Can you think beyond borders? Is discovering new destinations and cultures something you really love? Are you a traveller and interested in a healthy lifestyle, gastronomy trends and developments in leisure industries? Can you relate to the keywords creativity, enterprising, change management and hospitality? Then the Tourism Management (Associate degree), where you'll become a pioneer within the tourism and hospitality industry, will be a perfect match for you!

As part of the Associate degree Tourism Management you will develop new products within the tourism industry aimed at needs and wishes of the target group. By knowing your guests you can create an unforgettable experience and evolve a strategic vision. You are passionate to work in an intercultural context. Skills that appeal to you are; being hospitable, easily getting in touch with people, creative and organisation talent. Change means challenges and opportunities to you and you think in possibilities. You are the linking pin between tourism organizations, guests and the company you work for.

Do you want to work in tourism and vitality, but do you think four years of studying is too much? The Tourism Management Associate’s Degree trains you to become a creative and entrepreneurial all-round professional in two years!

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Programme

The tourism and hospitality sector, both regional and international, are the focus of your studies. Hostmanship and guest experience are important concepts here. You will learn how to make people, whether a guest or an employee, feel welcome (hostmanship). You are able to connect people, so that when you get to work, you are the link between the company, the employee and the guest. In addition, you know how to get several organisations together to promote a city or region, for example.

In different modules, you will gain knowledge on subjects such as marketing, human resource management, research, intercultural communication, strategic management and financial management. You will develop an entrepreneurial attitude and start working with other students on assignments for existing companies from day 1. Throughout your studies, you will also develop your research skills and learn to conduct research independently. You will conclude the programme in the second year with a graduation thesis.

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Essential info

Applying

Would you like to sign up for the Tourism Management programme? You can read everything about registration here, or go directly to Studielink.

Fees and finances

Next to the tuition fees, there are also costs related to for example your books and excursions. These costs total about €500,- per year.

Location

HZ University of Applied Sciences, Edisonweg 4, Vlissingen

Studying in the Netherlands

What it's like to study in the Netherlands? And what is Vlissingen like? Read all about Zeeland, the Netherlands and HZ.

Pre-arrival information

Visa, health insurance, accommodation and a Dutch bank account. You need to arrange quite some things when you decide to study abroad. Read all about it here.

Contact

Do you have any questions or do you need more information about the study programme? Please contact us: study@hz.nl.

After graduation

Congratulations, you’ve graduated! As a graduated Associate, you now have a level five diploma.

With your diploma, you have all kinds of possibilities in the world of tourism, vitality and wellness. Both nationally and internationally. If you already work in the tourism sector, you can go for a higher or a new position at your current or new employer. You can for example start working as an assistant manager or advisor in the field of health & lifestyle. Would you rather start your own company? From day one at the HZ, we teach you all the skills you need to start your own company.

As a graduates Associate, you are trained up to level 5 in two years. Want to keep studying? You can study for another two years to get your Tourism Management bachelor’s degree. After receiving your bachelor’s degree, you can call yourself ‘Bachelor of Arts’.

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