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Short Programme of International Tourism and Leisure | 2020-2021

Mechelen, Belgium

International Tourism and Leisure Bachelor - Short Programme

UNIQUE IN BELGIUM

BECOME A GLOBETROTTER Make a difference in the world of tourism and leisure. You are a digital native, with digital skills. You understand the traveller or customer, new business models, and the world of online distribution and marketing. You’re an intercultural communicator. You finished a degree in English and speak at least one other language. You are a global citizen, you’re international. Last but not least, you follow up on trends, and are able to deal with an ever changing context.

Practical experience, international know-how and personal development rule this programme. The curriculum is built around a good blend of theory and practice. This enables you to learn on both the professional and personal level. Going international is key. You will learn the tricks of your trade in an international context during your internship overseas. Needless to say, these international experiences will help you build cultural awareness and become a globetrotter. Last but not least, the programme ensures you are able to brand yourself in today’s digital economy.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES AHEADWith your English bachelor’s degree in International Tourism and Leisure, you will have a competitive advantage in the job market. Or, considering all your management skills, you might even discover the entrepreneur within you and start your own business.

• Aviation• Middle managagement positions in the industry• Incoming Agents• Hotel Sector• Tourism Boards & Destination Management

Companies• Museums and Cultural Organisations• Event Agencies• Meetings, Incentives and Conferences• Tour Operators & Travel Agents

YOUR FUTURE: WORKING AROUND THE GLOBE

100% IN ENGLISH

Can you prove you are reasonably proficient at speaking and writing English (level B2, European Framework)? Do not hesitate, just enrol and start! In the end, you will master the English language perfectly.

YOUR EXPERIENCE IS THE ADDED VALUE

You’ll be part of an international class. So you’re about to experience the true meaning of inter-culturality every single day. No course book or syllabus can compete with that. You’ll get to know professionals from all over the world and start building your international network from day one. The world becomes your playground. Future guaranteed? Definitely!

* Subject to modification. ** Depending on previous study and language of study.

PROGRAM* SEMESTER 1 2

COMPULSORYAviation 3Travel Technology 3Destination Management and Incoming Tourism 3

Tourism Fundamentals 3International Tourism Project 3Travel Accommodations 3Tourism Legislation and Regulations 3Design Thinking in Tourism 3Sustainable Tourism Development 4Culture & Art 1 3

Intercultural Communication in Tourism 3

International Tourism 3Managing Tourist Experiences 4World Cultures 3Internship in Tourism & Leisure 14Electives (language, business, intercultural) 6COMPULSORY DUTCH COURSE** 3Survival DutchProfessionele communicatie 1TOTAL 31 30 6

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME DESIGNED FOR?Are you a creative, communicative travel savvy who wants to become a tourism professional? Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business (Marketing, International Business and Trade, Logistics,…), Communication Management, Office Management or Hospitality Management? Which means your current bachelor’s degree contained mainly business/management courses and languages? Then we are happy to invite you to our brand new one-year International Tourism and Leisure programme!

Free week Revision and exam period RetakesWelcome daysACADEMIC YEAR

SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MARCH APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT

Semester 1: 13 teaching weeks Semester 2: 13 teaching weeks

BOOMING BUSINESSThe global number of tourism arrivals keeps increasing. The UNWTO counts 1,4 billion tourist arrivals on a yearly basis, and calculated a 4% growth worldwide. This shows that the industry is in need of well-trained experts like you.

YOUR SCHEDULE• 26 course weeks, two semesters, 1 academic year, 67 credits• Short track students have their own class group• Overlapping of courses is absolutely avoided by our planning team. At Thomas More, we guarantee you can take your courses without any double bookings.

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