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Dual Studies
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Bachelor Duales Studium Tourismusmanagement*

*Translated: Tourism Management. Only available in German.


Whether it's a business trip, vacation or weekend trip: With your dual degree in tourism management, you ensure that your customers in the tourism industry have a perfect time: With the dual study programme at IU.

Your dual study programme 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.



Your study model: Dual study programme

You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.

Your personal contact

Your benefits

Interlocking theory and practice

Thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice, you will always apply what you have learnt directly in the practical phases - making it much quicker and easier for you to understand the course content.

Teaching at the highest level

The IU is state-recognised and accredited. 2 out of 3 graduates are taken on by their practice partner directly after graduation.

No Numerus Clausus

What counts for us is the personal interview in which we find out your talents and strengths together.
Summary

FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME

Study Model and Duration

  • Theory: Classes on campus

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

Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.

STUDY LOCATIONS

Berlin, Dresden, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hannover, Köln, Leipzig, München, Stuttgart

START OF STUDIES

For this degree programme it is possible to start 4 times a year. You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.


Start:
01.01.2025 01.04.2025 01.07.2025 01.10.2025

Specialisations

  • Hotelmanagement

  • Eventmanagement

  • Reiseanbieter- und Reisevertriebsmanagement


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 Content

What awaits you in the dual study programme Tourismusmanagement

With our dual degree programme in Tourism Management, we prepare you to take on responsible tasks in the travel, hotel or event industry:

  • You will get to know the players and business models of the tourism industry.

  • You will gain knowledge in intercultural management and destination management.

  • You will study applied research in tourism.

  • You will acquire foreign language skills in business English.

  • You will learn the basics of business administration.

Exemplary curriculum: The order of the modules may vary depending on the start of the programme.

Deine Vertiefung - Dein Ding

Your dual study programme in Tourism Management offers you many prospects. Tour operator and travel sales management, event management, hotel management or system catering: From the 6th semester, you take one of four specialisation options - and can thus prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job.

  • Hotel Management

  • Event Management

  • Tour operator and travel sales management

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What your Tourismusmanagement programme offers you

The tourism and event industry is growing, opening up many career opportunities for you. In our video, two students and their practice partners tell you what advantages the dual degree programme in Tourism Management offers you:

  • You can immediately put the theory you learn at IU into practice in a hotel or company.

  • You acquire knowledge in Business Administration, Economics, Law and foreign languages.

  • In the further course of your studies, you can specialise in different areas depending on your interests.

With your degree, you will be a sought-after specialist who can recognise the needs of your customers and translate them into tourism services and products.

Career

Dual study programme 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

Some of our practice partners

PanasonicTelekomAWOCheck 24dpdMontel One
Fees

Study fees? You can save them!

Full time
Duration 42 months
Your practice partner will cover your tuition fees. Depending on the company, you may even receive additional remuneration.

US$0

Private, state-recognised University

Highest quality teaching

Personal support

Your personal contact

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

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

In 5 steps to your Dual Studies programme

1. Apply online

  • Fill out our online application quickly and easily

  • Submit your application

  • Create password for IU application portal

  • Confirm e-mail address

IU Application Portal

2. go through application portal

  • Arrange an initial consultation with the student advisory

  • Complete your application

  • Have your CV generated automatically

IU Application Portal

3. Find your practice partner

  • Regular exchange with your personal study advisor

  • Find open positions at our practice partners in the IU application portal and register your interest

  • IU training to prepare for applications to companies

IU Application Portal

4. Sign contracts

  • We sign the contracts with your chosen company together

  • Your enrolment: We will take over as soon as all documents are available

5. Start your studies

  • The first step towards your career: Your future at IU International University (IU) starts now

  • Learn innovatively with the IU Learn app

  • Our study guides and lecturers will support you during your studies

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Frequently asked questions about the bachelor Tourismusmanagement

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student counselling office will be happy to help you. 

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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“