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West Coast University of Applied Sciences

International Tourism Management

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Subjects: Business Administration, Management & Consulting, Tourism Management, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Innovation Management

M.A.

Degree

120

ECTS

English & German

Language

Winter semester: 15 Jul

Summer semester: 15 Jan

Application Deadlines

2 Years (starting: Summer semester)

Duration

Free

Tuition Fees (per semester)

Start Dates: Winter Semester: September; Summer Semester: March
Starting: Summer semester
Application:: directly at the University
Study mode:: On campus
Registration Fee & Tuition Information:: Semester fee of 75 euros.

Program Video

Duration:14 min

M.A International Tourism Management at West Coast University of Applied Sciences

Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program

Become an expert in International Tourism Management

This master’s program prepares students to take on the most up-to-date challenges in the industry, by combining and expanding upon the competence areas of tourism, management and methodology with an international focus. These fields are paired with strong practical links through case studies and the Master’s thesis.

Practice your English or German skills

Applicants of the master’s program in International Management get to choose whether they want to study German (start of the winter semester) or English (beginning of the summer semester).

Develop a practice-oriented education

The modules of this Master’s program are oriented toward the most recent topics in the field, focusing on practical experience through empirical research projects. These can be carried out with practice partners or in cooperation with one of the international practice partners.

Learn from real business case studies

The West Coast University of Applied Sciences is located in one of the top tourism destinations in Germany. Well-known destinations like Büsum, St. Peter-Ording, Sylt, or Hamburg are not far away and offer students the opportunity to work in the tourism sector during their studies.

Enjoy a personal, modern, and practical University

At West Coast University of Applied Sciences students study in small groups, allowing them to ask individual questions and have closer contact with lecturers.

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Course Description

The Master’s program in International Tourism Management provides tourism professionals with the opportunity to specialize in their field, increasing their chances to stand out from the broad mass of university graduates on the job market, to do a doctoral thesis, or to pursue a scientific activity. Additionally, during the program, students can spend a semester abroad at a partner university to strengthen their international qualifications.

Target Groups

Curriculum

Study Mode

Career Prospects

The M.A. in International Tourism Management is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree in

Tourism Management
Similar fields of study (with at least 10 credits in tourism-related subjects and 10 credits in related economic subjects).

Special Program Features

Benefit from close contact with professors and colleagues

Students at West Coast University study in small learning groups, having close contact with professors and fellow students.

Opportunities with partner universities

The university has contact with more than 20 universities across continents, giving it a powerful global position in the worldwide market.

Study in an international environment

West Coast University provides a great network of both German and international students, with over 1000 enrolled students.

Partner Universities

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology

Hangzhou

City

6 months

Duration

Contact via

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Universidad Politécnica de Valencia

Gandía

City

6 months

Duration

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All Partner Universities

Around the world

City

6 months

Duration

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Requirements

Qualification Requirements

The application requirements for the study program in “International Tourism Management” are:

Bachelor's (Undergraduate) Degree

Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in

Tourism Management

or closely related courses*

Min ECTS points required:

180

* With at least ten credits in tourism-related subjects and ten credits in economic-related subjects.

Language Requirements

The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

English

CEFR English

min B2

Cambridge

min C1 Advanced (CAE)

IELTS

min 6

TOEFL iBT

min 87

TOEFL pBT

min 60

TOEIC

min 785

BULATS

min 68

Cambridge

min B2 First (FCE)
Specification: Minimum Grade B

UNIcert

min Level II

Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"?

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Locked

For Candidates with Previous Degree from

Summer Semester
(starting: March)

Germany

Summer Semester: -

Another EU Country

Summer Semester: -

Rest of the world

Summer Semester: -

Applications are open from:

Summer semester:November 15 (German)November 15 (EU)November 15 (Non EU)

Explanation regarding the application period

The English-language program starts in the summer semester (March). Application 15.11. - 15.1. The German-language program starts in the winter semester (September). Application 30.4. - 15.7.

Application Procedure & Selection

Admission Test/Interview:

interview

Application:

directly at the University

Application Fee:

No application fees

Application Documents

Copy of Passport / Identity card

School-Leaving Certificate

Copy of first University-level Degree

Transcript of Records

English Language Certificate → Language Requirements

German Language Certificate → Language Requirements

Proof of Professional Experience

Official confirmation of work experience in tourism-related fields.

Online Application Form

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Testimonials

The West Coast University of Applied Sciences is a relatively small but growing, family-friendly university in the middle of one of the most beautiful tourist regions in Germany. Whether it was to Büsum, St. Peter-Ording or Sylt – when the weather was fine, I had a lot of opportunities to enjoy my leisure time extensively with my fellow students.
Jule, Graduate of the M.A. International Tourism Management Show Testimonial