Who should choose the Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management via distance learning?

The Tourism Management (B.A.) distance learning programme at DIPLOMA University is aimed at people who are seeking a career in the travel and event industry or who want to further develop themselves specifically in this field. It is suitable for you if you have an interest in economic contexts within tourism, enjoy working with people, possess intercultural openness and organisational talent. Career changers from tourism, hospitality or related sectors also benefit from the academic qualification, for example for career advancement into middle management or for specialisation.

What formal requirements must you meet for the degree programme?

To be admitted to the Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management, you need one of the following qualifications:

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or
• Advanced technical college entrance qualification or
• Passed master craftsman’s examination or
• Secondary school diploma (intermediate school-leaving certificate) and a qualified completion of a recognised vocational training course of at least three years with a final grade of 2.5 or better or
• Completion of advanced training (e.g. certified business administrator, technician) of at least 400 teaching hours, a specialised school or a professional or administrative academy or
• Completion of a recognised vocational training programme (at least two years’ professional experience in a related field) as well as passing a separate university entrance examination in accordance with Hessian regulations

Foreign educational qualifications must be recognised as equivalent. If you do not meet the formal criteria mentioned, provisional participation as a guest auditor with university entrance qualification examination is possible. In case of questions, it is advisable to contact DIPLOMA’s student advisory service.

You should bring self-motivation, the ability to learn independently and an interest in business administration topics. Practical experience in tourism, hospitality, event management or related areas is helpful but not mandatory. Communication skills, openness to international and digital topics as well as good English skills support your success in the programme. In distance learning, digital working and secure handling of online learning platforms are also required.

Which competencies does the Bachelor's distance learning course in Tourism Management impart?

In the Bachelor's distance learning course in Tourism Management at DIPLOMA Hochschule, you will acquire comprehensive knowledge in business administration, tourism and event management, as well as in international travel economics. The curriculum includes economic, legal and technological aspects of the industry. You will learn to develop future-proof and sustainable travel concepts, design tourism offers market-oriented, and organise events. A focus is placed on innovative developments, such as the use of Virtual Reality and social media marketing in tourism.

• Practice-oriented content: business administration, tourism economics, event management
• Intercultural competencies: communication and management in an international context
• Language skills: Business English, English for Tourism as well as Spanish or Chinese
• Legal and economic fundamentals: contract law, controlling, cost management
• Industry-specific elective modules: destination and event management, sport and health tourism, business travel and hotel management
• Practical application: compulsory internship, often completed abroad and can be replaced by relevant professional experience

After your studies, you will be able to plan, implement and market tourism products and services. The combination of theoretical fundamentals with practice-oriented projects prepares you specifically for challenges in international tourism.