‘I could find my smallest joys in the silly things I used to do in class’
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Duration
2 or 3 semesters
Credits
77 ECTS
Where
On campus
You will have the option to either complete your 9-week internship during the summer months (July-August), achieving graduation in precisely one year, or alternatively, you can schedule your internship in the following semester, resulting in graduation after three semesters. Explore a diverse array of internship opportunities, spanning both Belgium and global locations, to kickstart your international career.
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.
Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
Semester | 1 | 2 |
TOURISM AND LEISURE | ||
Tourism Destinations i | 3 | |
Tourism Fundamentals i | 3 | |
Aviation Lab i | 3 | |
Design Thinking in Tourism i | 3 | |
Immersive Tourist Experiences Lab i | 6 | |
International Tourism Project i | 3 | |
Crisis & Quality Management in Tourism i | 3 | |
Sustainable Tourism Development i | 3 | |
BI Tourism Lab i | 3 | |
Tourism Legislation and Regulations i | 3 | |
Business Travel Fundamentals i | 3 |
Semester | 1 | 2 |
Culture & Art Topics i | 3 | |
Trends in Tourism i | 3 | |
Travel Technology | 3 | |
Strategic Hospitality Lab i | 6 | |
Leading Transformation i | 3 | |
Hospitality Business & Experience i | 3 | |
Web Content & Design i | 3 | |
AT WORK | ||
Internship i | 14 | |
MORE À LA CARTE | ||
Electives | 3 |
Start our short programme in February as an alternative option. Keep in mind that the programme duration in this case always extends to three semesters due to the inclusion of an internship in the final semester.
When you start the programme in February, you will have two semesters of classes, in Spring and in Autumn. The following Spring semester you will do your internship.
Immerse yourself into the global community when you choose for an international study exchange in phase 2 of the 3-year programme and embark on an international internship in phase 3 of the 3-year programme or in the short programme. With over 100 partner schools and an extensive internship database, your possibilities are boundless. Steer towards an exciting international career in the Tourism, Travel or Hospitality sector.
Dive into the world of hands-on learning through real projects, co-created with industry professionals. Elevate your experience with a spectrum of exciting extracurricular activities, including the EuroChrie University Challenge, Young Hospitality Summit and exclusive workshops with industry partners. Your education extends far beyond the textbooks, propelling you towards a future enriched with practical wisdom and industry connections.
The evolving nature of this exciting industry is driven by changing trends. By using highly relevant teaching content curated by organisations like GBTA, UNWTO, and co-created with industry partners, we commit that you receive a comprehensive education responsive to evolving needs of this diverse sector, so you are fully prepared to become the 'Hospitality Innovator' or 'Tourism Experience Architect' of Tomorrow.
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.
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.
Yes, we care. During your time here, 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.
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