B.A. in International Tourism Management
Pfarrkirchen, Germany
DURATION
7 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
15 Jul 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 82 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Application period 15 April until 15 July
** student union fee | additional fees may apply, please read below for more details
Introduction
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.
Admissions
Curriculum
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.
| 1. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Foreign Language 11 | 4 | 4 |
| Personal & Scientific Development | 4 | 6 |
| Applied Statistics & Data Analysis | 4 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Business Administration | 4 | 5 |
| Economy & Society | 4 | 5 |
| Introduction to Tourism Management with Focus on Medical and Health Tourism | 4 | 5 |
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| 2. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Foreign Language 21 | 2 | 2 |
| Scientific Compulsory Elective Subjects 1 (AWP) | 2 | 2 |
| Accounting & Controlling | 4 | 5 |
| Marketing in Health & Medical Tourism 1 - Basic Principles and Markets | 4 | 5 |
| Quantitative & Qualitative Research | 4 | 6 |
| Medical Basics for Tourism Professionals | 4 | 5 |
| Intercultural Management in International Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
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| 3. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Foreign Language 31 | 4 | 4 |
| Compliance, Process & Quality Management in Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Marketing in Health & Medical Tourism 2 - Digital Services Marketing | 4 | 6 |
| Corporate Management & Leadership | 4 | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | 4 | 5 |
| Project Management | 4 | 5 |
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| 4. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Foreign Language 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Scientific Compulsory Elective Subjects 2 (AWP) | 2 | 2 |
| Legal Aspects in Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Innovation, Product Development & Service Design in Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 6 |
| ICT Application Systems in Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Medical Wellness & Spa Management | 4 | 5 |
| Health Care Management & Health Provision | 4 | 5 |
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| 5. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Internship (18 weeks) | - | 26 |
| Block Seminar to accompany the internship (PLV) 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Block Seminar to accompany the internship (PLV) 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| 6. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Bachelor Thesis Tutorial (Scientific Workshop) | 4 | 5 |
| Natural Ressources in Health Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | 4 | 5 |
| Contemporary Issues in International Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence in Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Management of Tour Operators and Facilitators in Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
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| 7. Semester | SWS | ECTS |
| Bachelor Thesis | - | 10 |
| Transport & Mobility Management | 4 | 5 |
| Cooperation and Network Management in Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Ethics & Sustainability in International Health & Medical Tourism | 4 | 5 |
| Health Destination Management | 4 | 5 |
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| 140 | 210 |
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.
Scholarships and Funding
There are several opportunities to partially finance your studies through a scholarship, particuarly if you are an ambitious or talented student. However, please be informed that we only give scholarships to students who already have studied at DIT at least one semester. The grades students achieve here at DIT as well as extracurricular activities are relevant and considered during the evaluation of the eligibility for scholarships.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
This degree focuses on a diverse qualification which enables graduates 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 are 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
- Assistance
- International health agents
- Travel agencies
- Airlines
- Research