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Tourism and Sustainability Management

Master of Science

Providing transdisciplinary knowledge for consulting, planning, and sustainable development of destinations, as well as for sustainability management in companies.

Application Process

Key Information

Deadline:
July 15
Deadline:
Admission to this programme is restricted. Please note the application deadline!
Start:
Winter semester
Start:
1st semester lectures start from mid-September.
Tuition fee:
1500 €
Tuition fee:
Applies to students from non-EU/EEA countries only
Language:
German / English
Language:
You have to prove your English and German knowledge for admission.
Location:
Heilbronn Bildungscampus
Location:
Our Heilbronn campus in the city centre
3 Semester:
90 ECTS
3 Semester:
1.5 years standard period of study
Study form:
Full-time
Study form:
Traditional full-time study on campus.

Course Content

This Master's programme combines tourism with the fields of public economics, management, geography and law, as well as the forward-looking field of sustainability.

The programme aims to train individuals who can actively contribute their academic and professional experience and work together to develop innovative solutions for the upcoming changes. The aim is to train experts with interface competences for the planning and sustainable development of tourist destinations in the broader sense, i.e. local authorities, regional destinations, but also larger investment projects such as (hotel) resorts or leisure parks.

Read more about the projects, guest lectures and excursions that optimally prepare our students for professional life on the German version of our website.

Specialisations

In addition to compulsory subjects in the areas of sustainability management and tourism, TNM students choose individual specializations from a wide range of electives in the second semester to sharpen their profile. Topics offered include:

  • Current issues in regional development
  • Tourism futures studies
  • Intercultural management
  • Leadership
  • Business analysis & research
  • Business environment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation management

Career Perspectives

The Master "Tourism and Sustainability Management" opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Our graduates work in areas such as

  • destination management organizations
  • politics, public administration, and tourism associations
  • tour operators and the hotel industry
  • corporate sustainability departments
  • planning and consulting firms
  • nature conservation and protected area management
  • at non-governmental organizations
  • in development cooperation organizations
  • in education and public relations
  • as founders of their own companies and innovative start-ups

Programme Structure

Teaching in small groups promotes intensive discussions and direct exchange with lecturers. Carefully selected teachers and external partners ensure practical relevance. Courses are held in German or English. Details on individual modules can be found in the module handbook in the download area.

  • 1st Semester
  • 2nd Semester
  • 3rd Semester (Optional Internship or Study Abroad)
  • Final Semester: Thesis & Defense
  • Downloads

The first semester comprises the following courses, each worth 5 ECTS credits:

  • Fundamentals of Sustainability Management*
  • Spatial Science Fundamentals of Tourism*
  • Digital Transformation Foundations, Business Models and AI in Tourism
  • Municipal Economics and Public Management*
  • Spatial Planning and Law*
  • Research Methods I

    * in German

Requirements and Application

To be considered for admission, applicants must possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree of 210 ECTS* in tourism, geography, planning, environmental studies, economics, social sciences, or a similar field with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 or equivalent (German grading system) 
  • *Applicants with 180 ECTS may also apply, with the condition that an additional 30 ECTS be earned by taking Bachelor's courses.
  • German language proficiency at C1 level (fluent)
  • English language proficiency at B2 level (advanced)



Applicants apply directly to Heilbronn University via the application portal during the application period.  The application portal opens in early May with the application deadline being July 15th each year.  In addition to the completion of the online application, several documents must also be submitted.  

When applying with non-German educational certificates, an additional application step is required for degree recognition.  We recommend this recognition process be started no later than June 1st to ensure a timely application to Heilbronn University.

A complete list of the required documents and more detailed application instructions can be found following the links.

Contact

Any questions?

Don't hesitate to contact us!

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