International Graduate Center

Course structure


The MTM-course consists of 16 modules, which all have to be completed. Students take an exam in 13 out of the 16 modules. Lectures account for about 630 hours (see general course structure in chart). The modules comprise either 30 or 60 hours. Usually one module is completed after two weeks. Classes are held in English. The optional internship can be done in Germany or abroad. The students gain credit points for their examination results according to the ECTS system (see general structure chart). 

Course accompanying examinations must be performed alternatively as follows: 

  • Supervised written exams 
  • Oral exams 
  • Seminar papers or presentations 

The Master's Examination consists of: 

  • The course accompanying exams 
  • The Master's Thesis plus oral defence

 


Modules

Course accompanying Exams

ECTS-creditpoints

Percentage of total grade

Classhours

1. The phenomenon of tourism and its systems

Exam

4

5

30

2. Economics of tourism and its industries

Exam

4

5

30

3. Environments of Tourism

Exam

6

8

60

4. Tourism demand

Exam

4

5

30

5. International and global tourism management

Exam

6

8

60

6. Culture and cross cultural management

Exam

4

5

30

7. Tourism marketing

Exam

6

8

60

8. Marketing research in tourism

Exam

4

5

30

9. Strategic planning in tourism

Exam

6

8

60

10. Business policies and ethics

Exam

4

5

30

11. Specific management functions in tourism

Exam

4

5

30

12. Managing international projects

Exam

4

5

30

13. E-Tourism

Exam

4

5

30

14. Communication

AC

 

 

30

15. Master's seminar

AC

 

 

30

16. German as a second language

AC

 

 

60

17. Master's Thesis

 

 

23

 

Total

13 Exams;
3 ACs

60

100

630

Teaching methods


The basic principle of the MTM course is researching while learning. The systematic training of technical and social competences here plays a key role. Classes are generally held as seminars. The lecturers use selective methods of presentation, for example discussions among students, supervised group work, analysis of case-studies and project work to ensure convincing results.

Key features:


  • Post graduate course "Master in International Tourism Management"
  • One-year full time course
  • Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • International lecturers and students
  • Optional internship
  • Orientation week
  • German language course
  • Social activities and gatherings