Basic business knowledge and subject-specific abilities: The MBA in International Tourism at the International Graduate Center (IGC) prepares you to become a leader in the dynamic tourism industry. In recent decades, tourism has become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. For this reason, the curriculum of the MBA in International Tourism Management focuses on building international and intercultural management skills. Through the diverse student body, you get to know people from all over the world and gain valuable experience for your personal and professional growth. The study program is designed to expand your expertise. Here, your practical know-how will be supplemented through our high quality academic education.
Your benefits
- Interdisciplinary management studies
- Very practice-oriented program
- Program in English
- Project trip to European destination during 2nd term
- Excursions to European cities (optional)
- International student assistance team on campus
- German language course (optional)
Requirements
- Bachelor´s degree with at least 10% business content
- One year of post-graduate work experience
- High English proficiency (IELTS 6,0)
- Funding of 13,500 euros for tuition fee and ~800 euros/month for living costs
- Open mind and cultural empathy
Career prospects
- Travel & tourism
- Lodging
- Food & beverages
- Recreation industry
- Event sector
- Purchasing & sales
- Marketing department
- Business development
- IT project management
- Consulting
Program description - MBA in International Tourism Management
Become a leader in a global industry
The MBA program in Tourism Management at the International Graduate Center (IGC) equips you with skills essential to working in e-tourism, project and quality management, business and intercultural management. The IGC provides a holistic approach to education by incorporating your practical experience into its teaching methods. To gain further practical experience, you can choose to complete an optional internship with one of our business partners. Gain practical experience abroad. Within the Applied Project Management module, you will have access to a large strategic network of European partners and their individual projects. During an excursion, you will have the chance to gain an insight into the latest developments within the industry. Depending on your project, you will have the opportunity to gather experiences in Turkey, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia, Lithuania or Spain. Alongside our local and international professors here at IGC, we work with other highly qualified professionals from companies such as TUI or Deloitte. Our classes’ sizes are small and learning take place in a vibrant atmosphere. The lecturers use a variety of learning methods and moderation techniques that range from discussions and presentations to case studies and interactive role-playing exercises. Those of you who are looking to improve their social skills can take advantage of the interactive training phases. During these, you will get to set your own goals and systematically train your technical, social and intercultural communication skills.
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Students, lecturers and staff of the IGC with their very different educational and cultural backgrounds create a really special atmosphere in class and an environment that is diverse, inspiring and innovative. At the same time it is a challenge for all, a challenge that reflects everyday life in international tourism business with highly diverse staff and business partners."

International Student Assistance
Our International Student Assistance (ISA) assists you in different aspects of settling in: finding accommodation, handling visa applications, clarifing insurance queries and dealing with authorities both at home and abroad. This service is of course free of charge. Furthermore ISA regularly organizes excursions and events during your study in Bremen. They offer movie nights, sightseeing trips, a christmas party, BBQ and excursions to several cities.