Project-based learning successfully completed at Kautz gyula Faculty of Business and Economics
The second pilot of project-based learning was implemented under the course “Fundamentals of Event Management,” led by Dr Viktória Kundi at
The Department of Tourism and Hospitality operates as part of the Kautz Gyula Faculty of Business and Economics and plays a key role in the education, research, and development of tourism and hospitality. The department aims to train professionals capable of successfully managing tourism and hospitality businesses while developing innovative solutions and sustainable development strategies for the industry.
The department’s work is supported by nationally and internationally recognized lecturers and renowned industry professionals. This broad professional collaboration ensures that students not only develop their tourism and hospitality expertise but also enhance their economic, business, and language competencies—essential for successful employment in the global labor market.
The practical quality of the training is ensured by the department’s tourism and hospitality-focused faculty members, the Hotel Famulus Training Hotel, and the university’s training kitchen. The four-star training hotel, as a dual partner of the university, offers students a unique opportunity to acquire professional knowledge in a real hotel environment.
Hotel Famulus is not just a training venue but also a business and conference center, providing insights into the processes of business tourism. Hospitality training also plays a prominent role, supported by the professional environment of the university’s training kitchen.
The department’s research activities are innovative and practice-oriented, closely related to industry trends and challenges. Faculty members and researchers actively collaborate with domestic and international professional organizations, research institutes, and businesses to integrate up-to-date knowledge and new scientific findings into education.
Main research areas include:
The department is committed to enhancing international experiences and partnerships, supporting the professional development of students and faculty while adapting to global trends. The Pannonia Scholarship Program provides students with opportunities to spend one or two semesters at European universities and tourism businesses.
The department’s international cooperation includes:
Faculty participation in international conferences, contributing to the advancement of tourism and hospitality through their publications.
The tourism and hospitality industry is a rapidly changing field that requires strong practical skills, so the department places special emphasis on applied knowledge acquisition. Students benefit from opportunities such as:
The second pilot of project-based learning was implemented under the course “Fundamentals of Event Management,” led by Dr Viktória Kundi at
