Bachelor in International Tourism and Leisure
- Are you a globetrotter? You love to be ‘on the road’ and discover new things.
- Your mission? You want to guarantee that others experience the time of their lives on holiday.
- You feel at ease speaking English?
English requirements
You can prove you are reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework), if you:
- obtained a Flemish or Dutch diploma giving access to higher education.
- passed the ITACE test level B2 (only for applicants who already reside in Belgium).
- obtained the minimum score on one of the following internationally recognized language tests:
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 or CBT 213 or PBT 550 (use institution code C070)
- TOEIC Listening 490 + Reading 455 + Speaking 200 + Writing 200
- SAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading 500 + Writing 500
- ACT English 20 + Reading 20
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) grade A, B or C
- Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade A, B or C
- obtained an English-language diploma in Secondary or Higher Education from an institution of one of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa
- followed your previous education in a partner institution with which Thomas More has an agreement on language requirements.
Courses
Phase 1
Semester 1
- English for Tourism
- World Cultures
- Business Fundamentals
- Business Intelligence Fundamentals
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Digital Toolkit
- Survival Dutch OR Taalcompetent4HO
- Travel Accommodations
- Language Elective: choose one or more (French/German/Spanish/Chinese)
Semester 2
- Tourism Fundamentals
- Culture & Art Topics
- International Tourism
- International Trade
- Emerging Markets
- Marketing Principles
- Asian Business Topics
- Business Analytics
- Personal Branding
- Intercultural Communication
- Electives: choose from Spanish/German/French/Chinese/Asian Business Topics or International Trade
Phase 2
Semester 1
- Incoming Tourism
- Travel Technology
- Aviation
- International Project
- Emerging Markets 2
- Financial Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Entrepreneurial Management
- Language Elective (French/German/Spanish/Chinese)
Semester 2
- International Study Exchange
Phase 3
Semester 1
- Practicum: choose from Aviation & Business, Tour operating & Leisure, Entrepreneurship in Tourism
- Digital Sales in Tourism
- African Topics
- Ethical Managerial Problem-solving
- Bachelor Project
- Law in Tourism
- Research and Reporting
- Cost Price Calculation & Budgeting
- Language Elective (French/German/Spanish/Chinese)
Semester 2
- Internship
- Bachelor Project
Why choose International Tourism and Leisure
Travel More
Need more hands-on experience? We have a position for you in our in-house travel agency Travel More. You’ll organise international trips for our tutors, and you’ll be responsible for all customer service events, from reservation to worst-case scenario communication. Life as it is at a travel agency!
Go More
Are you an expert in coming up with new ideas for tour operators to attract youngsters? Then we want to see you at Go More, the place to be on our campus for young professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Interculturality
You’ll experience the true meaning of ‘interculturality’ every day. No course book or syllabus can top that. You’ll get to know professionals from all around the world and build your international network from day one. English becomes your mother tongue, the world your new home.
Get to work
With your bachelor’s degree in International Tourism & Leisure you are desired on the labour market. Or you could start your own project. During your training, you’ll deepen your understanding of tourism and leisure and may well discover the entrepreneur in you.
You’ll work at travel agencies, in the hospitality industry, for tour operators, incoming agents, tourism boards, museums and cultural organisations, event planners, congress centres, meeting and incentive houses, theme parks, airlines, cruise lines, DMC’s, or as a travel consultant, a conference guest relations sales or project manager… within the tourism sector or in other businesses.
Graduates have splendid career opportunities all around the world.
This school offers programs in:
- English
Last updated February 26, 2018
