Hospitality Management (Ad) Work & Study programme
NHL Stenden Hotel Management School
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Hospitality Management (Ad) Work & Study programme

Course duration
2 years
Starts in
February & September
Location
Diploma
Associate degree

Do you work at least 24 hours per week in the hospitality industry in the Netherlands and are you ready to take the next step in your career? Are you interested in a programme that allows you to combine work and study? Then do the dual (Work & Study) Associate Degree in Hospitality Management at Hotel Management School Leeuwarden, part of NHL Stenden! You’ll learn the key principles and skills of the hospitality industry and learn what it takes to be an outstanding supervisor. 

STUDY LOCATION: AMSTERDAM 

This Work & Study programme is all about flexibility—tailored to your experience and ambitions. Work and study blend seamlessly together, allowing you to gain knowledge and immediately put it into practice. You’ll need to work a minimum of 24 hours per week in the Dutch hospitality industry in a place where you can grow and put your learning into action. Your assignments are linked to your job, meaning your employer also benefits from new insights and expertise! 

But that’s not all. Personal development is at the heart of this programme. With guidance from a workplace and study coach, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to step into a supervisory role—whether in hospitality or any other service-driven industry.

Why follow the Work & Study Associate Degree in Hospitality Management?

  • The only dual Associate Degree in Hospitality Management in the Netherlands 

  • Study in English in Amsterdam 

  • Learn in small groups of 12 to 15 students 

  • Graduate with a recognised higher education diploma at supervisor level

  • You are an EU resident working in the hospitality industry in the Netherlands  

  • Start in February or September 

Overview

Starts in
February & September
Location
Language
English
Course duration
2 years
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What's in store for you

By combining work (at least 24 hours per week in the Netherlands) and study, you’ll develop into a highly valued supervisor in the hospitality industry. The best part? Your assignments are directly linked to your job, so you immediately apply what you learn, adding real value for your employer. 

 
Every two weeks, you’ll join a class day that’s all about you and community building. You can expect: 

  • Hands-on training & feedback tailored to your growth 

  • Inspiring guest speakers sharing real industry insights 

  • One-on-one coaching to track your personal learning journey 

  • Networking with fellow students to exchange knowledge and experiences  

Your learning journey is tailored to your experience and needs, making it easy to balance work, study, and life. Plus, you’ll gain inspiration from collaborating with colleagues inside and outside the hospitality industry.

For you and your employer 

At NHL Stenden, we turn work into learning and learning into work—that’s the power of Work-Based Learning. This approach makes our programme exciting and valuable for both you and your employer. While you gain new insights and skills, your employer benefits from the knowledge you bring in, your structured approach to real business challenges, and your professional growth. 

You won’t just learn from your own workplace—you’ll also exchange ideas with colleagues from both inside and outside the hospitality industry, gaining fresh perspectives and inspiration. Working with your study coach, you’ll shape your development at work, while your company coach acts as your sparring partner. You’ll develop key competencies by attaining specific learning outcomes, which are assessed by your company coach at the end of each period. It is a mandatory requirement to have a job in the hospitality industry in the Netherlands to be admitted to this Work & Study programme.

Game changers

The concept of Hostmanship is placed at the heart of this international Hospitality Management programme. It is a mentality; a drive to combine genuine attention, a desire to serve and leadership into an inspirational outcome.

You will get many opportunities to deal with real guests and work on real challenges from our industry partners. You will grow into a strong-willed and resourceful professional with a solid foundation, who can strategically anticipate changes and have a positive impact on tomorrow’s world. A true game changer!

Is this the degree for you?

If you're confident this degree is the one for you, then why not apply online straightaway? Or pick one of the other options to help you take the next step.