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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Business administration and tourism management under the number 171917c. Who is the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Tourism Management suitable for?
The degree programme is aimed at professionals working in tourism or related service sectors who want to advance their career with a solid academic qualification. It is particularly suitable if you already have some professional experience in the tourism, commercial or service-oriented environment or can provide a relevant qualification. The distance learning programme is ideal if you are aiming for a practice-oriented entry or advancement in tourism, hotel, event or destination management and wish for flexible study times.
What are the admission requirements?
Enrolment is possible both with and without a higher education entrance qualification:
- With a higher education entrance qualification or advanced technical college entrance qualification: direct access without further conditions.
- Without a higher education entrance qualification: admission via a subject-specific advanced training examination, e.g. as a master craftsman, specialist, state-certified business economist or through a recognised vocational training with three years of professional experience.
- Individual recognition of prior achievements is possible, which can shorten the duration of study and reduce fees.
- There is no Numerus Clausus (NC).
Furthermore, you should be willing to engage regularly and independently with the study content. The following personal prerequisites are advantageous for the studies:
- Self-motivation and perseverance for a multi-year, part-time degree
- Interest in economic contexts, customer orientation and service mentality
- Organisational skills as well as enjoyment in planning and communicating
- Basic knowledge of English (the degree includes Business English and international content)
- Openness to digital learning and working methods
What content does the distance learning course in Business Administration and Tourism Management convey?
In the distance learning course in Business Administration and Tourism Management at Euro-FH, you will gain a comprehensive overview of business administration fundamentals and specifically deepen your knowledge of industry-specific tourism topics. The curriculum includes economic subjects such as corporate management, marketing, law, academic work, and information management. You will learn to plan, calculate, and market tourism offers from a business perspective.
Key contents of the course are:
- Fundamentals of tourism management and hospitality
- Business administration topics such as accounting, finance, and controlling
- Strategic and operational management of tourism companies
- Crisis management and yield management โ pricing, capacity control, and strategic response to market changes
- Online marketing, social media, and modern sales channels in tourism
- Sales, sales psychology, and consumer behaviour
- Sustainability, ecological action, and social responsibility in the tourism industry
- Development of intercultural competence and Business English at B2 level
- Participation in a two-week international seminar for practice-oriented deepening
- Elective options for individual specialisation, e.g. in "Wellness, Health and Sport", "Event and Conference Management" or "Cruise Management and City Tourism"
Throughout the course, you will develop analytical, communicative, and international competencies. You will be able to independently solve complex issues in tourism and actively shape current challenges such as digitalisation and sustainable transformation.
How is the course structure and organisation of the distance learning course designed?
The bachelor's degree programme has a scope of 180 ECTS credits and can be completed in either 36 or 48 months. Your start date is flexible and you can begin the course at any time. The average weekly workload is approximately 25 hours, with a free extension of up to 18 or 24 months possible.
You will receive the study materials digitally and as print versions. You study independently, supported by webinars, learning apps, and the personal AI learning assistant "KILEA", who is available around the clock to answer your individual questions. Exams can be taken monthly, flexibly online or at one of the nationwide exam centres. Additionally, you will attend three two-day on-site seminars as well as a two-week international seminar. Participation in online seminars on intercultural competencies in English is also part of the course.
You will be supervised by a personal study advisor, subject-specialised tutors, and committed lecturers. The course enables you to balance work, family, and other commitments with your studies.
What career opportunities does the degree open up for you?
With the Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Tourism Management, you qualify for a variety of positions in the national and international tourism industry. The skills acquired enable you to enter specialist and management roles, for example in the following areas:
- Tourism management at tour operators, travel agencies, and tourism organisations
- Hotel management and leadership of hospitality businesses
- Sales, online distribution, and development of digital sales channels for tourism offers
- Destination and area management at regional, national, and international levels
- Event and conference management, especially in the segments of wellness, health, sport or cruises
- Marketing, social media, and communications management for tourism products and services
- Crisis management, sustainability management, and development of innovative tourism value chains
Graduates are attractive both in classic tourism companies and in cross-industry business administration functions โ for example in controlling, human resource management, or corporate development.
What costs should you expect and how can you finance the course?
The tuition fees amount to 279 euros monthly over 48 months or 359 euros monthly over 36 months. The total cost of the course is thus approximately 13,392 euros, with discounts possible as part of promotions. The scope of services includes all learning materials, seminars, and examination performances. Depending on your individual prior education, you can have previous degrees and qualifications credited, reducing your study time and fees.
Various financing options are available:
- Payment models with flexible instalments combined with free extensions
- Funding such as BAfรถG (subject to legal requirements), continuing education scholarships, and education bonuses
- Tax deductibility as work-related expenses for employees
- Potential support from your employer as part of personnel development
A four-week trial study period is possible free of charge. By crediting previous training and continuing education, you can save up to 50% of the study costs as well as significant parts of the study time.
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