The one-year programme in Tourism is suitable for students who would like to acquire basic knowledge of the tourism business or who wonder if an education within tourism is the right thing for them. The one-year programme is also suitable for students who have relevant work experience and who would like a formal qualification.
Study period abroad
Not possible in one-year programmes.
Further education
The one-year programme corresponds to the 1st academic year of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Tourism, and the students have the option of applying directly for admission to the 2nd year of the Bachelor’s degree programme when the one-year programme is completed. The programme can also be combined with other programmes and be included in a Bachelor’s degree.
Programme coordinator Randi Bredvold
Lillehammer
During the programme, the students will get an introduction to travel and tourism as a special field. This includes learning the central concepts within the field, tourism as production system, main lines in supply and demand, plus the mutual connection between tourism and the society, and the historical development. The students will also acquire basic knowledge within the fields organisation and management, central social-scientific methods and research techniques, plus micro- and macroeconomic problem issues.
Admission requirementsHigher Education Entrance Qualification/Approved prior learning.
During the semester, the teaching arrangements will vary between lectures, seminars, practical exercises and group supervision. There will be one compulsory excursion during the autumn semester.
AssessmentThe courses have different examination methods. See each course for details.