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Distance LearningBachelor
Tourismusmanagement (B.A.)*
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 169917c
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Do you want a flexible study programme that's also practical? You're in the right place: at IU, you have the possibility to deepen your knowledge in an integrated internship in the field of your programme (30 ECTS credits). Alternatively, you can expand your expertise in practice-oriented modules (30 ECTS credits). Simply decide in the first semester, which type of practical knowledge suits you and your goals. If you already have work experience or gain it during your studies, you can have this credited or recognised under certain conditions – saving you time and money.
Specialisations
To give you guidance in selecting your modules, we have put together some possible specialisations you can follow. However, if you want to put together your modules completely freely, that is also possible.
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Did you know? During your studies, you have the opportunity to take our new AI module*. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about AI to be prepared for the professional world of tomorrow.
*Further information can be found in your module handbook.
Career
Career prospects in the area of tourism management
Tourism managers professionally offer products and services along the phases of a trip – planning and preparation, travel and stay, feedback, and implications for the future. After your degree, you might work as a(n)...
Product management is the core of the travel arrangement sector. Based on a precise analysis of the market, demand trends, and competition, product managers design a promising product from travel services. Purchasing and pricing play a central role in this. In close collaboration with sales, content, volumes, supply contracts, and quality assurance are managed holistically. This requires good project management skills, a knack for numbers, familiarity with relevant IT tools, and a holistic view.
The development of tourism in the tourist target areas today is exclusively carried out by specially established Destination Management Organisations (DMOs). They pursue the strategic development of the destination from the perspective of maximising positive tourism effects and minimising negative effects for resident businesses, the local population, and the environment. Based on development concepts, measures are defined, and funding for their implementation is acquired. Destination managers must consider numerous interests and establish consensus among different objectives. Along with strong project management skills, destination managers should be able to respond flexibly to rapidly changing conditions. Often there are close interfaces with the economic development of a destination.
Online travel portals and Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) have been steadily increasing their share in the tourism industry's distribution mix for years. Like brick-and-mortar distribution (travel agencies), they sell travel services (individually or as a package) to end customers for a commission. In addition to this classic business model, OTAs generate income through interface fees in computer reservation systems from partner companies in upstream and downstream sectors (e.g., car rentals, travel insurance). This often results in hybrid business models (travel operators and travel distribution). Besides solid tourism expertise, online travel distribution experts need a high level of IT understanding to ensure the technological prerequisites and advancements of distribution systems, data standards, etc. knowledge of secure payment processing, customer protection, and data privacy also plays a role.
Recognition
Benefit from your vocational training
Did you know that with your completed vocational training, you can save a substantial amount of time and money? In the bachelor's programme “Tourismusmanagement”, you particularly benefit from training as “Tourismuskaufmann:frau (IHK)” (Tourism Clerk) – and save between 50 and 90 ECTS credits by having it recognised.
You can also benefit from other vocational training. Simply submit your application for recognition online to find out more – no strings attached.
With completed vocational training as a "Tourismuskaufmann:frau" (Travel Agent), you save 65 ECTS credits in the Bachelor’s of Tourism Management with A-levels or 55 ECTS credits without A-levels.
To have your vocational training recognised towards your studies, simply fill out our application for recognition – without commitment and 100% online. To secure all the advantages of our recognition, you should definitely submit the application before the end of the trial month. Even if your vocational training is not listed above, you can save time and money through recognition.
Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
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