International Tourism Management, 180 ECTS-credits
Programme syllabus
Tourism does not only provide jobs for 20 million people around the world (European Travel Commission 2006), but it is also being considered as a catalyst for economic development all over the world. Globalization and an increasing volume of travel and tourism gives opportunities, but also management challenges for “old” as well as for “new” destinations.
The International Tourism Management programme at Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University) prepares you for positions in the tourism field where management of destinations and issues of sustainability are in focus. The fact that environmental concerns are central to development of the tourism industry, it is obvious that the future holds many challenges when it comes to new demands among tourists and how the needs of the host populations are catered for This programme addresses these central themes in international tourism.
Thirty years ago Högskolan Dalarna (Dalarna University) adopted its first tourism curriculum. In that capacity it is among the first in Sweden and has had the opportunity to build a strong environment in both teaching and research in the field of travel and tourism. The establishment of a European chapter of TTRA has its roots in this academic milieu and coupled with a deliberate effort at an early stage to create an international environment we are now part of the European Tourism Management programme and several international exchange programmes for students and staff. We like you to benefit from this extensive international network of cooperation with universities in Europe and other parts of the world. Thus, as a student of this international programme you are encouraged to spend one semester abroad. You will also have the opportunity to participate in excursions during your study time.
The program has an international perspective, focusing on destination development. You will learn how to critically analyse the prerequisites for destination development and consequences of different strategies, as well as marketing, communications and product development. You will also develop skills in using geographic information systems (GIS). Relevant aspects of services and sustainable development are central to the programme.
Your career opportunities are primarily in the rapidly expanding travel and tourism sector planning, marketing, destination and product development or travel production are examples of work areas and covers positions both in private businesses and public sector. The latter primarily referring to government at different levels, regional tourist boards or foreign offices.
The three year programme leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Tourism Studies. You can also continue your studies at our one Year Masters programme in Destination Development.
