PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The programme develops advanced competences in cost accounting, budgeting and management control, applied to the economic and operational characteristics of hotel and restaurant businesses. The objective is to provide practical tools to understand costs, margins, performance and financial results and transform data into useful information for managerial decision-making.
15 March 2027 – 15 March 2028
12 months
Marco Costa
€ 890,00
ECTS: 30
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The programme develops competences in:
- cost accounting;
- budgeting;
- financial forecasting;
- cost analysis;
- break-even analysis;
- management control;
- KPIs and performance monitoring;
- investment analysis;
- ROI;
- financial reporting;
- digital financial management.
TEACHING & LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The programme combines:
- online lessons;
- individual study;
- financial statement analysis;
- real hotel and restaurant case studies;
- practical exercises;
- budget simulations;
- Project Work;
- final assessment.
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion and final assessment, Agorà Italian Academy issues the Certificate of Advanced Training in Management Control & Budgeting for Hospitality, corresponding to a 30 ECTS programme.
KEY INFORMATION
- Duration: 12 months
- ECTS: 30
- Language: English
- Delivery: Online + Individual Study + Case Studies + Project Work
- Academic Modules: 21 ECTS / 576 hours
- Final Project Work: 9 ECTS / 144 hours
- Total Workload: approximately 720 hours
- Programme Director: Marco Costa
- Tuition Fee: € 890,00
2027–2028 PROGRAMME CALENDAR
- Programme Start: 15 March 2027
- Academic Programme: March 2027 – March 2028
- Advanced Learning & Project Work: December 2027 – March 2028
- Final Project Development: 2028
- Final Assessment: March 2028
- Official Programme Completion & Certification: 15 March 2028
- Total Programme Duration: 12 months
CURRICULUM
Management Control & Budgeting
Program Modules
The complete programme curriculum is available in the downloadable Programme Syllabus.
- Principles of Cost Accounting
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cost Analysis and Break-Even Studies
- Management Control Systems in Hospitality
- Investment Analysis and ROI
- Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
- Digital Tools for Financial Management
- Hotel Finance Case Studies
- Final Project – Applied Financial Plan
