Tourism Studies

• Starting 2006/2007
• Starting before 2006/2007

About the Study Programme

Subject:

Business Studies & Computer Science

Location:

Bø

Duration:

1 year(s)

ECTS:

60

Stay abroad:

Exchange agreements in several countries

Programme code:

220903

Application:

Application form

Language of instruction:

Read more in the curriculum

• Starting 2006/2007
• Course List
• Starting before 2006/2007

Content:

This programme provides a vocational programme of study focussing on tourism for those who already have 2 years of higher education in economics/administration, or other 2-year programmes. There is an emphasis on marketing, internationalisation and strategic tourism development.
Courses:
Tourism Economics / Tourism Geography (20 ECTS)
Intercultural Communication (10 ECTS)
Tourism Work Experience in Norway or abroad with final report (30 ECTS) / Approved Study Abroad (30 ECTS) /Marketing Analysis and Project (18 ECTS) and Elective (10 ECTS).

Teaching and learning methods:

Lectures, seminars, group tasks and individual tasks. Study trips with preparatory and follow-up work are obligatory. The programme has a theoretical basis, but uses practical examples in teaching. In the final semester students may choose between the practical or more theoretical approach. The programme opens for taking the final semester abroad.

Careers / further study:

The programme may form part of a Bachelor’s degree, in accordance with relevant regulations, and qualifies graduates for admission to higher-level studies at university colleges and universities in Norway and abroad.