Business Administration and Tourism Management, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ European Distance Learning University Hamburg 

The part-time Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration and Tourism Management at the European Distance University Hamburg is aimed at professionals with a background in tourism or business. In addition to basic principles of business administration and corporate management, specific tourism topics such as strategic tourism management and operational hotel management are covered. The course also includes focuses on crisis management, marketing, sales management, and sustainability. The dual option offers an intensive connection between theory and practice, and graduates are qualified for various positions in tourism and hotel management as well as in sales.

At a Glance

University European Distance Learning University Hamburg, UAS based in Hamburg
The European University of Applied Sciences Hamburg is Germany's best-known private distance learning university and offers distance learning courses, especially in the field of economics. If you want to study directly in Hamburg, you can also enroll in the evening study program "Business Administration and Business Psychology" or the evening study program "Business Administration" at the Euro-FH. All study programs are FIBAA accredited.
Field of Study EconomicsTourism and Event
Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Duration 6 Semesters
ECTS 180 Credit Points
Language of Instruction German
Course contents Introduction to studying and academic work, General Business Administration, Basics of Tourism, Basics of Accounting, English for Business, Marketing, Personnel, Leadership and Organization, Social Media and Online Marketing, Management Strategies in Tourism, Quantitative Methods, International Studies, Economics, Cost Accounting and Controlling, Tourism Law, Operational Hotel Management, Tourism Specialization, Elective Module: Wellness, Health and Sport and/or Cruise Management and City Tourism and/or Event and Event Management, Investment and Financing, Strategic Hotel Management, Corporate Management, Sales in Tourism, Project Management, International Seminar, Information Management, Challenges and Trends in Tourism, Bachelor Thesis
In-person sessions Three 2-day attendance seminars, two online seminars, and a 2-week International Seminar.
Location online
ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Business Administration and Tourism Management under the number 171917c.
Enrollment Anytime
Fees
from 279 € monthly
from 13392 € total
More Info https://www.euro-fh.de

Admission requirements

  • Applicants must either have a high school diploma (Abitur) or a technical college entrance qualification (Advanced technical college entrance qualification)
  • Alternatively, they can take a subject-specific further education exam and participate in a consultation
  • Or they must have completed a vocational training and have at least 3 years of professional experience after training and pass an entrance exam

Details

The Bachelor's degree program in Business Administration and Tourism Management at the European Distance Learning University Hamburg is designed for professionals who already have initial work experience and wish to advance their careers after completing their tourism or business education. The course includes economic fundamentals, law, information management, as well as business management and incorporates specific tourism content. Topics range from the basics of tourism to strategic tourism management, operational hotel management, and specific tourism forms such as city or health tourism.

In addition, current topics like Yield Management, Crisis Management, Social Media Marketing, and Sales Negotiation are covered. The program also includes language studies and an international seminar abroad. Special emphasis is placed on sustainability and ecological action. The dual approach, which closely integrates theory and practice, allows for a deeper integration of knowledge and work experience. The program prepares graduates for roles in tourism management, hotel management, sales, online distribution, as well as destination and location management. It also offers opportunities for basic business activities in various industries.

The accreditation of the program by the Accreditation Council until 2030 confirms that the learning objectives aim to prepare students for their professional activities and promote their personal development. Experts consider the program well-positioned, but also suggest that some literature references should be revised. It is recommended to strengthen the connection and collaboration between universities and practical businesses, and to create a specialized qualified position for dual study variants.

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