Requirements for the B.A. course in International Tourism Management

Due to diverse and dynamic changes in the tourism industry, new market constellations have arisen which require that skills and abilities of those entering this global industry become more specialized. Taking the B.A. course in ITM will prepare you for the challenges of professional life, but it is also essential that you bring along:

  • a keen interest in economical and touristic contexts

  • mobility and willingness to spend time abroad

  • good knowledge of English

  • goal and performance orientation

  • independence and the ability to take your own initiative

  • assertiveness and the ability to work under pressure

  • the ability to work in a team and to communicate

  • and that you enjoy academic work and solving problems.

Being prepared to spend time abroad and mobility are of course understood if you wish to work in the tourism industry. Therefore, we require our students to spend one semester abroad to upgrade their international résumé and prepare them for the global job market. 

What West Coast University of Applied Sciences has to offer:

The B.A. Course in International Tourism Management will provide you with good expertise and a substantial education that will qualify you for the international job market. You will gain the necessary skills and abilities to help you in your future professional career.

4 reasons to study ITM at West Coast University of Applied Sciences:

  • demanding academic course of study

  • close integration of private industry with the university

  • effective learning

  • dedicated lecturers with practical experience

Upon successful completion of the B.A. course numerous possible positions will be available to you, e.g. with:

  • travel agencies and tour operators

  • hotels, airline and transportation companies

  • consultancy firms

  • associations and tourism institutions

  • fairs, events and convention organizers

  • places of touristic interest and recreation parks

 

You can find the formal requirements for the B.A. course ITM on the page of the Student Affairs Office and the Registrar’s Office.