Company visits

Visiting a tour operator, travel agency, trade fairs and/or ferry company. Visiting a business travel agency, trade fair, conference and/or tour operator.

International study trips

Trips within Europe. Together with your fellow students you carry out research into the possibilities for further development in the tourist industry. In the third year you visit partner universities, attend international lectures, conduct case studies and visit multinationals.

Destination management

The mapping of a destination. Positioning, communicating and building a (brand) name for vivid destinations.

Tourism business innovation

During the 5-day bootcamp called Tourism business innovation you battle in teams to give the best advice. Your team will be presented with problem cases from various travel agencies. You present your opinion as original as possible.

E-touroperating & business travel

You will be trained for developing a tourism product, e.g. an incentive trip or a business trip. The entire tour operating process is covered: purchasing, production, distribution, and sales.

Tour operating

In collaboration with a fellow student you put a unique trip together for two people. The team with the best travel plan gets to pack their suitcases and go off on this trip themselves.

Guest lectures

Three guest lecture days, workshops given by experts from within the industry.

Incoming tourism

Dive deeper into incoming tourism of your own country. Why do tourists come to your country and where exactly are they going? And how do you think incoming tourism will develop in the future?

Law and tourism

International law, private law, public law, tax law, company law, employment law.

Tourism and leisure

Forming the way one spends one’s leisure time, tourism issues, sustainable tourism, influence of tourism on the economy and society.

The course Tourism Theory and Research provides an insight into tourism from a scientific perspective. In addition to knowledge of tourism in general, attention is also paid to more transcending topics such as the economic, social and cultural consequences of tourism and sustainability.

Tour management

Guidance during a trip, preparing a tour/trip, group processes, briefing.

You get introduced to the Dutch travel industry. Basic concepts and travel-related jargon are taught. You will get acquainted with various travel organisations, their diverse offerings and other travel-related organisations and products.

Travel destinations

From the Caribbean to Japan and from South Africa to Patagonia. Everything concerning the most important touristic places of interest.

Attending events

Visiting an event, backstage analysis and providing feedback with suggestions for improvement.

Incentive & event travel

Create an incentive travel plan for seven people, one that is as challenging and original as possible. The budget is one thousand euros per person. The group with the best trip gets to go on it free of charge.

Creative concept design

The creation of a business concept in the field of tourism or events. Devise and present an unforgettable experience.

Event management

During Event Management course, you will meet the world of event management. You get introduced to the sector, the management style and  various suppliers. You will also look at event agencies, specific risks and the various event forms with their characteristics. 

Event management advanced

During the course Event Management Advanced you will increase your knowledge of the course Event Management. The study unit consists of 5 themes:  

• Branding & live communication
• City marketing
• International Events
• Trends and developments
• Safety and events logistics
  

Marketing

Analysis of trends and developments, competition analysis, swot-analysis, confrontation matrix. Strategic analyses, marketing mix, operational marketing plan, strategic plan.

Master classes

Divers master classes in event management, marketing and tourism. For example a workshop at a travel agency.

Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions (MICE)

Event management involving large groups, obviously well planned in advance, are brought together for a specific purpose.

Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is a form of doing business in which People, Planet and Profit are central.

Digital marketing

Knowledge and application of digital marketing, with which the marketing objectives of the company are realized through online and interactive media.

E-commerce

Buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. Think of booking a hotel or trip or selling products through a webshop.

Finance & accounting

The ambition level of the Finance & Accounting course is to teach students the theoretical and practical principles of business economics. In the first and second year the course outlines financing a company and costs of the company. In the third year you will gain insight into financial reporting.

Human resource management

Recruit, selection, personnel planning, performance reviews, career guidance.

Information management

During and after your bachelor programme you will get to work with CRM, CMS and other information systems. Together with the IT department you convert information needs and wishes into information applications, in which you as key user play a big role in the design and improvement of these systems.

Introduction to finance & accounting

Introduction to business economics, where you learn important basic principles of business economics.

Exemption for students whose pre-education included Management & Organisation or Business Economics.

Management skills

Leading meetings, motivating others, conflict management, conversation techniques, management styles.

Operations management

Efficiency and effectiveness of business processes in the tourism industry. Design and analysis of processes, quality assurance.

Organisational behaviour

Management process, information flow, organisational culture, organisational models, decision-making process, management change.

Professional development

Careers counselling, competence development, job interview training.

Project management

Working together, taking initiative and participating in the project team.

Business correspondence

Writing business letters, commercial texts, reports.

Commercial skills

During the Commercial Skills course you will work on your commercial skills. You learn to recruit prospects, conduct a structured sales call, negotiate and deal with complaints.

Communication

Presentation techniques, providing advice, interview techniques, bad news interviews, meetings, assertivity.

Corporate communication

Corporate identity, image, brochures, advertisements, press communication, dm, annual reports.

Cross-cultural communication

Intercultural interaction, communication and conflict management, cultural sensitivity. Dealing with cultural differences within a team, to use cultural differences to achieve optimal results.

English

Industry-oriented communication at management level, listening, reading and writing of social as well as work related texts.

German, French, Spanish

Industry-oriented communication with guests and colleagues paying attention to grammar, pronunciation, presentation, listening skills, reading and writing professional texts.

In addition to English, one other language is mandatory. German 2 and French continue at the level of final exams taken at senior general secondary education (Havo). If you choose German 1, you are obliged to complete German 2 in your second year. If you choose Spanish 1, you are obliged to complete Spanish 2 in your second year and Spanish 3 in your third year. You will not receive any additional ECs.

Data analysis

Applying business models, gathering information and drawing conclusions.

Final thesis

You are going to do research independently or within a company.
Graduation plays an important role within the bachelor programme. During your final thesis project you work as a professional to bring your knowledge and skills into practice. You will be working on developing the latest skills you need for your future profession. Graduation takes place through the successful execution and completion of a final thesis. This thesis assignment is usually done for an organisation with a problem. Students can also do a final thesis assignment at the one of the professorships of Tio, or graduate independently. During the graduation, the student carries out applied research. That means deliberate and methodical search for knowledge and understanding concerning practical problems, in the form of answers to previously asked questions.

Preparation for the final thesis

The aim of this course is to prepare for the final thesis assignment by laying the foundations for the independent research assignment and writing a final thesis proposal.

Market research

Working in groups of two, students will complete a sector-related research assingment (qualitative research, quantitative research, or a combination of the two). Students must formulate a research problem, set up an investigation, assemble data, analyse the data and draw conclusions. A research report will be submitted as an end product.

Research methods

The research methods course aims to teach students various research skills. In particular the practical aspects of research. The research proces is discussed in all its aspects, such as the preparation of a problem statement, the choice of a research method, questionnaire structure, fieldwork and reporting.

Minor

Besides the major, during which you attend the subjects of the curriculum, you can choose a minor of 20 ECs or two minors of 10 ECs to specialise and further expand your knowledge. Which minor suits you best?

Free choice

You can organise 4 ECs completely free. For example help at one of the edcation fairs Tio participates in or assist on the open day.Free 

(International) Internships

Chose an (international) internship to gain your first work experience. The two internship periods are at least 13 weeks.

Additional language

German 1-2, French and/or Spanish 1-2. Only German 1 and Spanish 1 are at beginner’s level.

Wine study

Wine knowledge, food & wine combinations, vinification, gastronomy, wine tasting and optional wine trip.

Destination management

The mapping of a destination. Positioning, communicating and building a (brand) name for vivid destinations.

International study trips

Trip within Europe. Together with your fellow students you carry out research into the possibilities for further development in the tourist industry. 

E-touroperating & business travel

You will be trained for developing a tourism product, e.g. an incentive trip or a business trip. The entire tour operating process is covered: purchasing, production, distribution, and sales.

Tourism business innovation

During the 5-day bootcamp called Tourism business innovation you battle in teams to give the best advice. Your team will be presented with problem cases from various travel agencies. You present your opinion as original as possible.

Guest lectures

Three guest lecture days, workshops given by experts from within the industry.

Tour operating

In collaboration with a fellow student you put a unique trip together for two people. The team with the best travel plan gets to pack their suitcases and go off on this trip themselves.

Incoming tourism

Dive deeper into incoming tourism of your own country. Why do tourists come to your country and where exactly are they going? And how do you think incoming tourism will develop in the future?

Law and tourism

International law, private law, public law, tax law, company law, employment law.

The course Tourism Theory and Research provides an insight into tourism from a scientific perspective. In addition to knowledge of tourism in general, attention is also paid to more transcending topics such as the economic, social and cultural consequences of tourism and sustainability.

Tour management

Guidance during a trip, preparing a tour/trip, group processes, briefing.

You get introduced to the Dutch travel industry. Basic concepts and travel-related jargon are taught. You will get acquainted with various travel organisations, their diverse offerings and other travel-related organisations and products.

Travel destinations

From the Caribbean to Japan and from South Africa to Patagonia. Everything concerning the most important touristic places of interest.

Attending events

Visiting an event, backstage analysis and providing feedback with suggestions for improvement.

Incentive & event travel

Create an incentive travel plan for seven people, one that is as challenging and original as possible. The budget is one thousand euros per person. The group with the best trip gets to go on it free of charge.

Creative concept design

The creation of a business concept in the field of tourism or events. Devise and present an unforgettable experience.

Event management

During Event Management course, you will meet the world of event management. You get introduced to the sector, the management style and  various suppliers. You will also look at event agencies, specific risks and the various event forms with their characteristics. 

Marketing

Analysis of trends and developments, competition analysis, swot-analysis, confrontation matrix. Strategic analyses, marketing mix, operational marketing plan, strategic plan.

Master classes

Divers master classes in event management, marketing and tourism. For example a workshop at a travel agency.

Commercial skills

During the Commercial Skills course you will work on your commercial skills. You learn to recruit prospects, conduct a structured sales call, negotiate and deal with complaints.

Communication

Presentation techniques, providing advice, interview techniques, bad news interviews, meetings, assertivity.

Cross-cultural communication

Intercultural interaction, communication and conflict management, cultural sensitivity. Dealing with cultural differences within a team, to use cultural differences to achieve optimal results.

English

Industry-oriented communication at management level, listening, reading and writing of social as well as work related texts.

Finance & accounting

The ambition level of the Finance & Accounting course is to teach students the theoretical and practical principles of business economics. In the first and second year the course outlines financing a company and costs of the company. In the third year you will gain insight into financial reporting.

Human resource management

Recruit, selection, personnel planning, performance reviews, career guidance.

Professional development

Careers counselling, competence development, job interview training.

Research methods

The research methods course aims to teach students various research skills. In particular the practical aspects of research. The research proces is discussed in all its aspects, such as the preparation of a problem statement, the choice of a research method, questionnaire structure, fieldwork and reporting.

(International) Internships

Chose an (international) internship to gain your first work experience. The two internship periods are at least 13 weeks.

Additional language

German 1-2, French and/or Spanish 1-2. Only German 1 and Spanish 1 are at beginner’s level.

Wine study

Wine knowledge, food & wine combinations, vinification, gastronomy, wine tasting and optional wine trip.

Digital marketing

Develop your own website and come up with the ultimate online strategy to sell your product or service. Learn all there is to know about SEA, SEO and content building. You can put your knowledge into practice straight away during an extra internship.

Marketing communication

A mixture of marketing communication and concept design & media: you learn to reach out to consumers with your communication strategy.

Entrepreneurship

Together with a team of fellow students, you run your own organisation, complete with a management team, shareholders and an innovative product that you come up with, develop and put on the market.

Practical minor

Put into practice what you have learned at the International Tourism Management programme during this extra practical internship.

Grand international tour

Instead of a second internship, you will study abroad for two semesters at one or two of Tio’s partner universities.
Only available as part of the four-year programme.

Research

This minor is the perfect preparation for an academic master’s programme  and teaches you more about conducting research.

International business

You will acquire knowledge of international marketing, cultural differences and international management in order to be able to advise a global player.

Sales

Develop your sales skills: familiarise yourself with the ins and outs of customer relationship management, social selling and co-creation within the B2B sector.

International financial management 

You analyse the international, business and financial risks of corporate acquisitions.

Stocks and bonds

Shares, bonds, options, futures and securities; after this minor, the financial market has no secrets to you anymore.

Management development internship

An intensive management internship for exceptional students that has you developing and applying your management skills.

Study abroad

Enrich your language skills and international contacts by studying one semester at a partner university abroad. 
Because the start and end dates of the academic year at some universities do not match those at Tio, you may miss out on several weeks of lectures at Tio or possibly incur one or several months of study delay.