HZ University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Management
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,601 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU students | June 15: non-EU students
** EU-students | Non-EU students: €9.550
Key Summary
Do you like discovering new destinations and cultures? Do the leisure branch, healthy lifestyle, travel and hospitality appeal to you? Do you like improving the liveability of the various destinations even more? Do you ensure a fantastic guest experience, for example, for museum visits with your experience concept? Or will you be marketing an event? With the English-language tourism management programme at HZ you will develop into a pioneer in the travel world. And all that from a fantastic travel destination: the Zeeland tourist region.
The travel world is always evolving. No wonder, then, that this industry is always looking for creative professionals. Enthusiasts who put together new travel products and unforgettable travel experiences for others. In your profession, you will be the connecting link between different organisations, the company and the guest and within your own organisation to ensure that people have the ultimate experience.
Is the Tourism Management programme something for you?
You have a talent for organising events, you are creative and you easily connect with other people, even when it is in another language, or when they have a different cultural background. You are customer-oriented and therefore know how to respond well to your guest’s wishes. This allows you to develop a strategic vision for the organisation you work for. Whether this is about making destinations or events more sustainable, personnel policy or marketing a product or service. During your studies, you will have the opportunity to specialise in various areas. For example, dive into tourism combined with health. What is the added value of wellness or yoga for an organisation? But you can also become a pioneer in the field of gastronomy and food trends. You will have plenty of space to choose a direction that suits you. Are you coming to study Tourism Management at HZ in Vlissingen? Welcome, bienvenue, willkommen.
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After graduation, you'll be well prepared to take on a variety of challenges thanks to your strategic and analytical ability to handle issues methodically. You could work in a marketing department or put your speciality knowledge into practice in the hospitality world. You can use your knowledge and skills both domestically and internationally to provide your guests with the ideal experience.
Year 1
You discover the foundations of tourism and the leisure industry. You participate in projects for both Dutch and international companies and organisations. You focus on topics such as:
- Marketing
- Hostmanship (customer focus)
- Human resources
- Operational management
- Business modeling
- Value creation
At the end of the 1st year you do your first internship. You work in an organisation within the professional field. Think of a holiday park, a hotel or event organisation at home or abroad.
Destination (un)known
You also have the opportunity to organise a study trip this year to obtain free credits. Can you organise a fantastic week together with your classmates, destination (still) unknown? You organise the programme, the tickets and everything that comes with planning a trip.
Year 2
In year 2 you focus on topics such as:
- Cultural communication
- Organisation cultures
- Digital intelligence
- Company analysis
- Technological trends, e-tourism
- Destination development
- Investment analysis and experience design.
At the end of the 2nd year you do another internship. You help an organisation progress by making tactical improvements to their services. This way you can respond even more to the wishes and needs of guests. You also learn to look critically at offers, operational processes and concepts.
Destination (un)known
Also this year you have the opportunity to organise a study trip to obtain free credits. Can you organise a fantastic week together with your classmates, destination (still) unknown? You organise the programme, the tickets and everything that comes with planning a trip.
Year 3
The 3rd year you practice your research skills in preparation for your graduation assignment. Together with your project group, you carry out a project in the field of tourism and leisure for the duration of 10 weeks, going through the entire graduation process. This year you will focus on topics such as:
- Strategic management
- Commercial skills
- Responsible tourism
- Ethics
Minor
In the third year, you choose a minor: a choice package of six months. Depending on the minor you choose, you deepen your specific knowledge. You choose a minor that relates to your specialisation or to tourism in general. You can do your minor at HZ or at another university or university in the Netherlands or abroad. Almost all Tourism Management students choose to go abroad, to countries such as Norway, Austria, Canada, United States, Latvia or Thailand.
Year 4
The 4th year is all about graduating. You can personalise your graduation year with the Tourism Management programme. Do you want to continue studying and do a master's? Then you can spend a larger part of the year on your thesis and a smaller part on your management internship. If you think it is important to gain as much practical experience as possible, you choose a larger practical part and a smaller thesis part.
Accredited study programme
In the Netherlands, the standard of higher education is maintained through an accreditation system that ensures legal regulation and quality assurance. All programmes at HZ University of Applied Sciences are examined and approved by the accreditor, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that they meet the quality requirements for accredited higher education set by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, ensuring that you are always choosing a programme of high standard.
Scholarships and financial aid options are offered to support our students:
- NL Scholarship – A €5,000 scholarship for non-EEA students enrolling in a full-time bachelor's program. Applications close on 1 May.
- Rotary Scholarship – A €2,000 scholarship for international students in Water Management, Civil Engineering, or River Delta Development, aimed at those committed to solving water-related challenges. Applications close on 1 May.
- HZ Grant – Financial aid for current HZ students doing studies or unpaid internships outside the EU.
- Financial Aid for EU Students – Some EU students may be eligible for Dutch student finance, which includes loans, grants, and a student travel card. Eligibility depends on working hours and residency status in the Netherlands.
Additionally, part-time job opportunities are available to help manage living expenses. These funding options ensure students have financial support to focus on their studies and personal development.
Our open days are the perfect opportunity to discover HZ, otherwise you can also join our webinars from the comfort of your home. Talk to lecturers, meet our students and learn all about studying at HZ
Why choose HZ?
Your future starts in The Netherlands: at HZ University of Applied Sciences, we warmly welcome international students! While new national regulations affect student admissions elsewhere, these do not apply to Zeeland. This means you can still enroll at HZ without restrictions.
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Guaranteed housing
Apply for one of our programmes before May 1st, and we ensure you’ll have a place to stay. No stress, no last-minute searching: just focus on your studies!
High-quality education and small-scaled classes
HZ is ranked among the top universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. At HZ, we offer a safe and supportive environment where a personalized approach is key, thanks to our small-scale classes
Supportive community
A warm and welcoming international student environment, with a variety of services that aim at enhancing the quality of your study at HZ!
Great job opportunities
Our students graduate not only with a bachelor’s degree, but also with the skills and expertise that help them seamlessly enter the workforce.
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