MBA in International Tourism Management Bremen University of Applied Sciences

Suited to meet today's demands, graduates are capable of promoting a responsible and sustainable tourism that is beneficial to all sectors of society. Profit from an international study group!

Tourism and its related business activities are among the most important factors of the world economy. Today the tourism industry has become the world's biggest employer. In order to address the complexities in coordinating the different tourism-related industries and to meet the need to upgrade skills in this sector, there is a demand for the improvement of education in this field. Taking this into account, we have developed this specialist MBA course, focusing on tourism management skills.

The MBA in International Tourism Management (MTM) programme provides graduates with specific management competencies focused on the tourism practice in an international dimension. Based on a business-related first academic education, participants acquire the key qualifications of tourism management which enable them to fulfil the requirements in the different areas of international tourism.

The main fields of qualification in the curriculum of the MTM programme are:

• International and global tourism management
• Market strategic and operative marketing competence
• Sensitivity to the environments of tourism
• Specific management competencies in the tourism business (such as project and process management, quality management, e-tourism management)

The project management module integrates a practical project at an international or national destination.

Full-time programme organised in block modules

First semester

• Introduction to Tourism Management
• Intercultural Management in Tourism Contexts
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Tourism Marketing
• Strategic Planning & Strategies in Tourism

Second semester

• Finance & Accounting in the Tourism Industry
• Legal & Tax Aspects in Tourism
• International Project Management in Tourism
• Applied Tourism Project
• Electives

Third semester

• Master’s thesis
• Internship (optional)

A six-month internship is an optional part of the programme. It is very important for foreign students to gain experience in Germany and insight into German management practice in tourism. Where possible, students may get guidance and are assisted in finding a placement, but German language proficiency is necessary.

For application deadline please check the website.

• 10% business-related subjects in prior Bachelor studies
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience after first degree

Approx. 420 EUR, including free public transport

400 EUR to 500 EUR without accommodation

Students are allowed to take a part-time job to earn extra money. German language skills are necessary for employment.

Career Service

The International Student Assistance (isa@hs-bremen.de) takes on the task of helping to find accommodation. This service is available to students free of charge. Applicants also have access to an online database where they can choose from various options for accommodation. Most students live in rented rooms or apartments which must be rented for at least six months. The rent for a single room is a minimum of 450 EUR each month.

With almost 9,000 enrolled students and about 70 degree programmes in five schools, Hochschule Bremen, City University of Applied Sciences is one of the larger institutions of its kind in Germany.

The International Graduate Center (IGC) was founded by Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences (HSB) as an interdisciplinary Graduate School for Management and Leadership. For applicants with a first university degree, the IGC offers several non-consecutive MBA and Master's degrees in the area of international and European business and management. All full-time courses are taught entirely in English.

The IGC offers high-quality academic education with strong practical relevance, adhering to the high standards of the German educational system. Its academic approach fosters intercultural awareness, critical thinking and the exchange of ideas in a global perspective by providing discussion-oriented seminars in small groups, a variety of teaching and assessment methods, and support for self-learning processes.

The IGC is conveniently located in the centre of the city of Bremen, within walking distance of attractive locations for dining, shopping, leisure, and sports.

The Free Hanseatic City of Bremen is the capital of the federal state of Bremen, the smallest state in Germany, with a population of 684,000 and an area covering 404 square kilometres, located in north-west Germany close to the North Sea coast. As a unique city in which history comes alive and the future is being planned, Bremen is a place of sensual pleasures, including not only things that melt in your mouth, but also countless delights to see and hear.

It is a city of art and culture, parks and gardens, romantic quarters, and elegant shopping malls. Indeed, Bremen has even more to offer: tradition and cosmopolitanism. The people of Bremen are by no means as stiff as they are often said to be. On the contrary, they enjoy celebrating frequently, preferably with guests from abroad who look forward to returning to Bremen as good friends. A city that can look back on a thousand-year history: nowhere is this more evident than on the famous market square, a favourite meeting place for the citizens of Bremen. The statue of Roland is the symbol of civic liberty and freedom in Bremen. In the Town Hall, the pulse of political life of the Free Hanseatic City still beats. The magnificent renaissance façade and the Bremen Town Musicians just around the corner are world famous.

Trade and shipping have determined the character of the city for centuries and play an essential role in the business life of Bremen and of the Federal Republic of Germany. Bremen is a significant site for the automotive industry, electronics, and nautical science as well as the aviation and aerospace industry, and at the same time a centre of food, drink, and tobacco production. These industries are represented by companies such as Mercedes AG, STN ATLAS Elektronik, Lürssen Werft, Airbus, OHB, Beck's Beer, and Kraft Foods.

Cultural life is characterised by numerous museums and art collections, theatre, ballet, opera, and music.

Bremen is a stronghold of sports such as football (SV Werder), horseback riding, handball, dancing, and cycling, with much-acclaimed international tournaments.