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NIPA/ROC Mondriaan International Hospitality Manager/Entrepreneur Program

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PROGRAM NAME:

The NIPA/ROC Mondriaan International Hospitality Manager/ Entrepreneur Program

SBO LEVEL:

4 DURATION:

4 Years

SCHEDULE:

Day Classes Only

The NIPA/ROC Mondriaan International Hospitality Manager/Entrepreneur Program is a unique four-year SBO Level 4 program designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in global hospitality leadership.

What makes this program stand out is its dual-campus structure:

Year 1: Students begin at NIPA in St. Maarten, building a strong foundation in hospitality and customer service while completing local internships and practical training.

Years 2 & 3: Students transition to ROC Mondriaan in The Hague, Netherlands. Students gain gain international exposure and advanced instruction in hospitality trends, leadership, and global service standards. nts.

Year 4: Students return to St. Maarten for a full-time local internship, bridging global experience with local industry needs. Graduation on St. Maarten.
Students are expected to take increasing ownership of their learning and professional development across four years. This includes:

Completing preliminary exams in F&B.

Completing service assignments, team projects, and internship tasks

Upscaling their skillset

Applying hospitality leadership principles in real-world environments
Students move from basic service competencies to strategic leadership readiness.

Complexity increases with:

Advanced guest relations and cross-cultural communication

Team coordination and problem-solving under pressure

Exposure to international hospitality protocols and expectations

Planning and executing real service events, from concept to delivery

Integrating operational knowledge with business and entrepreneurial thinking
By the end of year 1, students will have developed the following core competencies:

Guest service excellence

Front office, food & beverage, and accommodation management introduction

Leadership and team collaboration principles

Hospitality entrepreneurship and innovation principles

Communication in multicultural environments

Strategic planning and self-directed learning

Event and project coordination
Graduates are well-positioned for supervisory or junior management roles in:

Hotels and Resorts

Airlines and Cruise Lines

Tourism Boards and Destination Services

Event Management Companies

Hospitality Startups

International Internships and Trainee Programs

Continued education in Applied Science or Business – locally USM or abroad

Can also choose to launch their own ventures in boutique hospitality, catering, or guest services.
The program blends classroom theory with hands-on simulations, internships, and real-world case studies.

Students gain experience through:

Local internships in St. Maarten (Years 1 & 4)

European training at ROC Mondriaan (Years 2 & 3)

Weekly service simulations, including bistro operations and event hosting

Capstone projects and industry challenges

Optional masterclasses, field visits, and guest speaker events
To apply, students must:

Academic Requirements:

Hold a valid Dutch or EU residence permit.

Be 18 years or older by the time of departure.

Possess a VSBO diploma (PKL/TKL/HAVO/VWO/Academy/St. Dominic/Mac High, etc.)
OR

Have successfully completed a Level 2 Cook or Hospitality Assistant program.

A minimum of 65% in Mathematics.

A passing grade in a second foreign language.

A score of 70% or higher in English, or a positive result on the Cambridge English Test.
Direct application to ROC Mondriaan for this international program is no longer possible. All prospective students must successfully complete the first year at NIPA to be considered for advancement to Years 2 and 3 in the Netherlands.