Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Master in International Tourism Management

Apr 27
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This Master study program in International Tourism Management is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge in the global tourism, travel, hospitality, and destination management sectors. The program focuses on research, analysis, strategic thinking, and international business understanding within the tourism industry.

As a 100% research-based program, learners are encouraged to study tourism management through academic reading, independent research, applied analysis, and thesis-related activities. This approach supports learners in building strong critical-thinking skills and understanding how tourism organizations, destinations, and international markets operate in a changing global environment.

Study Level

This Master study program is equal to ISCED / EQF Level 7.

ISCED means the International Standard Classification of Education, which is used internationally to describe and compare education levels.

EQF means the European Qualifications Framework, which helps compare study levels across European education systems.

Level 7 usually refers to advanced postgraduate-level learning, where learners are expected to demonstrate deeper knowledge, independent thinking, research ability, and professional analytical skills.

This Master study program is also equal to the 2nd European cycle.

Program Structure

The program includes 5 modules, thesis work, and research activities:

2 research-related modules
2 general modules
1 module focused on International Tourism Management
Thesis and research activities

The study structure is designed to help learners understand both the academic and practical sides of international tourism. Topics may relate to tourism strategy, destination development, tourism trends, service management, global travel markets, sustainability, hospitality operations, and international tourism policy.

Duration

The duration of this Master study program is +12 months.

This means there is a minimum study period, while learners may have the flexibility to extend their studies depending on their academic progress, personal schedule, and research workload.

ECTS

This Master study program is equal to 60 ECTS.

ECTS means the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. It is commonly used in Europe to measure student workload, learning outcomes, and study progress.

Career and Academic Value

International Tourism Management is an important field because tourism connects business, culture, travel, hospitality, sustainability, technology, and international cooperation. Learners in this program can develop skills useful for roles in tourism organizations, travel companies, hospitality businesses, destination management, consulting, event planning, and international service industries.

The research-based nature of the program also helps learners improve their ability to study real tourism challenges, evaluate global trends, and develop well-supported academic and professional conclusions.