Tourism Management

Create experiences—lead the future of travel and hospitality.

This Bachelor-level concentration focuses on the management of tourism services, destination marketing, and sustainable travel. Students gain insights into customer experience, cultural awareness, and operational planning. It’s ideal for those passionate about travel, service, and global cultures.

Program requirements

Tourism Management can be taken as a Major (6 courses, 30 EC) or as a Minor (3 courses, 15 EC), depending on the Bachelor program. A Major replaces the Business Electives block; a Minor replaces the General Electives block.

  • COM2006 – Media and Mass Communication
    Mass communication involves the broad distribution of messages simultaneously to very large audiences.
  • CUL3001 – Cross-Cultural Training
    This course explores the impact of cultural differences on communication, negotiation, and decision-making in international business.
  • OPE2001 – Event Management
    The course covers the basic techniques and processes of event planning and management, with a particular focus on corporate event planning in the tour…
  • OPE2002 – Facility Management
    Facility management encompasses multiple disciplines and abilities to ensure functionality of the built environment by integrating people, place, proc…
  • OPE2005 – Introduction to Project Management
    International managers and organizations increasingly operate with a project-based approach to maintaining flexibility in an ever-changing environment…
  • TOU2001 – Destination Management
    This course will acquaint the students with a variety of attractions and destinations, how they developed, and the issues and skills involved in their…
  • TOU2003 – Sustainable Tourism
    The course identifies the core principles of sustainable tourism from the concept of sustainable development theory to the challenges in implementing…
  • TOU2004 – Tourism Management
    The course views the tourism and hospitality industry from a business and managerial perspective and aims to provide students with a basic understandi…
  • TOU2005 – Tourism Policy and Governance
  • TOU2102 – Contemporary Cases in Tourism Management
    This course views the tourism industry from a business perspective and examines the management, marketing and finance issues most important to industr…

The same course list as the Major above applies.

This concentration can be your optional add-in Major or Minor to the following Signature Bachelor’s degree programs:

This concentration can also be your optional add-in Minor to the following Signature Bachelor’s degree programs:

Career opportunities for recent graduates

  • Travel Coordinator
  • Destination Marketing Assistant
  • Tour Operations Trainee
  • Guest Services Associate
  • Event Planning Assistant

Bachelor’s level concentrations

Explore our optional concentrations below.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA):

Business Communication

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Global Economics

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Global Entrepreneurship

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Global Finance

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Global Marketing

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Organizational Psychology

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Bachelor in International Management (BIM):

Design Management

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Fashion Management

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Hospitality Management

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Sports Management

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Technology Management

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Tourism Management

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More information

We organize 8 starting dates per year. Our academic calendar is based on a quarter system with four 10-week quarters per year that consist of two 5-week terms each. We refer to these quarters as Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer, and to these terms simply as A and B. Our program’s flexible structure and modular design allows you to optimally plan your studies and choose from among multiple starting dates in October, November, January, February, April, May, July, and August.

You can complete a Bachelor program in a full-time format within 3 academic years. Alternatively, you can complete the program in a part-time format within up to 6 academic years, depending on our course planning and your course selection. Completing half of the typical workload of a full-time format will equal twice the typical duration. The more flexible you are with your professional or other activities, the more courses you may be able to join in order to complete the program faster.

We schedule most courses on weekdays throughout the day, typically in blocks of 3 hours between 8.30 and 18.30, but there may be several evening courses between 19.00 and 22.00, weekend courses on Saturdays, and/or seminar courses with visiting faculty in two or more consecutive days. Some courses may be scheduled in a hybrid format, partially on-campus and partially virtual, or in a fully virtual format. When students combine on-campus and virtual courses, we refer to that as a blended program.

  • a high school diploma for a solid foundation (Students without one may qualify for our Undergraduate Foundation program.)
  • fluency in English for effective communication and interaction

We work with a rolling admissions process and do not set specific deadlines to apply because of our multiple starting dates. Applications are welcomed and reviewed on a rolling basis. We do advise students to apply early and formally accept their application so that everyone can plan ahead. We also advise students to allow sufficient time from the moment of their formal acceptance to plan their stay abroad (where applicable). Refer to the Admission Information section for more details.

Program Fees cover matriculation and tuition services provided by the school. They do not include accommodation, living expenses, travel, transportation, health insurance, study materials, or other personal costs. Matriculation services are administered by the school’s headquarters, while tuition services are delivered through the local campus of study. Additional fees may apply, including the Application Fee and Registration Fee, which support the school’s application and registration processes.

For complete details on fees, payment schedules, and related policies, please consult the Fee Schedule and our Financial Policies.

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Our Undergraduate-level programs

Achieve academic mastery with a 180-credit or 240-credit Bachelor’s Degree program, paving the way for professional leadership opportunities and applied research.

Advance with a 120-credit Undergraduate Diploma program and progress towards a comprehensive Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Mini Bachelor.

Start with a 60-credit Undergraduate Certificate program and seamlessly transition to a Diploma or Degree program. We also refer to this program as a Micro Bachelor.

Personalize your studies with our optional Bachelor’s-level concentrations, catering to your interests and ensuring industry-readiness.

Expand your horizons with our Global Bachelor’s option, offering international perspectives and opportunities for global leadership.

Start of advance your career quicker with our university-validated top-up Bachelor’s, focusing on broader skills and knowledge for immediate application.

Maximize your career perspectives with our optional Dual Bachelor’s combinations, integrating two programs for a comprehensive educational experience.