The tourism industry is one of the fastest growing markets worldwide. More and more people can afford long-distance travel and are thirsting for getting to know foreign countries and cultures. Quality and luxury claims of richer parts of the population are also rapidly increasing. At the same time, constantly changing technical, economic and environmental parameters of traveling present new challenges for the industry.

Objectives

The course will teach you the professional and methodical knowledge and competences that prepare you to undertake management tasks in the tourism industry, i. e. planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and/or controlling in tourism and hospitality organizations such as airlines, cruises, hotels, railway companies, or travel agencies.

Target Audience

The specialization in Tourism Management is designed for occupied men and women with little or no prior knowledge in this industry who want to participate in a

short and comprehensive,

high-quality and state-authorized

post-secondary part-time

education program at ISCED Level 4/EQF Level 5 in order to make new career opportunities accessible, increase their occupational mobility, secure their current employment, or return to work after parental leave.[more]

Entry Requirements

Very good English skills

High school/secondary school graduation

A computer or tablet and an email address

Personalized Curriculum

Tourism Management Core Modules (mandatory)
MI290 The Tourist, Hospitality and Travel Industries (1 WLU)
MI291 Management of Tourism Companies (1 WLU)
MS290 Tourism and Hospitality Case Study (2 WLU)
MX010 Project Thesis in Tourism Management (8 WLU)

Management Electives (36 WLU minimum)
General Management
HR Management
Organization
Marketing
Sustainability Management
Management Theories
Special Areas of Management
Other Case Studies
etc.

In sum, you need 48 workload units.

Methods

In this online course, you study your chosen modules online—according to your own schedule.

For each module, you take an online assignment/exam at any time.

You can always contact your tutors if you have questions.

In the online colloquia, you can discuss and exchange thoughts with both your tutors and fellow students.

In the discussion forums and with the networking tool, you can connect with your fellow students and form learning groups.

At the end of your course, you can work on your project thesis (optional). Here, you methodically solve a practical management problem in the tourism/hospitality industry concerning a tourism company or the tourism industry—using your gained knowledge. Your tutor will provide advice, supervision and extensive feedback on your thesis.

Learn more on how this course works here.

Duration

3 to 24 months, depending on your learning progress.