This program is designed for young people who want to enter the world of quality hospitality, even without prior specialized training.
It is suitable for:

• Graduates of hospitality schools who want to complete their education with a professionalizing experience
• Students from other high schools who are passionate about hospitality, travel, luxury, and guest experience
• Individuals already familiar with the hospitality world—perhaps through family tradition—who are seeking solid training to turn passion into a profession

It’s the ideal starting point for anyone who dreams of turning their passion for hospitality into a real career.

• Secondary school diploma (any curriculum)
• Minimum English level: B1, verified through certification or entry test
  (English test administered online in partnership with Wall Street English after pre-registration)
• Minimum French level: A1, verified through certification or entry test
  (French test administered online with Institut Français after pre-registration; if you hold an A2 certificate in Spanish or German, you may be exempted from French study)
• Strong motivation and interest in the hospitality sector
• Previous experience (even brief) is considered a plus

Eligible candidates:

• Italian citizens
• Non-EU or foreign citizens with valid residency permit (and Italian residency if required for scholarships or honor loans) and minimum Italian level B2, verified by certificate

A balanced mix of theory, practice and managerial culture — that’s what makes the Hospitality One-Year Track stand out.

Courses are taught by industry professionals and managers who bring real-world experiences, case studies, and up-to-date tools into the classroom.
Over the year, you’ll take part in:

• Industry trade fairs and events
• Meetings with hotel managers and entrepreneurs
• Company visits to hotels, resorts, and excellence centers
• Workshops and pre-internship practical training at the WorldHotels Crafted Mulino di Firenze campus — a fully operational 4*S hotel where students can observe, interact, and experience hotel life firsthand

Our strength is real-world relevance

This isn’t education just for the classroom — it’s designed to make you job-ready, with awareness, skills, and vision.

• Hotel Financial Management
• F&B Management
• Statistics & Research
• Revenue & Accounting
• Creative Storytelling
• Digital Innovation
• Macroeconomics
• Event Management
• Business English
• French Language
• Hotel Design
• Executive Project Work
• Human Resources
• Interdisciplinary Lab & Events
• F&B Technical Operations
• Workplace Safety – Medium Risk Certificate
• HACCP – Food Hygiene & Safety

After six months of in-class learning, you will begin a six-month practical internship within HIA’s network of partner companies.

The internships take place across Italy, thanks to collaborations with leading national and international brands in the hospitality sector, operating prestigious properties throughout the country.

You’ll be supported at every stage — you won’t have to find the internship on your own.
HIA selects the best opportunities for you, based on your skills, aptitudes, and career goals.

Host companies include:

• 4- and 5-star luxury hotels
• Boutique hotels and resorts
• Historic residences and outstanding independent properties

The goal is to ensure a high-quality learning experience that aligns with your personal journey and opens real opportunities for entry into the professional world.

Upon completing the first year, you’ll receive the First Year Certification in Hospitality Innovation — a certificate verifying your participation and the skills you’ve developed in class, labs, and during the internship.

Even after just one year, thanks to a practical and immersive educational path, hands-on experience in a real operating hotel, and a 6-month internship in prestigious establishments, you will be ready to apply for qualified operational roles and pre-management positions.

Whether you come from a hospitality school, are passionate about the industry, or are starting a new professional journey, HIA provides you with the foundational knowledge, technical language, and confidence needed to enter the world of hospitality as a true professional.

The technical skills acquired in class are strengthened through real-life practice in a functioning hotel — the Academy WorldHotel Mulino di Firenze — and through a personalized internship that allows you to take on your first operational roles in a professional setting.

Typical roles after the first year include:

• Front Office Assistant – guest reception, check-in/check-out, reservation management
• F&B Junior Coordinator – supporting service operations, organizing events and shifts
• Guest Relations Agent – direct guest interaction, problem-solving, customer experience care
• Event Assistant – supporting event planning and management, liaising with vendors and clients
• International Receptionist – front desk management and multilingual client communication
• Sales & Booking Assistant – assisting with booking management and sales activities
• Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant – operational coordination of the housekeeping department (for those doing an internship in Room Division)

Many students receive job offers during the internship or shortly after completing the program.

Continue with the Advanced Hospitality Program in your second year to:

• Strengthen your managerial and cross-functional skills
• Earn 120 ECTS to enter directly into Term 4 at the HIM Business School (with a 15% tuition discount)
• Prepare for leadership roles in Italy or abroad