The International Tourism Management MBA at the International Graduate Center (IGC), Hochschule Bremen, is an accredited full-time master’s program combining advanced business administration with global tourism and hospitality expertise. This postgraduate program in Bremen, Germany, prepares graduates for leadership positions in international tourism management.
| Degree | MBA (Master of Business Administration) - 90-120 ECTS |
| Study start | November / April |
| Application deadline | Winter semester: March 2027 - Apply now! |
| Accreditation | HSB City University of Applied Sciences (public), AQAS |
| Requirements |
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| Language | English |
| Duration & Type | 3 semesters / full-time on campus in Bremen |
| Field Trips | One week field trip to a European country, Visit to the world's leading travel trade show |
| Group size | max. 25 students |
| Tuition fees & payment | €15,400* if you pay in a single lump sum Regular fee: €15,900 Monthly installments available. For more info check available discounts |
Summer semester: Regular fee: €15,900 plus €440 student and semester ticket twice a year |
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Your MBA in International Tourism Management
Are you passionate about tourism and the travel industry?
Do you want to turn your passion into a career and make a difference in the world of tourism management? Then, our MBA in International Tourism Management is the right choice for you!
What is International Tourism Management?
Our MBA in International Tourism Management is a specialized graduate program designed to develop global tourism leaders and entrepreneurs. The program combines advanced business administration principles with specialized tourism industry knowledge, preparing professionals to excel in the international tourism and hospitality sectors.
This exciting and challenging program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and real-world experience you need to succeed as a leader in the fast-paced and dynamic world of tourism. With a focus on both theoretical and practical learning, you will gain a deep understanding of the latest trends and best practices in the industry, and learn how to apply them in real-world situations. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, network with industry professionals and engage with leading experts in the field. You will also develop a range of important skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, leadership and communication, which will help you succeed in any professional environment.
So, if you're looking for a dynamic and challenging program that will help you achieve your goals and advance your career, look no further than to our MBA in International Tourism Management. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in the world of tourism!
Why Study International Tourism Management at IGC?
At IGC, our International Tourism Management program offers an industry-focused curriculum with specialized courses in Tourism Marketing, Strategic Planning, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Students learn from international faculty within a diverse cohort limited to 25 students, ensuring personalized attention and rich cultural exchange. The program includes valuable practical experience through a one-week excursion and project work with international partners. We support career development through free German language courses and dedicated International Student Assistance (ISA). Our location in Bremen, a historic German city with strong tourism connections, provides an ideal setting for tourism studies.
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Market Relevance
The global tourism industry is experiencing significant growth and transformation, creating high demand for skilled international tourism management professionals. Our program addresses current industry trends including sustainable tourism development, digital transformation in travel, post-pandemic tourism recovery, cultural tourism management, and international destination marketing. This dynamic sector requires leaders who can navigate complex international markets while delivering exceptional visitor experiences.
Career opportunities
The tourism industry is a growing and dynamic field, with many opportunities for those with the right skills and knowledge. Graduates of our MBA in International Tourism Management are well-positioned to take advantage of these opportunities, and to become leaders in this exciting and rewarding industry. Whether they choose to work for established companies or to pursue their own entrepreneurial ventures, they are well-equipped to succeed and make a positive impact on the industry.
Graduates could work in management and leadership positions in large hotels or resorts as well as for travel agencies, tour companies, cruise lines, airlines, convention and visitor bureaus, or for national or international organizations focused on tourism. They could also work as destination managers developing and promoting tourism in a particular region or city, or pursue entrepreneurial ventures in the tourism industry and could e.g. start their own tour company, develop a new tourism-related product or service, or create a new type of travel experience for customers.
International graduates can take advantage of Germany's job-seeking visa to remain in the country for up to 18 months after graduation and secure employment before applying for a long-term work permit.
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Program Coordination
Sara Franzeck
T: +49 421-5905-4231
E: sara.franzeck@hs-bremen.de
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Course of studies
This MBA program consists of three parts: In semester 1+2 you will attend lectures and write your exams. In semester 3 you will write your Master's thesis.
This module introduces you to the disciplinary foundations of tourism management. It will examine key economic, sociocultural, and technological issues and considerations associated with tourism development. Practical exercises and case studies will link the theoretical considerations to the world of practice.
The module will introduce you to the basic concepts of intercultural management and communication and will train your intercultural communication and interaction skills. Real world cases will help you to develop a diverse and robust understanding of intercultural issues in an organizational setting.
- Ethic
- Sustainability
- Human Resource Management
This module aims to provide you with subject-focused, methodological as well as key competencies. You are supposed to know and comprehend different viewpoints and opinions with regards to the main thematic foci ethics, sustainability and sustainable development. In “Human Resource Management”, you will be familiarised with the management of human resources in an international context.
This module will familiarize you with approaches to planning, controlling and organising marketing activities. You will gain an understanding of the special characteristics of marketing in the tourism market, particularly destination marketing, market segmentation and market positioning.
- Marketing research
- Strategic management approaches
Strategic Planning includes marketing research that enables you to analyse data and apply statistical analyses and "Development and Implementation of Strategy" after what you will have a solid understanding of the most common strategic management approaches as well as their pros, cons, and limitations.
In this module you will be acquainted with the fundamentals of financial management, covering topics such as firm valuation, financing, investments, as well as risk management, and with basic accounting fundamentals, concepts and standards and how to apply them to the tourism industry.
The module provides you with practical insights on how to comply with legal and tax obligations and manage risk in the tourism industry. It includes real-world case studies and interactive discussions to help participants apply the concepts to practical scenarios.
This module provides you with an overview of the project management process specifically tailored for the tourism industry. It covers all the key elements of project management and provides hands-on experience in the use of project management tools and techniques, including project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
This module is designed to give students the opportunity to apply their learning to a tourism-related project and develop practical skills in project management, research, and problem-solving while working as a team, from the initial stages of project planning to final presentation and evaluation.
The Electives will allow students to specialize in specific areas of interest, to develop advanced skills and knowledge, and thereby to tailor their education to individual career goals and to gain a competitive advantage in the job market. All courses provide hands-on experience and real-world applications, and may include guest lectures, field trips, and industry projects.
The purpose of the courses is to complete a research project in the form of a Master Thesis on a chosen topic, culminating students’ experiences in the program and validating them as master practitioners. Based upon the thesis proposal and under supervision from faculty, students will complete their thesis writing and orally defend their thesis.
Students can attend an optional 20-week internship (also in combination with the master thesis) with a company or organization that is from the tourism industry or involved with tourism activities after the completion of the first 10 modules. If it is a professionally relevant internship and includes a written scientific internship report (15-20 pages), students can obtain 30 extra ECTS credits.
Prof. Dr. Felix Herle
Tourism Demand
Nina Hoffmann
The Phenomen of Tourism and its Systems
Anja Papathanasis
Development and Implementation of Strategy Entrepreneurship and Business Development in Tourism
Informationen for students
Welcome! We are happy to welcome you as a student of the MBA program International Tourism Management! You can find helpful information about IGC and Bremen in our study guide.
"I honestly appreciate it very much being program director of the MBA in Tourism Management program. 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."
Program Director Prof. Dr. Lydia Scholz
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