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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Tourism under the number 1110920c. Who is the Master’s Degree Programme in Tourism (M.A.) at Euro-FH Suitable For?
The distance learning programme is aimed at professionals in the tourism industry who aspire to a leadership position in companies or public organisations and wish to obtain an academic degree at master’s level. The target group particularly comprises experienced specialists and managers with extensive professional experience who are either already working in tourism or want to specifically develop their careers with management-oriented skills in travel, event and destination management. The programme appeals to applicants who want to acquire or deepen practical business management skills as well as strategic know-how in tourism management – even without a first degree, provided that relevant professional experience, leadership responsibility and further training activities are demonstrated.
Formal Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Master’s in Tourism (M.A.) without a first degree, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completed vocational training in a relevant subject area
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience (related to tourism or adjacent economic sectors)
- At least 6 years of leadership responsibility in positions with technical or disciplinary management as well as proven business-related components
- Tabular overview of your further education and training with certified evidence
- Motivation letter that documents your study motives, career goals and the equivalence of your qualification to a first degree
- English skills at least level B2 (GER) as well as sufficient mathematics knowledge; a self-test may be recommended if applicable
- Additional documents:
- Tabular, gap-free CV with detailed professional career
- Current proof of health insurance
- Photo (jpg file with at least 300 dpi)
Admission is granted according to a points system, whereby at least 30 points must be achieved in the areas of professional experience, motivation and further training.
On a personal level, you should have strong self-motivation, organisational talent and the willingness to engage independently with scientific and practice-oriented issues in tourism. Experience with digital learning formats, teamwork skills and interest in management strategies as well as current developments in the tourism industry are advantageous.
Tourism Management in Distance Learning: Overview of Content and Competencies
In the Master’s distance learning programme in Tourism (M.A.) at Euro-FH, you acquire comprehensive knowledge in the planning, control and management of tourism companies and organisations. The curriculum combines economic fundamentals with specific aspects of tourism management, such as travel planning, event management, destination management, as well as flight and tour guiding. You learn to analyse business administration questions in tourism using scientific methods and to solve them in a practical way.
- Tourism Business Administration: You deal with company-specific challenges in the tourism sector.
- Management Strategies: You develop competencies for the development and implementation of successful strategies in tourism businesses.
- Sales Psychology and Negotiation: You learn how to shape customer relationships, manage sales processes and conduct skilful negotiations.
- Research Orientation: A special focus is placed on integrating current research into practice as well as on your own projects within the framework of your studies.
- Digital Learning Formats: Teaching videos, online tutorials and study materials facilitate your access to demanding content.
After completion, you will be able to independently and competently take on complex management tasks in tourism and develop innovative solutions.
This is what your course of study looks like in distance learning
The Master’s degree in Tourism at Euro-FH is designed for a standard period of study of 4 semesters and corresponds to 120 ECTS credits. You can complete the programme flexibly alongside your job and have access to all learning materials via an online campus. You study the content independently and at your own pace, supported by digital modules and personal supervision.
- You receive a personal tutor for each module as a contact person for academic questions.
- The course relies on multimedia learning materials such as study letters, teaching videos and digital components.
- During the course, you complete two webinars and one online seminar that strengthen your practical and scientific skills.
- Examinations take place in the form of term papers, exams and possibly online tests; a final thesis leads to the Master’s degree.
- Location- and time-independent learning, monthly course start and individual supervision enable maximum flexibility.
There are no attendance seminars planned, so the entire programme can be completed fully online.
Which career paths are open to you after graduation?
With the Master of Arts in Tourism, you qualify for leadership positions in the tourism industry as well as for demanding management tasks in related sectors.
- Entry as a manager or executive in travel companies, event agencies, destination development, travel sales, tourism organisations or airlines.
- Taking on tasks such as travel planning, event management, destination management or the management of tour guides.
- Activities in the areas of business development, tourism marketing, product development or international projects in public and private organisations.
- Using scientific and practice-oriented skills for a change into consulting or the development of in-house concepts.
The programme lays the foundation for promotion to higher service levels or enables you, as an expert, to take responsibility for complex projects in various tourism-related professional fields.
What costs should you expect for the Tourism (M.A.) distance learning programme?
The tuition fees amount to 495 euros per month over 24 months, a total of 11,880 euros for the entire programme. No additional costs for attendance seminars arise, as the curriculum is organised entirely digitally.
- Financing is possible via instalment payments and can be individually adjusted as needed.
- Tax deductibility of tuition fees as business expenses is possible for employed persons.
- Support from the employer and government funding (e.g. Aufstiegs-BAföG, education loans) can be utilised.
Learning materials and supervision are included in the price. This ensures that the monthly financial burden remains calculable and transparent.
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