School of Hospitality and Tourism Administration

“The comprehensive program curriculum has provided me with important knowledge for my professional development. Faculty members are very renowned in the hotel industry. In addition, UPC provides various quality resources to complement classes. I was awarded the Laureate scholarship to go to Costa Rica as an exchange student, which was a very enriching experience because I took tourism courses with a much more practical approach.”.

“UPC offers courses that adjust to the international levels demanded for a hotel manager at an international level. I didn't only take Hospitality courses, but also Administration ones, which complemented my studies perfectly. In addition, I had the opportunity to participate in the Shadowing Program by Hilton, where I learned directly from one of the hotel managers of the Hilton chain. I interacted with him and accompanied him in his management decision making. This was a very enriching experience and much appreciated when applying for a job.”

“UPC gave me the opportunity to study two majors at the same time, and in the end I had an education in Tourism and Administration. I consider it is one of the universities at the forefront in technology in the country, and its international approach allowed me to study a semester at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, attend a student conference in Dubai, and get to know students who came from Europe to study at UPC. In addition to training professionals, I believe this university prepares entrepreneurs, young people who are ready to create and lead their own businesses and create their own future independently.”

“What I like the most about my career is the opportunity to use it as a development tool since tourism represents great opportunities to obtain sustainable benefits over time. I chose to study Tourism and Business Administration at UPC because it gave me the opportunity to obtain two degrees and take courses with professors with the highest quality. I consider the courses in my program have prepared me to develop professionally and successfully, and the fact that UPC demands its faculty members be professionals in the field has enabled me to receive all sorts of information firsthand.”

“The program curriculum has offered me a broad vision of all the sectors related to gastronomy. Not only am I focused on being a chef, but also on performing in different gastronomic areas, like being a restaurant manager, working inside a kitchen or having my own business, etc.”

“UPC provides all the tools that make up the profile I wish to have: being a chef with management skills, a visionary responsible for the resources my country offers, a researcher who is knowledgeable of the culinary processes, in addition to getting to know the gastronomy industry in our country closely, together with renowned personalities. Thanks to UPC, I have had the opportunity to be in constant touch with very knowledgeable people in the industry.”