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Dual Studies Tourismusmanagement

Your dual study program Tourismusmanagement (B.A.)

Do you like travelling yourself and do you also enjoy planning holiday experiences for others? In the dual degree programme in Tourism Management, you will deal with topics such as current trends in tourism, digital business models and marketing. Sustainability and quality management are also on your curriculum. With this knowledge, you can develop creative and tailor-made travel offers - while keeping an eye on essential aspects such as the environment. After your studies, you will work, for example, at a tourism company, in the hotel industry, at event agencies or in destination management organisations.


Depending on where you study, you will study in one of our two study models: dual study or dual myStudium.

Summary

FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME

Study Model

Theory:

  • Classes on campus (dual studies) or

  • Voluntary courses on campus or virtually via livestream (dual myStudium)

Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice

Duration

Your degree programme lasts 6-7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points, depending on the study model.

STUDY LOCATIONS

Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Bochum, Bonn, Braunschweig, Bremen, Chemnitz*, Dortmund, Dresden, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Erfurt, Essen, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Hamburg, Hannover, Karlsruhe, Kassel, Kiel, Köln, Leipzig, Lübeck, Magdeburg, Mainz, Mannheim, München, Münster, Nürnberg, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Stuttgart, Ulm, Virtueller Campus, Wuppertal, Würzburg


Depending on study model and study start.

START AND DURATION OF STUDIES

You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.


Start date:

January 1 (Dual myStudium only)

April 1

July 1 (Dual myStudium only)

October 1

Specialisations

Your dual study programme offers you many prospects: Various specialisation options allow you to prepare even more specifically for your dream job.

DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

Degree: B.A.

System Accredited. IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.


* Subject to state recognition of the degree programmes and approval of the Chemnitz branch by the Free State of Saxony. We expect the approvals of the ministries at the latest at the start of the studies. To date, all IU International University programmes have been successfully accredited and approved on time.

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Study Programs

Dual study models for the Bachelor Tourismusmanagement

You can complete your Bachelor's degree in Tourismusmanagement in one of our two study models, depending on where you are studying: The dual study program or the dual myStudium program. What does not change: You will spend 20 hours a week with a practice partner of your choice and gain important work experience. Find out more about the study models now!

Study Content

Content of the dual study program Tourismusmanagement

Our dual study program in tourism management offers intensive learning and practical experience to prepare you perfectly for responsible positions in the travel, hotel or event industry. As part of your studies, you will explore the most important players and business models, acquire valuable knowledge in intercultural and destination management, immerse yourself in applied research in tourism, improve your business English skills and lay a solid foundation in business administration.


You can find a detailed curriculum on the page of your desired study model Tourism Management Dual Studies or Tourism Management Dual myStudium. A semester could look like this:

Your personal contact

Our free student advisory service will gladly help you find your optimal study programme.  

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Why you should study Tourismusmanagement dual study program

Theory & Practice

Study, work and leisure - with us you can combine everything thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice. You always apply what you have learnt directly in the practical phases - this makes it much quicker and easier for you to understand course content.

15.000 Praxispartner

Anders als viele andere Hochschulen bringen wir Studierende und Unternehmen aufeinander abgestimmt zusammen – und das mit Erfolg: 2 von 3 Studierenden werden nach dem Abschluss von ihrem Praxispartner übernommen.

Private studies for 0€

Does studying privately sound expensive? At IU you pay €0 for your Dual Studies - because your practice partner pays your tuition fees.

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Career

Dual study Tourismusmanagement: Your career prospects

The tourism industry is booming. In Germany alone, around 2.9 million people work in this sector, and the trend is rising. Well-trained young professionals are therefore in demand. You can work in many different fields depending on your interests and the specialisation you choose. After graduation, you can work as a...

Zwei Hotel Mitarbeiterinnen bei der Arbeit

HOTEL MANAGER

When you are working in a hotel's management, you ensure that everything runs smoothly. You also develop strategies to make your hotel even more successful. You coordinate all processes, keep an eye on the finances and manage all departments, including reception, marketing, food & beverage and housekeeping. But you may also have to lend a hand in the day-to-day business.

Geschäftsleute diskutieren in Besprechungsraum

EVENT MANAGER

As an Event Manager, you are responsible for the overall management, coordination and success of entire events. You are not only responsible for the smooth timing and support of guests or artists during the event but also take care of the budget, security requirements, advertising and all logistical measures during the planning phase.

Frau berät Paar bei der Reiseplanung

TRAVEL SALES MANAGER

Whether a backpacker or a cultural tourist: as a Travel Sales Manager, you make your customer's individual travel dreams come true. You will plan the right trip for every taste and budget. You will be responsible for the entire travel sales process. You will be the contact person for your customers, from the initial meeting to travel planning, budgeting, preparing offers and concluding contracts right through to the return from an unforgettable trip.

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“