International Tourism Management

International tourism is one of the fastest developing economic sectors. Lectures by the qualified academic staff, training in the practical use of computerized reservation systems, familiarization with the cultures of different countries, and the English language study give the student a thorough knowledge of the tourism business and work experience of this field at an international level.
The graduates of this curriculum find employment in the management of tourist companies, or as experts and analysts in the field of tourism. They may specialize in the following fields: marketing and management, the organization of hotel or catering services in tourism.
International Tourism Management - this study programme trains students for working in the related companies on the positions of managers, consultants and analysts, with specialization in the fields connected with marketing, management, hotel business and catering services in the field of tourism.
Standard period of study - 4 years.
 
International Tourism Management Hours
  CP Academic hours
A. General education courses
History & Culture of Estonia
Higher Mathematics & Theory of Probability
Geography of International Tourism
Logic & Psychology
Business Contacts & Diplomatic Protocol
Social Science
Business English I
Second Foreign Business Language
Economic Geography of Foreign Count.
Principles of Scientific Work
Labour Protection
B. General professional courses
Introduction to Computer Science
Computers and Software
Theory & Practice of Accounting
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Statistics
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Plan
Principles of Law
Labour Law
Business Finance
Office Work
Course Paper
C. Special courses
Internat Commercial Contract Law
Introduction to International Tourism
Hotel Business
Tourist Service Management
Computers in Tourism Management
International Tourism Marketing
International Tourism Management
Estonian Sights
Internship
Business English II
Degree Project
D. Electives
Personnel Management
Second Foreign Business Language
Hotel Marketing and Promotion
Strategic Management
Philosophy
Food & Beverage Manag. in Int. Tourism
International Marketing
Economics of Estonia
European Union
Political Science
Public Relations
Advertising
TOTAL
27
2
3
2
3
2
3
6
2
2
1
1
38
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
3
46
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
18
3
8
9
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
120
1080
80
120
80
120
80
120
240
80
80
40
40
1520
80
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
80
120
40
120
1840
80
80
120
120
40
80
80
80
720
120
320
360
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
4800

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

1 credit corresponds to 40 hours (one study week) of studies (lectures,seminars, practical training, independent work) performed by a student throughout his education. The total amount of credits includes mandatory self-study work, which is a core part of the curriculum. In order to achieve the goals of diploma studies the practical training forms 30 per cent of the whole capacity of the curriculum - 36 credits. The practical training in academic environment totals to 730 academic hours of practical work and exercises. Practical training in working environment comprises 640 academic hours under the
supervision of instructors.
  • total program of 120 credits;
  • general academic courses - 27 credits,
  • general professional courses - 38 credits, including course paper - 3 credits,
  • special courses - 46 credits, including internship - 18 credits, diploma thesis - 8 credits,
  • electives - 9 credits.
A) General academic courses give the students general intellectual and professional training based on the traditional universal values.
B) General professional courses give the students professional knowledge, skills and experience for starting labour activities in the chosen area.
C) Special courses provide future specialists with theoretical knowledge, skills and experience needed for further activities in the chosen area as experts.
D) Electives enable the students to deepen their knowledge in the special disciplines connected with the future area of employment. Diploma study programme is completed with defending the diploma thesis in the student's field of specialization. Diploma thesis should be in English. Upon graduation, Estonian-American Business Academy awards diploma and diploma supplements both in Estonian and English certifying the fulfilment of the curriculum.