International Tourism and Leisure Short Programme (English)
Short Programme of the Bachelor's Degree International Tourism and Leisure
Make a living from your lifestyle in one academic year
- You already have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business / Communication / Office / Hospitality Management?
- Obtain this extra diploma in 1 year.
- Get the flexibility to start this 2-semester programme either in February or September.
- Short track students have their own class group
- The world is your playground and every horizon, an invitation to go further.
- Unique, full English programme to prepare you for your international future.
- Turn your passion for travel into a genuine profession.
- Get ready for an inspiring international career in leisure and business travel.
- Learn how to apply disruptive business models and innovative marketing and distribution channels to create new opportunities.
- Discover solutions to reduce tourism’s social and environmental impact.
- Grow and nurture your multilingual, multicultural and multidisciplinary skills during an inspiring international internship.
- You feel at ease speaking English? Check here if you meet the language conditions to enrol in this bachelor’s programme.
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The unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 has completely changed the travel industry and our programme is continuously evolving to ensure that you are fully prepared to become the Travel Consultant of Tomorrow in both leisure and business travel.
Programme
- Structure
- Targeted students
- Courses
- Your schedule
- In practice
- Specific diploma requirements
- Personal coaching
- Go international
Structure
- SEM 1 | During the first semester, you get to dive into the world of travel and tourism. Both Business and Leisure travel, both domestic and international tourism, both incoming and outgoing tourism are covered.
- SEM 2 | Your second semester will turn you further into a tourism professional. You will get an excellent training during the practical classes. Very often we’ll take you into the real world of tourism by inviting industry experts, or by taking you to tourism organisations and attractions. Real-life assignments are also included in your programme. In the end, practice by internship, makes perfect. You will have the choice to either take your 8 week internship during summer (July-August) and thus finish in exactly 1 year, or to plan your internship in the adjacent semester. In the latter case you will graduate in 3 semesters time.
- We offer a wide choice of internship positions, both in Belgium and across the globe, so you can jump-start your international career. Please note that International Tourism and Leisure students always take an international internship.
- SEM 1 | During the first semester, you get to dive into the world of travel and tourism. Both Business and Leisure travel, both domestic and international tourism, both incoming and outgoing tourism are covered.
Targeted students
Are you a creative, communicative travel savvy who wants to become a tourism professional? Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business (Marketing, International Business and Trade, Logistics,…), Communication Management, Office Management or Hospitality Management? Which means your current bachelor’s degree contained mainly business/management courses and languages? Then we are happy to invite you to our brand unique International Tourism and Leisure programme!
Courses
Below you can find an overview of the courses (under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.
- We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.
- Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the program guide.
Phase 1 First semester International Tourism and Leisure Short Aviation Lab 3 Travel Technology i 3 Destination Management and Incoming Tourism i 3 Tourism Fundamentals i 3 International Tourism Project i 3 Travel Accommodations i 3 Tourism Legislation and Regulations i 3 Design Thinking in Tourism i 3 Managing Tourist Experiences i 3 Tourism Destinations i 3 Sustainable Tourism Development i 3 COMPULSORY DUTCH COURSE 3 (depending on previous study and language of study) Survival Dutch Dutch A2 Phase 1 Professionele Communicatie 1 Second semester International Tourism and Leisure Short COMPULSORY Culture & Art 1 i 3 Intercultural Communication in Tourism 3 International Tourism 3 Business Travel Fundamentals 3 Trends in Tourism i 3 Marketing Fundamentals in Tourism 3 Internship in Tourism & Leisure 14 COMPULSORY DUTCH COURSE (alternative for 1st semester!) (depending on previous study and language of study) Survival Dutch Dutch A1 Elective Courses ELECTIVES (Language, Business, Intercultural) sem 1 and/or 2 6 Phase 1 First semester International Tourism and Leisure Short Aviation Lab 3 Travel Technology i 3 Destination Management and Incoming Tourism i 3 Tourism Fundamentals i 3 International Tourism Project i 3 Travel Accommodations i 3 Tourism Legislation and Regulations i 3 Design Thinking in Tourism i 3 Managing Tourist Experiences i 3 Tourism Destinations i 3 Sustainable Tourism Development i 3 COMPULSORY DUTCH COURSE 3 (depending on previous study and language of study) Survival Dutch Dutch A2 Professionele Communicatie 1 Second semester International Tourism and Leisure Short COMPULSORY Culture & Art 1 i 3 Intercultural Communication in Tourism 3 International Tourism 3 Business Travel Fundamentals 3 Trends in Tourism i 3 Marketing Fundamentals in Tourism 3 Internship in Tourism & Leisure 14 COMPULSORY DUTCH COURSE (alternative for 1st semester!) (depending on previous study and language of study) Survival Dutch Dutch A1 Elective Courses ELECTIVES (Language, Business, Intercultural) sem 1 and/or 2 6 Timetable
Check out an example timetable for phase 1.
Your schedule
- 26 course weeks, two semesters, 1 academic year, 77 credits
- Short track students have their own class group
- Overlapping of courses is absolutely avoided by our planning team. At Thomas More, we guarantee you can take your courses without any double bookings.
In practice
- You will have the choice to either take your 9 week internship during summer (July-August) and thus finish in exactly 1 year, or to plan your internship in the adjacent semester. In the latter case you will graduate in 3 semesters time.
- We offer a wide choice of internship positions, both in Belgium and across the globe, so you can jump-start your international career. Please note that International Tourism and Leisure students always take an international internship.
Specific diploma requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements for an English bachelor programmes, these are the specific diploma requirements for the abbreviated/one year degree:
- You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business (Marketing, International Business and Trade, Logistics,…), Communication Management, Office Management or Hospitality Management.
- And/or your current bachelor’s or master’s degree contained mainly business/management courses and languages.
Personal coaching
Yes, we care
Throughout your student career, you can count on a whole support team to truly make you feel at home at Thomas More. Our study Counsellors, Student Services (STUVO), all of our lecturers and many more will personally guide you to ensure that you blend in from the beginning and prosper so that we help you to deploy and nurture your talents. You will never feel alone.
Go international
Going international is key. You will have classes with students from various countries, this will help you develop intercultural and multilingual skills to be fully prepared for a fantastic international carrier. You will learn even more tricks of trade going abroad on your international internship that is aligned with your professional aspirations. Our staff will help you in your exciting journey to select the internship of your dreams. This international experience will help you become a true globetrotter.
After Graduation
- The job of your life
- Additional Studies
- Working in Belgium
The job of your life
- Travel agent/consultant
- Hospitality manager
- Tour operator
- Incoming agent
- Museums and cultural organisation
- Event planner
- Congress centre
- Meeting and incentive houses
- Theme parks
- Airlines
- Cruise lines
- Conference guest relations sales
- Project manager
Additional Studies
IATA
Earn your IATA Certificate at Thomas More – the only IATA Authorized Training Center in Belgium. This certificate demonstrates your expertise and commitment to employers across the globe.
Bachelors
Extra bachelor in a one year abridged programme at Thomas More- International Journalism
- International Media & Entertainment Business
- International Communication and Media
- International Business and Trade
Masters
- Master in Tourism at KULeuven (Dutch)
- Master abroad
Working in Belgium
Search Year
International students can now apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation so they can extend their stay in Belgium up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No sweat! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process.