Study programme International Tourism Management

Practical is the keyword: learning by doing! 60% of the International Tourism Management programme has a practical focus. The curriculum was designed in collaboration with trade association ANVR, the Fellowship for Event Managers and Thuiswinkel.org and experts from the field. This ensures the study programme ties in well with the sector’s needs and the latest trends.

Bachelor's in 3 or 4 years | Associate degree in 2 years

Ambitious students have the opportunity to complete the bachelor's degree in just three years. You can also complete the bachelor's programme in four years. You can obtain the Associate degree in two years. If you start in January, it will take you six months longer to complete the programme, at no extra cost.

Curriculum
This study programme focuses on international tourism and event management. Management and entrepreneurship will play an important role as well.
You will also complete modules related to professional development and practice-oriented research. You will attend inspiring masterclasses, go on international study trips and make many choices for yourself. You can take one or two minors or do an internship with a world-famous company.
International experience
International experience is important, which is why you will complete at least one study component abroad. You can opt to do your (final) internship abroad or study at a partner university.
Modules
International tourism
The world is your playground! You will learn everything there is to know about tourism and will soon know how to develop and sell a new travel product - in a sustainable and socially responsible way, of course.
- Tourism product knowledge
- Tourism destinations in Europe
- Travel planning
- Tourism experience management
- Tourism destinations worldwide
- lnbound tourism
- English
- Destination management
- Sustainability & global citizenship
- Language of choice
- Strategic tourism management
Event management
How do you come up with and organise an event? Learn how to market a successful event, and how to use that event as a marketing tool - for instance, to promote your new travel product!
- Event management basics
- MICE
- City marketing
- Strategie event management
Management and entrepreneurship
You will learn what a good business plan looks like, develop your management skills and know how to capitalise on market opportunities as an enterprising tourism professional.
- Finance & accounting basics
- Marketing
- Operations
- Digital marketing
- International strategic management
Professional and personal development
During your study programme, you will develop professionally and personally. For example, by working on your communication skills such as presenting, conversation techniques, storytelling and writing. You will also complete a module on intercultural communication and work on a personal development plan. As part of this, you will practise reflecting, giving feedback and learning to deal with stress, while also taking an in-depth look at time and project management.
Practice-oriented research
Through practice-oriented research you develop an investigative approach through which you improve your professional skills. You learn how to give advice, make recommendations and design a plan or product. You will also learn how to devise solutions together with others for challenges that arise in practice. What are the exact requirements? What information do you need? And how do you collect that input in a good way?
Projects and events
Practice-oriented learning is key at Tio. Learning by doing. Roll up your sleeves during the project weeks!
Tio brings professional practice to your study programme: from your first to your last academic year, you will work on projects with your fellow students and attend events.
Kick-off
Let the year begin! The first event of your study programme is the kick-off. Here, you will meet fellow students from all Tio campuses and take part in inspiring masterclasses taught by well-known professionals.
Incentive trip
Transport, accommodation, activities and travel support: use them all to develop the most original incentive trip possible. It’s an exciting challenge in the first academic year.
International study trips
In the first year of the programme, you will design and go on your own trip. And in the third year, you will go on a study trip as well.
Career Event
The best place to find an internship that’s right for you is definitely Tio’s annual Career Event. Here you will meet impressive speakers and choose from a wide range of leading companies. A great start to your career!
Destination: The Netherlands
In the second academic year, you will devise an attractive programme for business tourists who are visiting the Netherlands for a conference.
Tourism business case
In the last academic year, you will spend eleven weeks working on a real-life business case. You will conduct research, think creatively and present your solutions or recommendations in the final project week. This is where everything you have learned comes together.
International internship
Develop your travel and event-organising talents during an internship in the Netherlands or abroad. You might intern for companies such as TUI, Hilton or KLM, to name a few.
International opportunities
International experience looks great on your resume. Tio gives you many opportunities to go abroad during your studies.
All Tio students gain experience abroad. For example by doing an international internship, a graduation project, a study period abroad or an international study trip. The benefit of foreign experience? You learn to solve problems independently and take initiative. You also get to know other cultures and improve your language skills.
International study trip
You will go on an international study trip once or more times during your studies. Work, learn and discover a new city! Think of destinations like Bilbao, Rome, Prague, Dublin, Berlin or London.
Study abroad
Study abroad for six months or a year at one of Tio's partner universities! With this, Tio offers its students an opportunity for self-development and to become well prepared for an international career. Naturally, a period abroad is also a valuable personal experience. Usually, you live on campus and study in an international class with different nationalities.
If you are enrolled in the four-year bachelor programme, you can opt for the Grand international tour. You then exchange your second-year internship for an extra semester of studying abroad and you study for a year at two different Tio partner universities.
Excursions and activities
Every year, you can participate in various study trips and international excursions, both within and outside the study programme, and join in the activities of student association Cognatio. These include the winter sports trip and the introduction week in the Ardennes.
Erasmus+ scholarship
The Erasmus+ grant is intended for students in higher education who want to study or do an internship in Europe. Whether a student can receive a grant depends on the grant amount made available to Tio. Your study coach can give you more information.
Practical matters
If you are going to do an internship abroad or going to study abroad, your study coach will be happy to help you plan and prepare. Costs should also be considered as they are not included in the tuition fee. These include costs for a plane ticket, accommodation, household expenses and a visa (if you need one). If you receive Dutch student finance, you will be eligible for an allowance for the period your student travel product was inactive during your international internship and study abroad. You may also be eligible for an Erasmus+ grant.
Internship and graduation project
Gain professional experience during your internship at top companies around the world.
Putting knowledge into practice. Self-development on a personal and professional level. Build your network. This happens during your internship and graduation project. Communication skills, conducting research and collaboration are mainly developed in practice. Many students see their internship as one of the most enjoyable and valuable learning experiences of their studies. This happens at large, multinational organisations, start-ups and established companies thanks to Tio's large network. Such amazing internships on your resume will be extremely beneficial, both personally and professionally. A great start to your career!
International internship
A Tio internship lasts at least 13 weeks, but internships abroad may take longer. There is normally a minimum age of 18 years. One thing is certain: the experience is unforgettable! You can also graduate abroad. A great stepping stone to an international career.
Good contacts
From ID&T and The Ritz-Carlton to ABN AMRO. And from fonQ and TUI to Heineken and BMW. Tio has good contacts with companies and multinationals from various sectors. Find out about the possibilities via Tio's Studentenweb. Or suggest an internship company yourself!
Guidance
In addition to personal guidance, your study coach will also guide you before and during your internship. You can orientate yourself on hundreds of internships via Tio's database. You discuss your preferences with your study coach and then it is time for your motivation letter and application(s).

Once you have started your internship, you will have a business coach and your study coach who you can turn to. The study coach will visit you at your internship company, even if you are doing an internship abroad. You keep in touch with each other via (video) calling, Whatsapp and e-mail.

Minors

In addition to the major, in which you follow the courses of the curriculum, you choose one or two minors to broaden your knowledge. Which minor suits you best?
You may choose the minors that you relate to most. Once you have chosen a study programme, you will receive more information about the minors you can choose during your studies.

Minors	Minors
Digital marketing	Marketing communication
Entrepreneurship	Practical minor
Grand international tour	Real estate
International business	Research
International financial management	Sales
Internship minor	Stocks and bonds
Management development internship	Study abroad