International Tourism Management / Health & Medical Tourism, B.A.
Faculty European Campus Rottal-Inn
Course Content
Specialise in global tourism
This degree provides you with broad and methodical skills through practical instruction based on economic principles. The specifics of business and tourism, key qualifications, implementation skills and innovative ability are developed. You will acquire social and international skills that will enable you to cope completely and confidently with the complex and intercultural environment of tourism, especially health and medical tourism. Against the background of the increasing globalisation of the tourism industry, we attach great importance to developing your language skills.
Professor Herntrei describes the International Tourism Management programme in a webinar
Professor Volchek describes how to advance your skills in the smart tourism lab
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I chose International Tourism Management / Health and Medical Tourism because it gave me the chance to explore different areas and figure out what I want to focus on. The mix of business-related courses and health and medical tourism topics provides a solid foundation and keeps things interesting, making it useful for whatever path I take in the future.
Alumni Profile
2019 | International Tourism Development
Career Development
After my master’s degree at DIT I worked as a front office agent at the IBB Hotel for three months. Afterwards I got a job as assistant to the reception manager in a different hotel. Due to Corona I am currently looking for a job again. I am looking for a job as reception manager or an assistant reception manager, both in the hotel industry.
Reminiscing allowed: remember your student days
My studies at the European Campus Rottal-Inn were interesting, challenging and a lot of fun. I gained a lot of experience, got to know international students and met many different people from different cultures.
What advice would you give current students?
I would advise students to take advantage of the opportunity to gain experience during their studies through internships and participating in student activities.
Why should international students choose The european campus?
All courses at the European Campus are in English. This allows students to further improve their English language skills. The campus also offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.
Subject Overview
Overview of the courses (From the Study and Examination Regulations, WS 15/16), Weekly Semester Hours (SWS) and ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) for the Bachelor's degree International Tourism Management.
The modules "Foreign Language I - IV" are to be chosen from the schedule of the Language and Electives Centre. For all language courses attendance of at least 75% is compulsory.
Career Prospects
This degree focuses on a diverse qualification which enables gradutes to launch careers in a wide variety of areas throughout the health and tourism sector. They are able to effectively manage high-level daily business and competently implement projects using their expert knowledge. In addition, graduates should be able to take over the management of smaller companies as well as work in a wide range of leadership roles in health and tourism industries.
Graduates work with a systemic approach in a scientifically founded and ethically reflected manner. This objective is aided by the practical section of the course which includes internships in selected national and international institutions and organizations that work in close coordination with the Deggendorf Institute of Technology.
In order to reach the learning objectives outlined, a practice-oriented, applied approach is of particular importance. The application and transfer of scientific knowledge to concrete current issues in health and medical tourism is ensured through the programme’s focus on diverse areas of application. Through participation in inter-professional projects, teamwork skills and interdisciplinary competencies will be developed. The flexible course structure allows students to develop technical, career field-oriented skills early on in their studies.
Career prospects are in:
- Hotels
- Wellness facility management
- Clinics
- Organisations
- Assistances
- International health agents
- Travel agencies
- Airlines
- Research
International focus
The Deggendorf Institute of Technology is proud to be an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Thanks to the strong international focus at the European Campus, our global network keeps us at the academic forefront of International Tourism.
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