, nation-building and value forming advocacies; and
  • manifest professional attitude anchored on excellence, integrity, poise, and etiquette in accordance with global hospitality standards.

Industry practice is our bread and butter

The School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM) primes future hoteliers, restaurateurs, and hospitality managers for the rigors and precision of the hospitality industry.

SHRIM is the first and only hotel school in the Philippines to be awarded a Level IV accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), and also one of the few schools that have been conferred as a Center for Excellence in Hotel and Restaurant Management by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Furthermore, the School is a Certified Guest Service Property granted by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute or AHLEI.

Glazed with experiential learning

SHRIM students can appreciate their program better through experiential learning that’s why SHRIM encourages participation in many co-curricular activities. They are immersed through industry events that expose them to current and upcoming trends and let them meet professionals who can share trade secrets.

Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities

These are all OPTIONAL since related expenses (i.e. program fees, airfare, accommodation, living expenses, etc.) are not part of the regular tuition and fees.

Educational Tours and Internship subject to CHED regulations. Tour destinations are also subject to change.

All students may spend 6-12 months in a luxury hotel or resort in the US through our partner, the International Trainee Network (ITN). They may also spend 4-5 months in Jumeirah owned hotels/resorts in Dubai in collaboration with the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM).

Culinary students may participate in 5-month program in Italy either through the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners (ICIF) or the Italian Food Style Education (IFSE).

IHM students may spend a term or two in a partner Vatel Campus through the Marco Polo Program. They can also take their first practicum in Nimes, Frances through Vatel Nimes.

SHRIM encourages participation in local and/or international educational tours as part of experiential learning.

Some classes that have tours are the following:

  • PTOUR-1 Bohol
  • PTOUR-2 Korea
  • ASIANCU Thailand
  • FILCUI2 Quezon
  • WINEAPP Paris-Bordeaux
  • BARMGM2 Paris-Bordeaux
  • ECOTOUR Palawan
  • LEISMGT Sorsogon
  • WORLD02 Paris

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DEAN

The beginning of a new academic year is always exciting. As we start this one in particular, we welcome our new Frosh with warmth and energy, and we greet our returning students with a bright “welcome back!”

Last AY 2024-2025 saw a great deal of accomplishments in the SHRIM community, and I want to take this chance to extend my gratitude and commendations to each of you for your efforts. The road ahead is likewise set up for success, and here are a few things to expect.

In the coming months, we will continue to gear up for a grand celebration of SHRIM’s 30th year in 2026. We can’t wait to finally open the doors to our newly renovated laboratories and facilities, which will provide our students and faculty with state-of-the-art spaces where theory is put into practice and where ideas come to life.

We will also be launching professional micro-credentials, which will not only complement our academic programs but also respond directly to the evolving demands of the global workforce, providing targeted learning opportunities designed to equip you with industry-relevant skills and certifications.

At the same time, our continuous pursuit of academic accreditations remains a top priority. These rigorous benchmarks ensure that our programs meet the highest standards of excellence, and we are here to reaffirm our dedication to providing quality education that is both globally recognized and locally responsive.

To transform knowledge into impact, and passion into purpose-this is our unwavering mission. We are thrilled to welcome you on this journey, and look forward to working hand in hand. Animo Benilde!

Maria Paz A. Castro, DBA, CHE, CGSP
Dean, School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (SHRIM)
President, Lasallian Association of Tourism and Hospitality Education (LATHE)

C’est la “V”!

Benilde offers the first international double-degree program in the Philippines under the new transnational guidelines of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

This is made possible through the partnership with Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School, a recognized and highly reputable hotel-school in France.

Furthermore, Vatel Restaurant Manila, the premier restaurant of Hotel Benilde, serves French cuisine for dining and caters to special banquets and events.

A 4-star hotel with 5-star experience

Inside the AKIC Campus is Hotel Benilde Maison de La Salle, a 4-star hotel with restaurants and banquet halls where students, mentored by hotel staff, render duty to practice hotel and hospitality service on real hotel guests.

Every nook and corner tells a story

SHRIM adheres to the philosophy that superior education culminates in practice. Our campus, the Angelo King International Center (AKIC), houses industry-standard kitchen laboratories where students apply what they learned through hands-on experience.

SHRIM invests heavily in industry-standard laboratory facilities and training facilities internally called Hatcheries. These include a 50-room 4-star hotel, a travel & tours office, a fine dining French restaurant, a gourmet cafe, an off-premise catering unit, and a cafeteria and quick service food facility. These hatcheries do not only teach the necessary skills but also the important components of operations, marketing and entrepreneurship.