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BA (Honours) Travel and Tourism Management | Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS)
The tourism industry is now regarded as the world's largest industry, as well as being one of the most diverse. As such the travel and tourism industry provides students with a range of career opportunities in a number of sectors. The BA (Hons) Travel and Tourism Management programme has been developed to meet the ever-changing demands of the Travel and Tourism industry. It provides a thorough grounding in the business and management skills required in Travel and Tourism. It also offers students a Travel and Tourism curriculum that is up to date, vocationally relevant, challenging, and that reflects the complex nature of the Travel and Tourism environment.
School & Campus : Swiss Hotel Management School (SHMS), Leysin campus
Duration: 3 years (Higher Diploma 2.5 years and BA (Hons)term - 5 months)
Internships: 4-6 months per year (Higher Diploma years)
Awards: BA (Honours) Travel and Tourism Management
Start Dates: September / February
Admission Requirements: Higher Diploma or Equivalent
Progression: After successful completion of the Bachelors program, students can progress into MA Degrees in Hospitality Management or Tourism Management
Career Opportunities
SHMS Graduate career services provide assistance to graduates searching for career opportunities upon graduation. SHMS has a network of international contacts and helps graduates with job applications. Many of the graduate find jobs in Europe and USA.
Paid Internship
Internships offer a unique opportunity to enhance both the acquired practical and language skills as students will normally do their internship either in the French or German speaking part of Switzerland. These skills are highly sought after in the hospitality industry.
Course Content
Higher Diploma Programs (2.5 years) Plus
TERM 2: Year 3 - Academic (5 months)
Delivering Added Value
Advanced Consumer Bahaviour
Contemporary Issues in the Service Delivery
Strategic Approaches to Global Events
Public Relation & Electronic Marketing for the Events Industry
