The Master in International Tourism Management (MITM) programme is currently under redevelopment and will not take place in Winter Semester 2024/2025.
The programme is expected to begin again in Winter Semester 2025/2026. Applicants interested in studying an English-taught international business programme at Heilbronn University are encouraged to check out our Master in International Business & Intercultural Management programme.
The Master of Arts International Tourism Management is a multidisciplinary Master Programme that has been created by the university's business faculties in close consultation with business, industry and the professionals in response to a challenging and rapidly developing organisational environment. The programme is dedicated to qualifying first-degree holders for management positions in globally-operating tourism organisations. With this Master programme, Heilbronn University provides students an international learning environment, the programme is delivered entirely in English. Students benefit from our favourable student to lecturer ratio and a clearly structured, time-efficient schedule (3 semesters, full-time programme).
The tourism branch is an extremely diverse sector. As a result of its rapid growth, it offers excellent career prospects for MA International Tourism Management graduates. Job opportunities exist in a wide range of globally-operating local, regional, national and international tourism organisations. Potential employers include the various public sector institutions and non-profit organisations that regulate and promote the tourism industry, as well as private tourism companies.
Students experience a period of intensive independent study. This allows them to progress at a speed suited to their individual needs and to work on their own initiative in areas which are of interest and value to them. Some more specific objectives of this approach are:
The course content is founded on a sound theoretical basis and includes experience-based and hands-on forms of learning such as guided business simulations, case studies, project work and role plays.
A tutorial support service is offered for students on both an individual and a group basis.
Our MA International Tourism Management comprises three major stages:
The Master in International Tourism Management (MITM) programme is currently under redevelopment and will not take place in Winter Semester 2024/2025.
The programme is expected to begin again in Winter Semester 2025/2026. Applicants interested in studying an English-taught international business programme at Heilbronn University are encouraged to check out our Master in International Business & Intercultural Management programme.
More information: M.A. International Business & Intercultural Management
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