DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND TOURISM BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT OF HOTEL, RESTAURANT, AND TOURISM BUSINESS
Our History
The Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business was established in 2020 at the initiative of the President of the International University, Serhii Vasylovych Kivalov.
We train specialists for the HoReCa and tourism sectors who not only know the theory but understand how business works from the inside.
Academic programs of the department:
— Hotel and Restaurant Business
— Tourism
— Restaurant Technologies
— Management of Sociocultural Activities
6 years
of experience
50+
Instructors and practitioners
2000+
Students
1000+
Academic publications and research
Advantages of the Department's Academic Programs
Quality and Relevance of Programs
Academic programs are regularly updated and shaped with consideration of:
— market needs
— the experience of Ukrainian and international institutions
— feedback from students and employers
We continuously review course content, competencies, and learning outcomes to ensure they meet the real challenges of the industry.
Hands-on Practice from Year One
Studies are as close to real work as possible:
— classes with hotel and restaurant business practitioners
— on-site sessions at companies
— work with real cases
— development of hotel and restaurant concepts taking into account regional and strategic specifics
International Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to:
— complete internships and training programs abroad
— obtain international certificates
— learn from instructors who regularly advance their qualifications in Ukraine and abroad
Individual Approach to Each Student and Personal Development
We support not only the professional but also the personal development of students:
— development of leadership skills
— participation in competitions, conferences, and research projects
— individual educational trajectory
— work of the psychological support center
Flexible Educational Trajectory
You will be able to:
— choose courses according to your own interests
— have non-formal learning results recognized
— build your own learning path
Modern Teaching Methods
The learning process incorporates:
— interactive class formats
— digital tools and case study methods
— original textbooks and study guides authored by department instructors
Infrastructure and Resources
Students have access to modern infrastructure:
— restaurant technologies laboratory
— restaurant business laboratory
— Digital Technologies in HoReCa classroom
— computer-aided design laboratory
Career Opportunities for Graduates
From their very first year, students can take part in international internships in Turkey, Greece, and Bulgaria.
The department regularly hosts training sessions, seminars, and master classes from well-known restaurateurs, hoteliers, and industry experts.
Academic and Teaching Staff of the Department
The department employs instructors, researchers, and industry practitioners who combine academic knowledge with real business experience.
Oksana Volodymyrivna Dyshkantiuk
Dean of the Faculty, Professor
Developer of the Higher Education Standard of Ukraine in the specialty Hotel and Restaurant Business
Member of the Sectoral Expert Group JI — Service Sector of the National Agency for Higher Education Quality AssuranceGoogle ScholarORCID IDSCOPUS
Titomyr Liudmyla Anatoliivna
Deputy Dean
Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor
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Osypova Larysa Anatoliivna
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business
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Oliinyk Valentyna Demiianivna
Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business
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Markovska Anastasiia Valeriivna
Assistant to the Dean, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business
Master's degree in specialty 241 Hotel and Restaurant Business
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Kovalenko Liliia Mykolaivna
Lecturer of the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Business
Master's degree in Technology of Health and Preventive Food Products, professional qualification
Research Engineer in Technology of Health and Preventive Food Products
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